2011 will see a new era for blindspott with their announced reformation, headlining spot at New Zealand's 'Homegrown' festival and replacing of previous drummer Shelton Woolright with newcomer Tristian Reily. They are said to be recording their 3rd album sometime during 2011.
Blindspott are operating under the name Blacklist due to legal issues between the remaining band members and drummer Shelton Woolright(I Am Giant). the first new realise from Blacklist is the song "from the blindspott". they played there first show as blacklist at homegrown 2011 and look to be moving on from the drama.
IV
Blindspott Lyrics
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IV is a song that appears to be exploring themes of isolation and desperation. The opening lines of the song, "There are no words to describe the pain that I feel" seem to indicate that the singer is struggling to articulate their emotions. The lyrics that follow describe a sense of being lost and alone, with no clear direction or purpose in life. This feeling is heightened by the repeated refrain of "I'm falling away."
The chorus of the song reveals that the singer's pain is caused by a sense of betrayal by someone they trusted. The lines, "You took the one thing that I loved the most / Destroyed what's left of me" suggest that a relationship has ended badly and that the singer has been left feeling broken and alone. There is a sense of anger and bitterness in the chorus, with the singer accusing their betrayer of being "cruel" and "evil."
Despite the bleakness of the lyrics, there is a sense of hope and resilience in the way that the song is performed. The heavy instrumentation and powerful vocals create a sense of strength and determination, suggesting that the singer is not going to give up without a fight.
Line by Line Meaning
There are no words
I am at a loss for words and unable to express my emotions about this situation
For my condition
I am experiencing a mental or emotional state that is impacting my perspective
And in your position
I can only imagine what you are going through and can't fully understand your experience
I'd be dead long before now
If I were in your shoes, I don't believe I could handle the pain and suffering you endure
So I won't say anything
Out of respect for you and my lack of understanding, I will remain silent and let you share if and when you are ready
I'll keep my thoughts to myself
Instead of potentially saying something insensitive or hurtful, I will just keep my thoughts and opinions to myself
I'll stay out of your way
I don't want to intrude or make things worse, so I will give you space and stay out of your business
I'll be here when you need me
Although I won't interfere, please know that I am here for you if you ever need someone to talk to or support you
Contributed by Stella T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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