The Trick is To Keep Breathing

Garbage

About The Trick is To Keep Breathing

"The Trick Is to Keep Breathing" is a song by Garbage, released as the joint-fourth single from their platinum second album Version 2.0. The single was released in a number of European countries including Germany, Austria, Italy, Portugal and Greece. The single was released simultaneously alongside "When I Grow Up", which was issued in other European territories including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain and across Scandinavia; both singles used to promote Garbage's European arena tour. "The Trick Is to Keep Breathing" was written and recorded by Garbage at their own recording studio in Madison, Wisconsin throughout 1997. Vocalist Shirley Manson used the title of Scottish author Janice Galloway's 1989 novel of the same name. 


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She's not the kind of girl
Who likes to tell the world
About the way she feels about herself
She takes a little time
In making up her mind
She doesn't want to fight against the tide

Lately I'm not the only one
I say never trust anyone
Always the one who has to drag her down
Maybe you'll get what you want this time around

Can't bear to face the truth
So sick he cannot move
And when it hurts he takes it out on you

Lately I'm not the only one
I say never trust anyone
Always the one who has to drag her down
Maybe you'll get what you want this time around

The trick is to keep breathing
The trick is to keep breathing

She knows the human heart
And how to read the stars
Now everything's about to fall apart

I won't be the one who's going to let you down
Maybe you'll get what you want this time around
(the trick is to keep breathing)
I won't be the one who's going to let you down
(the trick is to keep breathing)
Maybe you'll get what you want this time around
The trick is to keep breathing [Repeat: x7]

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Garbage

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). All four members are involved in songwriting and production. The band have counted worldwide album sales of over 17 million units. more »

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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"The Trick Is To Keep Breathing" is a song by American-Scottish alternative rock band Garbage. The band was formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1993.
Album Release
The song is from their second studio album, "Version 2.0," which was released in 1998. The album was a commercial success and received Grammy nominations for Album of the Year and Best Rock Album.
Song Inspiration
The title of the song "The Trick Is To Keep Breathing" was inspired by a novel of the same name by Janice Galloway. The novel's theme of a woman experiencing a mental breakdown resonated with the band's lead singer, Shirley Manson.
Music Composition
The song features a fusion of different musical elements including electronic music, trip hop, and rock. It's known for its distinctive atmospheric sound and introspective lyrics.
Critical Reception
"The Trick Is To Keep Breathing" has been praised by critics for its lyrical depth and cinematic quality. Despite not being released as a single, the song has become a fan favorite and is regularly performed live by the band.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "The Trick Is To Keep Breathing," most notably Jo Whiley for her Live Lounge show on BBC Radio 1.
Use in Media
This song has been used in various forms of media. It notably featured in an episode of the popular TV show "ER", and became synonymous with the character Jeanie Boulet's HIV storyline.
Music Video
Although not released as a single, a music video for "The Trick Is To Keep Breathing" was produced. Directed by Sophie Muller, the video features Manson singing alone in a desert landscape, emphasizing the song's themes of isolation and perseverance.
Song Meaning
The song talks about the importance of resilience, emphasizing that the trick to any hardship in life is to just keep breathing, which has connected with many fans experiencing struggles.
Live Performances
In live performances, the song often showcases the band's versatility, as it turns from an electronic ballad into an intense rock number, demonstrating Garbage's skill in genre blending.

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