Peak
19
Weeks
24
Score
3,042
Chart Year
2013
This was released as the lead single from Kelly Clarkson's best-of compilation, Greatest Hits -- Chapter 1. Clarkson co-wrote the song with her musical director and long-term friend Jason Halbert, along with producer Eric Olson. She noted that the tune reflects on her prolonged success, a decade after her American Idol win. "To celebrate the strength and longevity that my fans, friends, and family have supported me with I wrote this song 'Catch my Breath' with one of my best friends that has seen me through everything," Clarkson wrote on her website. "This song represents who I've been, what I've felt, and where I'm headed, as not only an artist but as a 30 year old that is now smart enough to know that it's time to stop, catch my breath, and be proud of not only what has been accomplished but of all the people that have helped me become the woman I am today." Previous Clarkson songs that Jason Halbert contributed towards include the My December cut "Be Still," the All I Ever Wanted track, "Cry" "and "Standing In Front Of You" from Stronger.
I don't wanna be left behind Distance was a friend of mine Catching breath in a web of lies I've spent most of my life Riding waves, playing acrobat Shadowboxing the other half Learning how to react I've spent most of my time Catching my breath, letting it go Turning my cheek for the sake of this show Now that you know, this is my life I won't be told what's supposed to be right Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now Addicted to the love I found Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud Making time for the ones that count I'll spend the rest of my time Laughing hard with the windows down Leaving footprints all over town Keeping faith, Karma comes around I will spent the rest of my life Catching my breath, letting it go Turning my cheek for the sake of this show Now that you know, this is my life I won't be told what's supposed to be right Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now You helped me see The beauty in everything Catching my breath, letting it go Turning my cheek for the sake of this show Now that you know, this is my life I won't be told what's supposed to be right Catching my breath, letting it go Turning my cheek for the sake of this show Now that you know, this is my life I won't be told what's supposed to be right Catch my breath Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now It's all so simple now Catching my breath, letting it go Turning my cheek for the sake of this show Now that you know, this is my life I won't be told what's supposed to be right Catch my breath Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so so simple now
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 3, 2012 | 54 | 72 |
| 2 | Nov 10, 2012 | 93 | 33 |
| 4 | Nov 24, 2012 | 96 | 30 |
| 5 | Dec 1, 2012 | 74 | 52 |
| 6 | Dec 8, 2012 | 57 | 69 |
| 7 | Dec 15, 2012 | 53 | 73 |
| 8 | Dec 22, 2012 | 52 | 74 |
| 9 | Dec 29, 2012 | 49 | 77 |
| 10 | Jan 5, 2013 | 30 | 96 |
| 11 | Jan 12, 2013 | 36 | 90 |
| 12 | Jan 19, 2013 | 30 | 96 |
| 13 | Jan 26, 2013 | 23 | 103 |
| 14 | Feb 2, 2013 | 24 | 102 |
| 15 | Feb 9, 2013 | 22 | 104 |
| 16 | Feb 16, 2013 | 19 | 107 |
| 17 | Feb 23, 2013 | 19 | 107 |
| 18 | Mar 2, 2013 | 25 | 101 |
| 19 | Mar 9, 2013 | 24 | 102 |
| 20 | Mar 16, 2013 | 23 | 103 |
| 21 | Mar 23, 2013 | 24 | 102 |