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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

slow motion
Blindside Lyrics

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Slipped away out of my hands like a soap once again
Hey what a day, gone for the night and then
Run back home and tuck yourself in for a needed sleep
For another work-week, what a day what a day
Then wake up, oh no, sunset, I missed another day
One slap on the cheek and out the door
Running and running and coming closer to stumbling
If you run with a knife, you fall.

You stick a hole in that bubble called life
But my weapon is clean and I'm ready to go
Run nicotine, caffeine through my veins
To wake up, catch up, but it seems like

Ohhh.. I've been living in slow motion
I've been living in slow motion

Hold your breath and count to three
Not me, I've got to see what's around the corner ok
One two three... I've got to have air
Stumbling around spinning the disco ball faster
More of everything
It smells like burning rubber under my shoes
But I'm always one step behind, one minute too late
Hey operator, could you connect me with a respirator
I'm running after life like a dog on a leech
But life keeps slipping away

Ohhh.. I've been living in slow motion
I've been living in slow motion

We make it a hard synchronize
Stuck stuck stuck stuck in the lies you better
Leave leave because so many times
I run 50 miles an hour and I get sick sick sick
Wait wait I can't hold your breath
Stay stay won't let you go away
I'll stay and sleep with the lions
If you say you won't go away

I've been running
I've been running out of time

I've been living in,
I've been living in slow motion

Overall Meaning

The song "Slow Motion" by Blindside is a contemplation about the ways in which people often live their lives in a state of haste, while failing to really "see" or appreciate the things around them. The first verse paints a picture of someone who is perpetually caught up in the frenzy of the workweek, and the ways in which their days just seem to slip away without any real sense of enjoyment or meaning. They wake up each day feeling like they are already behind, and spend their time running to keep up, only to find that they are always a step or a minute too late. The chorus provides the title of the song, and reinforces the idea that the person singing it feels as though they are living their life in slow motion, watching as the world around them moves too quickly to keep up.

The second verse of the song goes deeper into the sense of disconnect that the singer feels from the world around them. They describe themselves as stumbling around, feeling out of step and perpetually on the verge of falling behind. The line "if you run with a knife, you fall" implies that some of the frenzy and chaos in the person's life might be self-inflicted, or that their efforts to keep up are causing them to harm themselves in some way. The final verse seems to bring the song full circle, offering a sense of resolution or hope. The singer acknowledges that they have been running out of time, but rather than continuing to frantically chase after the things they've missed, they focus on what they have right now. They are willing to hold their breath for as long as it takes, to spin the disco ball even faster, to do whatever it takes to appreciate the life they have, before it slips away.

Line by Line Meaning

Slipped away out of my hands like a soap once again
Once again, something important has slipped through my fingers like wet soap, leaving me with nothing.

Hey what a day, gone for the night and then
After a long and difficult day, I briefly relax but quickly realize that it's nighttime and I have to prepare for another work week.

Run back home and tuck yourself in for a needed sleep
I hurry home to get some much-needed rest before work and life's other challenges demand my attention again.

For another work-week, what a day what a day
I constantly feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the struggles of daily life.

Then wake up, oh no, sunset, I missed another day
I sleep so hard that I wake up to find that an entire day has passed.

One slap on the cheek and out the door
Metaphorically, I'm jolted awake to face the challenges of the day ahead.

Running and running and coming closer to stumbling
I try to keep up with life's constant demands but find myself near exhaustion, with the risk of failure always present.

If you run with a knife, you fall.
The harder and faster I go, the less control I have.

You stick a hole in that bubble called life
My efforts to keep up with life's demands have detrimental effects, eroding my sense of comfort and safety.

But my weapon is clean and I'm ready to go
Although I struggle, I am prepared to face life's challenges head-on.

Run nicotine, caffeine through my veins
I resort to stimulants to stay awake and alert, hoping to fend off the fatigue and stress of the day.

To wake up, catch up, but it seems like
Despite my efforts to stay energized and focused, it still feels like I am behind in life's race.

Hold your breath and count to three
I take a moment to pause and steel myself for whatever comes next.

Not me, I've got to see what's around the corner ok
I cannot afford to stand still, I need to keep moving forward, exploring new possibilities.

One two three... I've got to have air
Despite the risks of moving too fast, I cannot stop and must take a deep breath to keep going.

Stumbling around spinning the disco ball faster
I feel disoriented and overwhelmed by the speed of life's challenges, which are only growing faster.

More of everything
Life's challenges seem to be piling up, and the pressure is only growing more intense.

It smells like burning rubber under my shoes
My efforts to keep up with the pace of life are creating friction and causing pain.

But I'm always one step behind, one minute too late
No matter how hard I try, I always seem to fall behind or miss out on opportunities.

Hey operator, could you connect me with a respirator
I am struggling to keep up with life's demands and need help to stay afloat.

I'm running after life like a dog on a leech
I'm chasing after a sense of fulfillment and purpose, never quite catching it, and always struggling.

But life keeps slipping away
No matter how hard I try, life slips through my fingers, and everything feels out of control.

We make it a hard synchronize
Trying to keep pace with life's challenges feels like a herculean task.

Stuck stuck stuck stuck in the lies you better
I feel trapped and unable to escape from the lies and illusions that surround me.

Leave leave because so many times
Trying to keep up with life's challenges means that I must constantly move forward, leaving people and things behind.

I run 50 miles an hour and I get sick sick sick
I travel at breakneck speed, sacrificing everything, and still feel unwell and unhappy.

Wait wait I can't hold your breath
I can't pause or slow down, I need to keep moving forward or risk losing everything.

Stay stay won't let you go away
I try to hold on to people and things that matter to me, even though life moves on and nothing stays the same.

I'll stay and sleep with the lions
I am willing to face and overcome my fears to keep pace with life's demands.

If you say you won't go away
I cannot let go of the people and things that matter to me, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being.

I've been running
I have been trying to keep up with the constant demands of life.

I've been running out of time
Despite my best efforts, time feels like it is running out, and I am struggling to keep up.

I've been living in,
Life feels overwhelming and out of control.

I've been living in slow motion
Despite trying to keep pace with life's demands, I always seem to be behind, struggling to keep up.

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

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