1. German indie roc… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 5 artists that go by "Blackmail"
1. German indie rock band
2. New York City funk/rock band
3. Greek neo-psychedelic rock band
4. Swedish hard rock/prog rock band
5. Detroit Ghettorock/hard rock/funk band
6. Hardcore Punk band from Sofia, Bulgaria
7. Hungarian Crust-Punk band.
1.) Blackmail is a German indie rock band from Koblenz, Germany which was started briefly in 1994 by singer Aydo Abay, brothers Kurt Ebelhäuser (lead guitars) and Carlos Ebelhäuser (bass) and drummer Mario Matthias. Their style of music usually varied, but mainly consisted of the indie rock genre which was combined with experimentation of electronic music, progressive rock, alternative rock and dance. They have been known for their harsh and high-pitched guitar melodies. Singer Aydo Abay left the band in late 2008 to be replaced by Mathias Reetz.
2.) There is also a band from New York City named Blackmail, they play funky rock tunes. They are made up of Max P (The Dazzler) - Lead Vocs, Morgan Z - Keytar / Geetar / Drum-Pad / Vocoder, Pablo- Drums, Solomon - Bass.
3.) A greek neo-psychedelic rock band created by the leader guitarist from The Last Drive Yiorgo Karanikola.
4.) Blackmail was a hard rock/progressive heavy metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden that formed in 1992.
Last known line-up:
Danne Lundsbye - drums
Jens Lundsbye - bass, vocals
Robert Alsterlind - guitar, lead vocals
They appeared in:
Rockslaget 1994 Compilation (1994)
and released
Schizophrenic EP, 1994
A Female Impersonator EP, 1996
5.) BLACKMAIL serving up a Lethal Dose of Funk-Infested bluesy/hard rock from the motor city!!!. The band formed in 2006 after a few informal basement jams on some Hendrix,U2 and Alice in Chains. Working up a set of original material the band set upon gigging hard and developing a local following. At the bands frequent Detroit area club apperances Ghettorock jams like Clown of life, 2lonely and Justify have crowds headbanging, dancing and moshin often within the same song. Blackmail is anchored by the "THUNDERING" Bass of Akmed ELshabazz and the "Hard Funk-Filled" drumming of Doug Austin. It lays a heavy groove for guitarist Mike Brooks to provide some Atomic Blues riffs.The Blackmail Groove is topped off with the Soulful and Charismatic Vocals of Frontman Kalonji Maayassa. The bands 1st CD has already gotten airplay on both of Detroits top Rock Stations. The future is looking Bright for Blackmail and thier of brand of Ghettorock. http://www.myspace.com/blackmailtheband
Kalonji Mayaasa-Vocals / Mike Brooks -Guitar / Akmed "El" ELShabazz -Bass / Doug Austin-drums
7.) Blackmail is a hungarian crust-punk band with members from Human Error, Gyalázat, Freedom Is A Lie, etc.
https://www.facebook.com/blackmailcrust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XR0aU_ud_o
Members:
Dr. Slayer - 4 strings
Toto - d-beat
Fefe - 6 strings
Sanya - 6 Strings
Robi - throat
Away With the Fairies
Blackmail Lyrics
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Why don't you stay in the sun?
Won't you come out to play?
I see you hide behind the gate
You don't share what you've got
Save it all and keep it locked
You want to please me in mind?
Don't you see your dreams
Sleeping down in me?
You don't need to stop the rebellion
I'll push you when you creep
Come back
Don't crack
Come back
Don't crack
May, why are you down?
We can't see what went wrong
You're equipped with a gun
And you shot all the rebels down
Don't you see your dreams
Sleeping down in me?
You don't need to stop the rebellion
I'll push you when you creep
You think your mind will change
All your life your mind has changed
You know that some will go
Some of them will never know
My head is mine
And your head is yours
Don't try to change it
That's the way it goes
Don't you see your dreams (you think your mind will change, all your life your mind has changed)
Sleeping down in me? (You know that some will go, some of them will never know)
You don't need to stop the rebellion (my head is mine and your head is yours)
I'll push you when you creep (don't try to change it, that's the way it goes)
Come back
Come back
Come back
Come back
Come back
Come back
Come back
Come back
Come back
The song "Away With the Fairies" by Blackmail seems to be about a person named May who is struggling with something, perhaps her own thoughts or emotions, and is isolating herself from others. The first verse asks why May doesn't come out and play in the sun, and suggests that she is hiding behind a gate. It is clear that May is not sharing her thoughts or feelings with the singer, and may be trying to keep them locked away. The singer notes that May wants to please him/her but seems blind to something. In the chorus, the singer tells May that she doesn't need to stop a rebellion, and promises to push her forward when she is hesitating.
The second verse suggests that May has shot down "rebels" with a gun, which could be a metaphor for her own internal struggles or for her actions towards others. The message of the chorus is repeated, with the singer telling May that she doesn't need to stop the rebellion because he/she will help her move forward. The bridge of the song suggests that May has a changing mind and may be struggling to find her place in the world, while the final chorus repeats the message that the singer will push May to keep going and not to give up.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle of internal thoughts and emotions and the need for support from others to keep going. It suggests that it is important to reach out for help, rather than isolating oneself and trying to handle everything alone.
Line by Line Meaning
May, what is wrong?
Asking what is troubling the person named May
Why don't you stay in the sun?
Asking May to come out of hiding and be more open and vulnerable
Won't you come out to play?
A playful invitation for May to share herself more freely
I see you hide behind the gate
Noticing that May is holding herself back and not fully engaging
You don't share what you've got
Noticing that May is withholding her emotions and ideas
Save it all and keep it locked
Sensing that May is harboring her true thoughts and feelings
You want to please me in mind?
Observing that May may be putting other people's desires before her own
I say I'm safe but you seem to be blind
Observing that May may be avoiding tough conversations and truths
Don't you see your dreams
Encouraging May to recognize her own potential
Sleeping down in me?
Highlighting the fact that May's potential is inside of her
You don't need to stop the rebellion
Encouraging May to not hold back and to embrace change and progress
I'll push you when you creep
Offering support and encouragement to May when she takes small steps towards progress
May, why are you down?
Noticing that May may be unhappy or feeling low
We can't see what went wrong
Sensing that May is not being fully honest about her struggles
You're equipped with a gun
Observing that May may be using aggression or defensiveness as a way to cope
And you shot all the rebels down
Noticing that May may be hindering progress by resisting change or new ideas
You think your mind will change
Observing that May may be indecisive or unable to commit to a certain path
All your life your mind has changed
Noting that May has a history of changing her mind frequently
You know that some will go
Acknowledging that not everyone will agree or support May's decisions
Some of them will never know
Implying that some people will simply never understand or relate to May's point of view
My head is mine
Asserting one's own agency over one's thoughts and decisions
And your head is yours
Acknowledging that everyone has their own individual perspective and autonomy
Don't try to change it
Warning against forcing one's own viewpoint on others
That's the way it goes
Accepting the fact that not everyone will agree or see eye to eye
Come back
Inviting May to come back and be present
Don't crack
Encouraging May to stay strong and not give up
Come back
Encouraging May to return to the group or situation at hand
Come back
Repeated encouragement for May to engage and participate
Come back
Final invitation for May to rejoin and connect
Contributed by Elijah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.