Lyrics Breathe

Breathe is a song by Pink Floyd, an integral part of the album The Dark Side of The Moon, released in 1973. The lyrics were written by Roger Waters, reflecting on aspects of human life and societal pressure. Musically, it features calm chords that contrast with the lyrics talking about the passage of time and the inevitability of death.

 Breathe, breathe in the air
Don't be afraid to care
Leave, don't leave me
Look around and choose your own ground

Long you live and high you fly
Smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry
All you touch and all you see
Is all your life will ever be

Run, rabbit run
Dig that hole, forget the sun
And when at last the work is done
Don't sit down, it's time to dig another one

Long you live and high you fly
But only if you ride the tide
Balanced on the biggest wave
You race towards an early grave