Harder to Breathe

"Harder to Breathe"
Single by Maroon 5
from the album Songs About Jane
B-side	"Ragdoll" "Secret"
Released	May 22, 2002 (2002-05-22)[1]
Recorded	2002
Genre	Hard rock[1] funk rock[2]
Length	2:53
Label	Octone
Songwriter(s)	Adam Levine Jesse Carmichael
Producer(s)	Matt Wallace
Maroon 5 singles chronology
"Harder to Breathe" (2002) "This Love" (2004)
Music video
"Harder to Breathe" on YouTube

"Harder to Breathe" is the debut single of American band Maroon 5, released in May 22, 2002 as the lead single from the band's debut album, Songs About Jane (2002). Co-written by frontman Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael, the song expresses tension, having been written quickly under trying circumstances, and tells the story about a former relationship Levine was involved in. It was positively received by music critics, who praised the track's sound.

The song peaked at number six on Airplay Monitor. In spite of Maroon 5's later mainstream success, it also appeared on the Alternative Songs chart at number 31 and the Billboard Hot 100 at number 18. Internationally, the single charted at number 13 in the United Kingdom and peaked within the top 40 on the Irish, Italian, Australian, and New Zealand charts, respectively, while also charting in Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden.

"Harder to Breathe" was included from Maroon 5's 2004 EP 1.22.03.Acoustic in an acoustic version and the live album Live – Friday the 13th (2005).