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.
Those Were the Days
Blades Lyrics
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With a tight grip on my ear
And I know he won't let go
Until I can force a tear
To eliminate the pain
Now I forget what I did wrong
All I remember is the shame
Still they're saying
Those were the days
So simple and so clear
Those were the days
With only God to fear
Those were the days
When people weren't afraid
Those were the days of hoping
Father Father, I confess
In my ignorance and haste
I was caught out with this girl
Now I am no longer chaste
Human instinct is a flaw
In this theory you have built
Though it's a blessing in disguise
Now I know it to be guilt
Still they're saying
Those were the days
So simple and so clear
Those were the days
With only God to fear
Those were the days
When people weren't afraid
Those were the days of hoping
Those were the days
When everything was right
Those were the days
When people used to fight
Those were the days
When people weren't afraid
Those were the days
(Listen to me)
Those were the days
So simple and so clear
Those were the days
With only God to fear
Those were the days
When we weren't afraid
(Those were the days)
Those were the days
So simple and so clear
Those were the days
Blade's song "Those Were the Days" is a poignant reflection on childhood memories and the innocence of youth. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia for a time when life was more carefree but at the same time, they depict the harsh reality that even childhood can be challenging. The song opens with the singer being punished by a teacher in the form of holding his ear tightly, while he cries to get rid of the pain. The pain, however, doesn't last, but the shame of not remembering his mistake does. The song highlights the contrast between the past and the present, where the past seems simpler and more clear and the present seems more complicated and difficult.
In the second verse, the singer confesses to his father that he was caught out with a girl, and how he has learned the importance of guilt. This is a significant transition from the first verse where he is only experiencing shame. The song suggests that innocence and naivety have been lost and in their place, lies guilt, fear, and uncertainty. The chorus highlights that "Those were the days" when life was simple, and there were fewer worries, even though the singer recognizes that people fought, and not everything was right.
Overall, "Those Were the Days" is a reflective song that captures the loss of innocence and the realities of growing up. It doesn't idealize the past but rather conveys a sense of longing for a simpler time.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a teacher in the class
I am currently in a classroom, being taught by a teacher
With a tight grip on my ear
The teacher is holding onto my ear firmly
And I know he won't let go
I am aware that the teacher will not release my ear until I cry
Until I can force a tear
The teacher wants me to cry tears to show that I am sorry for what I have done
So I cry the best I can
In order to get the teacher to let go, I cry as hard as I can
To eliminate the pain
I cry to make the physical pain of the teacher's grip go away
Now I forget what I did wrong
At this point, I have forgotten what I did that caused the teacher to discipline me
All I remember is the shame
Instead, I am focused on the shame that I feel in this situation
Those were the days
Referring to the past, likely childhood, as a simpler and happier time
So simple and so clear
Life during those times was easy to understand
With only God to fear
People were less fearful since their greatest fear was judgement by God
When people weren't afraid
People felt less scared and anxious than in the present
Those were the days of hoping
A time in the past when people felt more hopeful for the future than they do now
Father Father, I confess
A confession to God for committing sin
In my ignorance and haste
I acted without proper thought or consideration
I was caught out with this girl
I was caught having inappropriate contact with a female
Now I am no longer chaste
As a result of my mistake, I have lost my purity
Human instinct is a flaw
The singer believes that the desire for physical pleasure is a flaw in human nature
In this theory you have built
Referring to some general theory about human nature
Though it's a blessing in disguise
While the loss of purity is not desirable, it has led to personal growth and realization for the artist
Now I know it to be guilt
The artist understands their actions to be wrong and feels guilty about them
When everything was right
Looking back on a time when things seemed to be in better order
When people used to fight
A time when people were more likely to physically fight or act aggressively
(Listen to me)
An exhortation to the listener to pay attention
When we weren't afraid
People felt more secure and less anxious in the past
Lyrics © Reekus Music Ireland
Written by: Paul Cleary
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stickypool
Never understood how the blades never made it big internationally.
@RogerMelka
Un groupe irlandais passé inaperçu, que j'ai découvert dans un pub à Limerick...<3
@TheHughLundy
This man (Paul Cleary) truely was as close as Ireland as come to producing an Elvis Costello-and that's a huge compliment.
@GoranStosic85
Except Elvis doesn't have any tune that can match this one.
@GoranStosic85
insane vibes
@toppop100
Does anyone know anything about a Dublin band called The Population who were playing in 1979/80? I thought they were the best Irish band of the day, or rather, the band with the best songs, but I can't find anything out about them now. Can anyone help?
@TheHughLundy
@DannyMc71 No sorry we could love to claim Elvis but he was born in Liverpool, he is of Irish decent.He lived here in - well outside Dublin for a number of years(ah they were the good old days)
@DannyMc71
@TheHughLundy Ahhh ok, I always thought he was Irish!
@DannyMc71
@TheHughLundy ...Er...Ireland already produced the original Elvis Costello