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.
RescuE
Breathe Carolina Lyrics
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We're not lost, we just go where we want
Spare us the rescue
When we roll we roll deep
And we'll sink twice as low
Spare us the rescue
I can walk, I can walk on my own two knees
Takes some dying to feel alive
Spare us the rescue
A friend in need is a friend I don't need
Spare us the rescue
We've made peace with our lovely disease
Spare us the rescue
Crawled out of my tunnel vision to find
It all, all went
All went wrong but it feels alright
Didn't we enjoy ourselves
When we destroyed ourselves?
Whatever happens we're fine
We're on our last life
We'll make no compromise
Whatever happens we're fine
Spare us the rescue
Back on the street, a mile up in the sky
Spare us the rescue
I'm close with my demons
There's no need to hide
Spare us the rescue
I've worn out my sins
I need new ones to shine
It takes, takes some
Takes some dying to feel alive
Didn't we enjoy ourselves
When we destroyed ourselves?
Whatever happens we're fine
We're on our last life
We'll make no compromise
Whatever happens we're fine
So spare us the rescue
Where have we been?
Where will we go so far?
I'm not distant but this distance
Makes all the difference to me
Who have we been?
Who will we be so far?
It's not visible but we're perfectly
Comfortable here
Didn't we enjoy ourselves
When we destroyed ourselves?
Whatever happens we're fine
So spare us the rescue
We're on our last life
We'll make no compromise
Whatever happens we're fine
So spare us the rescue
Whatever happens we're fine
So spare us the rescue
Whatever happens we're fine
So spare us the rescue
Didn't we enjoy ourselves
When we destroyed ourselves?
Whatever happens we're fine
We're on our last life
We'll make no compromise
Whatever happens we're fine
Didn't we enjoy ourselves
When we destroyed ourselves?
Whatever happens we're fine
The song "Rescue" by Breathe Carolina captures the theme of resilience and self-reliance. The lyrics are a plea for people not to intervene in the lives of those who seem lost but are in control of their lives. The singer expresses that they are not lost, but they go where they want, and they do not need anyone's help. They are ready to sink as deep as they want without anyone's assistance. The lyrics also suggest that people can only feel alive when they face death and hardship in life.
The singer further states that they do not need help from friends because they have made peace with their demons and are comfortable in their own company. The lyrics urge people not to judge them because they are not afraid of sin, and they need to make their mistakes to shine. Finally, the singer declares that they are happy with where they are, and whatever happens to them, they will be fine.
Line by Line Meaning
Spare us the rescue
We don't need anyone's help, we can handle things ourselves.
We're not lost, we just go where we want
We make our own rules and don't need anyone to guide us.
When we roll we roll deep
We stick together no matter what.
And we'll sink twice as low
We'll get through anything, even the toughest situations.
I can walk, I can walk on my own two knees
I can handle my problems on my own and don't need anyone to carry me.
It takes, takes some
Takes some dying to feel alive
Sometimes you have to go through tough times to appreciate life.
A friend in need is a friend I don't need
I don't want anyone around who only comes to me when they need something.
We've made peace with our lovely disease
We've come to terms with our flaws and accept ourselves.
Crawled out of my tunnel vision to find
It all, all went
All went wrong but it feels alright
Sometimes after hitting rock bottom you can come out feeling better.
Didn't we enjoy ourselves
When we destroyed ourselves?
Whatever happens we're fine
We don't regret our past mistakes and are okay with whatever consequences may come our way.
We're on our last life
We'll make no compromise
Whatever happens we're fine
We value our lives and won't do anything that jeopardizes our safety or well-being.
Back on the street, a mile up in the sky
We're back in control and feel like we're on top of the world.
I'm close with my demons
There's no need to hide
We've accepted our dark past and are okay with showing others who we truly are.
I've worn out my sins
I need new ones to shine
We've made mistakes in the past but that's behind us and we're ready to move on to the next chapter of our lives.
Where have we been?
Where will we go so far?
I'm not distant but this distance
Makes all the difference to me
We've been through a lot and sometimes need to take a step back to see where we're headed.
Who have we been?
Who will we be so far?
It's not visible but we're perfectly
Comfortable here
We're comfortable with who we are and where we're headed, even if it's not always visible to others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SCHMITT, KYLE EVEN, MIKE GREEN, SHAWN HARRIS
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