Breathe

The Prodigy

About Breathe

"Breathe" is a song by English band the Prodigy. It was released in November 1996 as the second single from the album The Fat of the Land. The song became the group's second consecutive number-one in the UK and several other countries singles charts. First live performance of this song was 8.dec.1995. on concert in Belgrade, Serbia in front of more then 14000 spectators. That gig was and still is considered as the most influential event for uprising Serbian electronic music scene.  


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2006
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Breathe with me

Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Come play my game
Inhale, inhale, you're the victim
Come play my game
Exhale, exhale, exhale

Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Come play my game
Inhale, inhale, you're the victim
Come play my game
Exhale, exhale, exhale

Come breathe with me
Breathe with me

Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Come play my game
Inhale, inhale, you're the victim
Come play my game
Exhale, exhale, exhale

Breathe with me

Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game, I'll test ya
Psychosomatic, addict, insane
Come play my game
Inhale, inhale, you're the victim
Come play my game
Exhale, exhale, exhale

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The Prodigy

The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex, England. Along with Fatboy Slim, the Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide. The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Dance Act twice, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Keith Andrew Palmer, Keith Charles Flint, Liam Howlett

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Breathe" is a song by English electronic music group The Prodigy. It was released in November 1996 as the second single from their second studio album, "The Fat of the Land."
Songwriting Credits
The track was written by group members Liam Howlett, Keith Flint, and Maxim Reality.
Music Video Recognition
Its music video, featuring the band members in a surreal, menacing setting, won the 1997 MTV Video Music Award for Viewer's Choice.
Chart Achievements
"Breathe" topped the singles chart in various countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, Sweden and Norway. In the USA, the track peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Certified Sales
In the UK, it managed to sell upwards of 600,000 copies earning a Platinum certification. "Breathe" also earned Gold certifications in Australia and Germany for its impressive sales records.
Film Appearances
The track has been featured in several films and video games, including "The World Is Not Enough", "Charlie's Angels", and "Twisted Metal 3".
Collaboration
Keith Flint and Maxim Reality, along with The Prodigy's primary member, Liam Howlett, shared the vocal duties on this track.
Unusual Instruments
Interestingly, the song incorporates elements from a music loop from "The Thin Line", a punk rock song by Johnny Marr and Billy Duffy.
Everlasting Popularity
"Breathe" remains one of The Prodigy's most popular tracks and is a mainstay in their live sets.
Recognition
In 2012, NME magazine listed "Breathe" as one of the "100 Best Songs of the 1990s," underlining its enduring appeal and influence.

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