“Why do we keep doing these things?” is a question many of us have asked, but very few of us have been able to answer. “Let Me Breathe (How to Break Our Hearts)” prompts listeners to examine whether or not a relationship is challenging but healthy, or tough and unnecessary. The drum beat was written by Peter Mansen of Deep Sea Diver as part of their #StayHomeStems series to collaborate with fans during the chaos of 2020.