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
Hard Pill to Swallow
Blacklite District Lyrics
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There's a hard life behind ya
There's a war been waged inside ya
You got big footsteps to follow
You got a soul that's barely hollow
And that's a hard pill to swallow
(Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow, whoa)
When you were younger just a bother, always felt so scared
Didn't know how to take it but you always dared
And now you try to act like you never cared
Feelin' halfway guilty 'cause my life was spared
It feels just like a curse and I'm always to blame
Shivers down my spine when I say your name
Since I was a kid you been bigger than fame
I'd like to see the scar that you put in my brain
Early in my life I was put to the test
I had to make some choices or forget about the rest
And when I speak this fire you get nothin' but the best
Let me tell you somethin' that you better not forget
There's a long road in front of ya
There's a hard life behind ya
There's a war been waged inside ya
You got big footsteps to follow
You got a soul that's barely hollow
And that's a hard pill to swallow
(Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow, whoa)
The trauma from your mama nearly twenty years old
And your father made it harder with the soul that he sold
You know where they both went and you're ready to go
What happened, how did everything turn so cold?
We can talk about it till I'm turnin' blue in the face
I can laugh about it, joke about it never the same
I can't keep pretendin' it don't cause any pain
It's a never-ending cycle that just can't be tamed
Early in my life I was put to the test
I had to make some choices or forget about the rest
And when I speak this fire you get nothin' but the best
Let me tell you somethin' that you better not forget
There's a long road in front of ya
There's a hard life behind ya
There's a war been waged inside ya
You got big footsteps to follow
You got a soul that's barely hollow
And that's a hard pill to swallow
(Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow, whoa
Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow
Hard pill to swallow, whoa)
The song "Hard Pill to Swallow" by Blacklite District talks about the struggles and challenges of life that one has to face. The lyrics depict the hardships that people encounter in their journey to achieving success. The artist refers to the past and mentions how it was full of fears and challenges. The song sends a message of encouragement to keep pushing forward in spite of the struggles.
The lyrics mention the trauma from the past, with a reference to the artist's mother and father. The artist questions why things have turned cold and discusses the pain caused by the never-ending cycle. The song highlights how hard it can be to swallow the reality of life and face things head-on, but it is essential to do so to move forward.
The chorus emphasizes the struggles and obstacles that one must overcome to be successful. It acknowledges the difficulty in following in the footsteps of those who accomplished great things before. The song emphasizes that even though one's soul may feel empty, they must keep pushing through.
Overall, "Hard Pill to Swallow" is a motivational song that encourages you to follow your dreams, no matter how challenging it may be. The song highlights that success is not a smooth road, but one must keep pushing forward and keep a determined spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a long road in front of ya
The journey ahead of you is long and difficult.
There's a hard life behind ya
Your past has been full of struggles and hardships.
There's a war been waged inside ya
You have inner battles and conflicts that you are fighting.
You got big footsteps to follow
You have predecessors who have achieved great things, and people expect you to follow in their footsteps.
You got a soul that's barely hollow
You have a soul that is not entirely empty, but rather, it is somewhat incomplete.
And that's a hard pill to swallow
It is difficult for you to accept that you may not have everything figured out or that you may be lacking in some way.
The trauma from your mama nearly twenty years old
You have emotional wounds from your mother that are almost two decades old.
And your father made it harder with the soul that he sold
Your father's actions or choices have added to the difficulties that you face.
You know where they both went and you're ready to go
You know where your parents have gone, and you are coming to terms with that reality.
What happened, how did everything turn so cold?
You are questioning how your life has become so difficult and seemingly uncaring.
I can't keep pretendin' it don't cause any pain
You cannot continue to ignore the pain you feel and pretend that it does not exist.
It's a never-ending cycle that just can't be tamed
This pain and struggle seem to be ongoing and unmanageable.
Early in my life I was put to the test
At an early age, you were faced with challenges that tested your strength and character.
I had to make some choices or forget about the rest
You had to make difficult decisions that would either lead to success or result in giving up on your goals entirely.
And when I speak this fire you get nothin' but the best
When you share your passion and talent, you always give it your all, and people are left impressed.
Let me tell you somethin' that you better not forget
There is an important message that you need to remember.
Hard pill to swallow
It is difficult to come to terms with certain realities and accept them.
Hard pill to swallow
It is difficult to come to terms with certain realities and accept them.
Hard pill to swallow
It is difficult to come to terms with certain realities and accept them.
Hard pill to swallow, whoa
It is difficult to come to terms with certain realities and accept them.
Hard pill to swallow
It is difficult to come to terms with certain realities and accept them.
Hard pill to swallow
It is difficult to come to terms with certain realities and accept them.
Hard pill to swallow
It is difficult to come to terms with certain realities and accept them.
Hard pill to swallow, whoa
It is difficult to come to terms with certain realities and accept them.
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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