Blackout

Breathe Carolina

About Blackout

"Blackout" is a song by American electronic rock duo Breathe Carolina. It is the lead single from their third studio album Hell Is What You Make It. It was written by David Schmitt, Kyle Even, Eric Armenta, Joshua Aragon, and Luis Bonet, whilst production was handled by Ian Kirkpatrick. Recorded between late 2010 and early 2011, it was one of the first tracks recorded for the album. On December 22, 2010, a snippet of the song was previewed in a YouTube video by Fearless Records. It premiered via MTV Buzzworthy on June 13, 2011, while it was available for digital download the following day. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with some commending its catchiness. The song has since become the duo's most successful single to date, peaking within the charts of Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, the United Kingdom and United States. It was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling more than 1 million copies. A music video directed by MOTIONarmy premiered via Vevo on September 20, 2011. A remix EP titled Blackout: The Remixes EP was also released on September 27, 2011, featuring remixes done by Big Chocolate, Wideboys, Tommy Noble and Tek-One. The song has since been performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as well as The Daily Habit. 


Year:
2011
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Cut up and I can't feel my hands,
No need to chase.
Can you relate?
Can you keep up the pace like you're dying for this?

And when you say "I'm not okay"
I left my phone in the cab
But you can't get me.

I'm only getting started
I won't blackout
This time I've got nothing to waste
Let's go a little harder
I'm on fire
I won't blackout
I'm on my way

I'm only getting started

And I can't see your face
Cigarette the wrong way
Inhale to the top of my lungs
I've been dying for this

And when you say "I'm not okay"
I left my phone in the cab
Now you can't get me

I'm only getting started
I won't blackout
This time I've got nothing to waste
Let's go a little harder
I'm on fire
I won't blackout
I'm on my way

I'm only getting started
I won't blackout
This time I've got nothing to waste
Let's go a little harder
I'm on fire
I won't blackout
I'm on my way

I'm only getting started

This won't stop till I say so
This won't stop till I say so
This won't stop till I say so
Going and going and going and going and go

This won't stop till I say so
This won't stop till I say so
This won't stop till I say so
Going and going and going and going and go

I'm only getting started
I won't blackout
This time I've got nothing to waste
Let's go a little harder
I'm on fire
I won't blackout
I'm on my way

I'm only getting started
I won't blackout
This time I've got nothing to waste
Let's go a little harder
I'm on fire
I won't blackout
I'm on my way

I'm only getting started

This won't stop till I say so
This won't stop till I say so
This won't stop till I say so
Going and going and going and going and go

I'm only getting started

This won't stop till I say so
This won't stop till I say so
This won't stop till I say so
Going and going and going and going and go

I'm only getting started

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Breathe Carolina

Breathe Carolina is an American electronic rock musical duo from Denver, Colorado, composed of David Schmitt and Kyle Even. Breathe Carolina started in 2007, and to date have released three albums, one EP, and five music videos. more »

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Written by: BREATHE CAROLINA, SIMON WILCOX, IAN KIRKPATRICK, DAVID SCHMITT, KYLE EVEN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release
"Blackout" was officially released on April 19, 2011, as a part of Breathe Carolina's third studio album, "Hell Is What You Make It".
Rankings
The song peaked at 15th on the Billboard Pop songs chart and 33 on the Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Certifications
In 2012, "Blackout" was certified Gold by the RIAA, a testament to its commercial success.
Genre
The track incorporates elements from different genres such as electronic dance music, pop, and electropop.
Song Length
The song has a runtime of about 3 minutes and 30 seconds, which is a standard length for pop tracks.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics talk about losing control and living in the moment, which has a very strong appeal to young audience.
Songwriters
"Blackout" was written by the Breathe Carolina members David Schmitt and Kyle Even, along with three other co-songwriters: Joshua Aragon, Luis Bonet, and Ian Kirkpatrick.
Production
The song was produced and engineered by Ian Kirkpatrick, a fancied name in the music industry who has worked with other high-profile artists.
Reception
Fans and critics alike welcomed the track, especially its catchy chorus and energetic rhythm which became a staple at parties and clubs.
Music Video
The music video was released in July 2011 and it features the band members performing the song at a party. It has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
Live Performances
Breathe Carolina has performed "Blackout" live at several venues and music festivals including the famous Warped Tour in 2012.
Remixes
Multiple remixes of "Blackout" have also been made, further bolstering its popularity in the electronic dance music scene.

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