Blackout Problems, a … Read Full Bio ↴„With eyes wide shut we focus on the good things.“
Blackout Problems, a four-piece rock band from Munich, Germany, take their lyrics seriously. The various good things that already happened to Marcus, Mario and Michael proof this to be true.
A debut record ("Life") that went straight to the top of the online reader's chart of the well known music magazine VISIONS, more than 65.000 plays on the band’s YouTube channel and a growing fan base in Germany & Austria are the results of the band’s hard work over the last few years. With "Life" released in April 2012 on the label My Redemption Records (Distributed by CARGO, Published by Two Louder/BMG) Blackout Problems made their first musical statement that combines their inspirations and influences that lie somewhere between hardcore and pop music. In other words, the loudest band at an indie show and the softest at a hardcore concert, still going strong at both events reaching the audience with their authentic performance.
The 14 songs on the album deal with the life of young adults in an urban setting and critically draw attention to topics that concern growing up in modern society. Visualizing their message the band released a video for the single “Empty Hands” in June 2012. Along with a group of young people spreading the Blackout Problems’ logo throughout a city, members of the band Emil Bulls appear on the video, giving a hint to their upcoming tour in November 2012. However before Blackout Problems joined the Emil Bulls Oceanic Part 3 Tour through Germany and Austria, they left for their first headlining tour, which took them to Russia and Ukraine. While playing in these eastern countries the band experienced a great response from audiences in cities they have never been to. Touring adventures didn’t seem to end after Marcus, Mario and Michael came back home from their final tour show in Moscow. A week later they took the chance to support Emil Bulls, playing their biggest shows to date.
For the three guys these successful tours were reasons to celebrate but not a reason to rest. In the following three months the band played several shows in Germany, Austria and recorded "Twentyfourseven", their first acoustic EP. The CD is a mixture of unplugged versions of recent tracks that were released on Life and two brand new songs. As a reaction to the current state of the music industry Marcus, Mario and Michael decided to produce the EP completely by themselves. No label was involved or thought of while creating the EP. From recording the songs to producing the self-made jewel cases, the whole project was DIY (“Do It Yourself”) work, as can be witnessed on a 30 minute documentary.
The single “Home” has been an unexpected success for the band as the video hit 3.000 plays in the first five days and the Austrian radio station FM4 plays the song on their daily rotation. Even the music TV channel VIVA and GoTV plays the video for the single in their rotation. At the moment Blackout Problems are working on new songs for their second record, which promises to be different. No second LIFE and no continuation of TWENTYFOURSEVEN.
Keep an eye on that band!
Kaos
Blackout Problems Lyrics
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Sweet, sweet kaos,
Out of reach,
Out of sight,
I fall out of line.
I've tried to be as good as I could ever be,
I've tried it and I made up my mind,
I fucked it up before my life was any good.
Freedom from kaos was something that,
I wrote on walls & truly believed in,
It's a fucking trap,
But I would never tell you that.
I love the taste of kaos,
Sweet, sweet kaos,
Out of reach,
Out of sight,
I fall out of line.
I've slept in dirty sheets,
And questioned everything,
Till morning's clarity,
Comes crashing in between,
All the doubt I'm in,
I can't make it out,
The saddest of all towns,
Got one-way streets,
But no east, no west, only south,
(Just like falling down, just like falling down).
We love the taste of kaos,
We go south,
We love the taste of kaos,
Sweet, sweet kaos,
Out of reach,
Out of sight,
I fall out of line.
Just like falling down,
And I can't,
Think straight,
Think straight,
Think straight,
Think straight.
The lyrics to Blackout Problems' song "Kaos" depict a complex and conflicting relationship with chaos. The singer explores how he has tried to be good, to escape chaos and find freedom, yet ultimately loves the taste of chaos. He admits to having messed up his life before it ever got good, and even though he knows that freedom from chaos is a trap, he cannot resist it. The singer's experience is further explored with lyrics that talk about sleepless nights spent in doubt, and a town with only one-way streets leading only south, creating a sense of despair and confusion.
In "Kaos," the singer clearly struggles with his relationship with chaos. He acknowledges the danger and potential harm that comes with embracing chaos, yet he also recognizes the excitement and freedom that it can bring. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is torn between their desire for stability and control, and the allure of something wild and uncontrollable. The reference to a town with one-way streets and no escape route gives the impression that the singer feels trapped and lost, with no clear path forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Kaos,
The chaos that is prevalent in life.
Sweet, sweet kaos,
Although chaos is difficult, the experience can be enjoyed and savored.
Out of reach,
Chaos is difficult to avoid or escape.
Out of sight,
Chaos is not always visible or easy to spot.
I fall out of line.
Chaos can cause one to deviate from the expected course of action and behavior.
I've tried to be as good as I could ever be,
Despite efforts to be good and do the right thing, chaos can still take hold.
I've tried it and I made up my mind,
The decision to embrace chaos was deliberate and not accidental.
I fucked it up before my life was any good.
The consequences of embracing chaos have had a negative impact on the artist's life and well-being.
I love the taste of
The writer does not find chaos altogether unpleasant.
Freedom from kaos was something that,
The possibility of escaping chaos was once something the writer desired.
I wrote on walls & truly believed in,
The desire for freedom from chaos was deeply held and once expressed in physical form.
It's a fucking trap,
The idea of freedom from chaos may not be real or possible.
But I would never tell you that.
The writer is reluctant to admit the possibility of being trapped by chaos.
I've slept in dirty sheets,
Chaos can lead to neglect and self-destructive behavior.
And questioned everything,
The singer is forced to re-evaluate their beliefs and assumptions in the midst of chaos.
Till morning's clarity,
After a period of confusion, clarity can eventually emerge.
Comes crashing in between,
However, clarity can be interrupted or temporary.
All the doubt I'm in,
Chaos can cause one to feel uncertain and doubtful.
I can't make it out,
It can be difficult or impossible to understand or find meaning in chaos.
The saddest of all towns,
The writer is in an emotional state associated with sadness and despair.
Got one-way streets,
The artist may feel trapped and unable to change their circumstances.
But no east, no west, only south,
There are limited options or avenues for escape in the current state of chaos.
(Just like falling down, just like falling down).
The experience of chaos can be likened to falling and losing control.
We love the taste of kaos,
Others also find chaos to be enjoyable or desirable.
We go south,
Despite negative consequences, people may continue to pursue chaos.
Just like falling down,
The experience of chaos can be likened to falling and losing control.
And I can't,
The writer is struggling and unable to.
Think straight,
The confusion and chaos is affecting the writer's ability to think clearly or rationally.
Think straight,
The confusion and chaos is affecting the writer's ability to think clearly or rationally.
Think straight,
The confusion and chaos is affecting the writer's ability to think clearly or rationally.
Think straight.
The confusion and chaos is affecting the writer's ability to think clearly or rationally.
Lyrics © Motor Songs GmbH
Written by: Moritz Hammrich, Philipp Koch, Mario Radetzky, Michael Dreilich, Marcus Schwarzbach
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
triceratopz
Immer wieder nicht fassbar, wie viel Liebe ich für eure Musik empfinde
Viel zu gut!
Bluetenfaenger
🐱🐱🐱
x y
es ist wirklich krass wie autentisch eure musik ist, egal ob akkustisch, härter oder wie hier mal poppiger.
ihr seid stark blackout problems!
SheepInTheDark
Die Vorfreude auf die Platte wächst rapide....geiler Song und ein mega gelungenes + kreatives Video!
Vykynger
Ihr wart der Hammer auf dem SGF! Immer weiter so! Ich freue mich schon aufs nächste Jahr :)
Lena Winkler
Ihr übertrefft euch jedes Mal aufs Neue. Hammer ❤️
st_ effi
Tolle Musik... drückt extrem viel aus und das Video dazu.. PERFEKT 👌🧡
Amplifier Magazin
Wir sind gespannt auf die neue Platte!
UncleMmusic
Absolut on fire der Song!!!!
MrDylerturden
Killer. So muss das 2018 klingen.