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.
Mistakes
Breathe Carolina Lyrics
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None of us are here
Physically present
My head is nowhere near
It's been, it's been a minute, like 60 seconds, since I was in it
These bitches like
Drinks fall backwards
Feels so good, no, don't worry 'bout me
Here we go now
Down out the lobby
Brain in the backseat, J F Kennedy
There's nothing left to say, I'm not gonna change, gonna make mistakes
Find it hard to break, never play it safe, playing get away
Sippin' 'til I fade, never hesitate, get carried away
I'm gonna make mistakes
They're ours to make
Hundred dollars later
Whiskey out my ears
What the fuck are you saying?
Let's go where I can hear
That's how, that's how I met, that's how I met her, I met your mother
That bitch was like
Drinks fall backwards
Someone popped a molly
Feels so good, no, Don't worry 'bout me
Here we go now
Down out the lobby
Brain in the backseat, J F Kennedy
There's nothing left to say, I'm not gonna change, gonna make mistakes
Find it hard to break, never play it safe, playing get away
Sippin' 'til I fade, never hesitate, get carried away
I'm gonna make mistakes
They're ours to make
We're gonna make great mistakes, I heard somebody sayin' they're ours to make
We might not make it home, I heard somebody sayin'
S'all good, you're not alone, I heard somebody sayin'
We're gonna make great mistakes, I heard somebody sayin' they're ours to make
We might not make it home, I heard somebody sayin'
S'all good, you're not alone, I heard somebody sayin'
We're gonna make great mistakes, I heard somebody sayin' they're ours to make
The lyrics to Breathe Carolina's song "Mistakes" explore the consequences of reckless behavior and partying, emphasizing the idea that mistakes are inevitable but also empowering. The opening lines, "I'm with 20 of my friends, none of us are here physically present, my head is nowhere near" suggest a disconnection from reality, with the singer feeling detached from their surroundings due to their indulgent lifestyle. Although they acknowledge the risks and questionable decisions they're making, such as drinking excessively and taking drugs like molly, they also seem to revel in them, with the repeated refrain "Feels so good, no, don't worry 'bout me" underscoring a disregard for consequences.
The chorus of the song, "There's nothing left to say, I'm not gonna change, gonna make mistakes, find it hard to break, never play it safe, playing get away, sippin' 'til I fade, never hesitate, get carried away, I'm gonna make mistakes, they're ours to make" highlights the acceptance of mistakes as a necessary part of life, with the singer unapologetically leaning into risk-taking and enjoying their freedom. The bridge of the song, "We're gonna make great mistakes, I heard somebody sayin' they're ours to make, we might not make it home, s'all good, you're not alone, I heard somebody sayin'" reinforces the idea that the singer is not alone in their desire to live for the moment and take risks, with the phrase "great mistakes" adding a sense of grandiosity to their actions.
Overall, "Mistakes" is a song that celebrates living in the moment and taking risks, while also acknowledging the potential consequences of such behavior. It's a reminder that making mistakes is a necessary part of personal growth, and that living life to the fullest is often accompanied by risk-taking and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm with 20 of my friends
I am presently surrounded by a group of twenty people whom I associate with
None of us are here
We are not mentally or emotionally present in our current surroundings
Physically present
Our bodies are physically present in this location
My head is nowhere near
I am not mentally present in this situation, struggling to focus
It's been, it's been a minute, like 60 seconds, since I was in it
It has been a while, approximately one minute, since I was last present in this situation
These bitches like
The individuals around me are saying/talking about the following:
Drinks fall backwards
The act of spilling or dropping a drink, possibly due to intoxication
Someone popped a molly
Somebody has consumed the drug MDMA, often referred to as a 'molly'
Feels so good, no, don't worry 'bout me
The effects of the drugs are pleasurable, there is no need for concern
Here we go now
We are beginning a new phase of activity or behavior
Down out the lobby
Exiting the building or location through the lobby
Brain in the backseat, J F Kennedy
Referencing the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy, implying a lack of control or awareness of one's actions
There's nothing left to say, I'm not gonna change, gonna make mistakes
There is no more dialogue or explanation needed, I am not going to alter my behavior and will make errors
Find it hard to break, never play it safe, playing get away
I struggle to change course, avoid caution, and engage in risky behavior
Sippin' 'til I fade, never hesitate, get carried away
Drinking until I become inebriated, avoiding hesitation and getting caught up in the moment
I'm gonna make mistakes
It is inevitable that I will make errors in judgment or behavior
They're ours to make
The mistakes that I make are solely our responsibility
Hundred dollars later
After spending one hundred dollars
Whiskey out my ears
Drinking enough whiskey that the effects are overwhelming or intense
What the fuck are you saying?
Incredulous response to what someone has said
Let's go where I can hear
Requesting relocation to a quieter or less chaotic space
That's how, that's how I met, that's how I met her, I met your mother
Referencing the popular phrase from the TV show How I Met Your Mother, implying that a humorous or entertaining story will be told
We're gonna make great mistakes, I heard somebody sayin' they're ours to make
It has been expressed that we are going to commit significant missteps, and they will be solely our responsibility to manage
We might not make it home, I heard somebody sayin'
There is a possibility that we will not make it back to our original destination
S'all good, you're not alone, I heard somebody sayin'
Despite the potential difficulties or consequences, someone has reassured us that we are not alone in our actions
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SCHMITT, ERIC ARMENTA, IAN KIRKPATRICK, JUSTIN TRANTER, LUIS BONET
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KibaJinsei
Lyrics:
I'm with 20 of my friends
None of us are here
Physically present
My head is nowhere near
It's been, it's been a minute, like 60 seconds, since I was in it
These bitches like
Drinks fall backwards
Someone popped a molly
Feels so good, no, don't worry 'bout me
Here we go now
Down out the lobby
Brain in the backseat, J F Kennedy
There's nothing left to say, I'm not gonna change, gonna make mistakes
Find it hard to break, never play it safe, playing get away
Sippin' 'til I fade, never hesitate, get carried away
I'm gonna make mistakes [x3]
They're ours to make
Hundred dollars later
Whiskey out my ears
What the fuck are you saying?
Let's go where I can hear
That's how, that's how I met, that's how I met her, I met your mother
That bitch was like
Drinks fall backwards
Someone popped a molly
Feels so good, no, Don't worry 'bout me
Here we go now
Down out the lobby
Brain in the backseat, J F Kennedy
There's nothing left to say, I'm not gonna change, gonna make mistakes
Find it hard to break, never play it safe, playing get away
Sippin' 'til I fade, never hesitate, get carried away
I'm gonna make mistakes [x3]
They're ours to make
We're gonna make great mistakes, I heard somebody sayin' they're ours to make [x2]
We might not make it home, I heard somebody sayin'
S'all good, you're not alone, I heard somebody sayin'
We're gonna make great mistakes, I heard somebody sayin' they're ours to make
We might not make it home, I heard somebody sayin'
S'all good, you're not alone, I heard somebody sayin'
We're gonna make great mistakes, I heard somebody sayin' they're ours to make
MikkiGaming
I get a bit teary eyed whenever I hear a song that I discovered at the time when my mom passed and this song is one of them. I listened to Breathe Carolina's SAVAGES entire album literally everyday while I had myself locked in my room. Would I say listening to their entire album saved my life, because at that time I really felt like ending my life, but by listening to their entire album to distract myself helped me a lot from doing that time, so thank you Breathe Carloina. <3
Sara
This song always puts me in a good mood
Cards with Chris!
That's just how I feel when I listen to this song. It's beautiful, and it just makes you happy.
Kevin Valenzuela
Me too lol
Rhyan Gaspari
A year has gone by and this song is still my favourite. This album is is still so good!
Alex O'Connell
If you thought this album was good, check out Hello Fascination and Hell Is What You Make It. My favourites for a long time
taekwondoman2D
7 years have gone by and this is still one of my favorites.
billi
I really like the direction these dudes are going.
dhuran21
6 years later. How do you feel about them now?
billi
@dhuran21 absolutely love this comment lol 6 years ago i was 16 and now im 22 and i still love breathe carolina. grew up listening to their old shit in my scene days, now i mostly listen to edm. i still like their music :)