At the time Crispin was the front man of Everything After, where creative differences led to his departure. Crispin was gaining attention as a songwriter with credits on Motley Crue's drummer Tommy Lee's solo CD Tommyland: The Ride. Eric, who had recently relocated back to Vancouver after a stint in Los Angeles with 40 Foot Echo (Hollywood Records), was working on projects of his own.
After writing for months with such a positive attitude, it was time to find band-mates who shared their mindset. While recording the first batch of “TVU” songs Eric and Crispin were introduced to Roots and Fid through a mutual friend. The four musicians became close friends in these studio sessions before they had even picked up instruments to jam with one another. Roots and Fid had played in a band together prior to this, and after numerous North American tours had decided it was time to do their own “veering” away from an unpleasant situation and join Crispin and Eric.
Finally the last piece of the puzzle was put into place when the band met drummer, Neil. As the youngest member of the group, Neil, was forced to learn the ways of this industry very quickly but this was something he was more than ready to strive for.
After nearly two years of endless touring arcross the continent, the band signed a record deal with Universal/Motown Records out of New York City. The label had taken notice of the hard working group and it is now time to hit the studio to record the bands Major Label debut with producer Greg Archilla (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Buckcherry).
Breathing In
The Veer Union Lyrics
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Find your ground
Facing the world from upside down
Won't let her know
Move in slow
Cast on the walls my shadow
I can feel myself again
Don't let it slip away
Breathing in the day
Healing once again
Breathing in you
Don't let it slip away
Breathing in the day
Healing once again
Breathing in you
Don't let it go
Call don't fold
Seems as if we've lost control
Dream for a day
On my knees I pray
For things that have all been washed away
I can feel myself again
Don't let it slip away
Breathing in the day
Healing once again
Breathing in you
Don't let it slip away
Breathing in the day
Healing once again
Breathing in you
I'm breathing in you
Fall away, from the ground
Tell myself to come back
Don't let it slip away
Breathing in the day
Healing once again
Breathing in you
Don't let it slip away
Breathing in the day
Healing once again
I"m breathing in you
Keep breathing in
Keep breathing in
Keep breathing in
Now I'm breathing in you
Don't let it slip away
I'm breathing in you
Don't let it slip away
The lyrics of The Veer Union's Breathing In evoke an emotional connection to a relationship that has been faced with challenges, but is still worth struggling for. The opening lines, "Don't let her down, find your ground, facing the world from upside down," speaks to the temptations that may get in the way of this relationship, but the singer's commitment to overcoming them. However, he struggles with overcoming his doubts and self-criticism and hopes his partner doesn't realize his in-fighting, as he says, "Won't let her know, move in slow, cast on the walls my shadow."
"Breathing in the day, healing once again, breathing in you" serves as a chorus that reinforces the idea of healing through the relationship. The singer is urging himself, and perhaps his partner, not to let this connection slip away because it is what brings him back to life: "I can feel myself again." The heart of the song is a reminder to breathe in the goodness of the relationship, despite the pain and hardships of life. The lines "fall away from the ground, tell myself to come back" expresses the desire to escape, but the singer chooses to find solace in his partner, "now I'm breathing in you."
Overall, Breathing In is an ode to relationships that withstand hardships, recognize faults, and strive for growth. It encourages the listener to hold on to the good things in their life and not let them slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let her down
Don't disappoint her or fail her
Find your ground
Be stable and steadfast
Facing the world from upside down
Looking at things differently and approaching them from a unique perspective
Won't let her know
Keep your feelings and intentions hidden from her
Move in slow
Take your time and be deliberate in your actions
Cast on the walls my shadow
Leaving a mark and an impression on those around you
I can feel myself again
A renewed sense of self-awareness and purpose
Don't let it slip away
Don't let the opportunity or moment pass you by
Breathing in the day
Finding new life and energy in the world around you
Healing once again
Recovering from past hurts and traumas
Breathing in you
Finding comfort and solace in someone else
Don't let it go
Don't lose your grip on what's important to you
Call don't fold
Stand your ground and assert yourself
Seems as if we've lost control
Feeling powerless and at a loss for what to do
Dream for a day
Hoping and believing for a better outcome
On my knees I pray
Seeking guidance and support from a higher power
For things that have all been washed away
For things that are gone and cannot be regained
Fall away, from the ground
Losing stability and support
Tell myself to come back
Reminding oneself to stay grounded and focused
Keep breathing in
Persevere and stay alive
Now I'm breathing in you
Finding hope and purpose in someone else
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