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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
Time Will Change Your Heart
Blindside Lyrics
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Never ending arguments
When is your ammunition spent
With big guns you load and shoot me down
With all those pretty words you thought out
Ready to recent
I hope time will change your heart
With something inside of me
Time will change your heart
I will be waiting at the doorstep of love
The doors wide open for you to see
We laugh about it and we dwell over it
But time flies by, and I'm getting anxious
Forgive me for pushing you
I know you have your own legs to walk with
I guess it's because to me it's so precious
I hope time will change your heart
When there's not much left to say
Words better left unspoken
Let me hear from you
When your heart is broken
I'll wait for you
The song "Time Will Change Your Heart" by Blindside speaks about a relationship that is struggling due to relentless arguments and the use of harsh words like ammunition. The two sides are battling with their big guns and ambitions, both determined to emerge victorious. However, the singer is tired of the constant fighting and wishes for time to bring a change in his/her partner's heart. The lyrics express a sense of hope and patience - "I hope time will change your heart" - as the singer waits with open arms for the partner to come back.
Throughout the song, the singer displays a deep understanding of love and the importance of forgiveness. Even though things may seem bleak, the singer still believes in the power of love to heal wounds and reconcile relationships. There are moments of self-reflection, as the singer acknowledges the mistakes that he/she has made and apologizes for pushing too hard. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and openness, as the singer waits for the partner to return - "I'll wait for you."
In essence, "Time Will Change Your Heart" is a powerful testament to the transformative power of time and love. It reminds us that although relationships may face challenges, there is always hope for healing and reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
With big guns and big ambitions
You have grand plans and are willing to employ significant force to achieve them
Never ending arguments
You constantly engage in disputes, disagreements that never reach any resolution
When is your ammunition spent
When do you run out of things to say, your ideas are exhausted
With big guns you load and shoot me down
Your words and actions hurt my emotions and self-esteem, you cannot be trusted with my feelings
With all those pretty words you thought out
You strategically plan your words to deceive, your language is superficial
Ready to recent
You are prepared to argue with me, to react angrily and without remorse
I hope time will change your heart
I wish for a transformative experience that will alter your attitudes and feelings
I'll be coming against your words
I will confront you with my ideas, my opinions, my feelings
With something inside of me
I have a strong motivation or belief that propels me forward
Time will change your heart
Events will occur that will shift your emotions, perhaps even transform you
I will be waiting at the doorstep of love
I will be available to you, hopeful that you will reciprocate my love and affection
The doors wide open for you to see
I am making myself vulnerable and accessible, I am allowing you to explore the possibility of love
We laugh about it and we dwell over it
We joke about our conflicts, but we also continue to ruminate about them
But time flies by, and I'm getting anxious
I feel rushed, I worry that our conflicts will never be resolved
Forgive me for pushing you
I am apologetic for being too assertive, too demanding
I know you have your own legs to walk with
I understand that you are independent, autonomous and capable to decide for yourself
I guess it's because to me it's so precious
I cherish our relationship, our connection, and don't want to lose it
When there's not much left to say
We have exhausted our words, our arguments, our justifications
Words better left unspoken
There are ideas, thoughts and feelings that we should not express, they may be hurtful or counterproductive
Let me hear from you
Please communicate with me, share your thoughts and feelings
When your heart is broken
When you are vulnerable, hurting or disappointed, let me know
I'll wait for you
I am patient and committed, I will be here for you when you are ready
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTIAN THELL LINDSKOG, MARCUS TOBIAS DAHLSTROEM, SIMON FRANK GRENEHED, TOMAS NILS NAESLUND
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