Breathe Into Me

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"Breathe Into Me"
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Single by Red
from the album End of Silence
ReleasedJune 6, 2006
Recorded2006
Genre
Length3:34
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Anthony Armstrong
  • Rob Graves
  • Jasen Rauch
  • Jason McArthur
Producer(s) Rob Graves
Red singles chronology
"Breathe Into Me"
(2006)
"Break Me Down"
(2006)

"Breathe Into Me" is the first single by the American Christian rock band Red on their debut full-length studio album End of Silence . The song was written by Anthony Armstrong, Rob Graves, Jasen Rauch and Jason McArthur. The song was released on June 6, 2006, although it was sent to all the fans who submitted their faces as part of the hype for the new album on June 6, 2006. The song appears on WOW Hits 2008 .

Contents

Background

The band said, "On our own, life can lead us to dark places full of anger, mistakes and regrets. This song is about 'falling', finally reaching the end of our rope, where we realize at last ... we need God. The chorus, 'Breathe Your life into me', is a desperate cry for help, a plea for renewal, rebirth – even resurrection. It’s about overcoming wounds and consequences we could never overcome alone." [1]

Track listing

Digital single

  1. "Breathe Into Me" – 3:34

EP

  1. "Breathe Into Me" (radio edit) – 3:25
  2. "Breathe Into Me" (acoustic remix) – 3:55

Charts and certifications

Charts

Chart (2007)Peak
position
US Mainstream Rock ( Billboard ) [2] 15

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [3] Gold500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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