One of the more successful country music groups of the 1990s, their hits have included Every Once in a While, Days of America, and Goodbye Says It All.
The original lineup for the band throughout the 1990s was Paul, Robbins, and guitarist/vocalist Van Stephenson, who died of skin cancer in April, 2001. He was replaced by Randy Threet, the band's bass player, until 2003, when Anthony Crawford signed on.
From early 2008 until he re-joined in 2010, Robbins left the group to resume his songwriting career, and Threet re-joined. Since then, BlackHawk's backing band has been subsumed into the main group, which comprises Paul (lead vocals, guitar, mandolin), Randall (acoustic guitar, background vocals), Threet (bass guitar, background vocals), Chris Anderson (lead guitar, background vocals), Dave Robbins (keyboards, background vocals), and Monte Yoho (drums, percussion).
Current Total Nonstop Action Wrestling musician Dale Oliver was also once a part of Blackhawk.
Down In Flames
BlackHawk Lyrics
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They don't look down that winding road
Wonderin' where it goes
But when I hold you, I can see
All the places it could lead
They we're crazy, I don't care
We could make it anywhere
Let's ride the wind
Down this old road tonight
Let's pack our dreams
And leave the rest behind
They say love this hot
Can be a dangerous thing
Come on darlin'â?¦
Let's go down in flames
I don't know or care where this road leads
Just as long as at the end
It's you and me
We can feel our hearts, beggin' us to go
If we don't leave now, we'll never know
And if our love should crash and burn
We'll take that chance for all it's worth
Let's ride the wind
Down this old road tonight
Let's pack our dreams
And leave the rest behind
They say love this hot
Can be a dangerous thing
Come on darlin'â?¦
Let's go down in flames
So take my hand, you know we're right
Don't look back, just hold on tight
Let's ride the wind
Down this old road tonight
Let's pack our dreams
And leave the rest behind
They say love this hot
Can be a dangerous thing
Come on darlin'â?¦
Let's go down in flames
Come on darlin'... Let's go down in flames
The lyrics to BlackHawk's song "Down In Flames" depict a couple who are ready to leave their current situation behind and take on the world together, even if it means risking it all. The singer describes a town where no one dreams anymore, and they don't ponder the possibilities of the winding road ahead. However, when he's with his lover, he sees all the potential that lies ahead of them. The couple is aware of the risks involved in their relationship, but they are willing to take the chance because the reward of their love is worth it.
The song speaks to the universal theme of taking risks in life for the things we desire. Sometimes we have to leave behind what's safe and familiar to achieve our dreams, and the fear of failure can be paralyzing. However, the singer believes that their love is strong enough to overcome any obstacle, and they are ready to go down in flames if necessary.
The lyrics are simple yet powerful because they speak to the heart of what it means to truly love someone. The song encourages listeners to take a chance on love and to be willing to risk it all, even if it means going down in flames.
Line by Line Meaning
No one dreams in this ol' town no more
People in this town have stopped having dreams and aspirations for their lives
They don't look down that winding road
They are no longer interested in exploring what lies ahead
Wonderin' where it goes
Curiosity about what the future holds has ceased to exist
But when I hold you, I can see
When I hold you, I see a future with endless possibilities
All the places it could lead
I envision a variety of paths that we could take together
They we're crazy, I don't care
Others may think we are foolish, but I am willing to take that chance
We could make it anywhere
I believe that we can succeed no matter where we go or what we do
Let's ride the wind
Let's embrace the unknown and take a leap of faith
Down this old road tonight
Let's start this journey right now
Let's pack our dreams
Let's take the hopes and aspirations we have and bring them with us
And leave the rest behind
Let's forget about our doubts and fears and move forward
They say love this hot
People say that passion can be dangerous
Can be a dangerous thing
But I believe that it's worth the risk
Come on darlin'â?¦
Let's go on this adventure together
Let's go down in flames
Even if we fail, at least we tried and went all in
I don't know or care where this road leads
It doesn't matter where this journey takes us, as long as we're together
Just as long as at the end
As long as we end up together, everything will be okay
It's you and me
We don't need anyone else to be happy
We can feel our hearts, beggin' us to go
Our hearts are telling us that we need to take this chance and follow our dreams
If we don't leave now, we'll never know
If we let fear hold us back, we'll never know what could have been
And if our love should crash and burn
Even if we fail, at least we tried and gave it our all
We'll take that chance for all it's worth
We're willing to risk it all for the possibility of something great
So take my hand, you know we're right
Let's do this together, we know it's the right decision
Don't look back, just hold on tight
Let's leave our doubts and fears behind and keep moving forward
Come on darlin'... Let's go down in flames
Let's take this chance together and go all in, even if it means crashing and burning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL BURGESS, JOSHUA STEVENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Josh Hopper
I remember riding in my dad's 91 Dodge Dakota with my mom,sister and brother jamming to their whole tape. Good times man
Sharon Rodriguez
Awww
Bailey Canterbury
You guys are crazy! This one & I sure can smell the rain are BlackHawk's best!
brandy26leanna4
"They say love this hot can be a dangerous thing..." I WILL ALWAYS LOVE BLACKHAWK!!!!!
Nicole Freeman
I love this song Ive been looking for this song for years since Ive heard it on 96 the hawk radio station back in 1995
Alley
I love Blackhawk, it reminds me of a happier time in my life before I had to deal with the stress of unemployment, going to GED classes, court for my assault charge, my ex-fiancee cheating on me 7 days before the wedding, and the deaths of several amazing friends across the years. When I was younger, me and my dad would sit in the car and listen to this whole album. Or we'd be on the couch in the living room and he'd take out his acoustic guitar and play "Goodbye Says It All" with me singing. <3
Terry Alcantar
Damn you ain't lying. I remember those days personally with my dad and uncle and blackhawk
Jason Johnson
Great song
James
My friend of 14 years got me hooked on country. I owe it to him for getting me into this kind of music! 💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘
Patricia Spires
Just found this group! I’m in🥰