Breathe is one of the most successful musical compositions of the cult band The Prodigy. The track topped the charts in several countries and sold well as a single, and the music video won the prestigious MTV Europe Music Award in 1997.
Let’s remember how the famous song was written, under which many readers of Blimey probably came off at discos.
The story and meaning of the song Breathe by The Prodigy
It was written by Liam Howlett, Keith Flint and Maxim Reality. It was originally an instrumental, which Howlett called “almost a punk dance track”. Later the words were written.
What is The Prodigy’s song Breath about? There is a statement that it is dedicated to the complex relationship between Keith and Maxim, who found it difficult to find a common language. But the text gives the impression that we are talking about drugs.
Recording and release
The Prodigy played Breathe for the first time at a concert in Belgrade, which the band gave on December 8, 1995.
In November 1996, Breathe was released as the second single from The Fat of the Land. It rose to number one in the charts in the UK, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Denmark and other countries.
Video of Breathe by The Prodigy
The music video was directed by Walter Stern. In the video, the musicians are in a messy room with insects, a crocodile, and vintage items.
Let’s watch the online video of Breathe by The Prodigy, which won the “People’s Choice” nomination at the MTV Video Music Award.
Cover versions
The track has been played by many bands. Let’s listen to the metal cover of Breathe performed by Leo Moracchioli.
The acoustic version of Breathe The Prodigy on balalaika and guitar is interesting.
Interesting Facts
- In the UK, over seven hundred thousand copies of the single were sold, which was the best result for The Prodigy in this country.
- The sound of the whip is taken from the track Da Mystery of Chessboxin’ by the Wu-Tang Clan.
- The drum break is taken from Thin Lizzy’s Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed.
Breathe Lyrics by The Prodigy
Breathe with me!
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Breathe the pressure
Come play my game I’ll test ya.
Psychosomatic addict, insane.
Breathe the pressure
Come play my game I’ll test ya.
Psycho, somatic addict, insane.
Come play my game.
Inhale, inhale, you’re the victim.
Come play my game.
Exhale, exhale, exhale.
Come breathe with me!
Breathe with me!
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Breathe with me!
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Lyrics: LIAM HOWLETT, KEITH ANDREW PALMER, KEITH FLINT
Publisher: Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics of Breathe by The Prodigy Alternate
Breath with me!
Verse 2 times
Breathe in the pressure
Go play my game, I’ll check you out.
Psychosomatic, junkie, crazy.
Breathe in the pressure
Go play my game, I’ll check you out.
Psychosomatic, junkie, crazy.
Breathe in, breathe in, you’re a victim.
Come play my game.
Breathe out, breathe out, breathe out.
Come breathe with me!
Breath with me!
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breath with me
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Download Breathe – The Prodigy
Blimey readers can’t download Breathe song in Mp3 for free, but here you can listen to The Prodigy tracks online and watch clips in good quality.
