Blackout
Danielle Bradbery Lyrics
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I've been down this road, it's nothing new
Just when you think it may be over
I come back for more and I'm still not through
Please don't push me tonight
'Cause I don't know what I
'Cause I don't know what I'll do
If you push me tonight
Don't think I can protect you
Are you gonna save yourself when I'm going down?
'Cause when I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round
Another shot of you is all it takes to drown
When I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round
I'm in the middle of the countdown
But I don't care 'cause I'm used to getting bruised
It's not like I'm tryna suffer
I can't help it, black and blue
And if you push me tonight
If you push me tonight
Don't think I can protect you
Are you gonna save yourself when I'm going down? (Save)
'Cause when I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round (wanna go another round)
Another shot of you is all it takes to drown
When I'm about to blackout (blackout)
I wanna go another round
When I'm about to blackout
Oh, I'm about to blackout
But I wanna go another round
I gotta stay, I gotta stay, I gotta stay
Focused
I gotta stay, I gotta stay, I gotta stay
Focus
Before I blackout
Are you gonna save yourself when I'm going down?
'Cause when I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round (another round)
Another shot of you is all it takes to drown
When I'm about to blackout (oh)
I wanna go another round (another round)
Are you gonna save yourself when I'm going down?
'Cause when I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round (oh, I wanna go down)
Another shot of you is all it takes to drown (takes to drown)
When I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round
Baby, it's not over, oh
Baby, it's not over
The lyrics to Danielle Bradbery's "Blackout" tell the story of a person who has been consistently battered down by life's trials but continues to persevere without giving up. The singer says that they have been down this road before and have come back for more even when others may have given up. The singer is self-aware of their limitations and pleads with their loved one to not push them too far because they do not know what they are capable of in that moment. The song is about the singer's struggle to keep going, and how they feel like they're about to black out or give up completely, but they still want to go another round.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of defiance, as the singer refuses to let their hardships define them. The line, "It's not like I'm tryna suffer, I can't help it, black and blue" highlights the singer's determination to keep going despite the pain they are feeling. The chorus repeats the sentiment, as the singer acknowledges the danger they may pose to themselves and others, but they continue to fight anyway. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the repeated line "Baby, it's not over", suggesting that the singer will keep fighting and enduring despite the obstacles in their way.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem for anyone who has experienced hardship and continues to fight, even when they feel like they are about to give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I'm a fighter
I'm a strong person who can endure hardship and difficult situations.
I've been down this road, it's nothing new
I've faced similar difficulties in the past and I'm familiar with the struggles that come with it.
Just when you think it may be over
Just when things seem to be settling down and getting better.
I come back for more and I'm still not through
I keep going and facing the challenges that come my way.
Please don't push me tonight
Please don't provoke me or make me angry tonight.
'Cause I don't know what I
Because I am not sure what I am capable of doing in that state of mind.
'Cause I don't know what I'll do
Because I am unsure of what actions I might take.
And if you push me tonight
And if you provoke me or make me angry tonight.
Don't think I can protect you
Don't expect me to keep you safe in that situation.
Are you gonna save yourself when I'm going down?
Are you going to take care of yourself when I am struggling?
'Cause when I'm about to blackout
Because when I am at the brink of losing control.
I wanna go another round
I want to continue fighting and not give up.
Another shot of you is all it takes to drown
Being with you is like taking a dangerous shot, it could cause me to lose control and give up.
I'm in the middle of the countdown
I'm close to reaching my limit and losing control.
But I don't care 'cause I'm used to getting bruised
But it doesn't bother me as much anymore because I am used to being hurt.
It's not like I'm tryna suffer
I am not intentionally trying to cause myself pain.
When I'm about to blackout
When I am close to losing control and giving up.
Oh, I'm about to blackout
I am really close to losing control and giving up.
I gotta stay, I gotta stay, I gotta stay
I need to maintain my focus and composure.
Focused
I am determined and focused on achieving my goals.
Before I blackout
Before I lose control and give up.
Baby, it's not over, oh
It's not the end, there is still hope.
Baby, it's not over
There is still a chance to overcome difficulties and emerge victorious.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Jonathan Perkins, Nikki Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Baby, I'm a fighter
I've been down this road, it's nothing new
Just when you think it may be over
I come back for more and I'm still not through
[Pre-Chorus]
Please don't push me tonight
'Cause I don't know what I
'Cause I don't know what I'll do
And if you push me tonight
If you push me tonight
Don't think I can protect you
[Chorus]
Are you gonna save yourself when I'm going down?
'Cause when I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round
Another shot of you is all it takes to drown
When I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round
[Verse 2]
I'm in the middle of the countdown
But I don't care 'cause I'm used to getting bruised
It's not like I'm tryna suffer
I can't help it, black and blue
[Pre-Chorus]
And if you push me tonight
If you push me tonight
Don't think I can protect you
[Chorus]
Are you gonna save yourself when I'm going down? (Save)
'Cause when I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round (Wanna go another round)
Another shot of you is all it takes to drown
When I'm about to blackout (Blackout)
I wanna go another round
[Post-Chorus]
When I'm about to blackout
Oh, I'm about to blackout
But I wanna go another round
[Bridge]
I gotta stay, I gotta stay, I gotta stay
Focused
I gotta stay, I gotta stay, I gotta stay
Focus
Before I blackout
[Chorus]
Are you gonna save yourself when I'm going down?
'Cause when I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round (Another round)
Another shot of you is all it takes to drown
When I'm about to blackout (Oh)
I wanna go another round (Another round)
Are you gonna save yourself when I'm going down?
'Cause when I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round (Oh, I wanna go down)
Another shot of you is all it takes to drown (Takes to drown)
When I'm about to blackout
I wanna go another round
[Outro]
Baby, it's not over, oh
Baby, it's not over
Williams Robert E
Danielle's soaring vocal on this one blows me away. She MUST be a musical genius to pull this off with perfect pitch wide range, intricate timing and deep emotion. Amazing!
ROD SINGS
Just covered this song would sincerely appreciate any feedback!!😊
Williams Robert E
@Sir Eugene Courtney Sounds like two kinds of reverb: plate and echo. Both are typical. I think it adds to the mystery and mode of this song. Dani's tone and pitch are undeniably good though no matter what type of reverb is used. I think it is a great mix!
Sir Eugene Courtney
Am detecting added echo.
BLYFACTOR
yeah, some great editing on backend....
Jaida Trevethan
I've been listening to Danielle's music since her days on The Voice and I can't express enough how incredible it has for me personally with me been being able to notice all the growth that has happened to her as a talented musical artist that is. She literally has a voice like no other and most importantly, she sings with her heart and she sings with pure passion. And I love that about her as a musical artist. This song is just amazing and I'm so happy she landed a spot to have a song on the Charlie's Angel's soundtrack. Keep it up Danielle!!
Alexfelipe De Oliveira
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Timothy Price
Agreed
Lenny Wilson
@Tony Leman Danielle wanted to do just that with a song when on The Voice. Had to wait for the right song to do that. Stronger was the song that she was able to show case that power.
Kenneth Frank
Me too! I Love Danielle. Most beautiful voice in pop, country music today.