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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

Liberty
Blindside Lyrics

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Liberty
Everything is allowed
Society
Sex gathered crowd

It tickles
You just want to play
It tickles

But soon it plays with you
You want to leave but you stay

I see you
You don't want to try
I love you
And I'm not good at good-byes
You say you're not bad
Why should I end up down there?
You say you're not bad
But I can only take what's mine

Say you care
Is he your father now?

Overall Meaning

The song "Liberty" by Blindside is a commentary on the dangers of temptations and societal norms. The lyrics criticize the notion that "everything is allowed" in society and the idea that sex is just another form of entertainment. The first two lines of the song directly contradict each other, suggesting that while society may allow certain behaviors, taking part in them can have negative consequences.

The lyrics then delve deeper into the idea that temptations can be alluring at first but can quickly take over one's life. The image of something "tickling" may initially be pleasant, but the singer warns that eventually, the temptation "plays with you." Despite the realization that it is harmful, the individual in the song still finds it difficult to break free from these temptations.

The final lines of "Liberty" confront the idea that one's actions reflect on those around them. The individual is encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and not blame others for their mistakes. The line "Is he your father now?" suggests that a higher power is watching and judging, further emphasizing the message of taking responsibility for one's actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Liberty
The concept of freedom and lack of oppressive limitations

Everything is allowed
There seems to be no restrictions or boundaries on what is permissible

Society
The group of people living in a community and sharing common customs, laws, and organizations

Sex gathered crowd
A group of people assembled for sexual activity or entertainment

It tickles
Something is arousing or exciting one's senses or desires

You just want to play
You are seeking pleasure or fun without serious intention or commitment

But soon it plays with you
The situation becomes more complicated or dangerous than anticipated and takes control of your actions

You want to leave but you stay
You feel trapped or unable to escape despite the desire to do so

I see you
I recognize and understand your behavior or emotions

You don't want to try
You are not willing to make an effort to change or improve the situation

I love you
I have strong feelings of affection or attachment towards you

And I'm not good at good-byes
I struggle with the farewell or ending of a relationship or situation

You say you're not bad
You claim to be good or innocent despite evidence to the contrary

Why should I end up down there?
Why should I suffer negative consequences or punishment as a result of your actions?

But I can only take what's mine
I can only tolerate or accept what is rightfully owed or deserved by me

Say you care
Express or demonstrate that you have concern or interest in the relationship or situation

Is he your father now?
Has someone else taken control or authority over the situation or relationship?

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTIAN THELL LINDSKOG, MARCUS TOBIAS DAHLSTROEM, SIMON FRANK GRENEHED, TOMAS NILS NAESLUND

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