Newcastle brothers Kid Lyrical and Wizardry met Likewyze onstage, when the duo began rhyming over a performance of a funk band Likewyze was playing guitar in. At the time Likewyze was studying audio at music school and offered to record the duo, along with Dj Skoob, the three time NSW DMC champion. This resulted in their debut album, the self titled, independently released Blades Of Hades. Other contributing musicians were the female Mc Dust and singer Jane Tyrrell under the name U-Jive. During the early years of Blades Of Hades, actress and musician Abbie Cornish was dating Kid Lyrical, and subsequently performed with the group on occasion.
By 2005, Jane Tyrrell had joined the Sydney hip hop group The Herd full time. The group counter-acted the line-up change and shortened their name to just 'Blades' in 2006. The same year, they released their second album This Installment, which was distributed by Obese Records. The album featured Newcastle DJ Mark N on cuts and production for the track 'Blast Opposition', which they also released a video clip for. Blades appeared on Oriel Guthre's documentary Skip Hop: Volume One in 2006. They were interviewed and also contributed to the project's soundtrack.
Shadow Art was released in 2008, followed by their free to download mix tape Two Thousand And Nine the following year.
Discography:
Blades Of Hades - Independent (2003)
This Installment - Obese (2006)
Shadow Art - Steal City Records (2008)
Mix Tapes:
Two Thousand And Nine - Free MP3 Download (2009)
Compilation Appearances:
Underground United Vol. 1 (2009, Naked Ape Recordings, Underground United) - Kaos Orda
Skip Hip: Volume One (2009, Rubber Records, EMI) - Intro, Choirific, Mr. Mister, Austyles, Hardcore.
2) Melodic punk rock band from Los Angeles that had three songs featured on the Someone Got Their Head Kicked In! compilation LP.
Boy One
Blades Lyrics
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If you still want him
Then tell him so
If not then don't delay
No point in hanging on
No point in talking tough
It's time for honesty
This girl is calling this boy's bluff
I'm losing the feeling
Without your teach
The song "Boy One" by Blades is a ballad about a guy who is unsure about the status of his relationship with a girl. In the first line, "Boy one wants to know," Blades sets up the rest of the song as the guy is trying to get a definitive answer about whether or not the girl still wants him. He implores her to tell him the truth, either way, so that he can move on if necessary.
Blades uses the lyrics to create a sense of urgency and tension between the two characters, as the girl is seemingly playing games with the guy's emotions. The line "This girl is calling this boy's bluff" suggests that the girl is not being truthful, but the guy is willing to keep hanging on if there's still a chance for them to be together.
However, by the end of the song, the guy realizes that he's losing his feelings for the girl and that it's probably time for him to move on. The line "Without your teach" suggests that he's learning a lesson about relationships and that he'll be wiser in the future.
Overall, Blades uses "Boy One" to explore the difficult emotions that come with love and heartbreak. By creating a relatable character and situation, he taps into the universal experience of romantic relationships and the ups and downs that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy one wants to know
The person referred to as 'boy one' is curious and wishes to inquire about something.
If you still want him
Boy one is unsure if the other person still desires to be around him and seeks clarification.
Then tell him so
Boy one urges the other person to express their true feelings and intentions.
If not then don't delay
In case the other person no longer wants to be around Boy One, they are advised to inform him as soon as possible without procrastinating.
In sending this boy on his away
If the other person no longer wants to be around Boy One, he is prepared to move on from the situation.
No point in hanging on
There's no benefit in holding onto something that's no longer feasible or desirable.
No point in talking tough
Being blunt or harsh in communication won't aid in moving forward in a positive way.
It's time for honesty
Instead of wasting time and energy, it's vital to be truthful and clear in expressing one's thoughts and feelings.
This girl is calling this boy's bluff
The other person may suspect that Boy One isn't being truthful or forthcoming and is challenging him to be honest and genuine.
I'm losing the feeling
Boy One is starting to lose attraction or interest in the other person.
Without your teach
Without the other person's presence or input, Boy One is finding it more challenging to maintain an emotional connection.
Lyrics © Reekus Music Ireland
Written by: Paul Cleary
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