Blackout
04 The Americanos Lyrics

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Ya!
Lil Jon!
I said I wasn't drinking tonight, but you know what fuck it!
I think I'm gonna get so fucked up I might god damn blackout!
Put your hands in the air, let me know you out there
Put your hands in the air, let me know you out there
Put your hands in the air, let me know you out there
Put your hands in the air...

Hungover and I'm back out
White party and I'm blacked out
Black card that just maxed out
I'm about to just black out
Hungover and I'm back out
White party and I'm blacked out
Black card that just maxed out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out

If you gettin' fucked up, put your fuckin' cups up

If you gettin' fucked up, put your fuckin' cups up
If you gettin' fucked up, put your fuckin' cups up
If you gettin' fucked up, put your fuckin' cups up

Miley Cyrus, Mary Poppins, lets get it poppin'
Rock out, that's Janis Joplin, she a red head no Dennis Rodman
Don't bullshit me, I'm a Red Bull sipper don't cut my wings
On the tail of the jet all you see is steam,
gotta bad bitch nude in the front seat
She make it bounce, bring your body I bring an ounce
Don't chase pussy, that's cat and mouse
Every day I'm turnin' out
Hungover and I'm back out
White party and I'm blacked out
Black card that just maxed out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
1.2... 3... Lets Go!!
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
If you gettin' fucked up, put your fuckin' cups up
If you gettin' fucked up, put your fuckin' cups up
If you gettin' fucked up, put your fuckin' cups up
If you gettin' fucked up, put your fuckin' cups up
lets go
Hungover and I'm back out
White party and I'm blacked out
Black card that just maxed out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
1.2.3... Lets go
I'm about to just black out
I'm about to just black out
dont stop
dont stop
dont stop

yeah
I'm about to just black out

Overall Meaning

"BlackOut" is a party anthem by 04 The Americanos featuring Lil Jon, designed to encourage listeners to have a great time and get lost in the party atmosphere. Lil Jon sets the tone by stating that he had no intention of drinking that night but now decides that he will get so drunk that he will black out. The rest of the song is a loud, boisterous exhortation to drink and party. The singer is depicted as attending white parties and blacking out while swiping his black card to pay for everything. There are allusions to well-known celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, Dennis Rodman, and Janis Joplin. The singer is clearly having a great time, living life to the fullest, and not worrying about the consequences of his actions.

In essence, "BlackOut" is the perfect party song, designed to keep people entertained and having a great time. It's a song that reminds us that sometimes we just need to let loose, let our hair down, and have fun with the people around us. The lyrics also seem to suggest a certain amount of recklessness, living in the moment and not quite caring about the fallout. Ultimately, the song is a call to let go of our inhibitions and participate in the party culture without fear of judgment or reprisal.

Line by Line Meaning

Ya!
Expression of excitement or hype to start the song.

I said I wasn't drinking tonight, but you know what fuck it!
The singer had planned not to drink but changed their mind and has decided to get extremely drunk.

I think I'm gonna get so fucked up I might god damn blackout!
The singer intends to drink so much that they may lose consciousness (blackout).

Put your hands in the air, let me know you out there
The artist wants the audience to show they are present and engaged in the performance by raising their hands.

Hungover and I'm back out White party and I'm blacked out Black card that just maxed out I'm about to just black out
The artist is hungover from a previous night of drinking but is about to party again. They are attending a white party (an event where attendees are supposed to wear all-white outfits) and have used their black credit card to spend a lot of money. They plan to get extremely drunk and lose consciousness once more.

If you gettin' fucked up, put your fuckin' cups up
The singer wants anyone who is getting drunk to raise their cups as a sign that they are partying.

Miley Cyrus, Mary Poppins, lets get it poppin' Rock out, that's Janis Joplin, she a red head no Dennis Rodman Don't bullshit me, I'm a Red Bull sipper don't cut my wings On the tail of the jet all you see is steam, gotta bad bitch nude in the front seat She make it bounce, bring your body I bring an ounce Don't chase pussy, that's cat and mouse Every day I'm turnin' out
These lines are a series of boasts and brags about the singer's lifestyle. They mention celebrities (Miley Cyrus, Mary Poppins, Janis Joplin, Dennis Rodman) and imply that they are constantly on the move, possibly traveling by private jet. They also mention a woman who is naked in the car with the singer and who can dance well. Finally, the singer declares themselves as someone who lives a very exciting life (turning out every day).

1.2... 3... Lets Go!!
This line is a countdown to hype up the audience and get them even more excited.

dont stop dont stop dont stop yeah
This repeated line is an encouragement for the audience to keep partying and having fun. The 'yeah' indicates the artist's excitement and approval of the party atmosphere.

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