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" is a song by British rock 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.

"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	5:54
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)

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

No.	Title	Length
1.	"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"	5:54
2.	"Insomnia" (Faithless cover; recorded live at Brixton Academy on the 2007 Autumn tour)	4:33
3.	"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Rout Mix)	5:16
4.	"Sorry, You're Not a Winner" (Rout Mix)	5:34

White 7" vinyl

Side A

No.	Title	Length
1.	"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"	5:54

Side B

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Insomnia" (Faithless cover; recorded live at Brixton Academy on the 2007 Autumn tour)	4:33

Clear 7" remix vinyl

Side A

No.	Title	Length
1.	"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Rout Mix)	5:16

Side B

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Sorry, You're Not a Winner" (Rout Mix)	5:34

Download/Digital bundle

No.	Title	Length
1.	"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"	5:54
2.	"Insomnia" (Faithless cover; recorded live at Brixton Academy on the 2007 Autumn tour)	4:33
3.	"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Rout Mix)	5:16
4.	"Sorry, You're Not a Winner" (Rout Mix)	5:34
5.	"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Exclusive Andy Gray Mix^[3])	8:53

Chart performance

Chart (2008)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart^[4]	80

Personnel

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

References

1. Interview with Rou Reynolds, Zane Lowe's INMWT, Radio 1, Thurs Oct 2 2008
2. . entershikari.com:80. Archived from the original on 18 August 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
3. . entershikari.com:80. Archived from the original on 10 October 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
4. "We Can Breathe In Space They Just Don't | Full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 23, 2018.

External links

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