If I had a world to give and
If I have a life to live
Would you come to me?
Would you come to me?
And if I have the time in hand
Built up in grains of sand
Would you be with me?
Would you be with me?
You see that everything I do
Still leaves me lost and alone for you
If I can find some time
And a place to hide
I can sit right down and free my mind
One breath away
One breath away
And I know the past is dead and gone
Wasted in motions carried on
One breath away
One breath away
My dear
When you took me by the hand
You touched a child inside the man
And I was free
Yes, I was me
But then I took a different turn
And now the child begins to burn
‘Cause I’m angry
‘Cause I can feel
You see that everything I do
Still leaves me lost and alone for you
If I can find some time
And a place to hide
I can sit right down and free my mind
One breath away
One breath away
And I know the past is dead and gone
Wasted in motions carried on
One breath away
One breath away
My dear
Here comes the pressure
And it’s coming down hard
My spirit’s fading
But I’m still gonna fight
Here comes the pressure
And it’s coming down hard
My spirit’s fading
But I’m still gonna fight
If I can find some time
And a place to hide
I can sit right down and free my mind
One breath away
One breath away
And I know the past is dead and gone
Wasted in motions carried on
One breath away
One breath away
My dear
Oh yeah
One breath away
And that’s the hardest breath to take
My dear
Exploring Longing and Redemption in “One Breath Away”
“One Breath Away” by Billy Idol is a reflective journey through longing, regret, and the search for emotional freedom. The lyrics evoke a sense of yearning for connection, as Idol questions if love and forgiveness are still within reach. Phrases like “everything I do still leaves me lost and alone for you” highlight the lingering void left by a past relationship. The chorus, repeating “one breath away,” underscores how close yet unattainable healing can feel, while references to time and the past emphasize the struggle to move forward. The song’s emotional core is further deepened by imagery of inner conflict—between a lost innocence and the pressures of adulthood—making it resonate with anyone who has wrestled with letting go and starting anew.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol
- Songwriters: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: BFI Records