After recording an EP and a LP in Spring of 2005, Blackpool Lights spent the remainder of the year on the on the road headlining a tour with Lucero. JD left the band in November 2005 and was replaced by new guitarist Thom Hoskins(buffalo saints,the belles)in early 2006. Thus a temporary replacement was filled by Chris Tolle (The Belles and The Creature Comforts) while the band supported Social Distortion on a U.S. tour. In September 2007 after many guitarists line up changes, former tour manager, Chris Clark (Seven Mile Drive, Crash of '29) took over the reins of rock just before the band started a tour with The Ataris. Shortly after, long time drummer Billy Brimblecom left the band and was replaced by Jerad Meadows in time for the band's tour with The Forecast.
Blackpool Lights debut full length album "This Town's Disaster" (Curb Appeal Records) became available everywhere June 20th, 2006. In 2007, their song "Ain't Nobody Gonna Stop Us Now" was chosen as the official anthem for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer.
Lost Without You
Blackpool Lights Lyrics
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You bring me back to Earth
If I'm out late, now that's my mistake
What is it really worth
We've worked hard to get where we are
You always have time to give
You've sacrificed most of your live
Now I know it is your time to live
You'd like to say I don't have a clue
I think I'd be lost without you
You seem to change my point of view
I think I'd be lost without you
I won't get far, stay who you are
I need help to get around
I'll do what you say, just lead the way
Nothing's gonna bring us down
The people laugh, I get off track
It comes back to us
You always said, "To get ahead
You gotta leave them all in the dust"
Chorus
....and there is nothing that I wouldn't do
You leave me wanting more of these good times
Why do I bother, you know I'm never right
I'll make it up tonight
Just say you'll stay with me, with me....
Chorus
....And all this praise is long overdue
I think I'd be lost without you
There is nothing that I wouldn't do
I think I'd be lost without you
I'd be lost without you
The lyrics to "Lost Without You" by Blackpool Lights, depict an individual in a dependent relationship. The singer acknowledges that they need the other person to function properly: "I stay in line most of the time/ You bring me back to earth/ I won't get far, stay who you are/ I need help to get around". The singer recognizes that their partner has sacrificed a lot for the relationship and now it's their turn to prioritize their own desires: "You've sacrificed most of your life/ Now I know it is your time to live". The chorus, "I think I'd be lost without you/ You seem to change my point of view", reinforces the idea that the singer cannot imagine their life without their partner's influence.
However, there's a subtle hint of guilt and perhaps resentment within the lyrics. The second verse of "Lost Without You" implies that the singer doesn't always follow the "good advice" of their partner: "If I'm out late, now that's my mistake/ What is it really worth/ The people laugh, I get off track/ It comes back to us". The chorus ends with "And all this praise is long overdue", indicating that the singer may have taken their partner for granted in the past.
Overall, "Lost Without You" portrays the complexity of human relationships. It highlights the importance of having someone to rely on, but also the need for independent growth and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
I stay in line most of the time
I am mostly disciplined and well behaved
You bring me back to Earth
You ground me and help me stay realistic
If I'm out late, now that's my mistake
I take accountability for being out late
What is it really worth
Is it truly valuable or important?
We've worked hard to get where we are
We put in a lot of effort to reach our current position
You always have time to give
You are always available to support and help
You've sacrificed most of your life
You have given up a lot for others
Now I know it is your time to live
You deserve to focus on yourself now and enjoy your life
You'd like to say I don't have a clue
You think I am clueless sometimes
I think I'd be lost without you
I am grateful for your direction and guidance
You seem to change my point of view
You have the ability to shift my perspective
I won't get far, stay who you are
I know I require your support to succeed, so please don't change
I need help to get around
I rely on your assistance to navigate life
I'll do what you say, just lead the way
I trust and follow your guidance
Nothing's gonna bring us down
We are resilient together and won't let anything get in our way
The people laugh, I get off track
I can become derailed by others' opinions or judgments
It comes back to us
Ultimately, we are the only ones who matter
You always said, 'To get ahead, you gotta leave them all in the dust'
You advise me to focus on my own goals and not be distracted by others
You leave me wanting more of these good times
I enjoy spending time with you and cherish our moments together
Why do I bother, you know I'm never right
Sometimes I question myself when I make mistakes and feel like I can't do anything right
I'll make it up tonight
I'll try to make it better or make amends for my mistakes
Just say you'll stay with me, with me....
I want you to reassure me that you'll be by my side
And all this praise is long overdue
I should have expressed my gratitude and admiration for you a long time ago
There is nothing that I wouldn't do
I am wholeheartedly committed to you
I'd be lost without you
I would be directionless and uncertain without your guidance
Contributed by Victoria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.