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.
Ghost of chance
Blades Lyrics
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When boredom takes a grip
I'm in Dublin
She's on a working trip
Every now and then
Yes, she send me postcards
To put the blame on education
Call it separation
Ghost of a Chance
We never had
Ghost of a Chance
We never had
United Nations
They sit with headphones on
Hearing speeches
Protect the Lebanon
To hear her talking (talking)
Sweet sincere
To her her talking (talking)
This situation
Doesn't need interpretation
Ghost of a Chance
We never had
Ghost of a Chance
We never had x 2
The lyrics of "Ghost of Chance" by Blades describe the distance and disconnection between the singer and his significant other. While he is "in Dublin" and experiencing boredom, she is "on a working trip" and sends him postcards occasionally. However, even though she reaches out to him in some way, the singer acknowledges that this act alone cannot fix their situation. He blames their separation on education, hinting at the possibility that they may have different goals and aspirations for their lives.
The lyrics also reference the United Nations and their involvement in protecting Lebanon. While they sit and listen to speeches with headphones on, the singer thinks of the sweet and sincere words of his significant other. He recognizes the deep connection he shares with her, but also laments the fact that they never had a chance to be together. The repeated refrain of "ghost of a chance" highlights the slim possibility of their relationship ever working out due to their current circumstances.
Overall, "Ghost of Chance" portrays a sense of longing, regret, and acceptance of a situation that cannot be changed. The postcards and phone calls are seen as only a temporary fix to the larger issue of being physically apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Long weekend
The singer is experiencing a time of leisure that lasts for several days.
When boredom takes a grip
The singer becomes very bored and restless.
I’m in Dublin
The singer is located in Dublin, Ireland.
She’s on a working trip
The person the artist is referring to is away from home and working.
Cause she send me postcards
The person the artist is referring to sends them postcards as a form of communication.
Every now and then
The postcards the person sends are infrequent and irregular.
Yes, she send me postcards
The singer confirms that the person sends them postcards.
To put the blame on education
The reason for the person's absence may be attributed to their educational pursuits.
Call it separation
The artist acknowledges that their distance from the person may be considered a type of separation.
Ghost of a Chance
The possibility of a relationship between the artist and the person is minuscule.
We never had
There hasn't been any significant romantic relationship or bond between the singer and the person.
United Nations
The UN, which is made up of representatives from countries around the world.
They sit with headphones on
The representatives wear headphones to hear what is being said.
Hearing speeches
The representatives listen to speeches given in a specific context.
Protect the Lebanon
One of the issues being discussed is the protection of Lebanon.
To hear her talking (talking)
The artist wants to hear the person's voice.
Sweet sincere
The artist describes the person's demeanor and/or speech as heartfelt and genuine.
To her talking (talking)
The singer wants to continue hearing the person speak.
This situation
The condition of their relationship or the circumstance of their lives being apart.
Doesn’t need interpretation
The situation is clear and its message does not require clarification.
We never had x 2
Reiterating that there was never a chance for a relationship to form between the artist and the person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reekus Music Ireland
Written by: Paul Cleary
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oggi oggi
What a great song, written some 40 years ago yet still so appropriate today, in 2019.
WicklowPiper
Great Dublin band ,so unique, grew up in ny teens listening to these
Dd R.
It's a shame more people don't know this band. Thanks for posting it, brings back great memories,
Reekussunfare
Glad you found it. Lots more Blades here too.
Michael Boyle
How did U2 get more famous than the blades?
This is better than anything U2 did period.
Great bands don't always make it
Nancy
Agree
John Doyle
Always liked this song even in my young days,,drove a Vespa in the eighties when this song was an anthem song…in Dublin
theonlyvicount
The blades/Cry before Dawn/Something happens/Fountain Head were the soundtrack to my teens...
Tom Keegan
Sounds better than I remember.
Игорь Крылов
В России тоже помнят эту команду!!!!