Harder to Breathe

Maroon 5

About Harder to Breathe

"Harder to Breathe" is a song by American band Maroon 5. The song was written by frontman Adam Levine for the band's debut album, Songs About Jane (2002). The song expresses tension, having been written quickly under trying circumstances. It tells the story about a former relationship Levine was involved in. "Harder to Breathe" was met with positive reception by music critics, who praised the track's sound. It was released in 2002 as the lead single of Songs About Jane. The song peaked at number six on Airplay Monitor. In spite of Maroon 5's later mainstream success, it also appeared on the Alternative Songs chart at number 31 and the Billboard Hot 100 at number 18. Internationally, the single charted at number 13 in the United Kingdom. "Harder to Breathe" also appeared in the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand charts, respectively. "Harder to Breathe" was included from Maroon 5's 2004 EP 1.22.03. Acoustic in an acoustic version and the live album Live – Friday the 13th (2005). 


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2002
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How dare you say that my behavior is unacceptable
So condescending unnecessarily critical
I have the tendency of getting very physical
So watch your step 'cause if I do you'll need a miracle

You drain me dry and make me wonder why I'm even here
The double vision I was seeing is finally clear
You want to stay but you know very well I want you gone
Not fit to fuckin' tread the ground I'm walking on

When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe

What you are doing is screwing things up inside my head
You should know better you never listened to a word I said
Clutching your pillow and writhing in a naked sweat
Hoping somebody someday will do you like I did

When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe

Does it kill
Does it burn
Is it painful to learn
That it's me that has all the control

Does it thrill
Does it sting
When you feel what I bring
And you wish that you had me to hold

When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there 'cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe

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Maroon 5

Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album in 1997. After a brief period they re-formed with guitarist James Valentine, and pursued a new, more pop-oriented direction as Maroon 5. In 2002 they released their debut album Songs About Jane, which contained four hit singles: "Harder to Breathe", "This Love", "She Will Be Loved" and "Sunday Morning"; it also enjoyed major chart success, going gold, platinum, and triple platinum in many countries around the world. more »

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Written by: Jesse Royal Carmichael, Ryan Michael Dusick, James B. Valentine, Michael Allen Madden, Adam Noah Levine

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
The song "Harder to Breathe" by Maroon 5 was released on July 9, 2002.
Album Debut
This track is the first single from Maroon 5's debut album "Songs About Jane."
Chart Performance
The song hit #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
International Acclaim
It also achieved success in the UK Singles Chart, reaching the top 20.
Song Meaning
Lead singer Adam Levine wrote this song about the pressure he felt from the record company to produce more hits.
Grammy Nomination
The album "Songs About Jane", which includes "Harder to Breathe", was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2004.
Genre
"Harder to Breathe" falls under the pop rock and funk rock genres.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Marc Webb, who later went on to direct films such as "500 Days of Summer" and "The Amazing Spider-Man".
Live Performances
Maroon 5 performed "Harder to Breathe" live at the American Music Awards in 2004.
Songwriting
The song was written by all members of Maroon 5.
Certification
"Harder to Breathe" is certified Gold in the United States, meaning it has sold over 500,000 copies.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its catchy melody and strong vocals.
Duration
The track has a duration of 2 minutes and 53 seconds.

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