Anna Nalick-Breathe 2AM cover
Did you know that the song Breathe 2AM by Anna Nalick spent a full 34 weeks on the Hot 100 Chart but only peaked at number 45?
First released as a single back in 2004, Breathe (2 AM)’ is a song written and recorded by American singer, Anna Nalick. In addition to peaking at number 45 on the Billboards, the song also made it to Adult Contemporary at the states and a solid #79 on the Aussie singles chart. Breathe has also been certified Gold and even had more than one featured on your favourite TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Smallville, Charmed, Griffin, and Phoenix among others. Now that we’re done with the intros; what really inspired Anna to compose the song?
History of Anna Nalick - Breathe (2AM)
Ask Anna about the history of her first few songs and the answer’s pretty much the same: you’re never too old to play around with a Rainbow tape recorder. If you’re a fan of Anna’s music and you still don’t know that she started off with a tiny sticker covered recorder, shame on you. Anna nostalgically recalls her little tape recorder that used to store all her raw demos and other content. The tapes just contained all the stuff that Anna was up to and was originally intended to be a personal memoir.
However, Anna was able to go pretty far with those rough little demos. Somehow (she sent them), these demos found their way to some producers who really liked what they heard. After working with her, the producers were able to work on the demos and pitch some labels. The hit single Breathe (2 AM) was among those demos and fans worldwide are grateful for that. But does all this mean that the song is talking about her?
Breathe (2 AM) does tell of a troubled relationship between an alcoholic soldier at Fort Bliss and a certain girl with what can only be described as a highly confessional yet introspective tale; and even from a narrator’s point of view. But as to what role Anna actually plays; hey, your guess is as good as mine. All in all, the song does seem way too personal and emotional not to have been a firsthand experience. At the the end of the day her words can be interpreted to fit into anyone's personal experience and to help them to be free.
• Anna Nalick-Breathe 2AM cover