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1. Blindside is a post-hardcore/alternative rock band from Stockholm. They formed in 1994 as "Underfree" and kept that name for two years before releasing their debut EP in 1996.
In 1997, Tooth and Nail Records got a hold of the EP and signed Blindside. The first album, which was self-titled (Blindside), was released to American audiences. This album had quite a raw, punk rock feel and was well-received by fans of P.O.D. and Mr. Bungle.
In 1998, Tooth and Nail Records issued a new EP: Empty Box.
In 2000, A Thought Crushed My Mind was released. This album explored a harsher, more hardcore side than the band's debut, and vocalist/chief lyricist Christian Lindskog also voiced his pain of missing his wife, Elina, while touring. Due to lackluster sales of the two albums, it would be Blindside's final album for Solid State. P.O.D. began actively endorsing Blindside and signed them to Elektra Records under the imprint 3 Points.
2002 saw the release of Blindside's next album, Silence. It generated minor hits such as "Sleepwalking", "Pitiful" and "Caught a Glimpse". In 2003, they toured with Hoobastank to support the album. Some fans consider this their best work yet, as it perfectly meshes Christian's beautiful vocal melodies with the band's dramatic, crunchy instrumentation.
In 2004, About a Burning Fire was released. It has generated a minor hit in "All of Us". In late 2004, it was announced that Blindside was leaving Elektra Records per the band's request. This album showed the band toying with their diversity, as they threw in techno elements in "Where The Sun Never Dies" and yodeling Swedish vocals in the ethereal "Shekina". "Shekina" was used on WWE DVD Cheating Death, Stealing Life - The Eddie Guerrero Story.
In 2003, the Warner Music Group was sold to private investors, and employees lost jobs as a result. Therefore, the label couldn't support them anymore. Thankfully the Blindside Union and P.O.D. Warriors are doing more than enough to help out. Blindside sold out five of the shows they headlined in 2004.
In 2005, Blindside re-released their first two albums, with bonus tracks added to them, with new cover art. A DVD, entitled Ten Years Running Blind, was released on June 21, 2005, and a new album, The Great Depression, was released on August 2, 2005.
The Great Depression saw Blindside experimenting with many more genres than they previously had. Many jazzy elements were incorporated, such as in the spiritually uplifting "My Alibi" and the dreamy, ethereal "City Lights". A couple of guest vocalists were even incorporated, namely Ilkka from Benea Reach, a Norwegian metalcore band. Ilkka's vocals dueled Christian Lindskog's in "Come to Rest". Jan Jämte of Khoma also did work on the comforting ballad "You Must Be Bleeding Under Your Eyelids". Many fans consider The Great Depression the band's most experimental work to date.
Blindside parted ways with their record company in 2007 and released a new EP, The Black Rose EP, on June 27, 2007. The EP was an independent release available only as a download from the band's website. It contains 8 songs, 5 brand new recordings plus 3 live tracks recorded at the 'Hultsfred Festival' in Sweden in 2006.
Currently, Blindside is working on a recording contract with a new label and is hoping to release The Black Rose EP to wider US distribution eventually in the future.
Recently, Christian Lindskog started a solo acoustic project called Lindforest (a 6 translation of his surname) along with Simon Grenehed playing a few unrecorded songs at minor gigs locally.
Members:
Christian Lindskog
Simon Grenehed
Tomas Näslund
Marcus Dahlström
All of Us
Blindside Lyrics
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I saw You for the first time all over again
As time well spent seems
Lonelier than the way it used to go
I smell You for the first time all over again
I'll begin to remember to feel love
So if you don't mind
'Cause I'm tired of not being able to breathe
All of us are searching for an open arm
Well, it's a shame how I curl up in the dark
When it's the same old word giving me the spark
I failed the lost
For some time I slipped, stumbled
But fell face first straight
In Your hand
Then I hit my head on Your palm
And wakened up to the smell of
Tears drying up in the sand
All of us are searching for an open arm
Well, it's a shame how I curl up in the dark
When it's the same old word giving me the spark
I washed away my wounds with tears of hope
I washed away my wounds with tears of hope
I just
All of us are searching for an open arm
Well, it's a shame how I pull myself apart
When it's the same words making me run for cover to Your arms.
The Blindside's song, All of Us, is a beautiful ode to love and redemption. The lyrics are emotionally charged and moving, filled with powerful imagery and poetic language that captures the pain and longing of the human heart. The song tells the story of a person who has been hurt and is searching for a way to heal, to find meaning and purpose in the world. They describe the moment when they meet someone new, someone who brings them hope and reminds them of the beauty and possibility of life. As soon as this person steps through the door, the singer sees them for the first time, all over again. They begin to remember what it means to feel love and to open themselves up to the possibility of being hurt again.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of shame and self-doubt, wondering why they can't seem to find their way out of the darkness. They describe how they often curl up in the dark, unable to find the strength to reach out for help. But they also acknowledge that they are not alone in this struggle, that all of us are searching for an open arm, someone to love and be loved by. The singer finds hope in the knowledge that they are not alone, that there is always the possibility of redemption and forgiveness.
Overall, All of Us is a powerful and moving song about the struggle to find love and healing in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving. It speaks to the universal human experience of pain and longing, and reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is always the possibility of redemption and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
As soon as You stepped through my door,
From the moment You entered my life, my perception of You changed.
I saw You for the first time all over again
It was like seeing You for the very first time.
As time well spent seems
Even though time is supposed to be valuable,
Lonelier than the way it used to go
It can sometimes feel more isolating than before.
I smell You for the first time all over again
Every moment spent with You feels like a new, fresh experience.
I'll begin to remember to feel love
Being with You reminds me how to love again.
So if you don't mind
If it's okay with You,
I think I'll wear my heart on my sleeve
I'll open up my heart to You and let my feelings show.
'Cause I'm tired of not being able to breathe
Keeping everything inside has been suffocating me.
All of us are searching for an open arm
Everyone is looking for love and acceptance.
Well, it's a shame how I curl up in the dark
It's unfortunate that I tend to hide away in fear.
When it's the same old word giving me the spark
Despite my reservations, it's the connection we share that ignites a flame within me.
I failed the lost
I was unable to help those in need.
For some time I slipped, stumbled
I struggled and made mistakes for a while.
But fell face first straight
I hit rock bottom and felt defeated.
In Your hand
But then I felt Your presence guide me.
Then I hit my head on Your palm
It was like a wake-up call.
And wakened up to the smell of
I suddenly became aware of
Tears drying up in the sand
The pain and sadness I had been carrying was starting to dissipate.
I washed away my wounds with tears of hope
Feeling hopeful again helped me to heal from my past hurts.
I just
I simply
All of us are searching for an open arm
All humans crave love and affection.
Well, it's a shame how I pull myself apart
It's unfortunate how I tend to self-destruct.
When it's the same words making me run for cover to Your arms.
Despite my fears and doubts, it's the comfort of Your love that draws me in.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN THELL LINDSKOG, MARCUS TOBIAS DAHLSTROEM, SIMON FRANK GRENEHED, TOMAS NILS NAESLUND
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As soon as You stepped through my door,
I saw You for the first time all over again
As time well spent seems
Lonelier than the way it used to go
I smell You for the first time all over again
I'll begin to remember to feel love
So if you don't mind
I think I'll wear my heart on my sleeve
'Cause I'm tired of not being able to breathe
All of us are searching for an open arm
Well, it's a shame how I curl up in the dark
When it's the same old word giving me the spark
I failed the lost
For some time I slipped, stumbled
But fell face first straight
In Your hand
Then I hit my head on Your palm
And wakened up to the smell of
Tears drying up in the sand
All of us are searching for an open arm
Well, it's a shame how I curl up in the dark
When it's the same old word giving me the spark
I washed away my wounds with tears of hope
I washed away my wounds with tears of hope
I just
All of us are searching for an open arm
Well, it's a shame how I pull myself apart
When it's the same words making me run for cover to Your arms.
@evank9981
2022 and I'm still listening to the about a burning fire album front to back a few times per week. This song, pitiful, and the title track are three of my favorite songs of all time
@Shoninator
Eff yes bro. Their first 2 albums Silence and About A Burning Fire are legendary in my head and have been since they released in the early 2000s. I was a teen then as well. 34 now
@icepick859
Me too
@richardfloridaman
@Shon Winstead I’m 34 and I’ll be 35 in February. About a burning fire is still a piece of my soul. Always and forever.
@joshuas7032
Blindside was such an amazing band to find as a kid, since I was only allowed to listen to Christian music. Still listening 20 years later!
@pokeballs8763
This song popped in my head from out of no where... I still remember all the lyrics.
@TotsNater
Cheesy as this may sound, this song and album literally saved my life.
At the time of its release in early 2004, I had been battling depression for many years. There were days when I just didn't want to get out of bed. I was also dating a girl who was very manipulative, although at the time I didn't fully realize it. She was basically my "lifeline," if you will, because I thought I couldn't do any better. I put on the happy face around my friends and family, but deep down I was a mess and wanted to end it all.
Then one day, I heard this song at work. I had a job in the electronics department at Target at the time, and the video came on our in-store programming. That first line in the chorus "All of us are searching for an open arm..." really hit me in the gut. I bought the album that same day and listened to it whenever I could. Almost all of the songs spoke to me on a personal level; especially this one, After You're Gone, and Eye Of The Storm. They gave me the strength I needed to not only face each day head on but also walk away from that toxic relationship.
Sixteen years later, I still often think about the moment I first heard All of Us and how it transformed my life. I don't know what that girl is up to these days. We haven't spoken since I left her. She's probably a domestic terrorist someplace. In any event, thank you Blindside for creating such powerful, life-changing music.
@kainuu3157
That's a beautiful story. It touched me deeply. Thanks for writing it down. I can't hold my tears.
@nathanhelm361
Chris P. Lettis
Well told.
@oaksantino2329
I don't know you, but I'm glad you're still with us.