Breathe
Nickelback
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Two men They started walking Started talking 'bout better days One says to the other We do it all again Seems I knew I would And now I found it Found I got it I didn't want this Somebody help me see Now I feel it Feel like I've been there I didn't need this Somebody help me breathe Here we are again Just face to facing Each other another day Who wins Well who cares It always ends up the same Seems I knew I would And now I found it Found I got it I didn't want this Somebody help me see And now I feel it Feel that I've been there I didn't need this Would somebody help me stand And now I've told them Already warned them I didn't want this Somebody help me breathe If I was them Then I want to be What I see If I could drag my life in a moment Want to know do you want me to go Gonna keep it all from ending Never stop myself from pretending That you always knew that I never could All I ever really wanted was to be the same Equal treatment never ever comes And there they go again All I ever really wanted was to be like you So perfect So worthless If I could take it all back think again I would And now I found it Found I got it I didn't want this Somebody help me see Now I feel it Feel that I've been there I didn't need this Somebody help me stand And now I've told them I didn't want this I didn't need this Would somebody help me breathe Would somebody help me breathe Would somebody help me?
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Written by: CHAD KROEGER, RYAN PEAKE, MIKE KROEGER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Breathe" is a hit single by the Canadian rock band, Nickelback, that was released in the year 2000.
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AlbumThis song is from their third studio album titled "The State."
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Chart PerformanceFollowing its release, "Breathe" reached the 16th spot on the US Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart. It also climbed to the 10th position on the Mainstream Rock (Billboard) chart.
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Band MembersThe band members of Nickelback who performed this song include Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake, and Brandon Kroeger.
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Genre Dynamics"Breathe" blends elements of post-grunge – a subgenre of rock that emerged in the mid-1990s – and alternative rock.
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WriterChad Kroeger, the band’s primary songwriter, is credited for writing this song among many others in the album.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Breathe" are a juvenile depiction of love and longing, specifically focusing on how dependent someone can become in a relationship.
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Music VideoEven though "Breathe" was popular, no official music video was made for this song.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of approximately 3 minutes 59 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have varying opinions on "Breathe". While some consider it a somewhat hidden gem in Nickelback's discography, others feel it embodies the band's tendency towards clichéd lyrics and simplistic melodies.
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Band's EvolutionMany fans believe "Breathe" represents a critical step in Nickelback's evolution as a band. The album it features on, "The State", marked their departure from their original grunge sound towards a more polished, commercial alternative rock style.
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Live Performances"Breathe" is a staple in Nickelback’s live performances, often being a crowd favorite.
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