I wish I could breathe, I wish I could stand.
I wish I had a chance here of holding your hand.
I wish I could speak, I wish I could talk.
I wish I could breathe.
Since the first day I was alive,
I feared we would meet here in the misty outside.
I wanted to run, I wanted to hide.
I wish I could breathe.
I feel a chill deep in my bones.
Nothing can heal, the way my blood moans.
Nothing can quench, My bitter thirst.
I wish I could breathe.
I grasp at my heart, that burns in my chest,
It's your precious art, that makes my soul stressed.
I run short of blood, light-headed I swoon.
I wish I could breathe.
I fear I can't overcome this place,
I know your face, your hands,
I wish I could breathe.
Repeat first, second and third verses -
I wish I could breathe.
I wish I could.
I wish I may be understood.
I wish I could talk, I wish I could speak.
I wish I could breathe.
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Lyrics submitted by W..