Breathe (2 AM)
song by Anna Nalick
"Breathe (2 AM)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Anna Nalick, released in November 2004 as her debut single. It was re-released in 2005, when it charted at number 45 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. In New Zealand, it entered the top 40, peaking at number 37. "Breathe (2 AM)" has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Content
The verses of "Breathe (2 AM)" tell the stories of three characters: a friend of the narrator's who has fallen into an unhappy relationship, an alcoholic soldier at Fort Bliss, and the narrator's experience of writing and performing a song. Chuck Taylor describes it as "an introspective yet confessional tale about learning to handle everyday challenges — and remembering to take time to breathe".
Composition
The song is composed in a key of A major, the time signature is 68 compound, and the tempo is "moderately slow, in 2" of 55 bpm, with the vocal range of F♯3–A4, according to Musicnotes.com.
Release
In the United States, only a promotional disc of "Breathe (2 AM)" was released. In Australia, a proper CD single was issued, backed with acoustic versions of non-album track "Home" and Wreck of the Day album track "Catalyst".
Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the US promo CD liner notes.
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