The band was formed in 2005 by Guitarist John LaRussa (formerly of Narcissus) and bassist Brian Pittman (formerly of Relient K). In 2006 they added vocalist Ryland Raus prior to the recording and release of their 2006 debut. They are currently signed to Solid State Records, a subsidiary of Tooth & Nail Records.
In July 2007 the band announced through a blog on myspace that Brian Pittman was leaving for personal reasons: "After a lot of thought and consideration, Brian has decided to stay home. He will always have a place in Inhale Exhale, and we love him. But too many factors at home needed his attention. He is excited to be on a permanent break from music. He loves what he has done thus far in his career, but he needed to take care of some personal business."
Jeremy Gifford replaced Brian on the bass guitar throughout the rest of 2007 playing on tour dates and recording with the band. He left the band in 2008 to play guitar for the band Lovedrug. A new Bass player was never officially announced, but Greg Smith was eventually confirmed as Bassist.
On June 10, 2008 the band released their second album, "I Swear..." with the lead single "It's Myself Vs Being A Man".
It was announced on the band's MySpace page on May 12 that they were working on new material and would be recording during the summer to release their next studio album in the fall. In the middle of July, the band confirmed that their next album would be called Bury Me Alive. On September 15, Inhale Exhale posted a new song on their MySpace page, and on October 6th, Bury Me Alive was released.
On June 2, 2013, Inhale Exhale announced on their Facebook page that they were breaking up: "As of right now, after touring 10+ countries, releasing 4 studio albums internationally, and shooting videos and singles and all that goes along with being in this band, Inhale Exhale is coming to an end." They performed at the Alliance Festival on August 4, 2013 in Pittsburgh, PA along with Demon Hunter, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and others. Their final farewell show was performed in Canton, Ohio on October 19, 2013.
Line-up at the time of break up:
Ryland Raus - vocals
John LaRussa - guitar
Tony Saffell - drums
Greg Smith - bass
Redemption
Inhale Exhale Lyrics
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Now I'm exhausted from that miracle, Oh Yeah.
Excitment chills my veins. Go through this all for who?
I'd do it all again. And not think twice about going back
to where I thought was home. Don't find me on the other
side again, don't find me on the other side.
There's still hope in one.
Life as we once knew it is dead
Has never been so hard
Faces plastered with joyful gleam.
A look that speaks for itself I'm sure.
Say what you will but I'm ok. I will require
this explanation to kill my spirit and sting my pride.
So full of things to say my lips are sealed, what gives.
There's still hope in one.
Life as we once knew it is dead
Pick up the pieces, saying goodbye
Has never been so hard
The first verse of Inhale Exhale's song Redemption describes the aftermath of a profound religious experience. The singer says that they "wandered in on [their] own" and emerged from that experience "exhausted" but "chilled" with excitement. However, the singer admits that they are unsure who they went through all of this for. Despite this, they claim that they would do it all over again and not hesitate to return "to where [they] thought was home." The refrain, "Don't find me on the other side again," suggests that the singer has had a brush with mortality or some other kind of transcendent experience that makes them fear that they could easily slip back into it.
The second verse of the song shifts to a more ambiguous perspective, describing a group of people who are saying goodbye to something they once knew. The singer notes that there is still hope, but it is unclear what that hope is for. The people in question are described as having "joyful gleam" on their faces, but the singer remains reticent about their own feelings, saying that their lips are sealed. There is a sense that the singer is struggling with some kind of inner turmoil, but it is impossible to tell what it is without more context.
Overall, Redemption is a song about profound spiritual experiences that are difficult to put into words. The singer is grappling with intense emotions and a sense of displacement from the world they once knew. There is a sense of urgency to the song, as if time is running out for the singer to make sense of their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I wandered in on my own that day.
I entered this situation on my own accord without any influence from others.
Now I'm exhausted from that miracle, Oh Yeah.
Although the outcome may have been a miracle, the process was draining and tiring.
Excitment chills my veins. Go through this all for who?
Although exciting, the reason for enduring this experience is questionable and may not have a justifiable cause.
I'd do it all again. And not think twice about going back to where I thought was home.
The artist is willing to repeat the experience and go back to a previous place they thought was comforting without any hesitation.
Don't find me on the other side again, don't find me on the other side.
The artist wishes to avoid returning to a negative or undesirable place or situation.
There's still hope in one.
Despite the current circumstances, there is still a chance for a positive outcome or resolution.
Life as we once knew it is dead
The familiar way of life is no longer present or accessible.
Pick up the pieces, saying goodbye has never been so hard
Moving on from this situation and letting go is difficult and emotionally challenging.
Faces plastered with joyful gleam. A look that speaks for itself I'm sure.
Although everyone appears to be happy, their expressions may not accurately reflect their true emotions or feelings.
Say what you will but I'm ok. I will require this explanation to kill my spirit and sting my pride.
The artist may appear fine on the surface, but deep down they are hurting and need a reason or explanation for their pain to make sense.
So full of things to say my lips are sealed, what gives.
The singer has a lot to say but is choosing to keep their thoughts and feelings hidden for an unknown reason.
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Noah LaRussa
My Dad plays guitar in this band. I like him a lot, he's awesome.
Markhoppiss
Lucky XD
Павел Коваль
Bullshit! I'm his son!!!
Niikkoo
What?
Ben Bundy
2019 still listening anyone?
Ben Bundy
Lets gooo!! 2022!
Precios Cugat
2022
BYRON777
Today.
Miguel Rosales
2021
RmNaNtCbScRrN
21 bro