Breath

Pearl Jam

About Breath

"Breath" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music written by guitarist Stone Gossard, "Breath" first appeared on the soundtrack to the 1992 film, Singles. The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003). An early version of the song, entitled "Breath and a Scream", was included as part of the reissue of the band's debut album, Ten, in 2009.


Year:
2003
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Oh, tonight began with anything
Shaft of a light, a warm breath and a scream
Ah, yeah
Oh, tamper if you like between the doors
Oh yeah huh huh
Oh, can't expect to go out, to go out with anything, anything more

Oh reach the door a breath and a
Oh reach the door and a na na la la yeah
Life ain't what it's worth
A breath and a, oh reach the door

All these reaching hands out grabbing things, grabbing me
Day in, day out accumulating, ah yeah
Whoa, I suggest you step out on your porch
Oh yeah, huh, huh, huh, huh yeah
Run away my son, see it all, oh see the world

Oh reach the door, a breath and a
Oh reach the door, oh ah and a na na la la yeah
Life ain't what it's worth
A breath and a, oh reach the door

Come, here it comes, there it goes, when it comes
Where it goes, where it comes
Can't see through the faith, whoa
Ooh, come, here it comes, there it goes
Grasp what you can
Don't you know there's something inside your head, yeah

Oh, if I knew where it was I would take you there 
But there's much more than this
Ooh, whoa, much more than this, whoa see the world, much more than
Much more than
Why?

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Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, also of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998. more »

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Written by: STONE C. GOSSARD, EDDIE JEROME VEDDER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Breath" is a track from the "Singles" OST, produced by Epic Soundtrax in 1992, and is not included on any of Pearl Jam's studio albums.
Songwriting
The song "Breath" was written by Pearl Jam's vocalist, Eddie Vedder, and guitarist, Stone Gossard.
Popularity
Even though it was not included on any of Pearl Jam's studio albums, "Breath" quickly became one of the most popular songs among the Pearl Jam’s fans.
Live Performances
"Breath" was seldom played live during the 1990s. However, its live performances increased greatly in the 2000s, highlighting its enduring fan appeal.
Song Theme
The song "Breath" is thought to touch on the theme of youthful invincibility and the exhilaration of being alive.
Re-release
The song "Breath" was re-released on the Pearl Jam 2004 greatest hits album, "rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003)."
Sound Track Contribution
"Breath" is known for its contribution to Cameron Crowe’s grunge movie soundtrack "Singles," which is often credited for bringing the Seattle music scene to a wider audience.
Link to "State of Love and Trust
"Breath" is often linked to another song named "State of Love and Trust," as both tracks were included in the "Singles" soundtrack and both share similar underlying themes.
Implicit Meaning
The song's lyrics speak of seizing the day and relishing in one's youth, effectively breathing in the world around them, hence the title "Breath."
Recognition
Despite not being a mainstream commercial success, "Breath" has been recognized as an integral part of the grunge era and Pearl Jam's oeuvre.

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