Holding My Breath

Verse 1

There’s a storm on the horizon coming my way

Gonna batten down the hatches; I’m deciding to stay

The rain’s getting harder as it falls on my face

Praying God will deliver me out of this place.

The thunder’s a warning, the lightning’s a guide

Through shadows and chaos, there’s nowhere to hide

But somewhere within me, a spark comes alive

A fire that whispers “you’re built to survive.”

Chorus

With waves crashing over me, holding me down

Nothing can break me—I’m refusing to drown

Find my way to the surface in the thunderous dark

Dragged back down to the bottom, won’t let it tear us apart

I’ve been holding my breath for all of my life

And for you, I’ll hold my breath just one more time.

Verse 2

When the sky opens up and it starts getting warm

I realize it’s not over—I’m in the eye of the storm

The wind keeps on howling, it cuts like a knife
I’m battered and torn, holding on through the night.

But I cling to a hope that the storm will soon pass

Every moment of fear just a shadow that casts
A reminder that even in the darkest of skies

There’s light if I choose to believe it and rise.

Chorus

With waves crashing over me, holding me down

Nothing can break me—I’m refusing to drown

Find my way to the surface in the thunderous dark

Dragged back down to the bottom, won’t let it tear us apart

I’ve been holding my breath for all of my life

And for you, I’ll hold my breath just one more time.

Bridge

With mother below me and father above

My faith lies in her promise and unconditional love

Armed with her lessons, her strength in my veins

The fear starts to melt, dissolving the chains

Her whispers remind me, "This battle’s not lost

Every storm you’ve endured has been worth every cost

Your story’s unfolding; it’s time to play your part
Rise out of the darkness and follow your heart."

Chorus

With waves crashing over me, holding me down

Nothing can break me—I’m refusing to drown

Find my way to the surface in the thunderous dark

Dragged back down to the bottom, won’t let it tear us apart

I’ve been holding my breath for all of my life

And for you, I’ll hold my breath just one more time.

Verse 3

With the storm now behind me and my feet on the ground

Nothing’s familiar; I feel lost looking around

Then you step out of the shadows and into the light

In that moment your touch heals the pain of the fight

Your eyes hold a promise, a life I could dream

The calm after chaos, the joy in between

As the storm fades to quiet and sunlight breaks through.
I breathe deep embracing my new life built with you.

Chorus

With waves crashing over me, holding me down

Nothing can break me—I’m refusing to drown

Find my way to the surface in the thunderous dark

Dragged back down to the bottom, won’t let it tear us apart

I’ve been holding my breath for all of my life

And for you, I’ll hold my breath just one more time.

Written by Joey Hamilton