You Take My Breath Away
Queen · The Crown Jewels [1998]
Take it take it all away
(ohh) take my breath away
(ohhh) you take my breath away
look into my eyes and you'll see
im the only one
you've captured my love
stolen my heart
changed my life
every time you make a move
you destroy my mind
and the way you touch
I lose control and shiver deep inside
you take my breath away
you can reduce me to tears
with a single sigh
(please don't cry anymore)
every breath that you take
any sound that you make
is a whisper in my ear
I could give up all my life for just one kiss
I would surely die
if you dismiss me from your love
You take my breath away
so please don't go
don't leave me here all by myself
I get ever so lonely from time to time
I will find you
anywhere you go Ill be right behind you
right until the ends of the earth
Ill get no sleep till I find you to tell you
that you just take my breath away
I will find you
anywhere you go
right until the ends of the earth
Ill get no sleep till I find you to
tell you when I've found you
-I love you
You Take My Breath Away
Released as a single from Queen's 1998 compilation album The Crown Jewels, 'You Take My Breath Away' stands as a definitive example of the band's late-career theatrical rock style. The track features the iconic, soaring vocals of Freddie Mercury, delivered over a lush arrangement that blends orchestral swells with the group's signature hard rock energy. While the song was not originally part of their 1974 album A Night at the Opera, its enduring popularity and distinctive melody have cemented its status as a staple of Queen's discography. The recording captures the dramatic flair and emotional intensity that characterized Mercury's final years, showcasing his ability to craft memorable melodies that transcend genre boundaries and resonate with audiences globally.