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breath by breath
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Lydia Laird's 'breath by breath' is a tender worship song about finding peace in the midst of anxiety and fear. The lyrics describe the weight of panic and the feeling of walls closing in, but also the gentle voice of God calling the listener to be still and rest. The song emphasizes surrendering control and trusting God's presence in each moment. It uses the imagery of breathing in and out phrases like 'it is well' and 'You never fail' to illustrate a gradual release of fear. The overall message is one of comfort, hope, and the assurance that God is with us through every breath.
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I feel the weight upon my chest again
Got me scared to death again
Lord, make it go away
Feeling like the walls are closing in
Claustrophobic in my skin
I thought I had more faith
But I can't shake this rising
Panic in my bones
I can't stop the darkness
Stealing from my soul
Begging for an answer
Crying out for peace
The storm only gets louder
But You speak over me
Just be still, come and rest
Learn to live, breath by breath
Nothing more, nothing less
I am here
I am with you, breath by breath
I thought I had it figured out before
Kept my fear behind the door
But love was breaking in
Reminding me of what I need to know
You're the one who's in control
So I'm surrendering
I may not have the answer
To my anxiety
But when I hear You whisper
Somehow there is peace
To be still, come and rest
Learn to live, breath by breath
Nothing more, nothing less
I am here
I am with you breath by breath
As I breathe in "it is well"
As I breathe out "You never fail"
Each moment, I'm a little less afraid
As I breathe in "it is well"
As I breathe out "You never fail"
Through it all, I can hear You say...
Just be still, come and rest
Learn to live, breath by breath
Nothing more, nothing less
I am here
I am with you, breath by breath
As I breathe in "it is well"
As I breathe out "You never fail"
Each moment, I'm a little less afraid