Breathing Underwater
Emeli Sandé
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I believe in miracles 'Cause it's a miracle I'm here Guess you could call me spiritual 'Cause physical is fear And it's safe to say the storms gone away And I’m dancing on the morning after Yes I'd love to stay, but my home's the other way And I miss the love and laughter Something like flying Hard to describe it My God, I'm breathing underwater Something like freedom, freedom My God, I'm breathing underwater Every moon and every star Knows who you are, you know So ever if gets too dark You never are alone And it's safe to say we surrendered a day To pay back all the love you borrowed And hope that I had survived yesterday And today is jealous of tomorrow Something like flying Hard to describe it My God, I'm breathing underwater (Something like freedom) Freedom, freedom My God, I'm breathing underwater Something like flying Hard to describe it My God, I'm breathing underwater (Something like freedom) Like freedom, freedom My God, I'm breathing underwater Something like flying Hard to describe it My God, I'm breathing underwater Something like freedom, freedom My God, I'm breathing underwater Something like freedom, freedom My God, I'm breathing underwater
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Written by: CHRIS CROWHURST, EMELI SANDE
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Breathing Underwater" is a song by Scottish singer Emeli Sandé from her second studio album titled "Long Live the Angels," which was released in 2016.
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Song MeaningSandé has stated in interviews that "Breathing Underwater" is a deeply personal song about survival and resilience. It mirrors her experience of making it through a difficult period of her life, rising from her pain and hardship, and ultimately rediscovering herself.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by Emeli Sandé along with Chris Crowhurst and Joel Pott.
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Song Composition"Breathing Underwater" features powerful lyrics sung passionately by Sandé, over a melody largely based on piano and drums, with gospel-inspired backing vocals.
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Musical RecognitionThe song is widely applauded for Sandé’s stunning vocal prowess and the empowering lyrics. Many music critics highlight it as a standout track in "Long Live the Angels".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Breathing Underwater," directed by Tim Mattia, showcases Sandé walking through a desert terrain, emphasising the overall theme of endurance and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Gospel-Roots"Breathing Underwater" has significant influences from gospel music. The song starts with a smooth, soulful tone and builds into a gospel choir-backed climax, showcasing Sandé's seamless blending of contemporary pop and soulful forte.
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Live PerformancesEmeli has performed "Breathing Underwater" multiple times live, including notable performances at the BBC Music Awards in 2016 and on various TV shows.
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Chart PositionDespite its popularity, "Breathing Underwater" didn't chart as high as some of the other songs in the album, peaking at number 14 in the Scottish charts and failing to reach the higher ends of the UK Singles Chart.
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Inspirational AnthemLargely due to its inspirational and potent lyrics, "Breathing Underwater" is often used as an anthem in various emotional moments in films and television shows.
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