Steve Watson's other bands included Cerebral Fix, Ravens Creed, Helvis (With Kev Frost Of The Varukers) and Iron Monkey.
Baz Barrett's other bands include Intense Degree (Drums), 2 shows with 80's 'Oi!' band Riot Squad (Bass) and current projects Crippled Black Phoenix (Bass) alongside Justin Greaves (of Iron Monkey and Electric Wizard) and The Superkings (Guitar).
Wes Wasley's other bands include One Car Pile-Up, Billy No Mates, The Pissmops, PotKettleBlack, Vanilla Pod, Descendage. Chris Billam's other bands include Blueprint.
Prior to Consumed, Mike and Steve Ford were also the main forces behind thrash metal band Desecrator.
Black and Blue
Consumed Lyrics
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I'll be there,
I'm waiting for you
Got a surprise for you
A garden tool
To fill your face in
It's likely you'll find her there
She couldn't miss it
And all the boys will be there
'cause they're not square
They're always seen there
They'll fill you in
So if you change your mind
Better look up
You better be tooled up
They're not the kindly types
They'll have a say
But they give no reason
They'll fill you in
They'll fill you in
They'll fill you in
And now they're coming
Down on you
Black and blue
Didn't I tell you what they'll do?
Didn't I tell you what they'll do?
Black and blue
The lyrics of Consumed's "Black and Blue" describe a violent encounter in which the singer is waiting for someone behind a shed with a garden tool in hand. It is implied that they intend to physically harm this person, and it is suggested that they are not alone; other boys will be there to help "fill [the person] in." The singer warns the person to "be tooled up" if they change their mind, as those waiting for them are "not the kindly types" and will "fill [them] in" without reason. The song ends with the person being attacked and left "black and blue."
The lyrics of "Black and Blue" seem to address themes of violence, revenge, and the danger of group dynamics. The singer's intent to harm someone with a garden tool is presented in a sinister and almost casual manner, suggesting that they may be motivated by anger or a desire for revenge. The presence of other boys waiting to "fill [the person] in" also underscores the idea that violence can escalate quickly in group settings, as people may feel emboldened by the presence of others to act in ways they may not otherwise.
Overall, "Black and Blue" is a dark and disturbing song that raises important questions about violence and human nature. It suggests that we are all capable of violence and revenge, and that group dynamics can sometimes exacerbate this tendency. At the same time, it also serves as a warning about the dangers of violence and the lasting harm it can cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Down at the back near the shed
The singer is waiting for the listener at the back near the shed.
I'll be there,
The singer will be waiting for the listener.
I'm waiting for you
The singer is waiting for the listener to arrive.
Got a surprise for you
The artist has a surprise for the listener.
A garden tool
The surprise is a garden tool.
To fill your face in
The garden tool will be used to harm the listener's face.
It's likely you'll find her there
The singer thinks the listener will find a woman there.
She'll be there
The woman the artist mentioned will be at the location.
She couldn't miss it
The woman will easily find the location.
And all the boys will be there
Many boys will also be at the location.
'cause they're not square
The boys are not conventional, mainstream types of people.
They're always seen there
The boys often frequent the location where the woman will be.
They'll fill you in
The boys will explain what is happening.
So if you change your mind
If the listener changes their plans or thoughts.
Better look up
The listener should be aware of their surroundings.
You better be tooled up
The listener should be armed or prepared to defend themselves.
They're not the kindly types
The boys are not friendly or generous people.
They'll have a say
The boys will voice their opinions or demands.
But they give no reason
The boys will not provide any justification for their actions.
And now they're coming
The boys are approaching the listener.
Down on you
The boys are hostile toward the listener.
Black and blue
The listener will be physically assaulted and injured.
Didn't I tell you what they'll do?
The singer warned the listener about what would happen.
Didn't I tell you what they'll do?
The artist repeats their warning.
Black and blue
The listener will be physically assaulted and injured.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Brooks, Andy Razaf, Fats Waller
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