Steve Delamater kicks off “Breathe Through Your Hips” with a wonderfully quirky premise, turning family dysfunction and generational misunderstandings into something surprisingly fun. The song is loaded with clever barbs at the opposing viewpoints, and the use of motivational yoga phrases is a nice comedic device to move between them. But beneath all the wit, the emotional weight of the song shines through effortlessly. Delamater does not mock his characters, but instead treats them with warmth and empathy, so the humor feels earned. It’s a refreshingly original song that shows that you can write thoughtful lyrics about serious family dynamics without losing personality or charm.
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