Jonny Diaz - Breathe Lyrics
Lyrics
Alarm clock screaming bare feet hit the floor
It’s off to the races everybody out the door
I’m feeling like I’m falling behind, it’s a crazy life
Ninety miles an hour going fast as I can
Trying to push a little harder trying to get the upper hand
So much to do in so little time, it’s a crazy life
It’s ready, set, go it’s another wild day
When the stress is on the rise in my heart I feel you say just
Breathe, just breathe
Come and rest at my feet
And be, just be
Chaos calls but all you really need
Is to just breathe
Third cup of joe just to get me through the day
Want to make the most of time but I feel it slip away
I wonder if there’s something more to this crazy life
I’m busy, busy, busy, and it’s no surprise to see
That I only have time for me, me, me
There’s gotta be something more to this crazy life
I’m hanging on tight to another wild day
When it starts to fall apart in my heart I hear you say just
Breathe, just breathe
Come and rest at my feet
And be, just be
Chaos calls but all you really need
Is to take it in fill your lungs
The peace of God that overcomes
Just breathe
So let your weary spirit rest
Lay down what’s good and find what’s best
Just breathe
Just breathe, just breathe
Come and rest at my feet
And be, just be
Chaos calls but all you really need
Is to just breathe
Just breathe
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Jonny Diaz - "Breathe" (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Jonny Diaz's "Breathe," released in 2015 as part of the *Everything Is Changing - EP*, is a profound invitation to stillness amidst life's relentless currents, a quiet anthem for souls seeking solace and perspective. The song’s core message is a gentle yet insistent call to remember God’s presence and sovereignty, especially in moments of overwhelming pressure or uncertainty. Diaz artfully unpacks the human tendency to become so consumed by the demands and anxieties of daily existence that we forget the simple, life-giving truth of God’s enduring care. This theme resonates deeply with scriptural injunctions to trust in the Lord, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to lean not on our own understanding but to acknowledge God in all our ways, trusting that He will make our paths straight. The deliberate act of "breathing" in the song becomes a tangible metaphor for pausing, centering oneself in God's peace, and allowing His Spirit to replenish and guide. This echoes the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God," a powerful reminder that true strength and wisdom are found not in frantic activity, but in quiet communion. The song beautifully illustrates the concept of casting our cares upon God, as Peter urges in 1 Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." Diaz’s message isn’t about escaping problems, but about approaching them from a place of divine connection, recognizing that our strength is not our own, but a gift from the Almighty. In this regard, "Breathe" serves as a sonic prayer, urging listeners to internalize the truth that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). It’s a song that encourages a spiritual discipline, a conscious turning towards the divine source of peace when the world feels too heavy, reminding us that in Him we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28).