The pair first gained recognition from their covers of popular Hip-Hop and Pop songs posted on YouTube. After offers from various record companies, the duo signed with Sony and Epic Records in June 2011.
Karmin is a collision of Nick’s Classic Rock upbringing and Jazz education (a trained trombonist) and Amy’s R&B influence and Pop background. Together they found music at its simplest form, percussion and voice.
In 2017, the duo took a break on Karmin to focus on another project known as "Qveen Herby".
Coming Up Strong
Karmin Lyrics
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If I hold you, will you calm down?
It's your way with words
That can make me burn
When you say it, do you mean it?
When I shout out, can you hear me?
When it's all too much
Look at what we've done
That's when I'm coming up strong,
Coming up strong
'Coming up, coming up strong
Coming up whoa,
Now, nothing they can do to break us down
Singing our song, we get lost in the sound
Once I was lost and now I'm found
Try to keep it, can't hold us down
That's when I'm coming up strong,
Coming up strong
'Coming up, coming up strong
Coming up whoa,
Now, nothing they can do to break us down
Singing our song, we get lost in the sound
Once I was lost and now I'm found
Try to keep it, can't hold us down
Coming on best, we've been through this
Who's to blame now, baby it's useless
Cause it's no one's fault, if the lights were off
Then we're shining, then we're flying
Through the wheel house, that we're grinding
When it's all too much,
Looking what we've done
That's when I'm coming up strong,
Coming up strong
'Coming up, coming up strong
Coming up whoa,
Now, nothing they can do to break us down
Singing our song, we get lost in the sound
Once I was lost and now I'm found
Try to keep it, can't hold us down
That's when I'm coming up strong,
Coming up strong
'Coming up, coming up strong
Coming up whoa,
Now, nothing they can do to break us down
Singing our song, we get lost in the sound
Once I was lost and now I'm found
Try to keep it, can't hold us down
So easy we forget and say house are moving in
Raise thoughts to fall again
Soon as you tell me it's okay!
That's when I'm coming up strong,
Coming up strong
'Coming up, coming up strong
Coming up whoa,
Now, nothing they can do to break us down
Singing our song, we get lost in the sound
Once I was lost and now I'm found
Try to keep it, can't hold us down
That's when I'm coming up strong,
Coming up strong
'Coming up, coming up strong
Coming up whoa,
Now, nothing they can do to break us down
Singing our song, we get lost in the sound
Once I was lost and now I'm found
Try to keep it, can't hold us down
Why you're crying, it's okay now
If I hold you, will you calm down?
When it's all too much
Look at what we've done
"Coming Up Strong," by Karmin, is a pop song about sticking together through difficult times and coming out stronger. The opening lyrics, "Why you're crying, it's okay now / If I hold you, will you calm down?" suggest a willingness to comfort and support a loved one during a moment of vulnerability. The chorus, "That's when I'm coming up strong, / Coming up strong / 'Coming up, coming up strong / Coming up whoa, / Now, nothing they can do to break us down," emphasizes that staying together and remaining resilient can overcome any obstacles.
The lyrics also touch on the power of communication and determination. "It's your way with words / That can make me burn / When you say it, do you mean it?" emphasizes the importance of words in a relationship, and the following lyrics, "When I shout out, can you hear me?" highlight the need for effective communication. The phrase "Try to keep it, can't hold us down" reinforces the idea that resistance can ultimately make a relationship stronger.
Overall, "Coming Up Strong" is a message of hope and perseverance. While difficulties may arise, the song suggests that staying committed and working together can ultimately lead to a stronger bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you're crying, it's okay now
Don't worry anymore, I am here for you.
If I hold you, will you calm down?
I will comfort you and make everything better.
It's your way with words that can make me burn
You have a persuasive use of language that affects me deeply.
When you say it, do you mean it?
I want to know if your words are sincere.
When I shout out, can you hear me?
I hope you can hear me when I express myself.
When it's all too much, look at what we've done
We have accomplished so much together and can face any challenge.
That's when I'm coming up strong, coming up strong
I am getting stronger and ready to overcome obstacles.
'Coming up, coming up strong, coming up whoa
I am growing and becoming more resilient.
Now, nothing they can do to break us down
We are stronger than anything that can harm us.
Singing our song, we get lost in the sound
We find solace in music and each other's company.
Once I was lost and now I'm found
I used to be confused, but now I have found my purpose.
Try to keep it, can't hold us down
We are unstoppable and cannot be deterred.
Coming on best, we've been through this
We are the best and have been through similar experiences before.
Who's to blame now, baby it's useless
There is no point in assigning blame, it won't solve anything.
Cause it's no one's fault, if the lights were off
No one is at fault if something was out of their control.
Then we're shining, then we're flying
We are thriving and unstoppable.
Through the wheel house, that we're grinding
We are working hard and making progress.
So easy we forget and say house are moving in
We can get caught up and take things for granted.
Raise thoughts to fall again
We can raise our expectations and risk disappointment.
Soon as you tell me it's okay!
As soon as you reassure me, everything will be okay.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY HEIDEMANN, KENNETH COBY, NICK NOONAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
NotThatNick
Nick should sing more often and more clearly in the next songs. :) Amy is extraordinary, but so is he. I think his voice is not as powerful/racy, but it's strong and stable, everything it takes to balance things out. :)
Dermesson Oliveira
vcs são demais!!mt show!!!!!sou fã de vcs!!!!
Gthefray
You guys are real musicians your lyrics go directly into the hearts! <3
Niju Blue
The harmony in this is outstanding.
elainetejeda03
they're amazing, surprised that they have such little amount of views
TheCobra23100
How is this song not more popular???
Samantha Grant
TheCobra23100 I know right
anonymouspetlover
Omg he finally got his big chance he's finally singing!!! Why doesn't he sing more often he's really good!!
Eibhlín H
theyre harmonies are really sweet
C G
Their harmony together is amazing