Breathe
Midge Ure
Struggling with Breathe? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
With every waking breath I breathe I see what life has dealt to me With every sadness I deny I feel a chance inside me die Give me a taste of something new To touch to hold to pull me through Send me a guiding light that shines Across this darkened life of mine Breathe some soul in me Breathe your gift of love to me Breathe life to lay 'fore me Breathe to make me breathe For every man who built a home A paper promise for his own He fights against an open flow Of lies and failures, we all know To those who have and who have not How can you live with what you've got? Give me a touch of something sure I could be happy evermore Breathe some soul in me Breathe your gift of love to me Breathe life to lay 'fore me To see to make me breathe Breathe your honesty Breathe your innocence to me Breathe your word and set me free Breathe to make me breathe This life prepares the strangest things The dreams we dream of what life brings The highest highs can turn around To sow love's seeds on stony ground Breathe Breathe Breathe some soul in me Breathe your gift of love to me Breathe life to lay 'fore me To see to make me breathe Breathe your honesty Breathe your innocence to me Breathe your word and set me free Breathe to make me breathe
Struggling with Breathe? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
10 facts about this song
Artist backgroundMidge Ure is a Scottish musician, singer-songwriter and producer famous for his work in the new wave and synth-pop genres. He gained massive popularity as frontman of the bands Ultravox and Slik.
|
Song Origin"Breathe" was released in 1996 by Midge Ure, as a solo artist. The song is off his album, "Breathe".
|
CollaborationThe song was co-written by Midge Ure and producer Richard Feldman, who has worked with several prominent artists in the music industry.
|
Swatch Campaign ConnectionThe song’s popularity was significantly propelled by its use in a Swatch TV advertising campaign, which ran in several countries.
|
Chart SuccessDespite being released in 1996, it wasn't until 1998 that the song saw widespread popularity. "Breathe" went on to become a huge hit in Europe, reaching the top in countries like Austria and Italy, and reaching number 10 in Germany.
|
Achievement in Italy"Breathe" topped the Italian charts for a massive 4 months, cementing its popularity in the country.
|
Live PerformanceOne of Midge Ure's notable performances of the song was at the "Night of the Proms" in 2015, a series of concerts where popular music is mixed with classical music.
|
Music VideoThe song's music video is lauded for its stunning aerial shots and natural scenery.
|
Lyrics InspirationUre has mentioned that the lyrics of "Breathe" are about escaping from the pressures of life and finding relief in a peaceful place.
|
AccoladesIn 1998, the song earned Midge Ure the Ivor Novello award for "Best Song Musically and Lyrically".
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Breathe Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/4410726/Midge+Ure/Breathe>.
Discuss the Breathe Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In