Breath - feat. September

Schiller's song 'Breath,' featuring September, delves into the complexities of a relationship that is teetering on the edge of collapse. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of emotional turmoil and the desperate need for clarity and connection. The opening lines, 'I need a vision, a straight line back to you,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the narrator's yearning for a clear path to their partner. This longing is further emphasized by the plea for a reason 'to do what lovers do,' suggesting that the relationship has lost its direction and purpose.

The recurring line 'I can't breathe my love' serves as a powerful metaphor for the suffocating feeling of being lost in a relationship that once brought joy and comfort. The imagery of 'swimming in the dark beside you' and 'following the path behind you' conveys a sense of disorientation and helplessness. The narrator is struggling to find their way back to a place of mutual understanding and affection, but instead, they find themselves 'lost again.' This repeated sense of being lost underscores the cyclical nature of their struggles, hinting at a pattern of unresolved issues and miscommunication.

The song also explores the contrast between what could have been and the harsh reality of the present. Lines like 'you could have been sunlight to my reflected moon' and 'we sure I get flying, arising this the sky' evoke a sense of missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential. The juxtaposition of 'December' and 'June' symbolizes the extremes of their emotional landscape, from cold detachment to fleeting warmth. Ultimately, the repeated refrain 'it's time to set me free' suggests a painful but necessary acknowledgment that the relationship may have reached its 'bitter end.' The song captures the heart-wrenching process of coming to terms with the end of a significant relationship, marked by a profound sense of loss and the struggle to breathe freely once more.