Can't Breathe

Leona Lewis · Echo [2009]

What am I fighting?

Afraid of losing

It's like I'm not in control

I'm watching myself fall down

Thinking you won't be around

You know you got my heart unlocked

And even if I want to run

I can't go on



I don't wanna go

Got nowhere to go

I don't wanna go

I can't breathe, without you I get weak



And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe without you

near me

And I can't breathe and I can't live

without you I can't



And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe without you

near me

And I can't live and I can't live

without you I can't



Maybe I make believe

you're not different

But you got me in love

Don't want to be alone again

I cannot function without you here

My indecisions and all my fears

Get higher, higher, day by day

Higher, higher

But I can't go



I don't wanna go

Got to let it go

I don't wanna go

I get weak without you I can't breathe



And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe without you

near me

And I can't live and I can't live

without you I can't



And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe without you

near me

And I can't breathe and I can't live

without you I can't



Oh it's just not fair that

Oh I'm lost in your warmth

And I just can't breathe

Just can't breathe



I'm coming up, coming up for breath

Coming up, coming up for breath

Coming up, coming up for breath

Coming up, coming up for breath



And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe without you

near me

And I can't breathe and I can't live

without you I can't



And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe

And I can't breathe without you

near me

And I can't breathe and I can't live,

live without you I can't

Can't Breathe

Leona Lewis delivers a hauntingly atmospheric track on her 2009 album Echo, blending R&B sensibilities with electronic textures to create a moody soundscape. The song serves as a pivotal moment in her discography, showcasing her evolution from soul-pop ballads to a more experimental and atmospheric style. With its repetitive, hypnotic hook and layered production, the recording captures a sense of emotional vulnerability and tension that defines the era of early 2010s electronic R&B. It stands as a testament to her ability to craft intimate, mood-driven music that resonates deeply with listeners seeking a blend of contemporary production and classic vocal delivery.