Breathe

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About Breathe

"Breathe" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. Written by Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Mike Kroeger, it was featured as the opening track on the band's second studio album The State in 1998. Upon the album's reissue by Roadrunner Records, "Breathe" was released as the third single from The State on November 20, 2000, reaching number 16 on the Canadian Top Rock Songs chart, number 10 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and number 2nd on the u.s charts


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2002
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Two men
They started walking
Started talking 'bout better days
One says to the other
We do it all again
Seems I knew I would
And now I found it
Found I got it
I didn't want this
Somebody help me see
Now I feel it
Feel like I've been there
I didn't need this
Somebody help me breathe

Here we are again
Just face to facing
Each other another day
Who wins
Well who cares
It always ends up the same
Seems I knew I would

And now I found it
Found I got it
I didn't want this
Somebody help me see
And now I feel it
Feel that I've been there
I didn't need this
Would somebody help me stand
And now I've told them
Already warned them
I didn't want this
Somebody help me breathe

If I was them
Then I want to be
What I see
If I could drag my life in a moment
Want to know do you want me to go
Gonna keep it all from ending
Never stop myself from pretending
That you always knew that I never could

All I ever really wanted was to be the same
Equal treatment never ever comes
And there they go again
All I ever really wanted was to be like you
So perfect
So worthless
If I could take it all back think again
I would

And now I found it
Found I got it
I didn't want this
Somebody help me see
Now I feel it
Feel that I've been there
I didn't need this
Somebody help me stand
And now I've told them
I didn't want this
I didn't need this
Would somebody help me breathe
Would somebody help me breathe
Would somebody help me?

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Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005, replacing drummer Ryan Vikedal who was with the band between 1998–2005. Nickelback's music is classed as hard rock,post-grunge, and alternative rock. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, ranking as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the 2nd best selling foreign act in the U.S. behind The Beatles for the 2000s.Billboard ranks them the top Rock group of the decade an… more »

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Written by: CHAD KROEGER, RYAN PEAKE, MIKE KROEGER

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Breathe" is a hit single by the Canadian rock band, Nickelback, that was released in the year 2000.
Album
This song is from their third studio album titled "The State."
Chart Performance
Following its release, "Breathe" reached the 16th spot on the US Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart. It also climbed to the 10th position on the Mainstream Rock (Billboard) chart.
Band Members
The band members of Nickelback who performed this song include Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake, and Brandon Kroeger.
Genre Dynamics
"Breathe" blends elements of post-grunge – a subgenre of rock that emerged in the mid-1990s – and alternative rock.
Writer
Chad Kroeger, the band’s primary songwriter, is credited for writing this song among many others in the album.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Breathe" are a juvenile depiction of love and longing, specifically focusing on how dependent someone can become in a relationship.
Music Video
Even though "Breathe" was popular, no official music video was made for this song.
Song Length
The song has a duration of approximately 3 minutes 59 seconds.
Critical Reception
Critics have varying opinions on "Breathe". While some consider it a somewhat hidden gem in Nickelback's discography, others feel it embodies the band's tendency towards clichéd lyrics and simplistic melodies.
Band's Evolution
Many fans believe "Breathe" represents a critical step in Nickelback's evolution as a band. The album it features on, "The State", marked their departure from their original grunge sound towards a more polished, commercial alternative rock style.
Live Performances
"Breathe" is a staple in Nickelback’s live performances, often being a crowd favorite.

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