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Let Me Breathe
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Aug 5, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
John P. Kee's song "Let Me Breathe" is a powerful gospel anthem addressing the sanctity of human life and the God-given right to exist. The lyrics speak from the perspective of someone pleading for respect and the fundamental right to live, despite being treated as less than human. Kee emphasizes that every person matters to their family and friends, and that life is a divine gift. The song touches on themes of dignity, justice, and the fear of senseless death, ultimately affirming that every human being deserves to breathe and live. It is a moving call for recognition and compassion.
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I am a man, I have a heart
There is so much inside of me that I must impart
There is someone's that loves me dear
I can't imagine life without them being near
So you can't take my life in your hands
Treat me as though I'm not a common man
You may never ever show respect to me
But there is one thing I'm owed respectfully
Just let me breathe, let me breathe
That's a God given right given to me
Just let me breathe, just let me breathe
For my life matters to family, friends and me
I don't admit I walk in fear
Never knowing when my end is drawing near
I tell my seed they must comply
But it seems that that's a game called do and die
So you can't take my life in your hands
And treat me as though I'm not a common man
You may never ever show respect to me
But there is one thing I'm owed respectfully
Just let me breathe, let me breathe
That's a God given right given to me
So if I die at the hands of somebody carelessly
For my life matters to my family, friends and me
Let me breathe, oh, let me breathe
Regardless to what you're seeing
I am a human being
And I have the right to live
Let me breathe, oh, let me breathe
Regardless to what you think of me
I am a human being
And I have the right to live
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Just let me breathe, let me breathe
That's a God given right given to me
So if I die at the hands of one carelessly
My life mattered to family, friends and me
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