Swing Out Sister Breakout -

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.

"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

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 track is a blend of , jazz-inflected

"" is the signature anthem of the British sophisti-pop duo Swing Out Sister , released in 1986. Known for its upbeat brass section and Corinne Drewery's smooth vocals, it remains a quintessential 80s classic that encourages taking risks and finding one's own path. Song Background & Trivia The time has come to make or break; Move on, don't hesitate

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