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 Last Man in Europe
Blades Lyrics
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And yes I think I know what you'll say
This place was dark but now it's bright again
Oh no, don't tell me it's a new day
So it can all be over soon
I wish that I could be The Last Man In Europe
Then would you fall for me, the last man in Europe
Don't poison me with fear and jealousy
And all the secrets that I'll never know
Deception hurts my brain like acid rain
So tell the truth and let the venom flow
Hurry up and block the sun
And maybe then I'll be the only one
I wish that I could be The Last Man In Europe
Then would you fall for me, the last man in Europe
In "The Last Man in Europe," Blades seems to be expressing a desire to escape from the bleak and unsettling reality of the world around him. He speaks directly to someone, perhaps a lover or a friend, who he expects to seek him out and offer their own bleak tales, but he doesn't want to hear them. He longs for isolation, imagining himself as the last man in Europe. He imagines that if he were the only one left, he would no longer have to deal with the horrors of the world, and he could finally find peace.
However, he recognizes that this desire is problematic. He doesn't want to be poisoned by fear and jealousy, and he doesn't want to be kept in the dark about the truth. He wants others to be honest with him, even if it hurts like acid rain. He wishes for the truth, even if it means the world might come crashing down around him.
Overall, "The Last Man in Europe" is a complex song that touches on themes of isolation, fear, and honesty. It shows Blades grappling with a desire to escape the harsh realities of the world, yet recognizing that living in denial or isolation is not the answer.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I'm expecting you to track me down
I anticipate that you will attempt to locate me
And yes I think I know what you'll say
I believe I can predict what you will say to me
This place was dark but now it's bright again
This location was formerly dim but is now well-lit
Oh no, don't tell me it's a new day
I hope that you are not informing me that it is the beginning of a fresh day
Need your tales of doom and gloom
I require your stories of misfortune and despair
So it can all be over soon
So that everything can come to an end promptly
I wish that I could be The Last Man In Europe
I desire nothing more than to be the sole surviving human on this continent
Then would you fall for me, the last man in Europe
In such an event, would you develop romantic feelings for me?
Don't poison me with fear and jealousy
Please do not infect me with apprehension and envy
And all the secrets that I'll never know
Including all the information that I will never become aware of
Deception hurts my brain like acid rain
Mendacity affects me like corrosive precipitation harming my mental well-being
So tell the truth and let the venom flow
Therefore, please be honest with me and convey any unpleasant veracity
Hurry up and block the sun
Act rapidly to obstruct the sun's rays
And maybe then I'll be the only one
Perhaps that will result in me becoming the sole survivor
I wish that I could be The Last Man In Europe
I long to be the final human remaining on this continent
Then would you fall for me, the last man in Europe
In such a scenario, would you fall in love with me?
Lyrics © Reekus Music Ireland
Written by: Paul Cleary
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rory Faulkner
Should have made it big, one of Ireland's greatest ever bands, brightened up my younger years in Drogheda!
you can't be this empty
My heart sinks when I hear this, I bought the album when it came out and it was by far one of the best produced quality albums ever released in this Country. Bad record company management and just bad luck scuppered their chances. Still, at least the record was put out and we have the pleasure to hear it brilliance.
ggoldfingers
What people forget is that rockers and bikers loved them.
I remember a "Lark in the park" in St. Anne's park and they were kickin it so much that the bikers were there especially to hear them, openly admitted it too.
I loved them.
Alan Gregg
Very underrated band..deserved much more.
Dermot Keenan
your right
SyndiCat1
i was a mod /Paisley Underground kid in Los Angeles, California in the early 80's...I remember hearing this song on a mod compilation. we had a soul night in Orange County and called it "The Last Man in Europe" au Go-Go. Scrumptious!
Dermot Keenan
mods prominent in ireland
Dermot Keenan
just class music of forgotten ireland
james parr
good band and great track
Nigel Curran
legends