Breathing
Lifehouse
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I'm finding my way back to sanity again Though I don't really know what I'm gonna do when I get there I take a breath and hold on tight Spin around one more time And gracefully fall back to the arms of grace 'Cause I am hanging on every word you're saying Even if you don't wanna speak tonight That's alright, alright with me 'Cause I want nothing more than to sit outside heaven's door And listen to you breathing It's where I wanna be, yeah Where I wanna be I'm looking past the shadows in my mind into the truth And I'm trying to identify the voices in my head God wish won't you Let me feel one more time what if feels like to feel And break these calluses off me one more time 'Cause I am hanging on every word you're saying Even if you don't wanna speak tonight That's alright, alright with me 'Cause I want nothing more than to sit outside of your door And listen to you breathing It's where I wanna be, yeah Oh I don't want a thing from you Bet you're tired of me waiting for The scraps to fall off of your table to the ground La da da da 'Cause I just wanna be here now 'Cause I am hanging on every word you're saying Even if you don't wanna speak tonight That's alright, alright with me Cause I want nothing more than to sit outside heaven's door And listen to you breathing Its where I wanna be, yeah Where I wanna be 'Cause I am hanging on every word you're saying Even if you don't wanna speak tonight That's alright, alright with me 'Cause I want nothing more than to sit outside heaven's door And listen to you breathing It's where I wanna be, yeah Where I wanna be
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Written by: Jason Wade, Ron Aniello
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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16 facts about this song
Release Information"Breathing" was released by Lifehouse, an American rock band, in February 2001. The song is a single from their debut album, "No Name Face".
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Song's GenreClassified as alternative rock and post-grunge, the song stands out with its signature rhythm, lyrics, and instrumental arrangements.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart, demonstrating its significant popularity at the time.
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Other Chart PerformancesIn addition to its Billboard performance, the song also found success on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart, where it peaked at number 19.
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Musical ArrangementThe song features Jason Wade on vocals and electric guitar, Sergio Andrade on bass guitar, and Jon Palmer on drums.
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Video ProductionThe music video for "Breathing" shows the band members playing in a warehouse interspersed with scenes of lead singer Jason Wade singing in various locations.
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Lyrics AnalysisThe lyrics to "Breathing" were written by Jason Wade, and they deal with themes of longing, hope, and persistence.
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Popularity Among FansOver the years, "Breathing" has remained one of Lifehouse's most beloved songs by the band's hardcore fanbase.
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Live PerformancesThe band frequently played "Breathing" during their live performances and concerts, highlighting its continued relevance and popularity.
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Album SuccessThe album "No Name Face" which contains "Breathing" achieved double-platinum certification in the United States, demonstrating its wide commercial success.
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InfluencesSinger Jason Wade has cited artists like The Beatles as major influences, and this influence can be heard in songs like "Breathing."
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists and bands have covered "Breathing" in live performances and on social media platforms, including YouTube.
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Use in Media"Breathing" was also used in several TV series soundtracks, further increasing its exposure and popularity.
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Legacy"Breathing" contributed to Lifehouse’s lasting impact in the music industry and continues to be a favorite among fans of early 2000s alternative rock.
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Song's LengthThe official track of "Breathing" has a length of 4 minutes and 25 seconds, a typical duration for a rock song.
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Noteworthy CommentChris Payne from Billboard, in a 2015 retrospective review, regarded "Breathing" as a 'standout track' from the album "No Name Face."
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