Breathe

[Nelson]

                                                             Be careful of the success... for which you ache.
                                                      Center yourself... count your blessings... and... Breathe.

                                                                

Breathe
Lyrics and Music by MisterNelson

Verse
I woke up this morning....and stumbled out of bed.
In need of an elixir honey....to ease my aching head.
Took a look in the mirror... dear Lord...and what did I see.
but a strange old man with a strange old grin.
Chorus
And I just can't breathe.
Because I've pushed the only love, I've ever known....away from me.
And I can't breathe.
With these vultures all around me, showing love that's make believe.
 I can't breathe.
No need for fame and fortune, because you're not here with me.
And I can't breathe.
With the thought of you, not coming back to me...
I just can't breathe
Verse
Backed away from the mirror and I stumble to the floor.
On my knees sweet Jesus, Please show me any more.
I'm ready to stand up and fight.....for what my life could be.
If you'd please have mercy....and send her back to me.
Chorus
And I just can't breathe.
Because I've pushed the only love, I've ever known....away from me.
And I can't breathe.
With these vultures all around me, showing love that's make believe.
 I can't breathe.
No need for fame and fortune, because you're not here with me.
And I can't breathe.
With the thought of you, not coming back to me...
I just can't breathe
Bridge
Mama said "Be careful son, don't live your life too fast.
And everything she told me has surely come to pass.
I'm living life so high on the hog, more friends then I can count.
But I'm so lonely and now I know what she was talking about.
Chorus
And I just can't breathe.
Because I've pushed the only love, I've ever known....away from me.
And I can't breathe.
With these vultures all around me, showing love that's make believe.
 I can't breathe.
No need for fame and fortune, because you're not here with me.
And I can't breathe.
With the thought of you, not coming back to me...
I just can't breathe

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Still banging on them keys.
My first shot at playing the harp... in the bridge. (No laughing)
Sax in the left channel of the chorus.
I'm going for a minimalistic classic vibe.
But I'm starting to hear a clean guitar in some places and maybe some back up vocals.
I just love this laid back type s***.

[Redler]

Awesome tune again, Nelson!! Loved the lyrics as well. I look forward to hear more harp - sounds great!!

Kari

[Oldrottenhead]

that voice is the cream for my coffee in the morning aahhh!! magic!

[OsCKilO]

You are an amazing Songwriter Mr Nelson.....

You paint a moments with words so it remains.

The emotion in this track is like a hand extended to the listener, inviting them to learn from some insight/hindsight/etc and comforts through shared experience.

Awesome

[The Gobi Desert Canoe Club]

Hi there Mr Nelson, I always look forward to hearing your songs and this is up with the best of them. Great lyrics, playing is spot on usual. Top notch.............Willie

[Hook]

Man this is top shelf stuff my brother. The minimalistic approach really worked well for this tune & your voice is just captivating. Harp sounds nice to!
Rock On!

[Hilary]

I like the minimalistic stuff too - it really shows off your voice to full effect. Fabulous song, beautifully conveyed and a vox to die for!

[launched]

Wonderful songwriting, and a great listen! You come up with some great sounds and textures, and as usual I love the vocals.

Solid!

[SE]

Really like this one your vox seem to carry more emotion than usual, piano and harp fit perfectly, there seems to be more space in the track to show off your vox love it!!!!

[Gnasty]

Nelson you did it again. You always seem to do it to us. An amazing piece of musical creation.
Your voice and songwriting are stellar as always!! Love it man!