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.
The Bride Wore White
Blades Lyrics
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Of pain and breaking down and silly rules we call to measure
The open secret quickly turn to an ugly rumour
Another scandal
I’m living in a world that makes me dream
I’m living in a world that makes me mad
This world makes me scream
He hopes, she thinks
There’s no danger
Turn out the light
Happy couples
Who’s that stranger?
The bride wore white
Donations handed out, somebody else’s poor relations
Try to be absent when they’re giving out the invitations
In sickness and in health, in poverty or deep depression
What could be better?
Living in a world that makes me sad
I’m living in a world that makes me dream
I’m living in a world that makes me mad
This world makes me scream
He hopes, she thinks
There’s no danger
Turn out the light
Happy couples
Who’s that stranger?
The bride wore white
He drinks, she shows no resistance
It’s cold tonight
Girl, boy
Who cares? What’s the difference?
The bride wore white x3
In "The Bride Wore White," Blades discusses the many fears and insecurities that come with living in a society where scandal and rumor run rampant. He brings to light the pain of breaking down and the pressure to conform to societal expectations, represented by the "silly rules we call to measure." The open secret becomes an ugly rumor, and people are quick to judge and condemn. Even the happy couples are not immune to the dangers of this world, with strangers lurking in the shadows.
Blades then turns his attention to the wedding ceremony, where social status and wealth often dictate who is invited and who is not. Those who are less fortunate may try to avoid the situation altogether, knowing they will feel out of place or unwanted. The vows recited by the bride and groom promise to stay together through thick and thin, in sickness and in health, but Blades questions whether this is really the best option. Living in a world where sadness, dreams, madness, and screams are all too common, is there really any hope for a successful marriage?
Overall, "The Bride Wore White" is a melancholic reflection on the difficulties and complexities of modern society. It delves into the fears and insecurities that exist just beneath the surface, and highlights the struggles of trying to live up to societal expectations while maintaining one's own sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
There are a lot of things, a lot of us are scared to mention
Many of us fear speaking about things like pain, vulnerability, and societal expectations and norms.
Of pain and breaking down and silly rules we call to measure
Some of the fears we have are related to enduring hardship and the rigid standards we feel the need to conform to.
The open secret quickly turn to an ugly rumour
Information that is known by many people can easily become distorted or malicious gossip.
Another scandal
The occurrence of scandalous events is not uncommon, and the cycle may repeat itself.
Living in a world that makes me sad
The state of the world can be disheartening and cause negative emotions such as sadness.
I’m living in a world that makes me dream
Despite the negativity in the world, there is still room for hope and aspirations.
I’m living in a world that makes me mad
The injustices and wrongs in the world can also provoke anger and frustration.
This world makes me scream
The state of the world can be so overwhelming that one may feel the need to express it through vocal protest.
He hopes, she thinks
The perspectives of two people can differ despite being in the same situation.
There’s no danger
One may perceive a situation as non-threatening despite the possibility of risks.
Turn out the light
The physical act of turning off a light can symbolize the ending of a certain period or phase.
Happy couples
The societal standard of a romantic partnership being the key to happiness and fulfillment.
Who’s that stranger?
One may question the identity or motives of someone who is unfamiliar or out of place in a certain situation.
The bride wore white
The traditional garb of a bride on her wedding day.
Donations handed out, somebody else’s poor relations
Charitable donations can be given to those who are not directly related, and are seen as financially struggling.
Try to be absent when they’re giving out the invitations
One may try to avoid being left out or rejected by not partaking in social gatherings or events.
In sickness and in health, in poverty or deep depression
The vows one utters during a marriage, pledging to stand by their partner during both good times and bad.
What could be better?
Rhetorical questioning of the idea that a life partnership and marriage is the ultimate goal, and perhaps the reality is not as perfect as it seems.
He drinks, she shows no resistance
A gendered power dynamic and expectation that men should drink alcohol and women should not show opposition or assertiveness.
It’s cold tonight
A statement about the physical environment, but can also symbolize an emotional or interpersonal distance between people.
Girl, boy
A simple and reductive way to refer to people, reducing them to their gender identity rather than their full personhood.
Who cares? What’s the difference?
A rhetorical question asking the listener to consider why gender or social expectations matter, and that people should be accepted regardless of those labels.
Lyrics © Reekus Music Ireland, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Cleary
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