Breathe (Nickelback song)

"Breathe" was written by Nickelback's lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, and bassist Mike Kroeger.[1] The song debuted on the RPM Canadian Top Rock Songs chart at number 23 on August 7, 2000,[2] and later peaked at number 16 on October 2, 2000.[3] The single later debuted on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart at number 32 for the week of August 12, 2000.[4] It remained in the top 40 for a total of 17 weeks, peaking at number 10 for the week of October 21, 2000.[5] The song also reached number 21 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart (then known as Hot Modern Rock Tracks) for the week of February 10, 2001,[6] after 15 weeks on the chart since entering at number 38 on November 25, 2000.[7] The song was later included on MuchMusic's fifth Big Shiny Tunes compilation Big Shiny Tunes 5 in September 2001,[8] and on the soundtrack to the film Clockstoppers in March 2002.[9]

All tracks are written by Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake and Mike Kroeger.

Credits adapted from the liner notes of The State.[10]

• Chad Kroeger – lead vocals, guitar, production, talk-box
• Ryan Peake – guitar, backing vocals, production
• Mike Kroeger – bass, production
• Ryan Vikedal – drums, production
• Dale Penner – production
• Garth "GGGarth" Richardson – mixing
• Three Mountain Design – design
• Neil Zlozower – photography

• "Breathe" lyrics on MetroLyrics
• "Breathe" at Discogs