1989 saw Blade’s first release with which he took to the street and sold direct to the punters. This became the blueprint for future ventures. A string of 12’s, ep’s and a massive double album followed, all of which were released on his own “691 INFLUENTIAL” label. Selling via mail order and on the streets, he amassed sales of up to 60,000 units. His one-man record operation quickly became the stuff of rap mythology.
And then it all went quiet. There were some rumours, most of them invented by Blade himself, concerning retirement, emigration and a particularly bizarre one about a chicken farm. The truth – more mundane, perhaps, but undeniably real – was that he needed to take time out after the death of his father and the birth of his son.
Teaming up with producer Mark B was a departure for Blade. On the Mark B & Blade’s EP "Hitmen For Hire", released in 1998, he allowed another man to produce the music he rapped on for the first time. The partnership became the focus for both men, and for two years their names were inseparable. The album they recorded together, The Unknown, remains one of the best selling LPs in UK rap history, and it brought the pair to a new peak of prominence. They spent most of 2000 and 2001 on the road, playing hip hop gigs, rock festivals, indie tours and rock clubs. They even got to support the biggest star in hip hop, Eminem, on his UK tour in 2001.
The album’s first single, You Don’t See The Signs, was re-recorded with a guest appearance from Grant Nicholas of Feeder, who Mark & Blade toured with; crash-landing in the top 20, it earned them their first bona fide hit. But Mark B & Blade was always meant as a side project for both men. It was no surprise when they announced that they would be working on their own records in the future. Unfortunately, the label that had released The Unknown, the Virgin France-funded Source, wasn’t in a position to act. Internal restructuring meant that key people involved in the first record had left thecompany, and control of operations had reverted to the corporate parent. The only thing that was certain was that Blade and his new bosses did not see eye to eye and it was only a matter of time before they parted company.
Unhappy with the situation at Virgin, Blade decided to go it alone yet again, this time putting everything he had at risk. When he first started in 1989, he had nothing to lose. This time the story was the opposite; he had everything to lose. He re-mortgaged his house to pay for the manufacturing, the press and radio campaign and the street team. The album was released in March 2004 and the signs were really good. There was very little radio and media support, but the sales were looking good. That is until the distributor he was signed to, 3MV, dropped a bombshell three weeks after the album was released ........ they declared bankruptcy. The albums were taken off the shelves at all the major chain stores and the tour cancelled. The biggest blow for Blade was that he was never going to see any of the money from the album sales already registered which meant he had to somehow make enough back to pay off the loan sharks and the people he hired to do the job, and to pay for the manufacturing, which was done on credit. Four days of complete silence through shock of the news, which for someone like Blade is unheard of, then the lion turns to the crew and says "WE'LL SURVIVE THIS". They called on many of their promoter friends and organised just under a hundred shows and kept things going. During this time, Blade met BABY J and began recording the album "GUERRILLA TACTICS".
Blade was back to that dark place many artists get to when things just don't seem to work out for whatever reasons. During his travels, he meets a producer by the name of BABY J. The two get together and hit the studio. 10 months later sees the first release off the album and the ball is rolling once again. The album features a host of up & coming mcs and promises to deliver quality through & through. Scheduled for release in February 2006, Blade sets the plans in action and organises a launch party that's sure to be talked about for years to come. He somehow manages to get 14 rap crews to perform at this album launch party for expenses only and fits it all into 5 hours. And not forgetting the incomparable hosting skills of Mista Jam. What even more impressive is that he organises coaches and minibuses from all over the UK, ranging from Plymouth to Glasgow, and manages to fill the club with fans from outside of London, therefore making it close to impossible for any londoners to get into the club unles they bought tickets in advance. There were also fans who travelled to the event from as far away as Germany, Holland, Belgium, Spain, and one crazy fan from Japan, on the promise from Blade that he would perform some of his old classics on the night too.
2. Blade is a skinhead Oi! band from Japan featured on Burst Out compilation. They also released The First Cut 7'' EP in 1996.
3. Blade also is a German Rapper signed on "Deluxe Records", who's CEo ist the famous rapper Samy Deluxe.
Blade released the mixtape "Deutschlands Zukunft" ("Germany's future") in 2005.
4. Blade was a greek Heavy Metal band, releasing one Demo in 1992 called 'a lifetime' which was re-released on CD in 2007.
5. Blade is also a belgian straight edge hardcore band with clevo influences
http://www.last.fm/music/xBladex
6.ＢＬＡＤＥ is a japanese visual kei band.
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Blade Lyrics
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Baby come and fuck me, like a porn star
Can't let you go back home, with me's where you belong
Shit ain't the same don't really feel right, don't really feel righteous
Smokes what fills my chest, while pills invade my head
If you were really loving me then why'd you say what you said
Demented from the start, you already knew that shit
Check out this 40 I tote, talk like that shooting at you
Baby don't play with me, got your heart on the line, play with me
Popping my shit and that's with or without you
Whenever we met I was glad that I found you
Popping my shit bitch that's with or without you
You said I won't pop so I did it without you
My motives I set them in stone
You ain't doing shit that's why you bound to lose
Mad at me so I get rude
Bad for me I'm bad for you
You, you, you, you, you
Bipolar personality so I hopped in the coupe
They hate me, wanna erase me
That just makes me wonder what the drugs made me do
I promise you don't wanna see me when I'm through the roof
The most you'll ever see me speak is when I'm in the booth
I'm venting
I don't wanna talk, I don't wanna talk
Baby come and fuck me, like a porn star
Can't let you go back home, with me's where you belong
Shit ain't the same don't really feel right, don't really feel righteous
Smokes what fills my chest, while pills invade my head
If you were really loving me then why'd you say what you said
Demented from the start, you already knew that shit
Baby I got in my mode, can't buy no regular clothes
Check out this 40 I tote, talk like that shooting at you
Baby don't play with me, got your heart on the line, play with me
Feel me, in my songs the only time you hear the real me
Constant thoughts of suicide cause no ones near me
Babe I promise I won't hurt you please don't fear me
Conscious 5D, vision 4k, liquid GHB
We could live in a dream
King of hearts and my queen
Feel me
Don't understand what I would give for you to feel me
Shit ain't the same don't really feel right, don't really feel righteous
Smokes what fills my chest, while pills invade my head
If you were really loving me then why'd you say what you said
Demented from the start, you already knew that shit
In Blade's song "Without," the lyrics depict a tumultuous and complicated relationship. The artist expresses a desire for physical intimacy, using provocative language to convey a sense of urgency and intensity. The line "Can't let you go back home, with me's where you belong" suggests a possessiveness and a longing for a deeper connection.
The lyrics also highlight the artist's inner turmoil and struggle with substance abuse. He mentions turning to cigarettes and pills as coping mechanisms, perhaps to numb emotional pain or find solace from the turmoil in his mind. The line "If you were really loving me then why'd you say what you said" suggests that the artist feels betrayed or hurt by something the other person said.
The song also delves into the artist's mental state, using phrases like "Demented from the start" and "Bipolar personality." These lines hint at the artist's struggles with mental health and the complex emotions that may arise as a result. The artist expresses a desire for validation, to be understood, and to be seen for who he truly is.
Overall, the lyrics of "Without" portray a relationship filled with emotional turmoil, self-destructive tendencies, and a desperate search for connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna talk, I don't wanna talk
I don't want to engage in conversation
Baby come and fuck me, like a porn star
Intense physical intimacy is what I desire
Can't let you go back home, with me's where you belong
I want you to stay with me, as this is where you truly belong
Shit ain't the same don't really feel right, don't really feel righteous
Things have changed and they don't feel genuine or morally correct
Smokes what fills my chest, while pills invade my head
I rely on smoking to ease my emotional pain and take pills to escape reality
If you were really loving me then why'd you say what you said
Your previous words contradict your supposed love for me
Demented from the start, you already knew that shit
You were aware that I had psychological issues right from the beginning
Baby I got in my mode, can't buy no regular clothes
I am in a certain state of mind and can't afford ordinary things
Check out this 40 I tote, talk like that shooting at you
Look at the gun I carry, speaking aggressively towards you
Baby don't play with me, got your heart on the line, play with me
Don't toy with my emotions, as you have invested your heart in me
Popping my shit and that's with or without you
I express my confidence and assertiveness with or without your presence
Whenever we met I was glad that I found you
I felt fortunate when we first met
You said I won't pop so I did it without you
You claimed I wouldn't succeed, but I proved you wrong without your help
My motives I set them in stone
I have firmly established my intentions
You ain't doing shit that's why you bound to lose
You're not taking any significant actions, so you're destined to fail
Mad at me so I get rude
If you're angry with me, I respond with rudeness
Bad for me I'm bad for you
Our toxic relationship is detrimental to both of us
Bipolar personality so I hopped in the coupe
My fluctuating emotions led me to escape in my car
They hate me, wanna erase me
Others despise me and wish to eliminate me
That just makes me wonder what the drugs made me do
It makes me question the actions I've taken under the influence of drugs
I promise you don't wanna see me when I'm through the roof
You definitely don't want to witness my extreme emotional state
The most you'll ever see me speak is when I'm in the booth
I express myself most effectively through my music
I'm venting
I am releasing my frustrations and emotions
Feel me, in my songs the only time you hear the real me
To truly understand who I am, listen to my music
Constant thoughts of suicide cause no ones near me
The lack of companionship leads to persistent suicidal thoughts
Babe I promise I won't hurt you please don't fear me
I assure you that I won't harm you, please trust me
Conscious 5D, vision 4k, liquid GHB
My consciousness is expanded, my perception is heightened, and I consume liquid GHB
We could live in a dream
We have the potential to create an idealized reality together
King of hearts and my queen
I represent the lover and protector, while you are my significant other
Don't understand what I would give for you to feel me
You don't comprehend the extent of my desire for you to understand and connect with me
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Gerardo Cervantes
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