Lyrics to
The Air That I Breathe

This version of The Air That I Breathe was released by Olivia Newton-John in 1975.

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If I could make a wish, I think I’d pass
Can’t think of anything I need
No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound
Nothing to eat, no books to read
Making love with you has left me peaceful, warm, and tired
What more could I ask, there’s nothing left to be desired
Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak
So sleep, silent angel, go to sleep

Sometimes all I need is the air that I breathe and to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe, yes, to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe

Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak
So sleep, silent angel, go to sleep

Sometimes all I need is the air that I breathe and to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe, yes, to love you
All I need is the air that I breathe

Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak
So sleep, silent angel, go to sleep

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The lyrics to The Air That I Breathe are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Olivia Newton-John in 1975. Elements of the lyrics to The Air That I Breathe are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Olivia Newton-John and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for The Air That I Breathe back when it was created.

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