 Upon the album's reissue by Roadrunner Records, "Breathe" was released as the third single from "The State" on November 20, 2000, reaching number 16 on the Canadian Top Rock Songs chart, number 10 on the "Billboard" Mainstream Rock chart and number 2nd on the u.s charts

"Breathe" was written by Nickelback's lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, and bassist Mike Kroeger.The song debuted on the "RPM" Canadian Top Rock Songs chart at number 23 on August 7, 2000, and later peaked at number 16 on October 2, 2000.The single later debuted on the US "Billboard" Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart at number 32 for the week of August 12, 2000.