[Reversed:] (But tonight is your special night to do something magical)
Some days, things just take way too much of my energy
I look up and the whole room’s spinning
You take my cares away
I can so over-complicate, people tell me to medicate
Feel my blood runnin’, swear the sky’s fallin’
I know that all this shit’s fabricated, mmm
Time goes by and I can’t control my mind
Don’t know what else to try, but you tell me every time
Just keep breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’
And oh, I gotta keep, keep on breathin’
Just keep breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’
And oh, I gotta keep, keep on breathin’, mmm
Sometimes it’s hard to find, find my way up into the clouds
Tune it out, they can be so loud
You remind me of a time when things weren’t so complicated
All I need is to see your face
Feel my blood runnin’, swear the sky’s fallin’
I know that all this shit’s fabricated, mmm
Time goes by and I can’t control my mind
Don’t know what else to try, but you tell me every time
Just keep breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’
And oh, I gotta keep, I keep on breathin’
Just keep breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’
And oh, I gotta keep, I keep on breathin’, mmm, yeah
My, my air
My, my air
My, my air, my air
My, my air
My, my air
My, my air, yeah
Just keep breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’
And oh, I gotta keep, I keep on breathin’
Just keep breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’ and breathin’
And oh, I gotta keep, I keep on breathin’, mmm, yeah
Feel my blood runnin’, swear the sky’s fallin’, oh, whoa
I keep on breathin’, oh yeah
Time goes by and I can’t control my mind
I keep on breathin’, mmm, yeah
Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos
“Breathin” by Ariana Grande is a powerful anthem about navigating anxiety and overwhelm. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of feeling consumed by stress, with lines like “the whole room’s spinning” capturing the intense moments when life feels out of control. Yet, at its core, the song is a gentle reminder to pause and center oneself—”just keep breathin’ and breathin'” becomes both mantra and comfort. Grande’s repetition of this phrase emphasizes the importance of self-care and resilience, encouraging listeners to focus on the basics when everything feels too much. The track’s heartfelt delivery and relatable themes make it a source of solace for anyone facing daily pressures.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ilya Salmanzadeh
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: Republic Records