Listen to this when
Breathe
You've been holding it together for too long. This is your sign to just breathe. 🌬️ #Breathe
Who it's for
The song gives explicit permission to rest and exhale, which speaks directly to people who feel they must keep holding everything together.
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Breathe" (Korean title Hansum) is a song by Lee Hi, written by SHINee's Jonghyun with music credited to Jonghyun and Wefreaky, released in March 2016 as the lead single from her album Seoulite after a three-year break. The song centres on empathy for a stranger's heavy sigh, acknowledging burdens others carry and encouraging the listener to pause and let out tension.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available). Official music video on YG Entertainment's YouTube channel.
Before you start
Heads up: Songwriter later died by suicide.
Age: Ages 12+
Sit still my heart, do not raise your dust. Let the world find its way to you.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 190
