One Last Breath

Creed · 2002

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    Verse 1
Please come now, I think I'm (1)
I'm holding on to all I think is (2)
It seems I found the road to (3)
And I'm trying to (4)
I yelled back when I heard (5) (thunder)
But I'm down to one last (6)
And with it, let me say, let me say

Chorus
Hold me now
I'm six feet from the (7) and I'm (8)
Maybe six feet ain't so far down

Verse 2
I'm looking down now that it's (9)
(10) on all of my (11)
I thought I found the road to (12)
Somewhere in His grace
I (13) out, "Heaven, (14) me" (save me)
But I'm down to one last breath
And with it, let me say, let me say

[Chorus × 2]

Bridge
I'm so far down
Sad eyes follow me
But I still believe there's something left for me
So please come stay with me
'Cause I still believe there's something left for you and me
For you and me, for you and me

[Final Chorus × 3]

Outro
Please come now, I think I'm falling
I'm holding on to all I think is safe
  

One Last Breath

Creed · 2002

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Song Worksheets

Connotation Compass

Sort these words from the song into three categories based on their emotional connotation. Write each word in the correct column.

1. falling Meaning:

2. safe Meaning:

3. breath Meaning:

4. edge Meaning:

5. grace Meaning:

6. mistakes Meaning:

7. thunder Meaning:

8. nowhere Meaning:

9. reflecting Meaning:

10. save Meaning:

The Missing Verse

Write an additional verse for this song that could fit between the bridge and final chorus. Match the emotional tone and use similar imagery about struggling and hope.

Your verse should capture the singer's journey from despair toward hope. Use concrete images like 'edge,' 'breath,' or 'falling' to maintain the song's metaphorical style.

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵Creed's lead singer Scott Stapp wrote this song during a period of deep personal struggle and depression.
⭐The phrase 'six feet from the edge' refers to being dangerously close to a cliff or precipice, both literally and metaphorically.
🎸This was the final single from Creed's album 'Weathered' and marked the end of their original run before breaking up in 2004.
📀The song's music video was filmed on location at the edge of actual cliffs, creating genuine tension during filming.
🎤Many fans interpret the song as being about finding hope and salvation even in the darkest moments of life.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1What does 'six feet from the edge' symbolize in terms of mental health and crisis?
2How does the song balance themes of despair with messages of hope and redemption?

3Have you ever felt like you were 'holding on to one last breath' during a difficult time?
4Why might someone need to reach rock bottom before they can start to heal and recover?

🛑 Play It! — Stop!

Teacher gives a category (e.g. bands beginning with B). Class splits into two teams. Teams take turns — one answer each, back and forth. First team to hesitate or repeat loses the round.