Barely Breathing - Duncan Sheik: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Barely Breathing

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Barely Breathing was released on June 4, 1996 by Rhino Atlantic as a part of the album Duncan Sheik

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OVERVIEW

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Vocals

Pino Palladino

Bass Guitar

Jean Michael-Biger

Jean Michael-Biger

Drums

Rupert Hine

Percussion

Fran Banish

Slide Guitar

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

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Rupert Hine

Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I know what you're doing

I see it all too clear

I only taste the saline

When I kiss away your tears

You really had me going

Wishing on a star

The black holes that surround you

Are heavier by far

[Verse 2]

I believed in your confusion

So completely torn

Must have been that yesterday

Was the day that I was born

There's not much to examine

There's nothing left to hide

You really can't be serious

If you have to ask me why

I say goodbye

[Chorus]

'Cause I am barely breathing

And I can't find the air

Don't know who I'm kidding

Imagining you care

And I could stand here waiting

A fool for another day

I don't suppose it's worth the price

It's worth the price, the price that I would pay

[Verse 3]

Everyone keeps asking

What's it all about?

I used to be so certain

Now I can't figure out

What is this attraction?

I only feel the pain

Nothing left to reason

And only you to blame

Will it ever change?

[Chorus]

'Cause I am barely breathing

And I can't find the air

Don't know who I'm kidding

Imagining you care

And I could stand here waiting

A fool for another day

I don't suppose it's worth the price

It's worth the price, the price that I would pay

But I'm thinking it over anyway

I'm thinking it over anyway, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh-oh

[Bridge]

Come to find

I may never know

Your changing mind

Is it friend or foe?

I rise above

Or sink below

With every time

You come and go

Please don't come and go

[Chorus]

'Cause I am barely breathing

And I can't find the air

Don't know who I'm kidding

Imagining you care

And I could stand here waiting

A fool for another day

I don't suppose it's worth the price

It's worth the price, the price that I would pay

But I'm thinking it over anyway, yeah

I'm thinking it over anyway, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh-oh

[Outro]

I know what you're doing

I see it all too clear

Written by: Duncan Sheik

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