Other releases include album Vagrants & Vagabonds (Jul 2011, Hassle), EP Never Die (Nov 2012, Hassle) and track "On My Own" (May 2013).
Kerrang! say they’re "one gloriously deranged cacophony". Rock Sound say they’re "a schizophrenic force to be reckoned with". They say they can never die. Hailing from small towns but making big sounds, Blitz Kids have provided main support for Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.), opened a tour of the UK and Europe with Mayday Parade, had Aled Phillips from Kids in Glass Houses perform guest vocals on their single Story and to top it all off, they were also nominated as 'Best British Newcomers’ at 2011’s Kerrang! Awards!
With the release of their Vagrants & Vagabonds album, Blitz Kids proved all this praise to be true with one of 2011's most vibrant and exciting British records. With a further tour thrashing the UK supporting Kids in Glass Houses and a rock-star jaunt off to LA to demo new material with producer John Feldmann of Goldfinger fame.
Since then you may be inclined to think things have gone a bit quiet in the Blitz Kids camp, but in fact it's quite the opposite. With a recent member change, the band have been honing their sound and writing so much material that they have decided to release a mini album on November 26th and hold off an eagerly awaited sophomore album to keep us all drooling.
“We wrote too much so we're releasing a mini album first,” boasts guitarist Jono Yates, “it's been so mental behind the scenes with writing and everything else.”
In October 2012 the band headed out for yet another UK tour in support of massive Aussie pop-punkers Tonight Alive and Brit post-hardcore rockers LostAlone. With a the new mini album due out in November and a UK headline tour announced for December, Blitz Kids are set to continue their UK rock domination that has already caused such a ruckus nationwide.
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Blitz Kids announced their final shows in the summer of 2015. They played in Manchester and London in early October 2015, before calling it a day.
Long Road
Blitz Kids Lyrics
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I'm lying with vultures, they're watching me wilt.
Patiently waiting for me to decay, I've got half of my breath left, I'm one stitch away.
And there's no decorum, they won't be polite, they'll just rip up my bones til there's no flesh in sight.
But I'll be fine.
It's a long road to the top. When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
When the feast is all over, the crowd disappears.
I'm left with an uneasy sense that I'm soon to face all my fears.
This is the only way I have to show you the things I'm too terrified for anyone to know.
Honestly, it's just to be alone.
But I'll be fine.
It's a long road to the top. When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
It's a long road to the top when you're on your own.
I wish there was an easy way to live my life.
I'm sick of always acting like I'm doing fine.
This is me twenty-three, count the ways so easily that I'm out of time.
Whoa, I'm taking all the chances that a boy should take.
I'm past the point of caring about the bones I break.
This is me, twenty-three, king of my destiny. I will be fine.
It's a long road to the top.
When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
It's a long road to the top when you're on your own.
The perfect way to meet my end. Free for all, with all my friends. Dig your teeth into my skin.
In "Long Road" by Blitz Kids, the singer reflects on the pressure and isolation of striving for success in the music industry. They feel like a monster has been created, representing their guilt and the weight of expectations placed upon them. The vultures watching them symbolize the industry figures waiting for them to fail. Despite this, the singer insists that they’ll be fine and will succeed, even if they have to do it alone. They describe the loneliness and emptiness of chasing fame, with the feast representing the fleeting highs of success and the disappearing crowd symbolizing the fleeting nature of that success. The final lines express a desire to take risks and embrace their fate, even if it may lead to their downfall.
This song has a powerful message about the struggle of achieving success, and the pressure and isolation that comes with it. The lyrics are raw and emotional, and the use of powerful imagery like monsters, vultures, and feasts make the message even more impactful. Musically, the song is an upbeat and energetic rock anthem, with catchy guitar riffs and a driving rhythm. Overall, "Long Road" is a powerful and relatable song that speaks to the struggles of anyone chasing a dream.
Line by Line Meaning
I've created a monster, it feeds on my guilt.
My remorseful past has become a burden that haunts me.
I'm lying with vultures, they're watching me wilt.
I'm associating myself with people who prey on my weakness.
Patiently waiting for me to decay, I've got half of my breath left, I'm one stitch away.
There are people waiting for me to fall apart, but I'm barely holding myself together.
And there's no decorum, they won't be polite, they'll just rip up my bones til there's no flesh in sight.
My so-called friends won't spare my feelings, they will utterly destroy me.
But I'll be fine.
Despite everything, I am determined to keep going.
It's a long road to the top. When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Achieving success is tough when those you rely on let you down.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
I refuse to watch you self-destruct.
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
I've faced challenges and setbacks, but ultimately, I am my own champion.
It's a long road to the top when you're on your own.
The road to success is even tougher when you are alone and struggling.
When the feast is all over, the crowd disappears.
When the party ends, the fair-weather friends are nowhere to be seen.
I'm left with an uneasy sense that I'm soon to face all my fears.
After the revelry, I am filled with dread about confronting my fears alone.
This is the only way I have to show you the things I'm too terrified for anyone to know.
Music is my medium to express the emotions that I cannot share with anyone else.
Honestly, it's just to be alone.
Despite the hardships, sometimes being alone is better than being with the wrong people.
I wish there was an easy way to live my life.
I yearn for an uncomplicated life devoid of pain and suffering.
I'm sick of always acting like I'm doing fine.
I am tired of pretending that everything is okay when it's not.
This is me twenty-three, count the ways so easily that I'm out of time.
I am 23 and feel the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Whoa, I'm taking all the chances that a boy should take.
I'm taking risks and embracing life to the fullest.
I'm past the point of caring about the bones I break.
I'm willing to suffer the consequences of my actions if it means achieving my goals.
This is me, twenty-three, king of my destiny. I will be fine.
At 23, I am in control of my destiny and I am confident everything will work out in the end.
The perfect way to meet my end. Free for all, with all my friends. Dig your teeth into my skin.
If I had to choose, I'd rather go out on my own terms with people I trust, even if it means enduring pain.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN, JOHNATHAN JAMES YATES, JOSEPH WILLIAM JAMES, NICHOLAS JAMES MONTGOMERY
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KingkyLeor
the lyrics are easy to find but for the easy here they are:
I've created a monster, it feeds on my guilt.
I'm lying with vultures, they're watching me wilt.
Patiently waiting for me to decay, I've got half of my breath left, I'm one stitch away.
And there's no decorum, they won't be polite, they'll just rip up my bones til there's no flesh in sight.
But I'll be fine.
It's a long road to the top. When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
It's a long road to the top when you're on your own.
When the feast is all over, the crowd disappears.
I'm left with an uneasy sense that I'm soon to face all my fears.
This is the only way I have to show you the things I'm too terrified for anyone to know.
Honestly, it's just to be alone.
But I'll be fine.
It's a long road to the top. When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
It's a long road to the top when you're on your own.
I wish there was an easy way to live my life.
I'm sick of always acting like I'm doing fine.
This is me twenty-three, count the ways so easily that I'm out of time.
Whoa, I'm taking all the chances that a boy should take.
I'm past the point of caring about the bones I break.
This is me, twenty-three, king of my destiny. I will be fine.
It's a long road to the top.
When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
It's a long road to the top when you're on your own.
The perfect way to meet my end. Free for all, with all my friends. Dig your teeth into my skin.
loop1612
The song that simply describes all dark moments of the life, moments that all people hide for pride, but never give up!
25-Quang Minh Nguyễn
Why this song and all blitz kids' music are so underrated ?? They're deserved more than 100M views
25-Quang Minh Nguyễn
Im very sorry to hear that :(( I came to listen this song just because their music that I can feel exactly what does this song mean to me whenever I listen to it
And ofc I know this song from CSGO music kit .
Jo Seeef
@25-Quang Minh Nguyễn I listen to this song because my friend committed suicide. 5 years ago
25-Quang Minh Nguyễn
I was thinking the same xd but now I think I have a really nice taste of music partner xd
Jo Seeef
I thought im the only one listening to this song in this year
KingkyLeor
the lyrics are easy to find but for the easy here they are:
I've created a monster, it feeds on my guilt.
I'm lying with vultures, they're watching me wilt.
Patiently waiting for me to decay, I've got half of my breath left, I'm one stitch away.
And there's no decorum, they won't be polite, they'll just rip up my bones til there's no flesh in sight.
But I'll be fine.
It's a long road to the top. When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
It's a long road to the top when you're on your own.
When the feast is all over, the crowd disappears.
I'm left with an uneasy sense that I'm soon to face all my fears.
This is the only way I have to show you the things I'm too terrified for anyone to know.
Honestly, it's just to be alone.
But I'll be fine.
It's a long road to the top. When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
It's a long road to the top when you're on your own.
I wish there was an easy way to live my life.
I'm sick of always acting like I'm doing fine.
This is me twenty-three, count the ways so easily that I'm out of time.
Whoa, I'm taking all the chances that a boy should take.
I'm past the point of caring about the bones I break.
This is me, twenty-three, king of my destiny. I will be fine.
It's a long road to the top.
When your friends play the anchor you call, they don't answer.
Don't ask me to watch while you're killing yourself (whoa yeah).
Heartbreaks, mistakes. Trust me I'm a mess, but I beat myself best.
It's a long road to the top when you're on your own.
The perfect way to meet my end. Free for all, with all my friends. Dig your teeth into my skin.
Drink Pink
Thanks bro
James Somerville
Best song of all time
Sondre H. Sørheim
Best track from the album