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.
Take It Back
Breathe Carolina Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Taking back all the words I said
Never meant to say "Stay with me"
It's all coming back to me
Get back to the world I left
Getting rid of everything I don"t need
So now the pressures off,
Played this game before,
And I swear, she would run,
But she won't follow me
And I'll tear up this love like it don't mean a thing
For too long, it was you, way before it was me
I'm not giving up, I gave up enough,
It's back to me
Lies spread like your legs did
Take it back it'll stop this track right here
Can't keep my name out your mouth
I know it's getting hard,
But isn't that the way you liked it?
The pressures off,
Played this game before,
So I know your bullshit tactics
And I swear, she would run,
But she won't follow me
And I'll tear up this love like it don't mean a thing
For too long, it was you, way before it was me
I'm not giving up, I gave up enough,
It's back to me
Take it back when we were golden
Told you we would shine forever
Now it's just whatever
Take it back when we were golden
Now it's just melted down and sold
And I swear, she would run,
But she won't follow me
And I'll tear up this love like it don't mean a thing
For too long, it was you, way before it was me
I'm not giving up, I gave up enough,
It's back to me
It's back to me
It's back to me
I'm not giving up, I gave up enough,
It's back to me
The lyrics of Breathe Carolina's "Take It Back" depict a relationship that has run its course. The singer has come to the realization that the love he once had for his partner has faded, and that he needs to regain control of his life. He starts by taking back all the words he said and getting rid of everything he doesn't need. The pressure is off and he knows his partner's 'bullshit tactics'. Throughout the song, he emphasizes that he is not giving up on the relationship, per se, but he is taking back control and refusing to be dragged down by the lies and tension that have characterized the relationship.
The song reveals a lot about the struggles and highs of relationships, the way they can give us a sense of purpose or fill us with self-doubt, and how ultimately it's up to us to accept, love, and honor ourselves. Through this song, Breathe Carolina encourages the listener to take a step back from their relationships and reflect on what they really want, and to take control of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
This feels oh so right to me
I believe taking back my words and taking control is the right thing for me to do
Taking back all the words I said
I want to retract all the things I said earlier
Never meant to say "Stay with me"
I didn't really mean to force you to stay with me
It's all coming back to me
I'm starting to remember what's important to me
Get back to the world I left
I want to go back to the place I was before
Getting rid of everything I don't need
I am removing all the things that are not important to me anymore
So now the pressures off,
I feel relieved and free from the burdens and constraints of the past
Played this game before,
I've been in this situation before and I know how to handle it
So I know your bullshit tactics
I am aware of your lies and manipulations and I won't fall for them again
And I swear, she would run,
I sense that you would try to escape if given the chance
But she won't follow me
But I won't let you get away this time
And I'll tear up this love like it don't mean a thing
I am willing to destroy our love if it no longer serves me
For too long, it was you, way before it was me
Our relationship was always more about you than me
I'm not giving up, I gave up enough,
I won't give up on what I want, even though I've already made many sacrifices
It's back to me
I am taking control of my life and decisions
Lies spread like your legs did
Your lies are spreading just like the way you used to sleep around
Take it back it'll stop this track right here
If you take back your lies, we can stop this conflict and move on
Can't keep my name out your mouth
You keep talking behind my back and spreading rumors about me
I know it's getting hard,
I am aware that this is difficult for both of us
But isn't that the way you liked it?
But weren't you the one who enjoyed the drama and chaos in our relationship?
Take it back when we were golden
I want to go back to the time when our love was pure and strong
Told you we would shine forever
I promised you that our love would last forever and make us happy
Now it's just whatever
But now, our love has lost its meaning and purpose
Now it's just melted down and sold
Our love has become worthless and meaningless
It's back to me
I am taking control of my life and decisions
I'm not giving up, I gave up enough,
I won't give up on what I want, even though I've already made many sacrifices
It's back to me
I am taking control of my life and decisions
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SCHMITT, DAVID ANTHONY SCHMITT, IAN KIRKPATRICK, IAN ERIC KIRKPATRICK, KYLE EVEN, KYLE JEFFREY EVEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind