Dark Side
Blind Channel Lyrics
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Take a shot, throw it up and don't stop
I'm, I'm, I'm living that life on the dark side
(Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Every psycho in the scene
Hands up and follow me saying (hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Empire of the freaks, all drinks on me
Just another night in my pitch black paradise
Don't wanna cry, so I gotta get paralyzed
My body is my weapon, so I keep it loaded
'Til I'm all over the place like my head exploded
Don't waste your prayers, they can't save us
Lifestyles of the sick and dangerous
Put your middle fingers up
Take a shot, throw it up and don't stop
I'm, I'm, I'm living that life on the dark side
Like the 27 Club, headshot
We don't wanna grow up
I'm, I'm, I'm living that life on the dark side
Life on the dark side
(Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Every psycho in the scene
Hands up and follow me saying (hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Empire of the freaks, all drinks on me
I'm in a cave of man-made misery
Digging a grave for myself and my enemies
Of all the dark things that keep me wasted
You're the sweetest I've ever tasted
Put your middle fingers up
Take a shot, throw it up and don't stop
I'm, I'm, I'm living that life on the dark side
Like the 27 Club, headshot
We don't wanna grow up
I'm, I'm, I'm living that life on the dark side
Life on the dark side
Just another night in my pitch black paradise
Don't wanna cry, so I gotta get paralyzed
Don't waste your prayers, they can't save us
Lifestyles of the sick and dangerous
Put your middle fingers up
Take a shot, throw it up and don't stop
I'm, I'm, I'm living that life on the dark side
Like the 27 Club, headshot
We don't wanna grow up
I'm, I'm, I'm living that life on the dark side
Life on the dark side
(Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Every psycho in the scene
Hands up and follow me saying (hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Empire of the freaks, all drinks on me
Blind Channel's song "Dark Side" is a high-energy anthem that embraces the idea of living life on the edge. The lyrics speak of a wild and reckless way of life, where the pursuit of pleasure and the rejection of societal norms are celebrated. The opening lines of the song invite the listener to "put your middle fingers up" and to "take a shot." These instructions set the tone for the rest of the song, as Blind Channel encourages its audience to live boldly and without reservation.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm living that life on the dark side," which serves as a sort of mantra for the band and its fans. The "dark side" represents a rebellious spirit and a willingness to push boundaries. The lyrics also reference the infamous "27 Club," a group of musicians who all died at the age of 27, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Kurt Cobain. The song suggests that Blind Channel and its fans have no interest in joining the ranks of these iconic but tragic figures.
The verse of the song is more introspective, with lyrics that hint at the darker aspects of the "dark side" lifestyle. The lines "My body is my weapon, so I keep it loaded / 'Til I'm all over the place like my head exploded" suggest a willingness to engage in risky behaviors and a disregard for personal safety. The song also touches on themes of isolation and self-destruction, with lines like "I'm in a cave of man-made misery / Digging a grave for myself and my enemies."
Overall, Blind Channel's "Dark Side" is a provocative and energetic song that celebrates the thrill of living dangerously. While the lyrics may be controversial and even disturbing to some, they nevertheless capture the excitement and rebelliousness of youth culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your middle fingers up
Express rebellion and defiance through the gesture of raising one's middle fingers
Take a shot, throw it up and don't stop
Drink alcohol excessively and without restriction
I'm, I'm, I'm living that life on the dark side
I embrace a lifestyle filled with danger, excess, and depravity
(Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Every psycho in the scene
Hands up and follow me saying (hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo)
Empire of the freaks, all drinks on me
Assemble a group of like-minded individuals to partake in a celebration of abnormality and offer to pay for their drinks
Just another night in my pitch black paradise
I am accustomed to a life of darkness and chaos
Don't wanna cry, so I gotta get paralyzed
Use drugs or alcohol to numb emotional pain and prevent the expression of vulnerability
My body is my weapon, so I keep it loaded
I view myself as capable of violence and aggression and remain ready to act on this view at any moment
'Til I'm all over the place like my head exploded
My violent and excessive behavior will eventually catch up with me and result in my own destruction
Don't waste your prayers, they can't save us
Religious or spiritual intervention is futile in our world of darkness and destruction
Lifestyles of the sick and dangerous
The way we live our lives, filled with sickness and danger, defines us
Like the 27 Club, headshot
I aspire to join the infamous group of musicians who died at the age of 27, potentially by suicide
We don't wanna grow up
I reject the notion of maturity and responsibility in favor of a life of youthful recklessness
I'm, I'm, I'm living that life on the dark side
I embrace a lifestyle filled with danger, excess, and depravity
Life on the dark side
This kind of life is all we know and all we want to know
I'm in a cave of man-made misery
I am responsible for bringing myself into a state of misery and despair
Digging a grave for myself and my enemies
My self-destructive behavior will eventually destroy me and those around me
Of all the dark things that keep me wasted
You're the sweetest I've ever tasted
Out of all the destructive behaviors and substances I indulge in, you are the only thing that provides me with a temporary sense of relief and pleasure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Niko Moilanen, Aleksi Kaunisvesi, Joel Hokka, Joonas Porko, Olli Matela
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@meowpoosaymeow
Yeah yeah fire
@FannomacritaireSuomi
@Vaahteranlehti it's called "economic actions"
@user-xv1un9ey5o
One moment very similar to Coldplay-Hymn for the Weekend
@user-so3kn1ye1p
The Russians decided to vote for you after our Uzbek disgrace.. So Finns you get 12 points from Russia
@user-rl1bn7rj1t
Мне эти ребята нравятся!
@digitalis_
Finland is like the cool kid of the Eurovision bunch
@yorkiboy735
@@BlackCatWithCap and germany is the loser, who knows hes a loser
@N33NS
@@yorkiboy735 *loser
@PillaBuuus
Haha so true 😆