Lyrics

Breathe
[The song is about: “Love allows us to breathe. The road to redemption is filled with the greatest love story. Every breath is an answer to a prayer.”]

INTRO

Verse 1
Where is my direction?
I'm caught up in your perception.
I want life, love and discretion.
I think I need a new direction.

When I gave you my defenses,
I gave up on all my senses.
I'm no longer represented,
I'm an ego that's been dented -
And I can't breathe.

The silhouette inside your window,
Like the night it has to seethe.
You're like a perfect imperfection,
Cuz' I know you have to breathe.
But I can't breathe.

Verse 2
You're like the gold upon the chalice
Where I touch my lips in prayer.
You're the princess of the palace,
But you won't let down your hair.

On the road to my redemption
In the valley of my dreams.
You're the path to my salvation,
Until I find out what it means -
I can't breathe.

Last night I kissed your picture
And the paper turned to gold.
We create a perfect mixture -
The greatest story ever told.
I still can't breathe.

Chorus
I breathe ’cause you’re there —
Like a wing and a prayer.
(Response: Now we can breathe…)
Every heartbeat I share -
I feel you everywhere
I love you, I swear.
Just breathe...

Verse 3
I know you're always watching
You keep guard on every door.
You leave every window open -
You know I'll come back for more.

I'm always welcome at your altar.
I taste the fruit I cannot see.
Trust a man to always falter -
When I'm down on bended knee.
I still can't breathe.

When you subsidize my weakness,
Never tear yourself apart.
Cuz' I appreciate your sweetness,
Like a promise from the heart -
Now I CAN breathe.

Verse 4
All the signs of love are posted.
It's a different right and wrong.
Just because we're growing older,
Doesn't mean we don't belong.

Do you hear the angels singing,
Everywhere you turn your head?
And when everything is fading
Just think back to what I've said -
Then just breathe.

When we find ourselves reflected we can see it in our eyes.
When there's nothing left regretted, when no one ever cries.
I will hold you through forever I will fight to keep your grace.
We are destined to be lovers now that love has found its place -
WE CAN breathe.

Acoustic Guitar Solo

Bridge
I reach for the light like a prayer -
And suddenly you're there...
So I can breathe.

Chorus
I breathe ’cause you’re there —
Like a wing and a prayer.
(Response: Now we can breathe…)
Every heartbeat I share -
I feel you everywhere
I love you, I swear.
Just breathe...

OUTRO
Every breath is for you,
That’s what love makes me do.........
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Words and Music by: Gary Dussiaume
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