Barely Breathing
"Barely Breathing" is a song by American singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik from his eponymous debut studio album (1996).The song became a chart hit in North America in early 1997, receiving several accolades in the years following its release.Larry Flick of Billboard magazine called the song's hook "breezy and memorable" and its lyrics "intelligent".[7][8] "Barely Breathing" also found success in Iceland, peaking at number 40 on the Íslenski Listinn Topp 40.[citation needed] Additionally, "Barely Breathing" earned Sheik a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance[11] and a BMI Award for Most Played Song of the Year in 1997.