I'm Still Breathing

Katy Perry · One Of The Boys [2008]

I leave the gas on

Walk the alleys in the dark

Sleep with candles burning

I leave the door unlocked

I'm weaving a rope and

Running all the red lights

Did I get your attention

'Cause I'm sending all the signs that

The clock is ticking

And I'll be giving my two weeks

Pick your favorite shade of black

You'd best prepare a speech

Say something funny

Say something sweet

But don't say that you loved me

Chorus:

I'm still breathing

But we've been dead for awhile

This sickness has no cure

We're goin down for sure

Already lost our grip

Best abandon ship...

Maybe I was too pale

Maybe I was too fat

Maybe you had better

Better luck in the sack

No formal education

I swore way too much

I swear you didn't care

'Cause we were in love

So as I write this letter

And shed my last tear

Know it's all for the better

That we end this here

Let's close this chapter

Say one last prayer

But don't say that you loved me

I'm still breathing

But we've been dead for awhile

This sickness has no cure

We're going down for sure

Oh we've been diagnosed

So let's give up the ghost

(Chorus)

I'm still breathing

I'm still breathing

I'm Still Breathing

Katy Perry's 'I'm Still Breathing' stands as a poignant song on her 2008 debut album, One of the Boys. Emerging during a period where Perry was establishing her signature blend of pop and rock influences, the track offers a more introspective counterpoint to the high-energy anthems that would later define her career. The song explores themes of resilience and emotional endurance, capturing a moment of quiet reflection amidst the turbulence of early adulthood. As part of her initial discography, it highlights the artist's ability to navigate vulnerability within a polished pop production. The recording remains a significant piece of her early work, showcasing the songwriting depth that would eventually propel her to global stardom in the following years.