1) Backlash fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one band with the name Backlash.
1) Backlash from New Jersey were formed in 1991, the band recorded and released a demo, two 7"s and a 12" and played over 300 shows. They played hardcore inspired by legendary NYHC bands like Judge, Leeway, Cro-Mags and Sick Of It All.
2) Formed in Lidkoping, Sweden in 1998 by three talented young men, Backlash now (2k6-08) two albums and a few Eps later stands at the frontier of Swedish electronic music. The combination of Niklas' sensitive compositions, Oskar's battering sound engineering and Erik's brute force of singing creates a new hard electronic sound that few others has manage to create. Music in the borderlands of minimalistic techno and electro-pop.
3) Formed in Scotland, a punk band of the early 90s, Backlash were popular for their chaotic live shows and musical intensity. Backlash were Dek Hill(guitar) (RIP), Coln Burns (bass), Jock Hart (drums to 1990), Kevin Bowyer (drums). Their released included Sick Sick Sick, Square Eyes and Not Interested and they were also known for their high-tempo renditions of popular classics like Shout, Runaway, White Wedding and The Boxer.
4) The Dutch metal band Backlash was formed in Vlissingen in 1999. They have released two demos (2001 & 2003) , a live video CD (2002) and one full-length (The Binary Code, 2004). They describe their music - which is a mix of death metal, thrash and heavy metal - as 'brutal metal'. The band broke up in 2005, but in the end of 2007 they decided to reform. More info on http://www.backlash.nl/; discography is available on RateYourMusic.com.
5) Metal Band from Florida
6) Heavy metal band from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Influenced by Metallica, Iron Maiden and other classic heavy metal bands, the Tasmanian outfit have quickly rose to be one of the stronger classic metal bands in their southern state.
7) Finnish hardcore punk band taking influences from japanese bands like the ones on HG Fact and Selfish Records etc. Released one 12" MLP called Realities of Life
8) Band from Singapore. https://backlashsg.bandcamp.com/
9) German Punk Band from Dortmund https://backlash3.bandcamp.com/
Last Chance
Backlash Lyrics
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No escape, these dancing devils don't pretend
Shattered glances, pieces stolen from my life
Scattered ashes, embers burning back to light
Temptation pulls you in
I can feel it reaching out again
Last chance to do or die
To stand by my side
The air is getting thin
Voice is failing, there's no sound
Despair is creeping in
Choices made and memories fade
They lock the loaded gun
Colors gray as time slips away
'Till you're the only one
First glances burned into a memory
Taking over, corrupting everything I see
God help me live to see another day
This dark path has turned me another way
Temptation pulls you in
I can feel it reaching out again
Last chance to do or die
To stand by my side
Shadows cover the skies around
The air is getting thin
Voice is failing, there's no sound
Despair is creeping in
Choices made and memories fade
They lock the loaded gun
Colors gray as time slips away
'Till you're the only one
Last chance to stop another judgment day
Ticket taker making sure your debts are paid
Last call to break before the final act
Last show, ending from front to back
Temptation pulls you in
I can feel it reaching out again
Last chance to do or die
To stand by my side
The lyrics of Backlash's song "Last Chance" describe the struggles of a narrator who is being consumed by the "dark forces" of temptation and despair. They are haunted by their past, with "shattered glances" and "scattered ashes" reminding them of the pieces of their life that have been stolen away. They feel as though they are running out of time to make a choice, with the "last chance to do or die" before them. However, they also reach out for support, asking for someone to "stand by my side" as they confront the shadows and creeping despair.
The song uses vivid language to describe the singer's state of mind, with "shadows cover[ing] the skies around" and the "air getting thin". The reference to a "loaded gun" also adds to the sense of danger and urgency. The lyrics suggest that the singer is at a turning point in their life, with the decisions they make now determining whether they can avoid a "judgment day" or if they will face the consequences of their actions. The repeated refrain of "last chance to do or die" adds to the tension and urgency of the song.
Overall, "Last Chance" is a powerful song that captures the emotional turmoil and struggle of a narrator who is facing difficult choices and confronting their own demons. It is a song that speaks to the human experience of grappling with temptation, regret, and the hope for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark forces cloud my mind once again
Bad thoughts are consuming my mind once again.
No escape, these dancing devils don't pretend
There is no way out and these negative feelings are not going away anytime soon.
Shattered glances, pieces stolen from my life
My life has been filled with broken moments and experiences taken away from me.
Scattered ashes, embers burning back to light
The remains of the past are coming back to life and influencing the present.
Temptation pulls you in
I can feel it reaching out again
Last chance to do or die
To stand by my side
The urge to give in to temptation is strong and it's now or never to make a choice and stand with me.
Shadows cover the skies around
The air is getting thin
Voice is failing, there's no sound
Despair is creeping in
The darkness is surrounding me, it's becoming harder to breathe, and a feeling of hopelessness is taking over.
Choices made and memories fade
They lock the loaded gun
Colors gray as time slips away
'Till you're the only one
Decisions have been made and memories are fading away. Life is losing its vibrancy and becoming dull and lonely.
First glances burned into a memory
Taking over, corrupting everything I see
First impressions have a big impact and can change how I see everything and everyone.
God help me live to see another day
This dark path has turned me another way
I pray for the strength to continue living and not give up, despite the negative path I've been led down.
Last chance to stop another judgment day
Ticket taker making sure your debts are paid
Last call to break before the final act
Last show, ending from front to back
It's the final opportunity to change my ways and avoid the consequences. The end is near and time is running out.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ryan Sorensen
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