My Last Breath
Evanescence · Fallen
Hold on to me, love
You know I can't stay long,
All I wanted to say was I love you and I'm not afraid, aaah
Can you hear me?
Can you feel me in your arms?
Holding my last breath
Safe inside myself
Are all my thoughts of you
Sweet raptured light - it ends here tonight
I'll miss the winter
A world of fragile things
Look for me in the white forest
Hiding in a hollow tree (come find me)
I know you hear me
I can taste it in your tears!
Holding my last breath
Safe inside myself
Are all my thoughts of you
Sweet raptured light - it ends here tonight
Closing your eyes to disappear
You pray your dreams will leave you here
But still you wake and know the truth
No one's there
Say goodnight
Don't be afraid
Calling me, calling me as you fade to black
(Say goodnight)
Holding my last breath
(don't be afraid)
Safe inside myself
(calling me, calling me)
Are all my thoughts of you
Sweet raptured light it ends here tonight
(Holding my last breath)
(Safe inside myself)
(Are all my thoughts of you)
(Sweet raptured light - it ends here tonight)
(Holding my last breath)
About My Last Breath
"My Last Breath" is the closing track on Evanescence's 2003 debut album *Fallen*, serving as a haunting conclusion to the band's early gothic rock and alternative metal era. The song features a dramatic build-up that transitions into a soaring, emotional climax, showcasing Amy Lee's distinctive vocal range and the group's signature blend of dark atmosphere and melodic intensity. As the final movement of the record, it encapsulates the themes of mortality and existential dread that permeate the album, leaving listeners with a lingering sense of melancholy. The track remains a defining moment in the band's discography, illustrating their ability to craft cinematic soundscapes that resonate deeply with fans of the genre. Its placement at the end of *Fallen* provides a powerful narrative resolution, cementing the song's status as a memorable piece of early 2000s rock music.