Imogen Heap - Lifeline Lyrics






Freeze frame on me
Mmm, can you read it on my face?
Data mining from old memories

Sunflowers and a smile catching
Mmm, welcoming a heartbeat to the family
Light tie lanterns, wish bound in the night

Who? What? When?
All in one stir of a teaspoon
I'm shaken and gasping for air

Lifeline, before and after
in an instant of great white gravity
Hold tight, 'cause all is against me
Every cell in my body, brace,
and keep breathing,
keep breathing

Gracious future,
Mmm, won't you lend a hand to pull me through?
'Cause me and you've got some things we need to see to

Adventures in the multiverse
effervescent candlelit closeness
Plus, I feel like I've just got the hang of this living thing

Who? What? When?
All in one stir of a teaspoon
I'm shaken and gasping for air, air, air, air

I will, on one day,
and sometime, in some place,
I've still got some go in me yet

Lifeline, before and after
in an instant of great white gravity
Hold tight, 'cause all is against me
Every cell in my body, brace

Rise high, cling to the laughters
for that moment of broken tragedy
Bright-eyed, the world is against me
Every cell in my body, brace,
and keep breathing,
keep breathing,
still breathing

My bones stay strong,
my days, still long,
my heart has many heartbeats,
and home is where love is

Lifeline, before and after
in an instant of great white gravity
Hold tight, 'cause all is against me
Every cell in my body, brace

Rise high, cling to the laughters
for that moment of broken tragedy
Bright-eyed, the world is against me
Every cell in my body, brace,
and keep breathing
keep breathing
keep breathing
keep breathing
keep breathing
keep...





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  1. S.... T....

    Im. Here. Why?

  2. L.... O....

    This is my go-to "Borderline Personality Disorder" song to make me feel validated. :P This is what it's like to be Borderline and to be so sad and hurt, but you love someone so much that they are your only investment left in life, your lifeline. That person is my lifeline, and if anything goes wrong with them, "every cell in my body breaks." And "the world is against me" also feels terribly true to most of us Borderlines.

    L.... O....

    Lynne O it's definitely true for me

  3. b.... ....

    overall i ws disappointed with sparks. but this was absolutely great. one of my new favourites.

  4. A.... ....

    Yeah, I suppose so...

  5. a.... ....

    It's "wrong" because the views actually pay the uploader (regardless if he's the author or not); youtube pays you after a certain number of views. Sometimes it's a good thing because you find out about music you haven't heard before but it's up to the listener/viewer to chose to support the artist (even if you don't have money you can do so by increasing the views of the artist's music videos). Nevertheless, I believe in "you get some you give some".

  6. G.... ....

    Chasing Cars. I love Imogen Heap, but everyone has their boring, generic songs.

  7. A.... M....

    She is Frou Frou lol.

  8. g.... ....

    one year late comment reply, anyways she is in Frou Frou lol.

  9. c.... ....

    PS: I usually find music on YouTube & then go search for the best price on the CD's. Permanent, professional copies are always best IMHO and I like having the artwork that goes with it. At least half of my music collection comes from finding things on YouTube & then buying it once I decide I like it well enough or not. Since I don't listen to the radio much, this is about the only way I have of finding new music & learning if it's good enough to buy the whole album or just a single song.

  10. c.... ....

    Many, many people find new music by listening to it on YouTube and THEN go out and buy it, so in truth, YouTube is helping artists by helping their music reach more listeners. Some people don't have the desire or ability to listen to music via Ipods that go online and all that. Some listen to it on CD's or even older formats. In order to listen to the music in that way, buying a copy is necessary, so as I said, this isn't stealing...it's promotional most of the time & is often helpful for all.

  11. C.... ....

    The Radio plays music mostly for promotion nowadays, So the record company can make more sales. Movies own the rights to their soundtracks, So if you buy a movie, you're basically paying for everything on it, including the soundtrack, TV shows make money from advertisements so it's pretty much the same thing. Music is all about money nowadays, it's kinda sad, Nowadays musicians don't care about making good music, they only seem to care about being rich and famous.

  12. o.... ....

    The chorus and post chorus are SO "Milosh-y". I know she's a fan of his, I wonder if she found inspiration in his sound when writing this piece?

  13. H.... s....

    Oh I love it! I hope Josh Groban gets to work with her again. He colaborated with her on the song "Now or Never" on his 2006 album "Awake" just in case you didn't know.

  14. G.... ....

    Don't you get money if you get enough views on your YouTube videos? And isn't there money from the advertising on YouTube as well?

  15. K.... ....

    The radio stations and movies pay the artist to play their music... So, no it doesn't count as unpaid... Why the need to justify it? I am fully aware of the fact that by listening, I am stealing from an artist I like and even admire. I've just come to terms with the fact that I'm not actually a very good person. I can be quiet selfish.

  16. R.... T....

    Besides we are paying for the internet connection. Just sayin'

  17. H.... ....

    My Norwegian friend got to me first, but thanks anyway!

  18. G.... ....

    I enjoy works of ancient Greek literature but I don't enjoy having sex with boys.

    You can like the work of someone without having the same mindset as the creator of said work.

  19. M.... L....

    You can't be a fan of immi.

  20. J.... A....

    Woah.... Sorry. You seem... very passionate about this.
    But, well, your thought process is just a touch flawed. I can see you did your research it's just...
    I...I was talking about the Artists, not companies. I know the Radio station gets paid for the ads, which is how they buy the Rights to songs from Licensing Companies. And the Movie Producers get paid for the Soundtrack selling. But the Artist is still getting limited money for the exposure... That's what I'm trying to say.

  21. G.... ....

    Movies are paid for by being seen in movie theatre's/selling copies of them in form of dvd/bluray or from online media, alternately video rental companies pay a licensing fee to rent out said movies.

    Radio's have advertisement.

    Congratulations, you stupid is showing for everyone to see, go fuck yourself and have a nice day my retarded little friend.

  22. M.... E....

    Slightly flawed logic maybe, but I do agree, and downloading specific tracks or raising free exposure for artists provides benefit and appreciation for the artist.

  23. j.... ....

    I <3 this song!

  24. P.... K....

    She is a Grammy Award winning singer, so I guess that is a form of recognition...

  25. A.... ....

    She simply cannot create a bad song! Yet again, another masterpiece! :D

  26. T.... ....

    wow u r right omg xDDDD

  27. J.... A....

    Pays who? Yes the Radio pays, but they pay for licenses to get around Copy-Right. In some cases, according to how often a song is played, the company licensing out the artists music pays royalties to the Artist, as the artist's don't license it out themselves.

    What do you mean wow? Is that like a patronizing wow, or just something thrown in to make a post pop?

  28. T.... ....

    The radio station pays the rights...?

    wow.

  29. A.... D....

    This totally competes with Hide and Seek. And I think it wins...0_0

  30. B.... M....

    She's not gifted.. She IS a gift! <3

  31. J.... A....

    If listening to music on YouTube is wrong because were not paying for it, then why do we still have radios, and T.V./movie soundtracks? Doesn't that count as "unpaid for" music?

  32. K.... ....

    3:48
    I seriously thought my heart stopped beating.
    Amazing.

  33. G.... ....

    She still gets money from any YouTube videos with ads/more than 1 million views, so we are still supporting her.

  34. Z.... ....

    Hahaha. XD Congrats.

  35. G.... M....

    I listen to a lot of music...from all over with all kinds of sounds....But I love Imogen Heap.

  36. H.... ....

    Does anyone know what she says in the high parts at 4:00 to 4:15? I know the end of the first part says tomorrow, but I've listen twenty times, and I can't figure it out. Thanks.

  37. D.... K....

    I've been an Imogen fan since Speak for Yourself and she continues to amaze me. <3

  38. L.... M....

    Oh scratch that, just realised she was apart of Frou Frou
    *face palm*

  39. L.... M....

    i know people are going to kill me for saying this.
    but her voice kind of reminds me of Frou Frou

  40. P.... ....

    I think she get's just enough to know she has millions of fans, If she was loved by everyone she'd be on the radio non stop and they'd do her to death lol. be happy she is something you choose to listen to, I am.

  41. M.... H....

    If you have fallen and can't get up...

  42. F.... ....

    6 people are trolls... This is absolutely magnificent!

  43. g.... ....

    see her live and be changed forever

  44. R.... M....

    This song is Amazing. Hide and Seek got me hooked on her.

  45. J.... H....

    Beautiful. . .

  46. I.... S....

    Put up some lyrics in your description? :D That be awesome <3 thanks

  47. K.... ....

    Imogen Heap looks like a man in the thumbnail of 'Jeff Beck featuring Imogen Heap', here to the right.

  48. F.... ....

    This is my new favorite song <3

  49. 2.... ....

    I like the piano line and the singing, but in my opinion the other instruments don't fit and I would have used real orchestral instruments instead of midi sounds. I might wanna recreate this song.

  50. m.... ....

    @Galakazoo AMEN! Thank you for this comment.

  51. a.... ....

    @rockthisworld36 yup but keep doing it lol

  52. H.... J....

    Immi is the best female singer I've ever heard and no one has ever inspired me so much - in music, in writing, in life. I love her to death <3

  53. S.... C....

    thats my match

  54. S.... ....

    @ymca1234smallmac weeiird cus shes telling u to keep breathing xD~!

  55. k.... n....

    oohhh immmmmiiiii <3((;

  56. d.... ....

    oh god, life passes by on me. she already has a newer album than the new album omg what happens to this world it's so awesome lol i like crystal castles

  57. H.... G....

    Wow. Usually I have to get used to a song first, but right when I heard that I LOVED IT!!!!

  58. I.... ....

    love Imogen!

  59. j.... o....

    @tobibarnet she released it on ustream first...its likely youtube drives up sales anyway

  60. X.... ....

    WOW WOW! this is phendrana drifts theme from metroid prime! >_<

  61. S.... ....

    YES, IMMI!!!!!

  62. A.... �....

    like this if you bought it

  63. o.... f....

    She is very special. I love how she opens up her creative process to all. Interesting how she is creating and releasing this album.

  64. c.... ....

    Not enough payoff in the chorus, considering how adeptly Immi builds tension in the verses.

  65. B.... E....

    Love it!

  66. N.... R....

    @kabukiscarab totally agree.

  67. C.... T....

    @BeTedi, Yes! We want a Mt Eden version! :D

  68. m.... ....

    She's so amazing, I love her so much.

  69. G.... ....

    Oh by the way not only i listened to this but posted on facebook, to make all my frinds listen to her she needs more recognition and it will not happen with people saying to not make her musics free,you can see how popular an artist is not by his sale but by the free downloaded content(Rule Number 1 on music industry).

  70. G.... ....

    @tobibarnet The illegal part is selling at least in my country so Im in the law XD, distributing without any gain i think it doesnt infringe anything at all,it actually helps by marketing the musician. Very few people know a thing about marketing.

  71. k.... ....

    @tobibarnet Really in this day and age people want to hear before they buy. and I'm glad I can hear it. She is an artist that will never be played on the radio regularly. When I get paid I will then purchase it. I don't need anyone bitching about someone sharing beauty with the world. If you don't like it then sad for you.

  72. d.... ....

    I love imogen heap, she will never suceed in dissappointing me, Jesus christ she is ultimate excellence.

  73. r.... g....

    her new stuff isn't that great...kinda disappointed to be honest

  74. G.... L....

    @ThePaulamaula she just played a charity show in Christchurch

  75. B.... T....

    After hearing this at her benefit concert in Christchurch, I'm grateful for having this track on YouTube - she is amazing! I'll be getting the track yes, and encourage people to watch the live acoustic version from her concert (search for Songs for Christchurch) where she talks about how she wrote it, and you can see how her performance isn't just 'performing' - it's real.

  76. G.... L....

    i just saw this live too! fuck yea was amazing!!!!!!!! <3 this woman is freaking god!!!

  77. T.... B....

    @forgethowtodie Buying a song doesn't give anyone the right to distribute it over Youtube. :)

  78. N.... P....

    Please everybody buy her album when it becomes available, it's not like its expensive.. :(

  79. N.... P....

    Please everyone buy her album... :(

  80. R.... B....

    I don't have iTunes or a credit card, and eventually, this is going on Radio or something, so Thank You! Imogen Heap Rulez!! :D

  81. N.... P....

    @tobibarnet I bought it.
    Just so you know.

  82. n.... ....

    I love you imogen, will buy this on itunes asap

  83. s.... a....

    incredible !!!!!!!

  84. s.... ....

    song worth buying <3 her website shows you other ways to buy the song aswell

  85. w.... ....

    ...so,if I listen to this,I will be drawn and quartered.This is becoming more work than pleasure!

  86. M.... ....

    I'm waiting to get payed to buy the bundle!!! So eager to watch the video for lifeline!!!! :D (I know it's super cheap but even so, I have to keep track of each cent xD)

  87. L.... S....

    on the other hand why should she make profit out or something which was mostly written/contributed by fans? surely it should be a free give away?

  88. t.... ....

    I looove this song! It's inspirational and unlike anything else I've heard- as always. I agree with the discretion entirely. (I've already bought the album so)

  89. y.... ....

    Hmmmm Truckie gear change at 3.30 :o(

  90. S.... ....

    Awesome ! It's an incredible song. I'm hooked on Imogen Heap. Every song is special. So continued I love it <3

  91. m.... ....

    amazing song

  92. I.... D....

    Data Mining! I have an exam in Data Mining waiting to be done!

  93. D.... ....

    The full package is now available from Imogen's website, containing:- Lifeline (song) , Lifeline (instrumental), Lifeline (seeds and solos only), Lifeline (Imogen's 18-minute commentary on seeds and solos),- Lifeline (video), 3DiCD Virtual Artwork App I can't post a link, but go to imogenheap(dot)com and it should be on the welcome page

  94. X.... ....

    I love how I can listen to Imogen over and over again and I never get sick of her music :)

  95. f.... ....

    And as far as posting it on YouTube, I don't know why'd you want it from here anyway; the quality isn't that great (no offense to its publisher). I just wanted to here the song before I bought it, so here I am :)

  96. f.... ....

    Good song! I really like it :) I just wish she'd do some music a little more like her 2nd album, Speak For Youself. This song is still good, nonetheless!

  97. S.... ....

    @branimated It's now available on Amazon, FYI

  98. P.... ....

    @tobibarnet If this were not credited or a free download I would have an issue with it. As it is, this is free advertising for Imogen Heap. I wish I could be so lucky with my own music! :D :D :D