I wish I could breathe, I wish I could stand. I wish I had a chance here of holding your hand. I wish I could speak, I wish I could talk. I wish I could breathe. Since the first day I was alive, I feared we would meet here in the misty outside. I wanted to run, I wanted to hide. I wish I could breathe. I feel a chill deep in my bones. Nothing can heal, the way my blood moans. Nothing can quench, My bitter thirst. I wish I could breathe. I grasp at my heart, that burns in my chest, It's your precious art, that makes my soul stressed. I run short of blood, light-headed I swoon. I wish I could breathe. I fear I can't overcome this place, I know your face, your hands, I wish I could breathe. Repeat first, second and third verses - I wish I could breathe. I wish I could. I wish I may be understood. I wish I could talk, I wish I could speak. I wish I could breathe.