A somber reflection on loneliness and the weight of constant change, 'Breath of Fresh Air' delves into the life of a character who navigates through the complexities of feeling lost in a foreign land. As they grapple with moving house repeatedly and the fleeting solace of cannabis, Smino's intricate verses encapsulate the struggle against disappointment and a longing for something more. This poignant track offers a raw and relatable glimpse into the human experience of searching for peace amidst chaos.
Verse 1:
I'm in a country, just a wanderer, no home to claim,
Packed my life in bags, but it all feels the same,
Every street's a shadow, every corner just a ghost,
Lonely nights speak louder than the dreams I try to boast.
Chorus:
But when the world weighs heavy, I light a different flame,
A breath of fresh air, but it's all just the same game,
Running from myself, but I'm chasing all my fears,
In the haze of green, I drown my silent tears.
Verse 2:
Moved from place to place, like a leaf in the wind,
Searching for that anchor, but the tides always win,
Strangers pass like whispers, don’t know who to trust,
In this kingdom of isolation, it feels like I've lost.
Chorus:
But when the world weighs heavy, I light a different flame,
A breath of fresh air, but it's all just the same game,
Running from myself, but I'm chasing all my fears,
In the haze of green, I drown my silent tears.
Bridge:
While I chase the highs, I’m aware of the lows,
Life’s a broken puzzle, and I’m missing a few flows,
Fighting off disappointment as it bites at my heels,
But in the clouds of smoke, that’s where my heart heals.
Verse 3:
Disheartened and tired, I wear this crown of thorns,
Finding solace in the struggle, where the hope just mourns,
Broke and feeling worthless, but tomorrow’s a new day,
Gotta wake up from this sleep, find a brighter way.
Chorus:
But when the world weighs heavy, I light a different flame,
A breath of fresh air, but it's all just the same game,
Running from myself, but I'm chasing all my fears,
In the haze of green, I drown my silent tears.
Outro:
So here's to the dreamers, who float on the edge,
In the realm of the lost, I’ll dance on this ledge,
Searching for my purpose in the midst of despair,
Finding moments of peace in my breath of fresh air.
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Slower more intricate verses, the main tone of the song is somber with a sad undertone, the main contents of the verses should play around with the themes of loneliness, pull on the main characters experience of being left in a country alone; moving house countless times and never truely feeling settled,
The next major theme is cannabis use, how it’s the only thing that gives the user a breath of fresh air, how it calms them down in an instance, they know it’s not good for them in the long run but it’s the only thing that’s kept them alive at times
The final theme is overall avoidance of disappointment; the main character is disappointed with their life and they want more from it; they’re broke tired and worthless to society in their current form, but they want to wake up and break out
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