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Mandibles - Breathe

from SpinTunes 16 Round 2 by Spintunes

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This song was inspired by a real life panic attack I (Cybronica) had not too long ago. As described in the lyrics, I woke up in the middle of the night, short of breath, freaking out, unable to fall asleep- every time I got close, a huge wave of panic would snap me back awake. Due to current life circumstances that likely caused the panic attack in the first place, I couldn't talk to the main person I normally would reach out to, so instead I ended up dialing my parents at 3 in the morning. They were concerned and understanding, and walked me through some breathing exercises to help me get a handle on myself, and suggested that singing also helps one to calm down in those sorts of situations.

For what it's worth, the method (inhaling for 5 beats, holding for three, and exhaling for 8) is a real way to help calm down and even meditate. Highly recommend.

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Wake up breathless in the night
Heart is racing, chest is tight
Air slips through in wracking sobs
Eyes obscured with pounding throbs

God, if you’re there listening
Please lead my mind to dream

I can’t breathe
I can’t breathe
No one can release this feeling
I can’t breathe

Sleep won’t come to save me here
Nor quell this wild primal fear
When eyes are closed, the demons creep
And steal away my chance to sleep

Can anyone hear me call?
Is anyone listening at all?

I can’t breathe
I can’t breathe
No one can release this feeling
I can’t breathe

I want to call for help but there’s
No one to answer my despair
So I remember melodies
My mother once had sung to me

The numbers call her voice to me
She whispers softly sage advice:
“To calm your fear, breathe mindfully
To calm your mind, sing something nice”

Breath
(1 2 3 4 5)
Hold
(1 2 3)
Release
(1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8)

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from SpinTunes 16 Round 2, released February 17, 2020

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