Better not to breathe than to breathe a lie
Cause when I open my body I breathe a lie

from Mumford & Sons – Broken Crown Lyrics on Rap Genius

He is justifying his sinful acts by saying that he has no choice. Right after he justifies his actions though, he feels like betraying his own body, saying it would be better not to live, then to keep on sinning. He is realizing the sinful nature of humanity and its consequences.

To help improve the meaning of these lyrics, visit "Broken Crown" by Mumford & Sons Lyrics and leave a comment on the lyrics box