The band has played shows in and around the UK with the likes of Funeral for a Friend, Fightstar, Avenged Sevenfold, dredg, 18 Visions, Thrice, Hidden in Plain View, My Chemical Romance, Lostprophets and You Me At Six.
They were also nominated at the 2006 Kerrang Awards for Best British Newcomer but lost out to Bring Me The Horizon.
The Blackout released their debut mini album entitled 'The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout!' on October 23rd 2006 through Fierce Panda Records and the first single taken from it was 'Hard Slammin'.
The album 'We Are The Dynamite' was released on October 1st 2007 through Fierce Panda Records.
Their new album, "The Best In Town" was released in the UK on May 25th 2009; the tracks 'ShutTheFuckUppercut' and 'Children of the Night' were available for early preview.
They are also one of the only 3 unsigned bands to ever sell out the London Astoria, the only other 3 being Enter Shikari, You Me at Six and The Darkness
I'm A Riot? You're A Fucking Riot!
The Blackout Lyrics
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Fuck yeah, I can see the evil in your smile
Fuck you, all I know is tonight is the night
I gotta play this by the book
So take a stab at my broken heart
Fuck yeah, you can even have the first damn shot
Fuck you 'cause you know I shoot to kill
I gotta get this off my chest
'Round and 'round and 'round we go
If its perfect then its just fine by me
You picked the wrong war
You picked the wrong war
Riot, riot
I'm a riot? You're a fucking riot
I'm a riot? You're a Riot
Yeah, I'm just a good guy in a bad, bad town
I'm just a bad boy with a good reputation
Oh, oh, oh, o, oh
You gotta reap what you sew
Wrong war
You gotta reap what you sew!
Wrong war
The song "I'm A Riot? You're A Fucking Riot!" by The Blackout is a fast-paced rock anthem that highlights the intense emotions of the singer towards someone who has done him wrong. The opening lines "Lights out, I can see the evil in your eyes" and "Fuck yeah, I can see the evil in your smile" indicate that the singer has had some sort of a fallout or a disagreement with the other person. The lines "Fuck you, all I know is tonight is the night, I gotta play this by the book" convey his determination to settle the score, but he wants to do it the right way.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm a riot? You're a fucking riot!" which can be interpreted in different ways. It could mean that both parties are equally to blame for the conflict, or it could refer to the fact that the singer is going to cause chaos and destruction in response to the other's actions. The lines "You picked the wrong war, Riot, riot" emphasize that the singer is ready for a battle and is not afraid to fight for his pride and self-respect.
The last lines of the song, "Yeah, I'm just a good guy in a bad, bad town, I'm just a bad boy with a good reputation" suggest that the singer may have a tough exterior, but he's not all bad. He's just reacting to an unfair situation and trying to defend himself. Overall, the song is an intense outburst of rage and defiance that captures the spirit of rebellion and youthful energy.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights out, I can see the evil in your eyes
The singer can see the malicious intent behind the recipient's gaze
Fuck yeah, I can see the evil in your smile
The singer can see the recipient's malicious intent reflected in the way they smile
Fuck you, all I know is tonight is the night
The singer is determined to confront the recipient despite their malicious intent
I gotta play this by the book
The artist plans to handle the situation according to established procedures
So take a stab at my broken heart
The recipient is invited to cause further pain to the artist, who is already hurting
Fuck yeah, you can even have the first damn shot
The recipient is encouraged to hurt the singer as much as they want
Fuck you 'cause you know I shoot to kill
The singer warns the recipient that they will retaliate fiercely if attacked
I gotta get this off my chest
The artist needs to express their feelings and confront the recipient
'Round and 'round and 'round we go
The conflict between the artist and recipient is a repeating cycle
If its perfect then its just fine by me
The artist is willing to accept an imperfect outcome to the conflict
You picked the wrong war
The recipient has underestimated the singer and the conflict will not end in their favor
Riot, riot
The artist is invoking a chaotic and destructive force
I'm a riot? You're a fucking riot
The singer and recipient are equally explosive and dangerous
Yeah, I'm just a good guy in a bad, bad town
The singer is trying to do the right thing in a situation that is inherently corrupt and dangerous
I'm just a bad boy with a good reputation
The singer has a reputation for being tough and dangerous, despite actually being a decent person
You gotta reap what you sew
The recipient will face the consequences of their actions
Wrong war
The recipient has chosen the wrong conflict to engage in
You gotta reap what you sew!
The recipient will face the consequences of their actions, reiterated for emphasis
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.