Breathe

Moist

About Breathe

"Breathe" is a song by Canadian alternative rock group Moist. It was released in May 1999 as the lead single from their third studio album, Mercedes 5 and Dime. The song peaked at number 28 on the Canadian RPM Singles Chart. The song is featured on the soundtrack of the 1999 film, Stir of Echoes.


Year:
2000
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Save
Save me from this
Wandered around the town
All the thousand things
I might miss

And you
Think we'll suffer much
Think we'll close our eyes
Just to see the light
Pass us by

With tomorrow coming
Hope that I don't
Let you down again
Said I'm so glad to be here
Does it mean a thing?
If only I could breathe
What you breathe
If only I could see what you see

Sit
We'll take our time
Watching the flowers grow
All the friends we've known say
Goodbye

And you
Did you suffer much?
Did you close your eyes
Just to see the night
Rush on by?

Gathered all around you
Hope that we don't
Let you down again
I said I'm so glad to be here
Does it mean a thing?
If only I could breathe
What you breathe
If only I could see what you see
Said I'm so glad to be here
Does it mean a thing
If only I could breathe
What you breathe
If only I could see what you see
If only I could just believe a thing

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Moist

Moist is a Canadian alternative rock band that formed in Vancouver in 1992. They gained popularity in the mid-1990s with their hit songs such as "Push," "Silver," and "Resurrection." The band is known for their mix of grunge and pop-rock elements, with introspective and emotional lyrics. Moist released several successful albums in the 1990s and early 2000s before disbanding in 2004. They eventually reunited in 2013 and continue to perform and release music. more »

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Written by: JAMES JAIDEN ROSTON, LEDISI YOUNG

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Breathe" is a grunge influenced alternative rock song by Moist, a popular Canadian band.
Album Classification
"Breathe" is one of the tracks from Moist's second studio album, "Creature", which was released in 1996.
Chart Ranking
Upon its release, "Breathe" had substantial radio play in Canada and helped the album "Creature" reach multi-platinum status in the country.
Music Video
The music video for "Breathe" was directed by George Vale. It was one of the eleven music videos produced by the band.
Lyrics Inspiration
Lead vocalist David Usher has been known to write deeply personal and introspective lyrics. While the specific inspiration for "Breathe" is not known, it likely follows this thematic pattern.
Band Members
The members of Moist who performed on "Breathe" are David Usher (lead vocals), Mark Makoway (lead guitar), Jeff Pearce (bass), Kevin Young (keyboards), and Paul Wilcox (drums).
Fan Reception
"Breathe" is particularly loved by fans and is often considered one of the standout tracks from the "Creature" album.
Live Performances
"Breathe" is a staple during Moist's live performances and is often highlighted by dynamic performances by the band's vocalist and primary songwriter, David Usher.
Relevance Today
Though it was released in the mid-'90s, "Breathe" continues to be one of Moist's most popular songs. It can often be heard on rock radio stations and is available on major streaming platforms.
Successor Singles
After "Breathe", the band released several other successful singles like "Tangerine", "Gasoline", and "Resurrection", continuing the momentum gained from "Creature".

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