Just Breathe was written by Eddie Vedder, the lead vocalist of Pearl Jam. The song was inspired by an instrumental titled Tuolumne from Vedders solo album Into the Wild. The lyrics discuss the transience of life, love, and gratitude. It reflects on Vedders personal relationships and is a contemplation on life and death.
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Yes, I understand that every life must end, uh-huh
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As we sit alone, I know someday we must go, uh-huh
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Oh I'm a lucky man, to count on both hands the ones I love
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Some folks just have one, yeah, others they've got none, uh-huh
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Stay with me...
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Lets just breathe...
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Practiced all my sins, never gonna let me win, uh-huh
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Under everything, just another human being, uh-huh
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I don't wanna hurt, there's so much in this world to make me bleed
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Stay with me
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You're all I see...
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Did I say that I need you?
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Did I say that I want you?
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Oh, if I didn't, I'm a fool you see
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No one knows this more than me
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As I come clean...
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I wonder everyday, as I look upon your face, uh-huh
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Everything you gave and nothing you would take, oh no