Breathe

Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat

About Breathe

"Breathe" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, featuring American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. It was written by Swift and Caillat, produced by Nathan Chapman and Swift, it is the seventh track from Swift's second studio album, Fearless (2008). The song was written about the end of a friendship. Musically, the song is driven by an acoustic guitar and occasionaly pianos and violins provide the accompaniment. Lyrically, "Breathe" addresses heartbreak and the loss of a close friendship. The song received favorable responses from contemporary music critics. "Breathe" was one of two songs featuring Caillat that was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals in 2010, the other being Jason Mraz's "Lucky", the winner of the award. "Breathe" peaked at number eighty-seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At the time, its appearance tied Swift with Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) for two records on the Billboard Hot 100. Swift performed the song live for the first time ever in Miami Gardens, Florida for the Reputation Stadium Tour. 


Year:
2008
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I see your face in my mind as I drive away,
'Cause none of us thought it was gonna end that way
People are people,
And sometimes we change our minds
But it's killing me to see you go after all this time

Music starts playin' like the end of a sad movie,
It's the kinda ending you don't really wanna see
'Cause it's tragedy and it'll only bring you down,
Now I don't know what to be without you around

And we know it's never simple,
Never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand,

And I can't,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to

Never wanted this, never wanna see you hurt
Every little bump in the road I tried to swerve
People are people,
And sometimes it doesn't work out,
Nothing we say is gonna save us from the fall out

And we know it's never simple,
Never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand,

And I can't,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to

It's two am
Feelin' like I just lost a friend
Hope you know it's not easy,
Easy for me

It's two am
Feelin' like I just lost a friend
Hope you know this ain't easy,
Easy for me

And we know it's never simple,
Never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me

I can't,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to,
Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to

Breathe,
Without you,
But I have to

Sorry (oh) sorry
Sorry sorry
Sorry sorry

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. more »

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Written by: Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat

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14 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Breathe" is a collaborative song by Taylor Swift and Colbie Caillat, an American singer-songwriter.
Album Placement
The song is the seventh track on Swift's second studio album, "Fearless", which was released in 2008.
Songwriting Credit
Both Swift and Caillat wrote the song, marking one of the few times Swift has co-written with another artist.
Genre
"Breathe" falls under the Country Pop genre.
Track Time
The song has a duration of four minutes and twenty-three seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the "Fearless" album.
Theme
The lyrics are about Swift's feelings of heartbreak and dealing with a friend moving away.
Awards
"Fearless", the album featuring "Breathe", won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2010.
Chart Performance
"Breathe" didn't chart as a single, but it helped bolster the overall success of the "Fearless" album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
RIAA Certification
The "Fearless" album, featuring "Breathe", achieved diamond certification by the RIAA, representing 10 million units.
Popularity
Although "Breathe" wasn't released as a single, it has remained popular among Swift's fanbase.
First Live Performance
The first live performance of "Breathe" (in conjunction with Colbie Caillat) was during Swift's Fearless Tour in 2009.
Resonance
Many listeners have identified with the song's theme of friendship breakups, suggesting it's a universal experience that resonates.
Instrumentation
The song is primarily acoustic and showcases Swift's clear and emotive vocals.
Fearless
In 2021, Taylor Swift re-recorded “Breathe” along with the rest of the Fearless album, maintaining ownership of her work.

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