The Sound Of Your Breath
Upon This Dawning · To Keep Us Safe [2012]
I can feel your presence, even when I'm alone with myself
Like invisible lovers, I can feel your taste on my lips
I'll dance on the sound of your breath
Give me the strength and keep me safe if I collapse
Cause I never imagined that your words could steal my life
When I'm lost in the darkest time you lead my hand
To see lights in nights of winter, I'm still losing my mind
You'll live forever
To bring the lights to me
Whispering softly all the words I need to hear
Strong like a castle, old like the ancient trees
Strong like a castle, pure like wind
I know you'll live forever
Strong like a castle, old like the ancient trees
Strong like a castle, pure like wind
Give me strength and keep me safe if I collapse
Cause I never imagined that your words could steal my life
When I'm lost in the darkest time you lead my hand
To see lights in nights of winter, I'm still losing my mind
I can still feel your presence, even when I'm alone with myself
Like invisible lovers, I can feel your taste on my lips
The Sound Of Your Breath
Upon This Dawning's "The Sound Of Your Breath" stands as a haunting centerpiece on their 2012 album, *To Keep Us Safe*. Rooted in the atmospheric post-rock and shoegaze traditions of the early 2010s, the track utilizes layered guitars and reverb-drenched vocals to create a soundscape that mirrors the song's title. The recording reflects the band's signature approach of blending ethereal textures with driving rhythms, characteristic of their work during this era. As part of a cohesive body of work that explores themes of introspection and emotional vulnerability, the track serves as a sonic representation of quiet intimacy amidst overwhelming noise, cementing its place within the artist's discography.