Still Breathing
Green Day
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I'm like a child looking off on the horizon I'm like an ambulance that's turning on the sirens Oh, I'm still alive I'm like a soldier coming home for the first time I dodged a bullet and I walked across a landmine Oh, I'm still alive Am I bleeding am I bleeding from the storm? Just shine a light into the wreckage, so far away, away 'Cause I'm still breathing 'Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way away 'Cause I'm still breathing 'Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way away My way to you I'm like a junkie tying off for the last time I'm like a loser that's betting on his last dime Oh, I'm still alive I'm like a son that was raised without a father I'm like a mother barely keeping it together Oh, I'm still alive Am I bleeding, am I bleeding from the storm? Just shine a light into the wreckage, so far away, away 'Cause I'm still breathing 'Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way away 'Cause I'm still breathing 'Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, away, away As I walked out on the ledge Are you scared to death to live? I've been running all my life Just to find a home that's for the restless And the truth that's in the message Making my way, away, away 'Cause I'm still breathing 'Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way away 'Cause I'm still breathing 'Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, away, away 'Cause I'm still breathing 'Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, away My way to you
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Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, MIKE RYAN PRITCHARD, FRANK EDWIN WRIGHT III, ADAM RICHARD LESLIE SLACK, LUKE SPILLER
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15 facts about this song
Track Details"Still Breathing" is the second single from Green Day's twelfth studio album, "Revolution Radio."
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Release DateThe song was officially released on November 12, 2016.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Still Breathing" managed to top the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
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Song ThemeIt is a personal song about frontman Bille Joe Armstrong's struggle with addiction, and his journey towards recovery.
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Video DirectorThe music video for the song, released on November 7, 2016, was directed by P.R. Brown.
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SongwritingThe song was composed by all three members of the band - Mike Dirnt, Tré Cool, and Billie Joe Armstrong.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have appreciated the song for its emotionally charged lyrics and powerful vocal performance by Armstrong.
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Song DurationThe running time of the original album version of "Still Breathing" is 3:44 minutes.
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Distinct SoundThe band has moved away from their traditional punk rock sound with this single, incorporating more elements of pop rock and alternative rock.
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Album PerformanceWithin the context of the "Revolution Radio" album, "Still Breathing" was one of the standout tracks that contributed significantly to the album's commercial success. The album itself debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
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Live PerformancesGreen Day has performed "Still Breathing" live on multiple occasions, including during their appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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Personal SignificanceFor Armstrong, the song is not just about his own fight, but it is also about the human struggle of understanding one’s own existence, thus making it relatable to many.
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Inspirational TuneMany fans and critics have described the song as inspirational and uplifting due to its introspective lyrics and optimistic outlook.
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Optimistic OutlookDespite the grim subject matter, the song is ultimately hopeful, highlighting the resilience and strength of humans in the face of adversity.
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Song Legacy"Still Breathing" is considered one of Green Day's most successful efforts in their later career, maintaining their status as one of the most influential modern rock bands.
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