They have toured across the U.S. since 2006 and have made their way to Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Brazil. The list of conventions and festivals the band has appeared at is extensive, including performance spots on Vans Warped Tour and Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival. Their last performance was at Yama-Con on December 3, 2017.
Final band members include: Johnny Yong Bosch (guitar, lead vocals), Masataka "Polo" Yazaki (lead guitar), and Ginny Eck (bass, violins, vocals).
Blackout
Eyeshine Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I've seen the secrets everyone laughs at
How could we ever believe in that?
Anyone could shoot us a glance or two
Yeah, anyone could shoot us a glance or two
I'm not saying you had no right to be free
I'm only saying I have the right to be
Anyone (Anyone) could shoot us a glance or two
This is our last chance (Last chance)
Before we go, before we go and blackout
This is our last chance (Last chance)
Before we go, before we go and blackout
I want it all (I want it all)
But none of it would ever last long
Enough for me to know that it's gone
Anyone could shoot us a glance or two
Yeah, anyone could shoot us a glance or two
I'm not saying you had no right to be free
I'm only saying I have the right to be
Anyone (Anyone) could shoot us a glance or two
Yeah, anyone (Anyone) could shoot us a glance or two
This is our last chance (Last chance)
Before we go, before we go and blackout
This is our last chance (Last chance)
Before we go, before we go and blackout
This is our last chance (Last chance)
Before we go, before we go and blackout
This is our last chance (Last chance)
Before we go, before we go and blackout
This is our last chance (This is our last chance)
Before we go, (before we go,) before we go and blackout (Blackout)
This is our last chance (This is our last chance)
Before we go, (before we go,) before we go and blackout
This is our last chance (Last chance)
Before we go, before we go and blackout
This is our last chance (Last chance)
Before we go, before we go and blackout
The song "Blackout" by Eyeshine talks about the desperations of a person to find a last chance to live their life to the fullest before everything fades away. Through the cracks, the singer has seen the secrets that everyone laughs at, which leads to the realization that the things we believe in are not always right. The lyrics suggest that anyone can shoot a glance or two, which can be interpreted as that everyone has the power to impact our lives through their actions or simply by looking at us.
The singer's desire for life and experiences is captured in their want for "all," but they know that nothing lasts forever. This realization is what makes a person truly desperate for life as they try to make the most of the time they have left. The line "I'm not saying you had no right to be free, I'm only saying I have the right to be" suggests that while everyone has the freedom to live their life, the singer will not let the world limit their experiences.
The chorus repeats the importance of taking advantage of our last chance before a blackout. The song's lyrics are generally introspective, with the singer acknowledging that life is uncertain and that nothing is guaranteed. The song's message is to live life to the fullest and make the most of the time we have before everything fades to black.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the cracks (Through the cracks)
Despite being unnoticed, I've observed the secrets that bring laughter to people
I've seen the secrets everyone laughs at
I have knowledge about the things that people tend to overlook and are seen as amusing
How could we ever believe in that?
It's hard to accept something that seems unbelievable, given our shared knowledge
Anyone could shoot us a glance or two
People can visually judge us even at a glance, without really knowing us
I'm not saying you had no right to be free
I respect your freedom and autonomy
I'm only saying I have the right to be
However, I also believe that I deserve the same right to exercise my own freedom and make choices
This is our last chance (Last chance)
We have an opportunity to take action, but it may be our final one
Before we go, before we go and blackout
Before we disappear or lose consciousness, now is the time to act
I want it all (I want it all)
I desire everything that life can offer, but I understand it won't last forever
But none of it would ever last long
Even if we attain what we desire, it won't be permanent and we must cherish it while we can
Enough for me to know that it's gone
Eventually, everything will come to an end and we must learn to accept that
This is our last chance (Last chance)
We have another opportunity to act before it's too late
This is our last chance (Last chance)
An important chance for us to take before it's too late
Before we go, before we go and blackout
We must act now or risk losing our chance to make a change
This is our last chance (This is our last chance)
An opportunity that we may never have again
(before we go,) before we go and blackout (Blackout)
We must take advantage of this moment to prevent ourselves from falling into oblivion
Before we go, before we go and blackout
A chance we must take before we lose consciousness or disappear
This is our last chance (Last chance)
Our final opportunity to make a difference
Before we go, before we go and blackout
We must seize this chance before it's too late
Contributed by Layla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.