1. For the heavy metal band started by the former Iron Maiden singer, see Blaze Bayley. Blaze (sometimes written as B L A Z E for disambiguation) was the former name of Bayley's solo project until 2007.
2. Blaze (New Jersey, USA), a house production team from 1984 onwards.
It was formed by Josh Milan, Kevin Hedge, and Chris Herbert, when Herbert introduced Milan, a member of his church choir, to Hedge, his childhood friend. Ironically, Herbert was the one who left the group in 1991, leaving Milan and Hedge to keep working together.
The group's output consists mainly of house-music tracks with heavy gospel, soul and afrobeat influences (sometimes referred to as gospel house). When the group started, Herbert was the singer, with Milan playing the piano, and Hedge on production. After Herbert left, both Hedge and Milan started to share production duties, vocals, and playing most of the instruments of the group's tracks and albums. The group achieved notoriety with its remix of Lisa Stansfield's "People Hold On" in 1989, after signing with the Motown/MCA Records.
Blaze released its debut album, 25 Years Later, in 1990, after which Herbert decided to move to a more R&B-oriented career, while the two remaining members invested in the emerging club culture, opening a nightclub called Shelter. In 1994, the group scored its first big international production success with De'Lacy's "Hideaway," which was later remixed by Deep Dish.
Since then, Blaze released three more albums, alongside a few scattered compilations of earlier productions and works and countless singles. The group also began working with other well-known names such as "Little" Louie Vega, Barbara Tucker, Jody Watley, and Full Intention. It is best known to modern audiences by its singles featuring Palmer Brown on vocals, the oft-remixed "My Beat," and the tribute anthem "I Remember House." Blaze's most recent album, released in 2005, is a mix compilation title called Found Love.
3. Blaze, a Japanese hard rock band that first premiered in 1975.
The band consists of Ike (vocals), Shige (guitar), Nobu (keyboard), Sam (drums), & Jack (bass). The band is currently known by Yu-Gi-Oh! fans for their song "Fire" which was used as the closing theme for the Japanese release of the Yu-Gi-Oh! film Pyramid of Light.
4. Blaze a Japanese heavy metal band from Osaka formed in 1998, and still active to this day.
5. Stage name of FaZe Blaze
At The End Of The Day
Blaze Lyrics
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It was for my own back
At the time I could not see it
But now it is clear
I rattle my brain for words
That I thought I knew as certainly
As my own name
What does it mean
Does it mean anything
What does it mean
At the end of the day
What words were they
And how careless and arrogant was I
To think I owned them
Without giving them the respect
of being born onto a page
Gently by my own pen
Where they would stay
And live again and again and again
What was it for
Was it for anything
What was it for
At the end of the day
What does it mean
Does it mean anything
What does it mean
At the end of the day
You live where you lived
You sit where you sat
Nothing seems to have changed
At the end of the day
In these lyrics, Blaze Bayley is reflecting on a mistake he made in the past. He made a rod for his own back, meaning he created a problem or difficulty for himself without realizing it at the time. He tried to come up with words that he believed he knew confidently but found that they had disappeared from his memory. He wonders if the words meant anything, and if they did, what was the purpose of it all in the end. He realizes that he was careless in thinking that he owned these words without giving them the respect they deserved by writing them down.
Bayley is acknowledging the importance of giving words importance and thoughtfully writing them down for them to live on. He ponders over the reason behind his mistake and wonders if it was ever for anything. The last few lines suggest that despite making mistakes and reflecting on them, sometimes things don't change, and one can find themselves back in the same place they started. Overall, the lyrics encourage the listener to think carefully before making rash decisions and the importance of giving words their due importance.
Line by Line Meaning
I made a rod
I created a burden or difficulty for myself
It was for my own back
The burden I made is specific to me and affects me
At the time I could not see it
I was blind to the consequences of my actions
But now it is clear
I have gained insight into the situation and can see the consequences now
I rattle my brain for words
I struggle to find the right words to express myself
That I thought I knew as certainly
I believed I had a complete understanding of these words
As my own name
I felt very familiar with these words, like I knew them as well as I know my own name
But they are disappeared
The words have vanished from my memory or understanding
What does it mean
I am questioning the significance or purpose of this situation
Does it mean anything
I am wondering if there is any value or importance to what has happened
What words were they
I am trying to remember the specific words I am referring to
And how careless and arrogant was I
I acted thoughtlessly and overconfidently
To think I owned them
I believed that the words were under my control or possession
Without giving them the respect of being born onto a page
I did not take the necessary time and care to properly record and remember the words
Where they would stay and live again and again and again
If I had recorded the words, they could have been revisited and used multiple times in the future
What was it for
I am questioning the purpose or motive behind my actions
Was it for anything
I am wondering if there was any tangible result or outcome from my actions
You live where you lived
Your current situation is a result of the choices you made in the past
You sit where you sat
Your current position or circumstances are a direct result of your past actions or decisions
Nothing seems to have changed
Despite any regrets or insight gained, the current situation remains the same
At the end of the day
Ultimately, when all is said and done, this is the reality of the situation
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gilvan Junior
Sou fã da voz do Blaze
Javier Almeida Gálvez
Al oir estos temas siento que 40 años de rock no fueron desperdiciados. Puedo morir en paz.
Luke Nash
love this song
antoni borras lopez
So Do I
Joey Sr.
Another awesome tune !!!
fabio cardozo torres
que buen tema ....\m/.......
Ed Gospel
Great work
DiMa Di Mascio
Great Song...