Breathe Slow
Alesha Dixon
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I'm running out of patience 'Cause I can't believe what the hell I'm hearing And speaking of hell It don't compare to this heat That I am feeling I love you too much It shows All my emotions go Out of control oh whoa whoa Good for you bad for me When I can hardly see From the tears that flow oh whoa Can't forget to breathe slow Count from one to ten With my eyes closed 'Cause ladies take it in And get comp- oh oh oh 'sure Before I lose it get comp- oh oh oh 'sure I am gunna breathe slow Count from one to ten With my eyes closed 'Cause ladies take it in And get comp- oh oh oh 'sure Ladies never lose comp, oh oh oh 'sure Not goin' lie Or even try You've got my wheel spinning And I ain't the one to show The gun 'Cause that means you will be Winning oh yeah I love you too much It shows All my emotions go Out of control oh whoa whoa Good for you bad for me When I can hardly see From the tears that flow oh whoa Ooh oh ooh Can't forget to breathe slow Count from one to ten With my eyes closed 'Cause ladies take it in And get comp- oh oh oh 'sure Before I lose it get comp- oh oh oh 'sure I am goin' breathe slow Count from one to ten With my eyes closed 'Cause ladies take it in And get comp- oh oh oh 'sure Ladies never lose comp- oh oh oh 'sure Somebody better hold me back You're lucky I know how to act (so lucky ain't goin' attack) I'm being calm and cool But believe me you It's taking everything to just Breathe breathe breathe Can't forget to breathe slow Count from one to ten With my eyes closed 'Cause ladies take it in And get comp- oh oh oh 'sure Before I lose it get comp- oh oh oh 'sure I am goin' breathe slow Count from one to ten With my eyes closed 'Cause ladies take it in And get comp- oh oh oh 'sure Ladies never lose comp- oh oh oh 'sure Can't forget to breathe slow Count from one to ten With my eyes closed 'Cause ladies take it in And get comp- oh oh oh 'sure Before I lose it get comp- oh oh oh 'sure I am goin' breathe slow Count from one to ten With my eyes closed 'Cause ladies take it in And get comp- oh oh oh 'sure Ladies never lose comp- oh oh oh 'sure
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Written by: ANTONIO DIXON, CARSTEN SCHACK, HAROLD LILLY JR, J VALENTINE, KENNETH KARLIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Breathe Slow" by Alesha Dixon was released in 2009 as the second single from her second studio album, "The Alesha Show." The song achieved significant chart success, reaching number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 5 on the Irish Singles Chart.
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Song ContentThe song's lyrics revolve around self-control and resilience after a breakup, with the protagonist urging herself to "breathe slow" and not let the emotional turmoil overwhelm her.
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Writing and ProductionThe song is written by Carsten Schack, Kenneth Karlin, and Harold Lilly. It was produced by Soulshock & Karlin, a team known for their work with famous artists like Usher and Mary J. Blige.
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Genre and Style"Breathe Slow" falls into the Pop and R&B genres. The song features a fusion of melodic pop hooks and powerful vocal performances, which have become Dixon's trademark.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song's lyrics, production, and Dixon's vocal performance. Some even termed it as one of the best tracks on "The Alesha Show."
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Music VideoThe music video directed by Sophie Muller features Dixon in various locations around Paris, France. The concept of the video aligns with the theme of the song about a woman trying to regain her composure and move on from a relationship.
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CertificationIn recognition of its high sales, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded the song a Gold certification, indicating over 400,000 copies sold.
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Live PerformancesAlesha Dixon has performed "Breathe Slow" live at numerous events. One of her most notable performances being at the 2009 BRIT Awards launch party.
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Impact on Career"Breathe Slow" contributed significantly towards solidifying Dixon's career as a solo artist. After achieving success with this song, Dixon went on to release multiple other hits.
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Remix VersionsThere are several remix versions of "Breathe Slow," including those by Cahill and Ali Payami. These remixes helped to further boost the song's popularity.
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