Lifeline

Imogen Heap · Other Songs - Imogen Heap

Freeze frame on me

Mmm, can you read it on my face?

Data mining from old memories...



Mm, sunflowers and a smile catching

Mmm, welcome in a heartbeat to the family

Light Thai lanterns, wish bound in the night



Who? What? When?

All in one stir of a teaspoon

I'm shaken and gasping for air



Lifeline, before and after

In an instant of great white gravity

Hold tight, cause all is against me

Every cell in my body, brace,

And keep breathing,

Keep breathing



Gracious future,

Mmm, won't you lend a hand to pull me through?

Cause me and you've got some things we need to see to



Adventures in the multiverse

Effervescent candlelit closeness

Plus, I feel like I've just got the hang of this living thing



Who? What? When?

All in one stir of a teaspoon

I'm shaken and gasping for air, air, air, air



I will, on one day,

And sometime, in some place,

I've still got some go in me yet



Lifeline, before and after

In an instant of great white gravity

Hold tight, cause all is against me

Every cell in my body, brace



Rise high, cling to the laughters

For that moment of broken tragedy

Bright-eyed, the world is against me

Every cell in my body, brace,

And keep breathing,

Keep breathing,

Still breathing



My bones stay strong,

My days, still long,

My heart has many heartbeats,

And home is where love is



Lifeline, before and after

In an instant of great white gravity

Hold tight, cause all is against me

Every cell in my body, brace



Rise high, cling to the laughters

For that moment of broken tragedy

Bright-eyed, the world is against me

Every cell in my body, brace,

And keep breathing

Keep breathing

And keep breathing

Keep breathing

And keep breathing

Keep... {*gasping*}

About Lifeline

Imogen Heap's "Lifeline" stands as a pivotal moment in her solo career, marking her transition from electronic experimentation to a more organic, guitar-driven sound. Released following her 2005 album *Speak for Yourself*, the track exemplifies her signature blend of intricate fingerpicking and emotive vocals, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere that contrasts with the synth-heavy production of her earlier work. The song reflects Heap's commitment to acoustic instrumentation and lyrical vulnerability, showcasing her ability to craft deeply personal narratives within a polished pop structure. As a key component of her discography, "Lifeline" demonstrates her evolution as an artist who prioritizes melodic clarity and harmonic richness, influencing peers who seek to merge indie sensibilities with mainstream appeal. Its enduring appeal lies in its universal themes of connection and resilience, delivered with a sincerity that defines her body of work.