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.
Wooly
Breathe Carolina Lyrics
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Was it never enough?
The walls are rising up
Is it too late to lose?
And I wish you well on the storm giving you hell.
So take cover 'cause I'm not the only one.
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one.
You're never close enough
You're too far behind
Slipped to the floor
No heart to find
And I wish you well on the storm giving you hell
So take cover cause I'm not the only one.
I'm not the only one.
I wish you well
You won't drag me to hell
And you'll never, you'll be the only one.
You'll be the only one.
Come back to me
Your heart is not breathing
Come, come back to me
Your heart is not breathing
(Please don't drag me down with you)
(Taking me down with you)
Please don't drag me down, ever
(Dragging me down with you)
And I wish you well on the storm giving you hell
So take cover, cause I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one
I wish you well, you won't drag me to hell
And you'll never, you'll be the only one
You'll be the only one
The lyrics to Breathe Carolina's song "Wooly" express a deep sense of hurt and frustration. The lines "Did I give in so much? Was it never enough?" suggest that the singer may have given more in a relationship than they ever received in return. The walls "rising up" may signify the barriers growing between them and their partner, perhaps suggesting that the relationship has reached a point of no return. Despite this, the singer remains strong and determined, wishing the other person the best but also making it clear that they will not be dragged down with them, stating "Please don't drag me down, ever."
In the chorus, the repeating phrase "I'm not the only one" could reflect the singer's realization that others have gone through similar experiences or feelings. It could also be a form of self-assurance, reminding themselves that they are not alone in this situation, and that they are not the only one to experience such hurt. The lyrics "Come back to me, your heart is not breathing" seem to imply that the singer is still holding out hope that the relationship can be salvaged, while also acknowledging that their partner may not feel the same way.
Overall, "Wooly" is a powerful expression of loss, sadness, and perseverance, showcasing the emotional depth and talent of Breathe Carolina's songwriting.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I give in so much?
Did I sacrifice too much in this relationship?
Was it never enough?
Was my effort never satisfactory?
The walls are rising up
The tension and conflicts are escalating
Is it too late to lose?
Is the relationship worth fighting for or should we let it end?
And I wish you well on the storm giving you hell.
I hope you can overcome the difficult situation you're in.
So take cover 'cause I'm not the only one.
I'm not the only one struggling with these problems.
You're never close enough
You were never fully invested in this relationship.
You're too far behind
You were never on the same page as me.
Slipped to the floor
I feel broken and defeated.
No heart to find
I don't feel anything for you anymore.
I wish you well
I hope you can find happiness.
You won't drag me to hell
I won't let you bring me down with you.
And you'll never, you'll be the only one.
You'll be the only one dealing with the consequences of your actions.
Come back to me
I still care about you and want you back.
Your heart is not breathing
You don't love me anymore.
Please don't drag me down, ever
Don't involve me in your problems.
I'm not the only one
There are others going through the same struggles.
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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