Combing the sound of vintage heavy metal, with a new twist on todays hit ro… Read Full Bio ↴Combing the sound of vintage heavy metal, with a new twist on todays hit rock/pop sound and updated appearance is one of the main themes of the current Hard Rock scene. Blacklite District brings all of that to the table with the addition of an explosive live performance and music that truly sticks out from the rest.

Blacklite District is originally from the Black Hills of South Dakota, and was founded by guitarist Kyle Pfeiffer, and vocalist Roman James. After years of writing songs and playing live in the Black Hills area, Kyle and Roman were discovered by Grammy Award-winning producer, Stephen Short in early 2011. This brought upon two new members to bring into the equation, bassist Chauncey “CK” Köchel, and session drummer Matt O'Rourke. CK and Matt began rehearsing with the band in the weeks leading up to entering the world’s largest residential recording studio, Sonic Ranch. With producer Stephen Short and engineer Charles Godfrey on board, Blacklite District recorded their 7-track debut album, “This is Where it Ends”, in the summer of 2011.

Following the completion of the album, the band relocated to Los Angeles, and has accomplished a lot in a short period of time. On September 30, the group's first single, "I'm Stil Right Here", debuted at Active Rock Radio in 5 states in the Midwest on X-ROCK 101.1 (KDDX), where it eventually hit the Top 20. On October 28, BLD debuted live at the World Famous Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA. On 11-11-11, "This is Where it Ends" went on sale to digital retailers and has so far gotten rave reviews.

With a debut album out worldwide, a hit single at radio, and up-coming tour dates, it’s sure to say that this band strives for success. “We look forward to touring and getting our music out there,” says singer Roman James. “We know people are going to dig what they hear, especially if they’re tired of all the generic sounding music being released in todays 'sub-par' music industry.” Blacklite District combines heaviness with catchiness and has a distinct sound that separates them from other bands.

In early 2012, the band began a monumental promotion campaign in support of "This is Where it Ends", which will continue through out the year. The band's second single, "Left Behind", will be released to radio in new markets.

In the fall of 2012, BLD relocated from Hollywood, CA to Orlando, FL after signing a new management deal with famed Creed and Paramore manager Jeff Hanson, and will release a new album in late 2012 on Silent Majority Group/Warner Music Group.

Band Members:
Roman James - Vocals
Kyle Pfeiffer - Guitar
Graham Spillman - Drums

Down Low
Blacklite District Lyrics

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I been feelin′ this way for too damn long
Deep anger and frustration takes its toll
That's why I have to let it out in a song
You have no idea what′s brewin' in my soul
What's always on my mind
It′s time to take that breath
So hard to keep bein′ kind
Need that peace or it's my death

Down low
Down low
I′ve been feelin' so
Down low
Down low

The scary cycle that keeps goin′ round
Another day, another low I control
It sometimes feels like I've already drowned
But already on the path to my goal
To feed my soul, to guard my role
The feeling of at ease
When I find myself in that zone
Let it be known

[?] the shit that comes and goes
It′s all about the way you let it show
Gotta fight it before it really grows
It's okay when you're feelin′ so damn low
Feelin′ so damn low
Feelin' so damn low
Feelin′ so damn low
Feelin' so damn low

Feelin′ so damn low
Feelin' so damn low
Feelin′ so damn low
Feelin' so damn low

The scary cycle that keeps goin' round
Another day, another low I control
It sometimes feels like I′ve already drowned
But already on the path to my goal
To feed my soul, to guard my role
The feeling of at ease
When I find myself in that zone
Let it be known

The scary cycle that keeps goin′ round
Another day, another low I control
It sometimes feels like I've already drowned
But already on the path to my goal
To feed my soul, to guard my role
The feeling of at ease

When I find myself in that zone
Let it be known

Overall Meaning

"Down Low" by Blacklite District is a song about how the singer has been feeling low and frustrated for a long time and how he uses music to express his emotions. He talks about how his anger and frustration has taken a toll on him and how it's time to take a breath and find peace. The singer mentions that he has things brewing in his soul that the listeners are unaware of. He feels like he has already drowned but is already on the path to achieving his goals. The song talks about the cycle of feeling low, controlling it, and finding yourself in an 'ease zone'.

The title of the song is also the hook, 'Down Low', which the singer repeats multiple times to emphasize his emotions. The lyrics use the metaphor of drowning to indicate the build-up of emotions, and the path to his goal represents self-actualization. The song carries a message of hope that no matter how low one feels, there's always a way to come out of it and achieve their goals.

Overall, "Down Low" highlights the importance of expressing one's emotions and finding ways to cope with low feelings. It encourages individuals to look within, take a breath, and find their 'ease zone.'

Line by Line Meaning

I been feelin' this way for too damn long
I have been experiencing these intense negative emotions for a while now.

That's why I have to let it out in a song
To cope with these emotions, I need to express them through music.

You have no idea what's brewin' in my soul
You cannot comprehend the depths of emotions and thoughts that are brewing inside of me.

It's time to take that breath
I need to pause and collect myself.

So hard to keep bein' kind
It's difficult to maintain a positive disposition when I am struggling so much.

Need that peace or it's my death
If I do not find peace, it will ultimately lead to my demise.

The scary cycle that keeps goin' round
The constant cycle of negative thoughts and emotions that haunt me.

Another day, another low I control
Each day brings its own challenges that I must navigate and overcome.

It sometimes feels like I've already drowned
The overwhelming emotions can make me feel like I am drowning and cannot escape.

But already on the path to my goal
Despite my struggles, I am still moving towards my goals and aspirations.

To feed my soul, to guard my role
In order to protect my mental and emotional well-being, I need to focus on nurturing my soul and purpose.

The feeling of at ease
When I am able to find peace and solace amidst the chaos of my thoughts and emotions.

When I find myself in that zone
When I am able to achieve that state of calm and mental clarity.

Let it be known
I want others to understand and acknowledge the struggles that I go through.

It's all about the way you let it show
How I choose to express and navigate my emotions is key.

Gotta fight it before it really grows
In order to prevent the negative emotions from spiraling out of control, I need to take action early on.

It's okay when you're feelin' so damn low
It's important to acknowledge that it is okay to struggle and have low moments in life.

Feelin' so damn low
The intense emotions and thoughts that can come with depression and anxiety.

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I've been feeling this way for too damn long
Deep anger and frustration takes its toll
That's why I have to let it out in this song
You have no idea what's brewing in my soul
What's always on my mind
It's time to take that breath
It's so hard to keep being kind
Need that peace or it's my death

Down low
Down low
I've been feeling so
Down low
Down low

The scary cycle that keeps going round
Another day another low I control
It sometimes feels like I've already drowned
But already on the path to my goal
To feed my soul
To guard my role
The feeling of at ease
When I find myself in that zone
Let it be known

Same battles of the shit that comes and goes
It's all about the way you let it show
Gotta fight it before it really grows
It's okay when you're feeling so down low
Feeling so down low
Feeling so down low
Feeling so down low
Feeling so down low

Feeling so down low
Feeling so down low
Feeling so down low
Feeling so down low

The scary cycle that keeps going round
Another day another low I control
It sometimes feels like I've already drowned
But already on the path to my goal
To feed my soul
To guard my role
The feeling of at ease
When I find myself in that zone
Let it be known

The scary cycle that keeps going round
Another day another low I control
It sometimes feels like I've already drowned
But already on the path to my goal
To feed my soul
To guard my role
The feeling of at ease
When I find myself in that zone
Let it be known