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Artist/Band: Shania Twain
Lyrics for Song: It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing
Lyrics for Album: Up!



Hope life's been good to you
since you've been gone
I'm doin' fine now--I've finally moved on
It's not so bad--I'm not that sad

I'm not surprised just how well I survived
I'm over the worst, and I feel so alive
I can't complain--I'm free again

[Chorus:]
And it only hurts when I'm breathing
My heart only breaks when it's beating
My dreams only die when I'm dreaming
So, I hold my breath--to forget

Don't think I'm lyin' 'round cryin' at night
There's no need to worry, I'm really all right
I've never looked back--as a matter of fact

[Repeat Chorus]

It only hurts when I breathe

Mmm, no, I've never looked back--
as a matter fact

[Repeat Chorus]

Hurts when I'm breathing
Breaks when it's beating
Die when I'm dreaming
It only hurts when I breathe


It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing

Released on the 1997 album Up!, this track stands as a cornerstone of Shania Twain's evolution from country to pop-country. The song features a distinct acoustic guitar-driven arrangement that contrasts with the heavy production of her earlier work, showcasing her versatility as a songwriter and performer. It became a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and solidifying her status as a global superstar. The recording exemplifies the polished, radio-friendly sound that defined the late 1990s pop landscape while maintaining Twain's signature vocal style and thematic focus on heartbreak and resilience.


Album Lyrics: Up!


Shania Twain
"Up!"


1. Up!
2. I'm Gonna Getcha Good!
3. She's Not Just A Pretty Face
4. Juanita
5. Forever And For Always
6. Ain't No Particular Way
7. It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing
8. Nah!
9. (Wanna Get To Know You) That Good!
10. C'est La Vie
11. I'm Jealous
12. Ka-Ching
13. Thank You Baby! (For Makin' Someday Come So Soon)
14. Waiter! Bring Me Water!
15. What A Way To Wanna Be!
16. I Ain't Goin' Down
17. I'm Not In The Mood (To Say No)!
18. In My Car (I'll Be The Driver)
19. When You Kiss Me