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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

Replay
Blindside Lyrics

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It seems so clear today
Why not yesterday instant replay
There I go again without having anything to say

I don't lie everything I said to you was true
But still just words trying to convince myself of my position on the same level as you

Shut your eyes

Cover your ears
You can't see my eyes
Because my mouth is too wide open

When my mouth starts talking about everything I have and what I can bring
That is the proof for you that I have nothing

Overall Meaning

The song "Replay" by Blindside is a deep introspective piece about the internal struggle of a person who is trying to prove their worth to others. The lyrics "It seems so clear today, Why not yesterday instant replay, There I go again without having anything to say" suggests that the singer is looking back on past interactions where they failed to communicate effectively. They feel regret over not being able to articulate their thoughts and emotions in a meaningful way.

The line "I don't lie everything I said to you was true, But still just words trying to convince myself of my position on the same level as you" suggests that even though the singer believes in what they are saying, it is more about trying to validate their own worth and gain acceptance from others. The chorus "Shut your eyes, Cover your ears, You can't see my eyes, Because my mouth is too wide open" can be interpreted as the singer realizing that they talk too much and need to listen more. Sometimes, words don't convey the true depth of what we feel, and listening to others can help validate their experiences as well.

Overall, Blindside's "Replay" is a poignant reminder to slow down and truly listen to those around us, acknowledging our own biases and working to see everyone on the same level. It asks us to question the role of words in communication and emphasizes the value of self-reflection in improving our interactions with others.

Line by Line Meaning

It seems so clear today
Today, everything I did not know and understand about a certain situation is now obvious to me.

Why not yesterday instant replay
I wish I could have played the same situation again yesterday, now that I know what I should have done differently.

There I go again without having anything to say
I am repeating myself without actually having any meaningful contribution to the conversation.

I don't lie everything I said to you was true
I am being honest with you, everything I told you before was the truth.

But still just words trying to convince myself of my position on the same level as you
However, I am still using words to try and convince myself that I am equal to you in this situation.

Shut your eyes
Close your eyes.

Cover your ears
Put your hands over your ears.

You can't see my eyes
You cannot see my eyes because my mouth is wide open.

Because my mouth is too wide open
My mouth is so big that it is blocking your view of my eyes.

When my mouth starts talking about everything I have and what I can bring
Whenever I start bragging and talking about all the things I have and what I can contribute.

That is the proof for you that I have nothing
That is actually evidence that I have nothing of value to bring to this situation.

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

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