Joy Oladokun - Breathe Again (lyrics) Apr 2026

Released on May 27, 2020, as part of the album In Defense of My Own Happiness , by Joy Oladokun is a piano-driven ballad widely praised for its raw vulnerability and spiritual resonance. Critics and listeners alike describe the track as a "soul-stirring" exploration of the human condition, often comparing Oladokun’s vocal depth to artists like Adele and Billie Eilish . Lyricism and Themes

Joy Oladokun - breathe again (from Sims Sessions) [Lyric Video] Joy Oladokun - breathe again (Lyrics)

: Oladokun has stated the song addresses the "anxiety and guilt" that can bog one down. The chorus— "Hold my breath until I'm honest / Will I ever breathe again?" —reflects the struggle to find truth and redemption amidst personal despair. Released on May 27, 2020, as part of