Out Sister Breakout: Swing

The band took their name from the 1945 film Swing Out, Sister . Interestingly, they chose it because it was the only thing they could agree on—even though they all initially hated it. Key Lyrics

"When explanations make no sense, When every answer's wrong, You're fighting with lost confidence, All expectations gone. The time has come to make or break; Move on, don't hesitate..." Swing Out Sister Breakout

It reached #4 in the UK and peaked at #6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 , eventually becoming a #1 Adult Contemporary hit in 1987. The band took their name from the 1945

The song was written in a high-stress situation. After their first single, " Blue Mood ," failed to chart, their label gave them a one-week deadline to produce a hit or face being dropped. The time has come to make or break; Move on, don't hesitate

The track is a blend of , jazz-inflected pop , and blue-eyed soul . Its lush arrangement features prominent horns and a cinematic feel that helped define the "sophisticated pop" sound of the late 1980s.

The song is celebrated for its empowering message about self-confidence: