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.
Sweat It Out
Breathe Carolina Lyrics
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Rumblin', ruh, rumblin
Rumblin', ruh, rumblin
Rumblin', ruh, rumblin
Rumblin', ruh, rumblin
Bass in my chest and I can barely breathe
I'm out of time, I just might catch fire
It's in my bones
I just might sweat it out
I'm not alone
Until we drop the lights
I'm not alone, your not alone
Until we drop the lights
We're not alone
I just might sweat it out, out, out
It won't be pretty when the lights come back, back, back
Turn 'em on, turn 'em on for me
It won't be pretty when the lights come back, back, back
Turn 'em on, turn 'em on for me
Turn 'em back off!
Rumblin', rumblin'
Rumblin', rumblin'
Rumblin', rumblin'
Rumblin', rumblin'
I'm up right now, and I'm not shutting down
I crossed the line, follow or fall behind
This shit is mine, everywhere, every time
Why don't we sweat it out
I'm not alone
Until we drop the lights
I'm not alone, your not alone
Until we drop the lights
We're not alone
I just might sweat it out, out, out
It won't be pretty when the lights come back, back, back
Turn 'em on, turn 'em on for me
It won't be pretty when the lights come back, back, back
Turn 'em on, turn 'em on for me
Rumblin', rumblin'
Rumblin', rumblin'
Rumblin', rumblin'
I'm not alone
Until we drop the lights
I'm not alone, your not alone
Until we drop the lights
We're not alone
I just might sweat it out, out, out
It won't be pretty when the lights come back, back, back
Turn 'em on, turn 'em on for me
It won't be pretty when the lights come back, back, back
Turn 'em on, turn 'em on for me
The song "Sweat It Out" by Breathe Carolina is all about letting go and losing oneself in the music. It starts with the sound of rumbling bass, which sets the tone for the energetic and intense beat that follows. From the very beginning, the song tells us that we're in for a wild ride.
When the lyrics kick in, they reinforce the message of the music, suggesting that things are going to get hot and intense. The singer says that he can feel the bass in his chest and that he's out of time, implying that he's lost in the rhythm of the music. He also suggests that he might catch fire, which brings to mind the image of someone dancing so wildly that they're literally burning up with passion.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more and more intense, with the singer declaring that he's not shutting down and that "this shit is mine, everywhere, every time". The message is clear: the music is taking over, and there's no stopping it.
The chorus of the song brings everything together, suggesting that while we might be sweating and working hard, we're not alone in our efforts. The energy of the song is infectious, and it's easy to picture everyone in the club or at the festival dancing along and letting themselves be carried away.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the power of music to move us and the joy of losing ourselves in the moment. It's a reminder that sometimes we just need to let loose and sweat it out on the dancefloor.
Line by Line Meaning
Rumblin', ruh, rumblin
The sound of the bass is strong and steady, felt throughout the body.
Bass in my chest and I can barely breathe
The music is so intense that it's hard to catch your breath.
I'm out of time, I just might catch fire
The energy is so high and the moment is so intense that it feels like you might burst into flames.
I feel the heat creeping up to me
The energy of the music is building up and intensifying, causing a physical response.
It's in my bones
The music is not just a sensory experience, but is felt deeply within.
I just might sweat it out
In order to release the intensity and energy of the moment, you may need to work up a sweat.
I'm not alone
The experience of the music is shared and collective, not just an individual one.
Until we drop the lights
The moment of intense energy will continue until the lights are turned off or the event is over.
We're not alone
The shared experience of the music is communal and connects people together.
It won't be pretty when the lights come back, back, back
Once the moment of intensity is over, the reality of the situation may be harsh or unpleasant.
Turn 'em on, turn 'em on for me
The singer is asking for the lights to be turned back on, perhaps to extend the moment of intense experience.
I'm up right now, and I'm not shutting down
The artist is fully engaged and present in the moment and not going to back down from the intensity.
I crossed the line, follow or fall behind
The singer has entered into a new level of intensity and is inviting others to join in or be left behind.
This shit is mine, everywhere, every time
The experience of intense, communal music is personal and universal for the singer.
Why don't we sweat it out
The singer is encouraging everyone to engage in the physical release of sweating to fully experience the intensity of the moment.
Rumblin', rumblin'
The steady, unrelenting bass continues throughout the song, providing a foundation for the experience.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SCHMITT, DAVID ANTHONY SCHMITT, IAN KIRKPATRICK, IAN ERIC KIRKPATRICK, KYLE EVEN, KYLE JEFFREY EVEN
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