From an early stage in their career, Bliss N Eso primarily built their fan base from their compelling and energetic live performances. An exhilarating blend of fluid rhymes and banging beats teamed with beat boxing, impromptu freestyling and seamless turntablism make their live shows a brand in their own right, and has seen the group hailed as one of the best live acts in the country. After four years of touring with consistently powerful performances, Bliss N Eso settled down in 2004 to record their first full length album Flowers In The Pavement. A virtual brainstorm on record, the emerging artists compiled track after track of wild expression through vibrant lyrics and production. The debut album met an overwhelming response from audiences and critics Australia wide.
In late 2006, Bliss N Eso's second album, Day of the Dog, was released and became the first Australian hip-hop release to debut in ARIA's top 50. It also earned Bliss N Eso an ARIA nomination for Best Urban Release in 2006 with sales exceeding all benchmarks for a local hip-hop release. In 2007 Bliss N Eso travelled to North America, playing sold out shows in the North-West of the US and Canada including a stand out performance at the Whistler 2007 Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival. Upon their return, the lads embarked on the unforgettable Make Poverty History Zero Seven road trip tour and ventured on an epic journey in June 2007 with MTV and the Oaktree Foundation to some of the poorest regions in South Africa to complete the track and shoot the video clip for their next album's first single, Bullet and a Target. 2008 saw Bliss N Eso take things to a whole new level with the release of their third LP, Flying Colours.
The album, which received near perfect reviews in countless media, broke all kinds of records for an Australian hip-hop act thanks to four monster singles in the form of Bullet and a Target, Woodstock 2008, The Sea is Rising and Eye of the Storm. After a top 10 ARIA debut, the album became the highest selling local hiphop album of the year and with their third nomination in as many years, Bliss N Eso took out the ARIA Award for 2008's Best Urban Release. The official album tour sold out every one of its 24 legs including an unforgettable homecoming show at Sydney's Enmore Theatre in front of 2,500 lucky ticket holders. After ten phenomenal years, these three troublemakers from Sydney's suburbs are officially in unchartered territory – which is exactly where they like to be.
Bliss N Eso has just released their latest album called running on air. Debuting at the end of july featuring there latest hit down by the river (link below for their new film clip) . there album is on its way of becoming a great succsess like all their previouse albums.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2YDdGXvfPM
Pale Blue Dot
Bliss n Eso Lyrics
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And I hit space, and I look back, and I peer at the massive sphere
Our home, a beautiful island in the vacuum, as I blaze the way
Through the solar system
One voyager alone, 6 billion km away
And from here earth looks like a pale blue dot in the vast enveloping cosmic dark
And suddenly the problems of our world fall apart with the conscious spark
That our similarities far outweigh our differences, we see how connected life is
I embark, new freedoms, the stars and truth lead us
The positive vibes that charge my nucleus
Every step, every breath, every life, every death
Every age, every act, empire and collapse
What we know, our beliefs, ideas, every dream
It's everything we think in our minds
The entire history of mankind in time, summed up by that dot in the blink of an eye, I fly
The arrival, was survival, positivity was power
We cracked the concrete, to deliver you those flowers
Now that day has wings, and you can run on air
With a hope, if we spoke, there was someone there
Now I owe it to you to give back what you gave us
Cuz the fact is, you practically saved us
From being trapped in a cage, to prove my mum right, Max will be famous
But the cash couldn't change us, we're just thankful our passion can make bucks
Yeah, and with my fam right behind me, I can hang glide through lightning
Motherfucker I told you I tango, with a gang, of the chain like Django
In-flight, at a height you could touch an eclipse
Cloud 9's got nothing on this
And what a view of the atlas, out here playing pool with the planets
That's right, it's all love 'round here
Cuz we don't give a fuck 'bout fear, tell 'em
The lyrics of Bliss n Eso's "Pale Blue Dot" relate to the experience of space travel and the awe-inspiring view of the Earth from space. The singer describes lifting off and leaving the Earth's atmosphere to peer back at the planet as a small, pale blue dot in the vast darkness of space. This moment of clarity puts into perspective the problems of our world and reminds us of our connectedness and similarities as humans. The lyrics also touch on themes of freedom, positivity, and gratitude, acknowledging the transformative power of the Earth's perspective and the importance of community and support in pursuing one's passions.
The song is inspired by the famous "pale blue dot" photograph, taken by NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft in 1990, which shows Earth as a tiny, blue speck in the vastness of space. The song's title and lyrics pay homage to the photograph's profound impact on human consciousness and our understanding of our place in the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
When I lift off, I blast right through the clouds and up through the atmosphere
I ascend into the sky with remarkable force, leaving the clouds behind and traveling through the Earth's atmosphere.
And I hit space, and I look back, and I peer at the massive sphere
Having arrived in space, I take a look backwards and examine the enormous planet Earth.
Our home, a beautiful island in the vacuum, as I blaze the way
Earth, our home, is a magnificent oasis amidst a vast, inhospitable environment which I am navigating.
Through the solar system
I journey through the various planets in our solar system.
One voyager alone, 6 billion km away
I am the sole traveler in this vast expanse, separated from Earth by a distance of 6 billion kilometers.
And from here earth looks like a pale blue dot in the vast enveloping cosmic dark
The Earth appears tiny and insignificant from this far away, a mere speck of blue amidst a black void.
And suddenly the problems of our world fall apart with the conscious spark
As I reflect on the vastness of the universe and the insignificance of our planet, all of our earthly problems and concerns become trivial and fall away from my consciousness.
That our similarities far outweigh our differences, we see how connected life is
This view of our planet reveals how much we as humans have in common and how interconnected our existence truly is, surpassing any perceived differences we may have.
Like the moment of clarity is what this image is, nothing puts things in perspective like this
This profound realization is a moment of clarity, as this image provides a stark perspective on our place in the universe.
I embark, new freedoms, the stars and truth lead us
I set out on a journey, with newfound freedom and guided by the stars and a search for truth.
The positive vibes that charge my nucleus
I feel a sense of positive energy that invigorates my core being and drives me forward.
Every step, every breath, every life, every death
All of our experiences, from each individual step we take to every breath we breathe, and every life and death that occurs, shape our existence.
Every age, every act, empire and collapse
Throughout the entirety of history, every age, every act, every rise and fall of empires, and every collapse that has occurred has contributed to where we are today.
What we know, our beliefs, ideas, every dream
Our accumulated knowledge, beliefs, ideas, and dreams shape our understanding of the world and our place in it.
It's everything we think in our minds
All of our thoughts and imaginings shape our reality, both individually and collectively.
The entire history of mankind in time, summed up by that dot in the blink of an eye, I fly
The entirety of human history, from its beginning to the present day, is encapsulated into that pale blue dot, which appears to swiftly pass by me as I continue my flight.
The arrival, was survival, positivity was power
Having arrived in this place, survival was necessary and positivity became a great source of strength.
We cracked the concrete, to deliver you those flowers
We overcame great obstacles to deliver something of beauty and positivity to the world.
Now that day has wings, and you can run on air
Having overcome adversity, we have the ability to soar freely and move forward with ease and grace.
With a hope, if we spoke, there was someone there
We speak with the hope that there is someone out there listening and engaging in the conversation.
Now I owe it to you to give back what you gave us
Feeling grateful for the support and positivity we received from others, we feel compelled to give back to the world in kind.
Cuz the fact is, you practically saved us
We recognize that without the support of others, we may not have been able to overcome the obstacles that we faced and reach our goals.
From being trapped in a cage, to prove my mum right, Max will be famous
Through hard work and perseverance, we have broken free from the limitations that once held us back, and in doing so, aimed to fulfill the hopes and dreams of those who believed in us.
But the cash couldn't change us, we're just thankful our passion can make bucks
While we may have experienced financial success, we remain true to our passion and grateful that it has allowed us to earn a living.
Yeah, and with my fam right behind me, I can hang glide through lightning
With the unwavering support of our family by our side, we feel invincible and capable of achieving even the most daring feats.
Motherfucker I told you I tango, with a gang, of the chain like Django
With a fearless attitude and the confidence of our abilities, we are able to successfully navigate through dangerous territory and emerge victorious.
In-flight, at a height you could touch an eclipse
While in flight, we are soaring at such an altitude that we are capable of reaching out and touching an eclipse.
Cloud 9's got nothing on this
The state of euphoria and joy we feel in this moment is far greater than anything one could possibly experience on Cloud 9.
And what a view of the atlas, out here playing pool with the planets
The view of the world from this vantage point is breathtaking and we feel as though we are playing a cosmic game of pool among the planets.
That's right, it's all love 'round here
In this place, love abounds and is the driving force behind all of our actions.
Cuz we don't give a fuck 'bout fear, tell 'em
Having overcome our fears and obstacles, we are motivated by love and feel emboldened to continue on this journey.
Writer(s): Max Donald Mackinnon, James Illingworth, Jonathan Vincent Notley
Contributed by Jayce M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MarcoBoneMan
Thank you Max, enlightened being who needs none of the fuss.
Thank you for inspiring to get off my arse. Since I met you I've written an EP, started a novel, wrote an entire Aussie hip hop song despite the fact I don't write hip hop, and that's just the beginning.
However most importantly you shattered my illusions of success being a corrupting force on the soul. You taught me without even attempting to, that you choose whether your success becomes your shackles to a prison or your rocket ship to the stars.
And most impressively, a man who walks the walk and treats every person whose path he crosses like a brother and sister. Whose kindness and acceptance bursts from within his eyes.
Thank you, for changing my life. Infinite love!
@therealanonymousraccoon
Yo, when I lift off, I blast right through the clouds and up through the atmosphere. And I hit space, and I look back, and I peer at the massive sphere. Our home, a beautiful island in the vacuum, as I blaze the way through the solar system. One voyager alone, six billion K's away and from here, earth looks like a pale blue dot in the vast enveloping cosmic dark. And suddenly the problems of our world fall apart with the conscious spark that our similarities far outweigh our differences. We see how connected life is, like the moment of clarity is what this image is, nothin puts things in perspective like this.
I embark, new freedoms, the stars and truth lead us. The positive vibes that charge my nucleus. Every step, every breath, every life, every death. Every age, every act, empire and collapse. What we know, our beliefs, ideas, every dream, it's everything we think in our minds. The entire history of mankind in time, summed up by that dot in the blink of an eye, I fly.
Turn up the music, right about now, cause if it wasn't for the music I don't know what I'd do. Turn up the music, right about now, cause if it wasn't for the music I don't know what I'd do. Turn up the music, pump up the vibe yo, this is music I've been waiting all my life to hear, and I didn't know it. Pump up the vibe yo. Turn, turn, turn up the music. What do you see when you close your eyes? All of the positive messages. This is music I've been waiting all my life to hear, and I didn't know it.
Welcome to the next dimension. I myself wonder, how does music place itself in your brain? Why does it make you dance? Why does it make you think? Our message is much deeper than most. It seems that this is our only escape and music is universal love.
Yeah, the arrival was survival, positivity was power. We cracked the concrete, to deliver you those flowers. Now that day has wings and can run on air. With a hope, if we spoke, there was someone there.
Now I owe it to you to give back what you gave us, cause the fact is you practically saved us from being trapped in a cage to prove my mum right, Max'll be famous. But the cash couldn't change us, we're just thankful our passion can make bucks. And with my fam right behind me, I can hang glide through lightning. Motherfucker, I told you I tango, with a gang, off the chain like Django. In-flight, at a height you could touch an eclipse, cloud nine's got nothin on this. And what a view of the atlas, out here playing pool with the planets. That's right, it's all love round here, cause we don't give a fuck bout fear, tell em.
Turn up the music, right about now, cause if it wasn't for the music I don't know what I'd do. Turn up the music, right about now, cause if it wasn't for the music I don't know what I'd do. Turn up the music, right about now, this is music I've been waiting all my life to hear, and I didn't know it. Turn up the music, right about now, turn up the music, right about now, cause if it wasn't for the music I don't know what I'd do. What do you see when you close your eyes? All, all, all of the positive messages
@VersaType
"The ARRIVAL was an eyeful, positivity is power...
We cracked the CONCRETE to deliver you those FLOWERS...
Now that DAY has WINGS, and we RUN ON AIR. And we hoped that if we spoke, there'd be someone there!"
Arrival (2000)
Flowers in the Pavement (2004)
Day of the Dog (2006)
Flying Colours (2008)
Running on Air (2010)
Then we were blessed with this masterpiece of an album, Circus in the Sky (2013). I remember when this album first came out and I heard those lyrics, remembering back on their journey from small time to big time. Now it's time to relive it all again, when Off the Grid comes out later this month!
@simetrical22
This song still gives me goosebumps such a good song!
@lukem2260
And today
@KimAlexandriaaa
This song will always move me. Goosebumps everytime.
@sharingoursuccess6613
years later im still moved by this
@TheLifeOfZig
Same buddy! Air hairs spiked & all. 💯👍👍
@TheLifeOfZig
Arm*
@FightWeekShowcase
everytime!
@haydnmarshall9357
Truth does that
@salientsoul
Chaplin + Sagan in one, love this. The perspectives are inextricably linked in some ways, calling us to abandon our detrimental way of life and learn to love one another. Love the way B&E tied it together, I respect them a lot.
@AngelButafly
Never needed more as our anthem in 2020 through out speakers, radio and screens!! @blissneso thank you for profoundly affecting my life these last 18 years I've been listening to your music. ✨🙏🎙️💫🌐💜