The band was formed by Michael Feerick in 2004, who wrote and performed their self-titled debut album entirely by himself. The band has since expanded and now write and perform as a five-piece currently composed of Michael Feerick (guitar/vocals), Daniel Knowles (guitar/production), Peter Dale (drums), Gavin Poole (bass) and Joe Hardy (keyboard).
Feerick wrote and recorded ten songs on a minimal budget with close friend Daniel Knowles engineering the sessions. These efforts formed Amusement Parks on Fire's self-titled debut album released in the UK on INVADA Records, a label run by Geoff Barrow of Portishead in 2005.
The band signed to V2 Records in 2005 and went on to record their second studio album Out of the Angeles at Sigur RĆ³s' Sundlaugin studio in Ćlafoss, Iceland.
The line-up altered to its current state in summer 2006 with the addition of Gavin Poole (Bass) and Joe Hardy (Keyboards). This was followed by a co-headline tour of the UK with US noise outfit Scarling. and a headline tour across mainland Europe and Scandinavia.
The band played in Japan for the first time at the Summer Sonic Festival 2006.
In addition to the second album "Out of the Angeles", the band recorded a series of limited edition 12" EPs ā the first of which, "In Flight" was released early in September 2006. This was followed by "A Star Is Born" on the 2nd of April 2007 which was supported by a UK & Ireland headlining tour.
The band recently played a short UK tour and debuted some new material, and are currently in Nottingham recording new material for a possible release in 2008. In addition, they are currently playing some small live shows across the UK and Ireland, and mostly travelling by train.
Blackout
Amusement Parks On Fire Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Take us to the stage for the televised encore
There's too much future to get out of the way
They're not gonna tell you
You gotta guess again
There's too much future to get out of the way
We just wanna get stoned
We ain't gonna die alone
Gonna make it through the blackhole
The lyrics of Amusement Parks on Fire's song "Blackout" may appear to convey a message of nihilism and apathy but, upon closer inspection, they seem to communicate a message of rebellion and hope. The opening line, "We ain't got time for nothing but hardcore," establishes a sense of urgency and determination, as though the singer is willing to pursue their goals at all costs. This sentiment is echoed in the line "Take us to the stage for the televised encore," as the singer expresses their desire to be recognized and celebrated for their efforts.
The chorus of the song is where the message becomes clearer. The repeated phrase "There's too much future to get out of the way" suggests that the singer is aware of the obstacles and challenges that lie ahead of them, but they are determined to overcome them. The line "They're not gonna tell you, you gotta guess again" implies that the usual sources of guidance and direction may not be reliable or trustworthy, and that the singer must rely on their own instincts and intuition. Ultimately, the song seems to be an anthem of resistance and perseverance, with the singer asserting their identity and refusing to be defeated by the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
We ain't got time for nothing but hardcore
We don't have time for anything less intense than hardcore music
Take us to the stage for the televised encore
Bring us to the stage for the final performance, which will be broadcast on television
There's too much future to get out of the way
There's too much potential for what's ahead to let anything hold us back
They're not gonna tell you
Others won't reveal the secrets or solutions you need to succeed
You gotta guess again
You must figure out the right path or answer through trial and error
We don't want a half-soul
We don't want to be lacking in passion or conviction
We just wanna get stoned
We just want to escape reality and achieve a state of euphoria
We ain't gonna die alone
We won't die without experiencing true connection or companionship
Gonna make it through the blackhole
We're going to survive and overcome the challenges and obstacles in our path
Contributed by Aaliyah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adam Nutter
Love this tune š
Crime Crazy Crawdad
I just recently discovered you guys randomly through Spotify. Fell in love with the song Smokescreen. I was just about to purchase a vinyl copy of your self-titled release off of Discogs. It's a long shot but before I did I thought I would see if you all sell them yourselves, as I'd rather the money go to the artist.
Anthony Bonaccorsi
This band is fucking sweet. Such a gem.
antifolkhero
I loved loved loved this album when it came out. Used to listen to this one and your first one a ton about 15 years ago.
Isra Alvarez
Y'alls have become my new favorite band!
GeneralGrape
Everything they've done is worthwhile including the new album An Achea.
L Borja
Iām from Ecuador , got this song recommended on Spotify and immediately got hooked. Itās beautiful !
Stephen Scheidt
This band should be bigger than it is, criminally overlooked
Dennis Binkhorst
Nice. I'll put on the album tomorrow. Compact Disc it is. š¤
Amusement Parks On Fire
A now criminally undervalued medium...