We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape

"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"
Single by Enter Shikari
Released	2 November 2008
Recorded	April–May 2008
Genre	Electronicore
Length	5:56
Label	Ambush Reality
Songwriter(s)	Chris Batten, Rou Reynolds, Rob Rolfe, Rory Clewlow
Producer(s)	Enter Shikari, Andy Gray
Enter Shikari singles chronology
"Jonny Sniper" (2007) "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (2008) "Juggernauts" (2009)

"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" is a song by the band Enter Shikari. The release of the single is the only release of Enter Shikari in 2008. The single was not released on the band's album, Common Dreads, in 2009, as it was decided by the band that it would be a "go-between" Take to the Skies and Common Dreads.

The song was originally demoed by the band in 2006. The reason of the re-recording was because of many requests from fans to have this song re-recorded.^[1] It is also noted that it became popular amongst fans due to P2P and File sharing sites.^[2]

The single was released digitally on 2 November 2008, with the physical formats to be released on 3 November 2008. All physical formats are limited to 1000 copies.

Music video[]

The music video features the band performing the song wrapped up in tinfoil suits. The video was shot on location in The 'Low, St Albans (the back of Chris Batten's house) and was directed by Alex Smith who also directed the video for "Jonny Sniper"

Track listing[]

• CD

1. "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"
2. "Insomnia" (cover of Faithless' 'Insomnia' recorded live at London's Brixton Academy on the Autumn tour 2007)
3. "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Rout Mix)
4. "Sorry, You're Not a Winner (Rout Mix)"

• White 7" vinyl

A. "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"

B. "Insomnia" (cover of Faithless "Insomnia" recorded live at London's Brixton Academy on the Autumn tour 2007)

• Clear 7" remix vinyl

A. "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Rout Mix)

B. "Sorry, You're Not a Winner" (Rout Mix)

• Download/Digital Bundle

1. "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"
2. "Insomnia" (cover of Faithless’ "Insomnia" live at Brixton Academy Autumn Tour 2007)
3. "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Rout Mix)"
4. "Sorry, You're Not a Winner" (Rout Mix)
5. "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don’t Want Us to Escape" (Exclusive Andy Gray Mix)"^[3]

Chart performance[]

Personnel[]

• Roughton "Rou" Reynolds - Vocals, Electronics and Steel Guitar
• Liam "Rory" Clewlow - Guitar, Backing Vocals
• Chris Batten - Bass, Vocals
• Rob Rolfe - Drums

References[]

External links[]

• Demo - "We Can Breathe In Space..." demo.
• Live Video - A live video recorded in 2006.