Breath

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"Breath" is a song by American rock band Breaking Benjamin. It was released in January 2007 as the second single from their third album, Phobia. It was the band's fourth charted song on the US Hot 100 overall, and the second from Phobia. Although "Breath" failed to capture the pop success of "The Diary of Jane" at No. 50 where "Breath" hit No. 84 on the Billboard Hot 100, it was more successful on the rock charts where it hit No. 1 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, making it Breaking Benjamin's first number-one hit, staying there for seven weeks where "The Diary of Jane" hit No. 2 and it also hit No. 3 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart, tying with "So Cold" as their highest-charting single on the chart where "The Diary of Jane" hit No. 4. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2015. 


Year:
2009
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I see nothing in your eyes
And the more I see the less I like
Is it over yet
In my head

I know nothing of your kind
And I won't reveal your evil mind
Is it over yet
I can't wait

So sacrifice yourself
And let me have whats left
I know that I can find
The fire in your eyes

I'm going all the way
Get away
You take the breath right out of me
You left a hole where my heart should be

You gotta fight just to make it through
'Cause I'll be the death of you
This will be all over soon
Pour salt into the open wound

Is it over yet
Let me in

So sacrifice yourself
And let me have whats left
I know that I can find
The fire in your eyes

I'm going all the way
Get away
You take the breath right out of me
You left a hole where my heart should be

You gotta fight just to make it through
'Cause I'll be the death of you

I'm waiting
I'm hating
Realize
Start hiding

You take the breath right out of me
You left a hole where my heart should be

You gotta fight just to make it through
'Cause I'll be the death of you

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Breaking Benjamin

Breaking Benjamin is an American alternative metal band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, currently consisting of Benjamin Burnley and Chad Szeliga. The band has released four studio albums and a greatest hits album. It took an indefinite hiatus due to frontman Burnley's recurring illnesses and inability to tour in mid-2010. Further complications arose in August 2011, when Mark Klepaski and Aaron Fink were fired from the band. more »

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Written by: BENJAMIN BURNLEY, MARK JAMES KLEPASKI

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Breath" is a song by American rock band "Breaking Benjamin". The band hails from Pennsylvania and was initially formed in 1999.
Inspiration
Benjamin Burnley, the frontman of Breaking Benjamin, has stated that the song was inspired by the panic attacks he frequently experiences.
Release Year
"Breath" was released in January 2007 as the second single from their third album, "Phobia".
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Gold Status
In 2015, almost eight years after its release, 'Breath' was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States.
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single in 2007, showing its worldwide impact and popularity.
Musical Composition
The song combines elements of hard rock and alternative metal, with powerful guitar riffs and emotive vocals.
Meaning
According to several interpretations, the song chronicles the internal struggle of someone stuck in a toxic relationship, discussing themes of dependency and the fear of being alone.
Concert Staple
"Breath" has become a staple at Breaking Benjamin's concerts, often being one of the top requested songs by fans.
Video Recognition
The shot-for-TV music video for "Breath" gained significant airplay on music video channels such as MTV and VH1, further bolstering Breaking Benjamin's mainstream success.
Lyric Notation
Notably, the chorus repeats the phrase "You take the breath right out of me", which adds a haunting depth to the themes and emotions of the song.
Collaboration
The songwriting process for "Breath" was a collaborative effort from all band members, showcasing their musical synergy.

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