Nicole Scherzinger - Don’t Hold Your Breath

Don’t Hold Your Breath" is a song by American recording artist Nicole Scherzinger, taken from her debut studio album, Killer Love (2011).[1] The empowering mid-tempo pop song was written by Toby Gad, Josh Alexander and Billy Steinberg. The song was released on March 10, 2011, as the album's second single. Critical reception towards the song was positive, with critics preferring it over previous Pussycat Dolls singles, as well as praising the empowering message and theme. The pop production was also praised. A demo version of "Don't Hold Your Breath" with lead vocals from Timbaland and Keri Hilson leaked out in 2010. Then in early January 2011, a second demo version with an altered production, different lyrics and uncredited female vocals also leaked. This was followed by a third unfinished version, this time with Scherzinger's vocals, before the final version premiered on January 14, 2011. The song's lyrics speak of the female protagonist realising that her relationship with her man is over and she is not going to return to what used to be. An accompanying music video was directed by Rich Lee, and follows Scherzinger as she experiences the emotions of the song. Scenes include a hackney carriage journey, self-realisation, scornful glances in a mirror and wandering an old 1930's house. "Don't Hold Your Breath" made its Irish chart debut at number four, becoming Scherzinger's highest charting single as a lead artist. In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number one on ...

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