Breathe
Roxette · Giftpack [2008]
I've gotta come down,
I've been awake for far too long.
My eyes look torn,
They were so strong.
I wore the crown,
I wrote the song
Now it's fading.
My heart was open
Like a window to a summer breeze.
I breathed your love.
I filled my lungs and veins
And I breathed your love
Until I felt the pain
And like rain
It slipped away.
I tried to find out
What love was really all about.
Behind the curtain waits the sky.
It's rare I feel enough to cry,
I'm drying up inside.
My life was open
Oh! like a window to the summer breeze.
I breathed (I breathed) your love.
I filled my lungs and veins
And I breathed (I breathed) your love
Until I met the pain and like rain (breathe)
It slipped away
Just like a little rain.
I breathed (I breathed) your love.
And nothing stayed the same.
Yes, I breathed (I breathe) your love
And filled my heart in vain
Cos like rain it slipped away, oh yeah
Just like rain it swept away
(Breathe your love) I breathed your love
And nothing stayed the same
(Breathe your love) Oh I breathed your love
Just like a little rain it slipped away
Oh I breathed.
*From "The Ballad Hits" album (2002)
Breathe
Roxette's "Breathe" serves as a poignant addition to their extensive catalogue, appearing on the 2008 compilation Giftpack. The Swedish pop duo, known for blending melodic rock with emotional depth, continued to refine their signature sound well into the new millennium. This track reflects the band's enduring ability to craft intimate ballads that resonate with long-time fans and casual listeners alike. While the group achieved massive global success in the late 1980s and early 1990s with anthems like "Joyride" and "It Must Have Been Love," their later recordings demonstrate a sustained commitment to quality songwriting. "Breathe" stands as a testament to their lasting influence on European pop music, showcasing the polished production and heartfelt delivery that have defined their career for decades.