Set It Off has experimented with a variety of genres, beginning with pop-punk within their early years and then adding R&B elements within their album Duality, in 2014. Carson has stated online that the band was influenced by Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Green Day and Blink-182 in the earliest years of the band. Set It Off introduced more influences; including hip-hop and emo within 2019's Midnight. However, in 2023, the band have returned to their pop-punk roots, through singles including 'Punching Bag', 'Win Win' and 'Evil People'.
The band have released five studio albums including Cinematics (2012), Duality (2014), Upside Down (2016), Midnight (2019) and Elsewhere (2022). They have also appeared in 'Punk Goes' through various covers including 'This Christmas (I'll Burn It to the Ground)' and 'Problem'.
Breathe In Breathe Out
Set It Off Lyrics
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(Breathe in, Breathe out)
Board up your windows but I'm telling you
That it's not gonna do a thing.
It always finds you, but it all depends
On how you battle with the pressure.
You take a left and it's standing in the way
Your poker face could make them melt
Just sit back and deal with the hand you're dealt.
Face facts, it won't be easy this time.
Sticks like a tack in the back of my mind.
Hurts so deep when I think too much
And breathing gets harder.
Take a look at me
From one side I seem to be
So calm, so cool, collected
And on the other side, I'm melting down
Stop and think about it
You only have one life
So why mistake it
As something negative?
I am my own worst enemy
Paranoid, can't avoid this killing spree.
I am a victim, but I choose to be
My favorite weapon, lies behind my teeth.
I strive to solve myself
So chin up and deal with the hand you're dealt.
Face facts, it won't be easy this time.
Sticks like a tack in the back of my mind.
Hurts so deep when I think too much
And breathing gets harder.
Take a look at me, from one side I seem to be
So calm, so cool, collected
And on the other side
I'm melting down. Until then, I will choose to display
All these feelings that I hate
You think you know me but you don't
So look who's laughing now.
Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys
and girls! Set It Off's song "Breathe In Breathe Out" is a powerful anthem about facing and overcoming one's internal struggles. The song begins with the repetition of "Breathe in, Breathe out," which serves as a reminder to take a moment to collect oneself and face the challenges ahead. The lyrics warn against futile attempts to avoid or run away from these struggles. The line "Board up your windows but I'm telling you, That it's not gonna do a thing" emphasizes that the only way to deal with these struggles is to face them head-on.
The song also addresses the concept of duality, with the lyrics describing a person who appears calm and collected on the surface but is struggling with internal turmoil. The line "Take a look at me, from one side I seem to be, So calm, so cool, collected, And on the other side, I'm melting down" highlights the contrast between one's external and internal selves. The song also acknowledges the difficulty in dealing with one's struggles, with lines like "Face facts, it won't be easy this time" and "Hurts so deep when I think too much, And breathing gets harder."
The song's chorus is a powerful reminder to embrace life despite its difficulties. The lines "Stop and think about it, You only have one life, So why mistake it, As something negative?" encourage listeners to push through challenges and not let them define their lives. The song also speaks to the importance of self-reflection and taking responsibility for one's own actions. The line "I am my own worst enemy, Paranoid, can't avoid this killing spree" acknowledges the role one's actions and mindset can play in creating internal turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Board up your windows but I'm telling you
That it's not gonna do a thing.
You may try to hide from your problems, but they will always find you no matter what defenses you set up.
It always finds you, but it all depends
On how you battle with the pressure.
Your tough times will find you, but how you deal with them is what matters.
You take a left and it's standing in the way
You try to shake it off, but it seems to wanna stay
Your poker face could make them melt
Just sit back and deal with the hand you're dealt.
Whatever road you take, your struggles will follow you. You may try to ignore them, but they won't go away easily. If you remain calm and collected, it will be easier for you to handle the situation.
Face facts, it won't be easy this time.
Sticks like a tack in the back of my mind.
Hurts so deep when I think too much
And breathing gets harder.
The truth is, this time it's going to be harder than before. The pain is so intense that it gets harder to breathe whenever you think about it.
Take a look at me
From one side I seem to be
So calm, so cool, collected
And on the other side, I'm melting down
I may seem composed from one angle, but from another perspective, I'm falling apart on the inside.
Stop and think about it
You only have one life
So why mistake it
As something negative?
Pause and reflect on the fact that you only have one life, so why should you view it negatively?
I am my own worst enemy
Paranoid, can't avoid this killing spree.
I am a victim, but I choose to be
My favorite weapon, lies behind my teeth.
I am responsible for my own misery, as my fear and insecurities make me delusional. I am aware of this, but I choose to carry on with my own negative thoughts.
I strive to solve myself
So chin up and deal with the hand you're dealt.
I have made an effort to work on myself and fix my issues, so I need to remain positive and accept whatever comes my way.
Take a look at me, from one side I seem to be
So calm, so cool, collected
And on the other side
I'm melting down. Until then, I will choose to display
All these feelings that I hate
You think you know me but you don't
So look who's laughing now.
Again, I may appear stable from one angle, but I cannot hold back my emotions and don't want to hide them either. You may think you know me, but I'm not the person you think I am, and I am okay with that.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@wheepies6816
why is your old stuff so perfect
why is your new stuff so perfect
why are you guys so perfect
@theweebnoonecaresabout628
Floral Boii Ikr they can go from rock/emo to awesome pop songs
@hayleyiz
RT
@jasonisademon5646
Sahar1041 nah the new song killer in the mirror is epic
@wayloncash1851
Sahar1041 pop sucks, but alternative rock doesn’t.
@Z0INXS
why is this comment so perfect
@scottyjackson8929
Watching this makes me slightly teary eyed. With Hypnotized just reaching 1 mill views a few weeks ago, it goes to show just how far these guys have come, and I'm so grateful to have them in my life everyday. 💚💚💚
@unknownmacksnow1856
This coment is trippong me out. It says sum like " did they christopher Columbus youtube?" But when i press on it, it says sum about making you teary???
@unknownmacksnow1856
Ok now it says that sharknado movies atr the best.
@vlvtrn
Let's be real here EVERYONE IN THE BAND IS CUTE