2. 90s Straight Edge Hardcore band from … Read Full Bio ↴1. Band from Stockholm, Sweden.
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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
This Time
Blindside Lyrics
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While your eyes search for a backdoor to get out
All you could do was to leave your deeds at the door
As you entered this room of sickness and doubt
But I saw you put down the memories in your coat just before
Now you want to drink but need someone to pour
To pour your heart out
You know this is real
When you're scared to reveal
This time
Could you leave this now
Even if you knew how
This time
Looking over your shoulder
You have become older
This time
Are you afraid to die
With nothing left the pressure is off
To become all you needed to survive
With a color black you would not be blessed
In a church that decides on color and puts a price
On a paradise you now seem to know so well
But I know
I see Jesus in your eye, so kiss the sky and leave this now
Now I have seen what grace looks like
This time
You know this is real
When you're scared to reveal
This time
Could you leave this now
Even if you knew how
This time
Looking over your shoulder
You have become older
This time
Are you afraid to die
We had an intimate talk
With god you and I
Me with my words and you in silence
All you said was
I like that
But I saw Jesus in your eyes
This time
You know this is real
When you have nothing more to reveal
This time
Would you leave this now
Even if you knew how
This time
Looking over your shoulder
You have become older
This time
You're not afraid to die
The song "This Time" by Blindside appears to be about a person who has hit rock bottom and is seeking comfort in the form of alcohol. The lyrics suggest that the individual is tired of their current situation and wants to escape it. They seem to be aware of the fact that they are in a state of emotional and physical decay, and they are trying to leave their past behind. However, the person is struggling to summon the courage to confront their issues and make a change.
The singer of the song is openly admitting that they are scared and vulnerable. They are hesitant to reveal their true self to others, and they are afraid of facing their demons alone. The lyrics suggest that the individual has been living a life of deception and is seeking a way out of this cycle. Toward the end of the song, the mood shifts from despair to hope as the singer finds solace in their faith. The lyrics hint at the possibility of eternal peace and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
All seems wasted now you comb your hair
You seem like you're giving up as you get ready
While your eyes search for a backdoor to get out
You're desperately seeking a way out
All you could do was to leave your deeds at the door
You had to leave your past behind to come in here
As you entered this room of sickness and doubt
You walked into this place filled with despair and uncertainty
But I saw you put down the memories in your coat just before
I noticed how you tried to hide your past, but I saw right through you
Now you want to drink but need someone to pour
You need someone to help you open up
To pour your heart out
You want to open up and share your deepest feelings
This time
This moment right now
You know this is real
You're fully aware that this is genuine
When you're scared to reveal
You're afraid to be vulnerable and show your true self
Could you leave this now
Can you let go of this all now
Even if you knew how
Even if you knew how to let go, would you?
Looking over your shoulder
You keep looking back at your past
You have become older
You've aged over time and grown tired
Are you afraid to die
Do you fear what happens when you pass
With nothing left the pressure is off
Since you have nothing to lose, there's no stress
To become all you needed to survive
You don't need to struggle to survive anymore
With a color black you would not be blessed
You won't be accepted if you have a dark past
In a church that decides on color and puts a price
The church only accepts certain people, those who pay to belong
On a paradise you now seem to know so well
Something you're deeply familiar with, the place you belong
But I know
I'm aware of the truth
I see Jesus in your eye, so kiss the sky and leave this now
I see that you're being reborn, so let go and move on
Now I have seen what grace looks like
I've witnessed a transformation of someone's soul
We had an intimate talk
We had a deep, personal conversation
With god you and I
It was just the two of us talking with God
Me with my words and you in silence
I talked while you listened
All you said was
You didn't say much
I like that
You had a positive response to what I said
But I saw Jesus in your eyes
I could tell that you were transformed
You're not afraid to die
You're no longer scared of the unknown
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN THELL LINDSKOG, MARCUS TOBIAS DAHLSTROEM, SIMON FRANK GRENEHED, TOMAS NILS NAESLUND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tobin McLeod
Who else wants this theme to return for season 40
Nora Elena
You know some serious double-crossing blindside is about to commence when this theme plays in the background. Gives me chills each time as it definitely increases the suspense.
Puget Sound Transit Blog
Well now it's the normal theme.
Ryan Dennison
It's a shame that they abuse this theme to hell in the most recent seasons. I would appreciate it more if they saved this for the big votes. I guess the idea is that they want every vote to seem impending at this point.
Pulp
@celestialmaddie I think it was season 26.
Puget Sound Transit Blog
Well they did change composers recently. Vanacore Music are the new guys.
Justin
I liked this over the original anyway
celestialmaddie
+Josh Ochs Season 25 I believe.
Jochs
Ryan Dennison Yeah, and I can't remember the last time they played the original "tally the vote" song.
Jochs
Anyone have an idea when they started using this song? I know for a fact they have used it way before season 19 started. I heard it once in Cook Islands and I think I may have heard it somewhere in Guatemala, but they didn't use it for a big blindside or anything. I've gone through both soundtracks for those seasons and I have not heard it there.