About the Song
"Breathe" is a song written by Stephanie Bentley and Holly Lamar and recorded by American country music artist Faith Hill. Warner Bros. Records released it on September 27, 1999, as the first single from Hill's fourth studio album, Breathe (1999). The song was produced by Byron Gallimore and Hill. "Breathe" became Hill's seventh number one on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in the United States, spending six weeks at number one. It also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in April 2000. Despite not peaking at number one, it was the number-one single of 2000. The song earned a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2001.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song "Breathe" can be seen as an exploration of deep emotional connection and intimacy. For many listeners, it conveys a sense of yearning and the profound impact of love, emphasizing moments that make life feel significant. The lyrics evoke the tenderness of relationships, highlighting how simple, shared experiences can leave a lasting impression. This notion of cherishing every breath together resonates with those who appreciate the beauty in the little things, making the song both relatable and reflective. Overall, it captures the essence of wanting to savor every moment with a loved one.
Did You Know?
- Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill, is an American singer.
- She is one of the most successful country music artists of all time, having sold almost 50 million albums worldwide.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Breathe
- Genre: Country
- iTunes release date: October 4, 1999
- Track runtime: 4:10
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Faith Hill – "Breathe" (Official Video)
- YouTube channel: Faith Hill
- Video published: October 26, 2009
- Video runtime: 4 minutes, 10 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 40,033,731
- YouTube likes when drafted: 251,535
- YouTube comments when drafted: 9,426
Quick Facts
- Artist: FAITH HILL
- Song: BREATHE
- Album/collection: Breathe
- Genre: Country
- Reference page: Breathe (Faith Hill song)
