She's fine, most of the time
She takes her days with a smile
She moves like a dancer in lights
Spinning around to the sound
Sometimes she falls down

Breathe, just breathe
Take the world off your shoulders
And put it on me
Breathe, just breathe
Let the life that you live
Be all that you need

She likes New York at night
She dreams of running away
Shine on, bright like the sun
When even the sky turns gray
I need you to hear me say
I need you to hear me say

Breathe, just breathe
Take the world off your shoulders
And put it on me
Breathe, just breathe
Let the life that you live
Be all that you need

Let go of the fear
Let go of the doubt
Let go of the ones
Who to try to put you down
You're gonna be fine
Don't hold it inside
If you hurt right now
Then let it all come out

Breathe, just breathe
Take the world off your shoulders
And put it on me
Breathe, just breathe
Let the life that you live
Be all that you need

Breathe, just breathe
Take the world off your shoulders
And put it on me
Breathe, just breathe
Let the life that you can
Be all that you need


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Breathe Lyrics as written by Ryan Kulchinsky Max Collins

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    This is a good song! It reminds me of daughtry. It's about a girl who has a troubled life and doesn't open up to anyone. and the guy who is singing is just like "I'm here to help you through the hard times, just relax."

    It's a simple song, I'm surprised it's not more popular.

    Salmonnerdzon December 26, 2009   Link

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