Their second full-length album was released in late 2006. One thousand copies were produced but the band opted to play only six shows to support the album before going on hiatus in early 2007. The album “Meltdown in Lava” is a musical masterpiece as rare as an honest man in politics.
The album can be best understood if separated into two parts. The music written in the wake of Blind Iris’s international success, and the music written several months later, after the tide had settled.
The songs written in the wake include Demoralized, Soured, Little Pictures, Rattlesnake Plain and Loss of Paradise. The common thread found in these compositions is a frantic, overwhelmingly dark expression of the tumultuous relationship the members of the band found themselves in, chiefly fueled by their own collective idealism.
The second set of songs were written after the band let go of their cumbersome expectations and, as a thread pulled too tightly snaps, releasing a ripple of freedom and expression, began to focus on the natural current of an untapped creative vision.
Blind Iris’s unique gift for storytelling, both lyrically and musically, becomes apparent during this period. Songs include Pull that Lever, The Tattered Tale of Brown Butterfly, Trust Issues, Earth Blankets White, Particle of Pollen, Keep on Rising and a cover of the Eggs Blackstone classic, Stormy (Ballad of a Vampire).
These two inspiring time periods in Blind Iris’s history blend magically on “Meltdown in Lava” to create an audible emotional roller coaster. Although the future of Blind Iris is uncertain, the impact of their music on an underground music scene is undeniably.
Survive
Blind Iris Lyrics
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I know we're gonna break free
This time we'll rise so high
Fueled by desire
That fire
Burnt me today
I never wanna be lame
Ya I know were gonna take this
All the way
We'll feed the flame
With emotion,
Devotion
Gonna live for each day
I never wanna be lame
This is how I feel inside
I wanna do more than just survive
This is how I feel inside
I wanna do more than just survive
Racing,
Every moment that we're chasing
Face to face
You set the pace
With your desire
That fire
Burns in me today
I never wanna be lame
Make it
Ya I know that we can take this
All the way
We'll feed the flame
With emotion,
Devotion
And live for each day
I never wanna be lame
This is how I feel inside
I wanna do more than just survive
This is how I feel inside
I wanna do more than just survive
You're the one that I know
The only one that I hold
And we can't let this go
I won't let you go
Cause your all that I know
This is all that I know
Survive
Lately,
I know we're gonna break free
We're never gonna be
Strangers
In danger
Of fading away
We're never gonna be lame
The lyrics to Blind Iris's song Survive convey a message of hope and determination to not just survive, but to thrive. The lyrics express a desire to break free from whatever is holding them back, to rise above their current circumstances and to live each day to the fullest. The repeated line, "I never wanna be lame," emphasizes this sentiment.
Throughout the song, there is an underlying theme of passion, expressed through phrases such as "fueled by desire" and "feed the flame with emotion, devotion." The connection between passion and survival is highlighted, as passion is what fuels one's drive to keep going, to not just survive but to truly live.
The chorus is particularly powerful, with its repetition of "This is how I feel inside, I wanna do more than just survive." This line serves as a reminder to the listener that we are not meant to just go through the motions of life, but rather to live it with passion and purpose.
Overall, the lyrics of Survive are a call to action, urging the listener to break free from complacency and to embrace their passions in order to truly thrive in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately,
Recently,
I know we're gonna break free
I am confident that we will overcome our challenges
This time we'll rise so high
We will succeed like never before
Fueled by desire
Motivated by our passions
That fire
That drive and determination
Burnt me today
Made me realize the importance of perseverance
I never wanna be lame
I never want to be mediocre
Make it
Let's make it happen
Ya I know were gonna take this
Yes, I am certain that we will succeed
All the way
To the top
We'll feed the flame
We will nurture our passions
With emotion, Devotion
With passion and dedication
Gonna live for each day
We will make the most of every moment
This is how I feel inside
These lyrics express my true thoughts and feelings
I wanna do more than just survive
I want to thrive and succeed
Racing,
Moving quickly
Every moment that we're chasing
Every opportunity that we pursue
Face to face
Close and direct
You set the pace
You lead and inspire me
And live for each day
And cherish each day
You're the one that I know
You are the one I trust
The only one that I hold
The only one I embrace
And we can't let this go
We cannot allow it to fail
I won't let you go
I will not abandon you
Cause your all that I know
Because you are all I have
This is all that I know
This is all I have
Survive
To make it through and prosper
We're never gonna be
We will not become
Strangers
Alienated from each other
In danger
At risk
Of fading away
Of losing our connection or losing our passion
We're never gonna be lame
We will always strive for excellence
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JON PERRY, RHETT PERRETT, SCOTT DONAVAN, SPENCER ALLRED, TYLER JOHN FORSBERG
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