About the song
“Just Breathe” is a song written by Eddie Vedder, the lead singer of the rock band Pearl Jam. It was first released on Pearl Jam’s 2002 album, Riot Act. The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance.
In 2012, country music legend Willie Nelson released his own version of “Just Breathe” on his album Heroes. Nelson’s version is a slower, more acoustic take on the song, and it features a duet with his son, Lukas Nelson. Nelson’s version of “Just Breathe” was also a success, reaching number 17 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Both versions of “Just Breathe” are beautiful and moving songs about the importance of taking a moment to appreciate the simple things in life. The songs have been praised for their message of hope and resilience, and they have become anthems for people who are facing difficult times.
Here are some additional details about the songs:
Original songwriter: Eddie Vedder
Original album: Riot Act (Pearl Jam)
Release date: 2002
Genre: Alternative rock
Original chart positions:
Billboard Hot 100: #2
Billboard Alternative Songs: #1
Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs: #1
Cover artist: Willie Nelson
Cover album: Heroes
Release date: 2012
Genre: Country music
Cover chart positions:
Billboard Country Airplay: #17
Billboard Hot Country Songs: #47
Lyrics
Yes, I understand that every life must end, aw-huh,
As we sit alone, I know someday we must go, aw-huh,
Oh I’m a lucky man, to count on both hands
The ones I love,
Some folks just have one,
Yeah, others, they’ve got none, huh-uh
Stay with me,
Let’s just breathe.
Practiced are my sins,
Never gonna let me win, aw-huh,
Under everything, just another human being, aw-huh,
Yeah, I don’t wanna hurt her, there’s so much in this world
To make me believe.
Stay with me,
You’re all I see.
Did I say that I need you?
Did I say that I want you?
Oh, if I didn’t I’m a fool you see,
No one knows this more than me.
As I come clean.
I wonder everyday
As I look upon your face, aw-huh,
Everything you gave
And nothing you would take, aw huh
Nothing you would take
Everything you gave
Did I say that I need you?
Oh, did I say that I want you?
Or if I didn’t I’m a fool you see,
No one knows this more than me.
As I come clean, ah
Nothing you would take,
Everything you gave.
Love you till I die,
Meet you on the other side.