Before You Exit, made up of brothers Connor McDonough (vocals/guitar), Riley McDonough (vocals/bass), Toby McDonough (vocals/guitar), Thomas Silvers (drums/backing vocals), Braiden Wood (guitar/backing vocals) were playing instruments at ages other kids were beginning to learn how to add and subtract.
They all had their eye set on music; it was just a matter of time before they crossed paths. By the time they were in middle school, fate had led them to be friends, who all had one thing in common- they wanted to start a band. Before You Exit was born and the opportunities came pouring in.
βBeing in a band with your best friends comes with endless possibilities,β says Connor McDonough, βand partaking in this journey is something we all are incredibly excited to experience.β
An experience is nothing short of what Before You Exit has had since their start. With the recording of two EPβs under their belt, a brand new album in the works, and touring with acts like All Time Low, Before You Exit is on quite the journey.
After releasing their latest EP βLetting Go,β Before You Exit began to go viral, which ultimately landed them a spot on the All Time Low and A Rocket To The Moon tour- all while still being in high school. The release of βLetting Goβ and their first supporting tour proved to be a mile stone in the bandβs career.
βBoth of those bands have become like older brothers to us and showed us the ropes to touring and have helped us out with our music. It is a memory we can never forget,β states Riley McDonough.
Before You Exitβs friendships continued when both lead singer Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low and lead singer Nick Santino of Rocket To The Moon agreed to help the band on the recording of their newest album, to be released in Spring 2012. With help from the pop rock veterans, the CD will be taking a new direction- one that focuses much more on radio friendly pop.
Working with other big league producers on their latest venture such as Dan Book and Alexei Misoul (Hot Chelle Rae), Bobby Huff, and Robert Ellis Orall (Taylor Swift), the band is ready to release their debut album.
The band couldnβt be more excited about what 2012 has in store for them, and reminiscing on how fast they grew in the past year. Who the band says they have to
thank for all their success? Their fans. Before You Exit will never forget the fact that where they are today and where they are headed, is in large part thanks to the people that support them.
βWe love our fans and appreciate everything that they do for us. There is absolutely no way that we would be where we are without them. Their support is no doubt the driving force behind this band,β exclaims drummer, Thomas Silvers.
With their driving force in tow, Before You Exit is on the fast track to an extremely busy new year and shows no signs of slowing down. With another supporting act on a two month long tour starting in January and recording their new album, this band proves that hard work and loving what you do can get you exactly where you want to be.
βThe most important thing to us is to see our music reach every single person that it can,β says Connor. βExperiencing someone enjoying a work of art that you as a band have created from scratch is such an overwhelming feeling. We want to tour and play our music for the world.β
Before You Exitβs debut album will be released in Spring of 2012 and they just finished supporting Allstar Weekend on tour in Winter of 2012.
I Won't Stop
Before You Exit Lyrics
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We used to dream big
All of the scars you left up your sleeve
Heart so deceiving
Take aim before you know who you're shooting
This game that you play but you're losing
Pretend like you know what you're doing
No, I'll never be somebody else
Just to make it, to make it
No, I'll never go living a lie
Just to fake it, to fake it
My mind's taking over me
I'm not where I'm supposed to be
So hold me down, keep taking your shots
I won't stop until I'm on top
Stop
No but I won't stop
No but I won't stop
For you
Stop
No but I won't stop
No but I won't stop
For you
You used to fly too close to the sun
But now you're burning
Lost with the words that shot like a gun
Broken illusion
Take aim before you know who you're shooting
This game that you play but you're losing
Pretend like you know what you're doing
But I'm letting you go, I'm letting you go
No, I'll never be somebody else
Just to make it, to make it
No, I'll never go living a lie
Just to fake it, to fake it
My mind's taking over me
I'm not where I'm supposed to be
So hold me down, keep taking your shots
I won't stop until I'm on top
Stop
No but I won't stop
No but I won't stop
For you
Stop
No but I won't stop
No but I won't stop
For you
Ooooh, woooah, for you
Ooooh, woooah
I won't stop for you
It's wrong when you feel
It's fake when it's real
I know what you're doing, you'll never reveal
It's wrong when you feel
It's fake when it's real
I know what you're doing you'll never reveal
No, I'll never be somebody else
Just to make it, to make it
No, I'll never go living a lie
Just to fake it, to fake it
My mind's taking over me
I'm not where I'm supposed to be
So hold me down, keep taking your shots
I won't stop until I'm on top
Stop
No but I won't stop
No but I won't stop
For you
Stop
No but I won't stop
No but I won't stop
For you
Stop
No but I won't stop
No but I won't stop
For you
Stop
No but I won't stop
No but I won't stop
For you
Hold me down, keep taking your shots
I won't stop until I'm on top (for you)
Hold me down, keep taking your shots
I won't stop until I'm on top (for you)
The lyrics of "I Won't Stop" by Before You Exit convey a message of resilience and determination, even in the face of adversity. The song reflects on the band's journey so far and reminds listeners that success is only possible when you stay true to yourself and remain focused on your goals.
In the first verse, the band talks about their childhood dreams of making it big in the music industry. They acknowledge that they've been hurt and deceived in the past but refuse to let it hold them back. The repetition of "take aim before you know who you're shooting" suggests that success requires precision and strategy, rather than blind ambition. The chorus emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-belief, with lines like "no, I'll never be somebody else just to make it" and "my mind's taking over me, I'm not where I'm supposed to be." The bridge provides a message of encouragement for others who might be going through similar struggles.
Overall, "I Won't Stop" is a song about perseverance and staying true to yourself. The lyrics are straightforward but effective in conveying this message, and the use of repetition and catchy melodies ensure that the song is memorable and uplifting.
Line by Line Meaning
When we were younger we used to dream
We had big dreams when we were young
We used to dream big
Our dreams were grand in scale
All of the scars you left up your sleeve
You have hidden scars that you haven't revealed
Heart so deceiving
You have a dishonest heart
Take aim before you know who you're shooting
Be careful who you're attacking
This game that you play but you're losing
You're playing a losing game
Pretend like you know what you're doing
You're faking your confidence
But I'm letting you go, I'm letting you go
I'm ending our relationship
No, I'll never be somebody else
I won't change who I really am
Just to make it, to make it
Just to succeed
No, I'll never go living a lie
I won't live a fake life
Just to fake it, to fake it
Just to pretend
My mind's taking over me
My mind is controlling me
I'm not where I'm supposed to be
I'm not in the right place in life
So hold me down, keep taking your shots
Don't let me give up, keep trying to bring me down
I won't stop until I'm on top
I won't quit until I'm successful
Ooooh, woooah, for you
I'm doing this for you
It's wrong when you feel
It's not right to feel this way
It's fake when it's real
It's fake when it's authentic
I know what you're doing, you'll never reveal
I know your secrets, but you won't confess
Hold me down, keep taking your shots
Don't let me give up, keep trying to bring me down
I won't stop until I'm on top (for you)
I won't give up until I succeed for you
No but I won't stop
I won't give up
For you
For your sake
Writer(s): Connor Mcdonough, Riley Mcdonough, Ryan Daly, Toby Mcdonough
Contributed by Ruby L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hannah Banana
FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO WERE ASKING WHY THEY REPOST THIS
IT IS BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR VEVO ACCOUNT
we still don't know why?
But some fans think that it maybe because of RCA RECORDS (their record label or former record label)
Their All The Lights EP has been gone also in ITunes
And RCA also removed Before You Exit from the list of the artist on their site.
WE NEED TO SUPPORT THE BOYS NOW.
WITH OR WITHOUT RECORD LABEL
COLENE
it is already 2021 but I am still banging with the EP. you guys are one of the best bands I have ever supported ever since 2014.
frlrisme
I love how much they have matured up in this song
stinkeebear
This is like... the most epic song they play live
Hannah Banana
FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO WERE ASKING WHY THEY REPOST THIS
IT IS BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR VEVO ACCOUNT
we still don't know why?
But some fans think that it maybe because of RCA RECORDS (their record label or former record label)
Their All The Lights EP has been gone also in ITunes
And RCA also removed Before You Exit from the list of the artist on their site.
WE NEED TO SUPPORT THE BOYS NOW.
WITH OR WITHOUT RECORD LABEL
Liz
Hannah Grace Arbonida yesssss
Nur Sarah Azman
Hannah Grace Arbonida , yess lets support the boys !!
Doldogka Silling
seriously?? oh my gosh. these guys have all my love. more than 5sos and the vamps.
Milena Matos
Oh my gosh i'm loving this boys <3
Andre Arson
Their EP was too short. They need to release an album
J
ok what's happening? this song's a little old...but gold tho ππ₯