In 1993, the band released their first single, Rising High. The track was extensively played in clubs and sold over 10,000 copies without a video or any advertising whatsoever.
The band rose to fame with their successful first album Time To Move, released in 1994. Part of this success was due to MTV and their repeated airplay of the videos for the "Risin' High" and "Move" singles. H-Blockx earned a nomination for "Best Breakthrough Artist" at the following MTV music awards (but lost to Dog Eat Dog). With the help of the singles "Risin' High", "Move", and "Little Girl" their debut album spent 62 weeks in the German album chart, selling over 750,000 copies worldwide, and earning the band their first gold album.
H-Blockx is still active to this day and are regularly releasing new albums, though none of them have caught the public or MTV's eye like "Time To Move" did. However, they had a minor hit in 2002 with a cover of Snap!'s "The Power".
Albums
* 1994 - Time to Move
* 1996 - Discover My Soul
* 1998 - Fly Eyes
* 1999 - Bang Boom Bang (Movie Soundtrack)
* 2000 - Ring Of Fire
* 2002 - Get in the Ring
* 2002 - Live
* 2004 - No Excuses
* 2004 - More than a Decade: The Best of H-Blockx
* 2007 - Open Letter to a Friend
Current members
* Henning Wehland: Vocals
* Tim Humpe: Guitar
* Steffen Wilmking: Drums
* Stefan "Gudze" Hinz: Bass
Past members
* Dave Gappa: Vocals
* Fabio Trentini: Bass
* Johann-Christop "Mason" Maass: Drums
* Marco Minnemann: Drums
* Martin "Dog" Kessler": Drums
www.h-blockx.de
Countdown To Insanity
H-Blockx Lyrics
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Hands on
Hands on
Hands on
This is a countdown I'm planning to leave
I'm heading out of this town I'm sick of the beef
Been wandering too long before it gets bad
Move on, cruise on, maybe in the wrong direction
Baby I'll be the hands on the steering wheel
It's too late, it's too fake
But I've got nothing to lose
Check mate, no hate
Hell I've got nothing to prove
6...5...one chance to stay alive
4...3...but I can hardly breathe
Countdown to insanity
Goodbye reality
2...1...tic toc
Let's go
Hands on
Hands on
If your problems are homegrown, it's time to cut back
Turn off your cell phone come joining the pack
Get out of your mad routine a change is to come
Life is a solitaire so you've got to
Move on, cruise on, maybe in the wrong direction
Baby you'll be the hands on the steering wheel
It's too late, it's too fake
But I've got nothing to lose
Check mate, no hate
Hell I've got nothing to prove
6...5...one chance to stay alive
4...3...but I can hardly breathe
Countdown to insanity
Goodbye reality
2...1...tic toc
Let's go
Hands on
Hands on
Hands on
Hands on
It's too late, it's too fake
But I've got nothing to lose
Check mate, no hate
Hell I've got nothing to prove
6...5...one chance to stay alive
4...3...but I can hardly breathe
Countdown to insanity
Goodbye reality
2...1...tic toc
Let's go
Hands on
Hands on
(4) hands
(3) on
(2) hands
(1) on
In "Countdown to Insanity," H-Blockx sings about the desire to leave behind the problems and routines of daily life and take control of one's own destiny. The song's title and chorus are a literal countdown, as the singer leaves town and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The repetition of "Hands on" implies a sense of agency and empowerment, as the singer takes control of their life and steers their own course. The chorus also emphasizes the urgency and finality of this decision, with the countdown ticking down to the moment of departure.
The verses touch on themes of frustration and disillusionment with the status quo, as the singer realizes that they need to leave in order to find a new perspective. The line "been wandering too long before it gets bad" suggests that the singer is at a crossroads and needs to make a decision before things spiral out of control. As they pack up their memories and prepare to hit the road, there's a sense of excitement and possibility that comes with taking a leap of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands on
Repeated throughout the song as a command or suggestion to take control and/or take action
This is a countdown I'm planning to leave
The singer is intentionally counting down the moments until they can leave their current situation
I'm heading out of this town I'm sick of the beef
The singer is leaving because they have grown tired of the problems and conflicts in their current location
Been wandering too long before it gets bad
The artist has been aware of their need to leave and has been delaying this decision until things get worse
I'm packing my memories, it's time to
The artist is preparing for the next phase of their life by taking their experiences and memories with them
Move on, cruise on, maybe in the wrong direction
The singer is accepting the possibility that their chosen path may not be the right one but is moving forward anyway
Baby I'll be the hands on the steering wheel
The singer is taking control of their own life and destiny
It's too late, it's too fake
The artist is acknowledging the sense of inevitability and artificiality in their current situation
But I've got nothing to lose
The artist has little at stake in their current situation and can afford to take risks
Check mate, no hate
The artist is triumphant and confident despite any conflict or tension with others
Hell I've got nothing to prove
The singer is not acting out of a need for validation or recognition from others
6...5...one chance to stay alive
The countdown serves as a reminder that the artist's situation is precarious and requires decisive action
4...3...but I can hardly breathe
The stress of the situation is affecting the singer's mental and/or physical health
Countdown to insanity
The urgency of the situation may lead the singer to make decisions that others may view as irrational or illogical
Goodbye reality
The singer is leaving behind the familiar and predictable in favor of the unknown and uncertain
2...1...tic toc
The countdown reaches its culmination and the artist must act
Let's go
The artist is decisive and resolute in their actions
If your problems are homegrown, it's time to cut back
The singer is suggesting that others examine their personal situation and make the necessary changes
Turn off your cell phone come joining the pack
The singer is suggesting that others disconnect from their technology and join others in a shared experience
Get out of your mad routine a change is to come
The artist is suggesting that others break free from their monotonous or unhealthy routines and embrace change
Life is a solitaire so you've got to
The artist is emphasizing the individual nature of life and the need to act with self-determination
Hands on
Repeated throughout the song as a command or suggestion to take control and/or take action
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rudolf Weinhold
Da sind einige Songs sehr gut auf dieser CD - Discover my Soul. Die muss man am Anfang eh öfters hören.
How do you Feel
Heaven
I heard him Cry
Rainman
Live is feeling Dizzy
Das sind die Songs auf dieser CD von der Band H-Blockx die mir darauf am besten gefallen. So, auch Songempfehlungen kann man nur machen wenn man die Musik auch selbst hört wenn man die kennt. Wie kommt man an gute Rock Musik ran - nur so indem man die bei Freunden hört - hat man wenig Freunde dann ist man arm dran.
DeathpriestYuki
12 years later, I'm a mother to be, around 26 years old and can still sing this awesome song like nothing ever happened
Alfheim 01
<3
Antoine Tinnion
H-Blockx are a really good band, I wish they were much bigger in the UK/USA
UKCougar
Sitting at my desk with headphones on, I think I've just Rock Band air-drummed the entirety of this track from memory. Monster of a song.
Ada Frost
This song was in one of the earlier Rock Band DLC packs and I still play the hell out of it. It's my favorite song to play on RB when I just want to relax and have a good time, since it's catchy, fun and not stressful to get a high score.
WAYCNF
earlier? it was the last one released for rock band ever (before rock band 4)
iFightForMyFiends
@WAYCNF No, this song was added in 2008, the last DLC before RB4 was Don McLean's American Pie.
WAYCNF
@iFightForMyFiends yeah rb3 is bugged and it says it was released in like 2100 i think
ZigCOM
Absolutely brilliant!
I only wish I'd discovered them earlier.
What a great band.
FEDO
Same bruh