Original members Kyle Even and David Schmitt started the project in 2007, they didn't anticipate that their “just for fun” intent would explode into an internationally sought-after duo within just a couple of years. The story of Breathe Carolina is a modern day music fairytale, about two friends who recorded tracks on Mac program GarageBand at home in Denver, Colorado, put them on to MySpace and rapidly gained a huge online following.
The duo's self-released debut EP Gossip hit iTunes in 2007, and after a phenomenal response, they released their debut album "It’s Classy, Not Classic" in 2008. The album entered the Billboard Top 200 at #186. Their genre-clashing blend of crowd-pleasing pop, rock and electronica was a hit, and no longer confined to the bedroom – Breathe Carolina were a global force ready to be heard.
After signing with Fearless Records in 2009, their album Hello Fascination took their music to a bigger, brighter and more blistering dimension. Recorded with the stellar production team of Mike Green (Paramore, The Higher, Set Your Goals) and Matt Squire (Taking Back Sunday, 3OH!3, Panic At The Disco), their sound became re-defined with the addition of live instruments and hooky pop choruses. The album debuted at #43 on the Billboard Top 200, at #5 on the Independent Chart and #2 on the Electronic Chart. The title track “Hello Fascination” was featured on MTV’s The City and received placement on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. It even became the featured track on NBC’s The Jay Leno Show promos.
The duo followed up their second UK headline tour of the year with a whole summer on Vans Warped Tour 2010, followed by a direct support slot to Mayday Parade on the Fearless Friends Tour in Fall 2010.
2011 has been quite the year for the band, as "Blackout"'s steady ascension up the Top 40 single chart, embraced by fans across the nation as their new party anthem, has made them one of the only independent acts taking on the pop goliaths at Top 40. 'Hell Is What You Make It' debuted at #2 on the Billboard Electronic Chart, with The NY Times calling the album "one of the best pure pop albums of the year". A performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, main playlist rotation across all MTV networks for video "Blackout" and an Artist Of The Week slot on MTV's PUSH program fueled the genre-blending duo's success story.
Starting out in a bedroom in the suburbs of the Mile High City, Breathe Carolina was one of the first bands to start making waves via social networks. They truly came into their own on Fearless Records-released sophomore full-length Hello Fascination. A step to a brave next level, the album entered the Billboard Top 200 at #43, and went on to sell over 60,000 copies in the U.S. alone. Their juxtaposition of hardcore guts and pop glory found a happy niche between both rock and pop fans, the album's title track landing placements on the promos for NBC's Jay Leno Show, 30 Rock and Monday Night Football, MTV's The Hills and The City.
With national radio dates with fellow Top 40 acts including Flo-Rida, Selena Gomez, Kreayshawn, Hot Chelle Rae, Cobra Starship and The Fray sees the band ending 2011 on an all time high.
Lovely
Breathe Carolina Lyrics
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Was I was forward?
I kinda had the feeling that it's over,
But know I know that I'm crazy (i think that I'm going nowhere)
So scream loud and look at me way down,
I know that you're afraid,
I'll hold you close and never, ever let you go
You spin me around
You got everybody watchin' as you hit the ground
So take a step back
You know I'm there
Oh god can you save me now?
Enough Vallium to fill this room
It's kinda hard when I'm dead right?
It's kinda hard when I'm dead
Oh love you got me crazy feen'n
Like it's nothing that I could've wanted
Take it slowly and maybe you'll know I'm ready
We can get over it
Scenery is nothin' more than poetry
Hotter than two lovers cumming next to me
I know
Up and down
You spin me around
You got everybody watchin' as you hit the ground
So take a step back
You know I'm there
(You know) up and down
You spin me around
You got everybody watchin' as you hit the ground
So take a step back
You know I'm there
(Why are you leaving)
Please don't go
Stay with me
Come on breathe
You gotta find a way
You and I got our whole lives ahead of us
We turned you can we turn you on?
I hope heaven needs you more
More than I need you now
You know I love you
“Lovely” by Breathe Carolina is a song with a meaning that is somewhat difficult to interpret. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and doubt regarding a relationship that may be ending. The vocalist is experiencing a heavy heart and wonders if their forwardness was the reason that things may have ended. However, they still hold on tightly to the person they love and ask them not to leave. The line “Oh god can you save me now?” seems to suggest that the vocalist is in a negative mental state, perhaps feeling lost or overwhelmed by their emotions. There is also a recurring theme of being spun around, with references to the person “spinning” the vocalist around, creating a sense of disorientation and instability.
The lyrics of this song seem to explore the complexities of love and relationships. While the vocalist expresses their love and desire to hold onto the person they love, they also recognize that there may be obstacles to overcome. The lyrics also touch on themes of mental health, with references to Valium, and suggest that the singer may be struggling with their mental health. Overall, this song paints a picture of a difficult and perhaps contentious relationship, one which requires emotional and mental work to maintain.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, my heart is getting heavy,
I'm feeling weighed down by something troubling
Was I was forward?
Did I move too fast?
I kinda had the feeling that it's over,
I had an inkling that the relationship was coming to an end
But know I know that I'm crazy (i think that I'm going nowhere)
I'm starting to think I'm going crazy with worry and doubt about the status of our relationship
So scream loud and look at me way down,
In your moment of fear, turn to me and let me comfort and support you
I know that you're afraid,
I understand that you're scared
I'll hold you close and never, ever let you go
I'll offer you the reassurance you need and promise to be there for you
Up and down
I'm experiencing a range of emotions
You spin me around
Our relationship can be both exhilarating and dizzying
You got everybody watchin' as you hit the ground
Our relationship struggles are public and noticeable to others
So take a step back
Let's slow down and reassess our situation
You know I'm there
I'm here for you and won't leave your side
Oh god can you save me now?
I'm struggling and need divine intervention to help me through this difficult time
Enough Vallium to fill this room
I'm feeling so stressed and anxious that it would take an excessive amount of medication to calm me down
It's kinda hard when I'm dead right?
It's hard to communicate when I feel emotionally dead inside
Oh love you got me crazy feen'n
I'm hopelessly addicted to this love and it's driving me insane
Like it's nothing that I could've wanted
This love is everything I never knew I needed
Take it slowly and maybe you'll know I'm ready
Let's take things slow and I'll let you know when I'm ready to take our relationship to the next level
We can get over it
We can work through our relationship problems and come out stronger on the other side
Scenery is nothin' more than poetry
The beauty around us is meaningless without someone to share it with
Hotter than two lovers cumming next to me
The passion and intensity of our love is palpable and enviable to those around us
I know
I'm aware of the true nature of our relationship
Please don't go
I'm begging you not to leave me
Stay with me
Please stay by my side
Come on breathe
Take a deep breath and relax
You gotta find a way
We need to work together to find a solution to our problems
You and I got our whole lives ahead of us
Our future together is bright and full of possibilities
We turned you can we turn you on?
We've been through tough times before, can we rediscover our passion and turn things around?
I hope heaven needs you more
I'm wishing you well and hope that you find your true purpose and calling
More than I need you now
As much as I'll miss you, I'll be okay without you by my side
You know I love you
My love for you is unconditional and ever-present
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Winston Lennon, Paul James McCartney
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Chris Ramirez
This was my favorite Breathe Carolina song ever and I still play it time to time
Przepisy na to i owo
It's 2020... the song is still lit.
AMIN
This song hits differently tho
Francisco Osorio
Aun en diciembre del 2022 la estoy escuchando, no puedo parar de oír estas poesías, como extraño al old Breathe Carolina, David and Kyle:(
Archived Account
I miss these Breathe Carolina songs :( ever since they've signed to Fearless they've been so different. I mean, they've gotten really good and super professional but I wish they'd release another album like this.
DLRS Nate
I remember the drift in sound when they went to Fearless. Now they’re on Spinnin
AMIN
2018. This song still on repeat lol
avicsevenfold
Λ Μ X Ν u speak the big true true
Sam Milun
Nostalgic
kaileune
This album will always be an absolute banger.
2019 anyone?