"Harder to Breathe" is a song by the American rock band Maroon 5. The song was written by frontman Adam Levine for the band's debut album Songs About Jane (2002). The track is built around an up-tempo number with various guitar riffs, with lyrics about "recovering from heartbreak" The song expresses tension, having been written quickly under trying circumstances. It tells the story about a former relationship Levine was involved in. "Harder to Breathe" was met with positive reception by music critics, who praised the track's sound. It was released in July 2002 as the lead single off Songs About Jane. The song peaked at number six on Airplay Monitor. It also appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 at number eighteen and peaked in the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. Internationally, the single debuted in the number thirteen spot in the UK Singles Chart. "Harder to Breathe" also appeared in the Netherlands,.
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