Blackout
Lush Lyrics
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You're just a vacant space
Other people's lives upon which you prey
It's a permanent disgrace
Why do you think you know what's best for me
What I should and shouldn't do
Why do you judge my history
And tell me to improve
In the confines of your mind
You think we're all the same
I've left them all behind
Though you wish I hadn't
In finding fault in others I can't see
What you have to gain
I know that you get pleasure from
Other people's pain
You're not so perfect and I realise the scene
That you're all coming from
When you say you care I know what you mean
You're really lying
All the people around here
Love to hear about a fall
They all surface and disappear
In an instant
In the confines of your mind
You think we're all the same
I've left them all behind
Through you wish I hadn't
The lyrics to Lush's song Blackout convey a message of frustration towards those who are judgmental, self-righteous and lack empathy for others. The singer expresses their discontent about being evaluated and told what to do by someone who does not understand their situation nor has any genuine interest in helping them. The opening line, "I'm not interested in what you have to say," sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the singer is challenging the notion that others are entitled to dictate their life. The use of the words "vacant space" and "prey" in the second line implies that the person the singer addresses is empty and only exists to feed off others' misfortunes.
The chorus, "In the confines of your mind, you think we're all the same. I've left them all behind, though you wish I hadn't," highlights the singer's perceived differences from the person they address. It suggests that the person is judgmental towards others because they cannot comprehend that not everyone fits into their narrow-minded ideals. The phrase "left them all behind" indicates that the singer has moved on from the people who attempt to drag them down, whereas the person they address remains stuck in their negative mindset.
The lyrics of "Blackout" ultimately call out those who take pleasure in finding fault in others' lives rather than seeking to understand and empathize with them. The song encourages listeners to not let others' criticisms hold them back from living their lives, and to seek out those who see value in them rather than wishing they were somebody else.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not interested in what you have to say
Your opinions hold no value to me
You're just a vacant space
You lack depth and individuality
Other people's lives upon which you prey
You thrive on the misfortunes of others
It's a permanent disgrace
Your behavior is unacceptable and shameful
Why do you think you know what's best for me
I am the only one who truly knows what's best for myself
What I should and shouldn't do
I don't need your guidance or advice on how to live my life
Why do you judge my history
You have no right to pass judgment on my past experiences
And tell me to improve
You should focus on improving yourself instead of trying to change me
In the confines of your mind
Your narrow-mindedness limits your perspective
You think we're all the same
You fail to recognize individual differences among people
I've left them all behind
I have moved on from negative people and situations in my life
Though you wish I hadn't
You want to hold me back and keep me in the same negative cycle
In finding fault in others I can't see
Your criticism of others blinds you to your own flaws
What you have to gain
You benefit in some way from pointing out the flaws of others
I know that you get pleasure from
You derive enjoyment from other people's pain and struggles
You're not so perfect and I realise the scene
You are far from flawless and I see your true character
That you're all coming from
I understand where you are emotionally and mentally coming from
When you say you care I know what you mean
I know that your supposed 'caring' is not genuine
You're really lying
You are not being truthful about your feelings
All the people around here
The people in this community
Love to hear about a fall
They enjoy hearing stories of people failing
They all surface and disappear
They only come around to indulge in gossip and then vanish
In an instant
Their interest is fleeting and insincere
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AMEERAH ROELANTS, BONNIE LEE ANDERSON, ERIC SANICOLA, JOHNNY POWERS
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