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One Breath by Empress Of

One Breath

Artist Note

I wanted to evoke that feeling of the world getting loud, too many distractions or too many noises or obstacles. Naturally a lot of people may become closed off, retreat inward to cope with the feelings of anxiety or stress. 

I listen to my body in those moments. I try to return to being present. For me, art and expression has always been a way for me to become present in my body and surroundings. 
 

 

   

 

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Lyrics

When everything feels heavy
when I become a shell
I listen to my body
the stories movement tell

Turn silence into simple sounds
Fear is drowning love is loud
I know it’s not really me
Temptation is to hold it back
Keep it in till I collapse
I know I just need to breathe

So I’ll take one breath at a time
And I’ll dance till I dance it dry
No mistakes it’s me and the sky
And I’ll dance till I die as a dry

Bailando entre dos vidas
El pasado y el futuro
A veces me siento perdida
Nunca fui inferior

El tiempo pasa también el temor
Todo lo que es dolor
Se va, va lejos de mi

So I’ll take one breath at a time
And I’ll dance till I dance it dry
No mistakes it’s me and the sky
And I’ll dance till I die as a dry