One Last Breath (Creed song)
2002 single by Creed
"One Last Breath" is a song by American rock band Creed. The band's lead vocalist, Scott Stapp, wrote the song over a period of three weeks and recorded at J. Stanley Productions Inc in Ocoee, Florida. The lyrics of the song are about reflecting on past mistakes and seeking comfort from friends who want to help. It was released in April 2002 as the third single from their third studio album, Weathered (2001).
The song reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Creed's fourth and most recent top-10 hit. It also reached number five on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, number four on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40, and number two on the Billboard Adult Top 40. Worldwide, the song topped Canada's airplay chart and entered the top 40 in New Zealand, peaking at number 29. In Ireland and the United Kingdom, the song was released as a double A-side with the band's preceding single, "Bullets".
"One Last Breath" experienced a resurgence of popularity in 2024, entering the top 10 on the hard rock streaming charts over 20 years after its original release.
Writing and recording
Prior to recording the Weathered album, Creed had agreed that during the tour for Human Clay that no new songs could be written, so that the band members could "live life and have experiences".
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