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
Leaving
H-Blockx Lyrics
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A little scratch on my soul
In search of relief
Called curiosity
I can't wait to hit track
While I long to come back
My necessity is packed
With resolution
And I am scared
I am
Scared
I am leaving, I am bleeding while I'm
Leaving you behind
I'm perceiving desperate seeking kind of
Need to change my life
That's why I'm leaving
Grieving is done
Where I am from
A change is to come
For everyone
Now I'm rolling back home
Another scratch on my soul
I want you to leave
Me to my faith
And I am scared
I am
Scared
I am leaving, I am bleeding while I'm
Leaving you behind
I'm perceiving desperate seeking kind of
Need to change my life
Yes I rise above the waters
I crash into the clouds
I'm speeding on the run back to myself
Yes I rise above the waters
And crash into the clouds
I'm speeding on the run back to myself
While I'm leaving, I am bleeding while I'm
Leaving you behind
I'm perceiving desperate seeking kind of
Need to change my life
That's why I'm leaving
The song "Leaving" by H-Blockx is a powerful anthem about a person who is struggling with their current situation and feels the need to leave it behind in search of a better life. The opening lines suggest that the singer is coming from a place of discomfort or sadness, as they describe a "little scratch on my soul" and a desire for relief. The chorus emphasizes the fear and uncertainty that comes with making such a big change, as the singer repeats "I am scared" multiple times.
The second verse reveals that the singer is returning home after their journey, with another "scratch on my soul." Despite this, they still have a need for space and privacy as they ask their partner to "leave me to my faith." The bridge of the song is particularly powerful, with the singer describing how they are rising above their troubles and "crashing into the clouds," indicating a sense of freedom and empowerment.
Overall, "Leaving" can be seen as an inspiring song about taking control of one's life and pursuing a better future, even if it means leaving behind familiar people and places. While the fear and uncertainty of such a decision is acknowledged, the song ultimately celebrates the courage it takes to make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way back from home
As I journey from where I call home
A little scratch on my soul
I feel a small emotional wound
In search of relief
I am looking for a way to ease my pain
Called curiosity
Curiosity is the motivation for my journey
I can't wait to hit track
I am eager to start my journey
While I long to come back
I anticipate returning home
My necessity is packed
I have the essential things with me
With resolution
I am determined to see this through
And I am scared
I feel afraid
Scared
Reiterating that I feel afraid
I am leaving, I am bleeding while I'm
Leaving you behind
I am departing, but it hurts me to leave you
I'm perceiving desperate seeking kind of
Need to change my life
I feel an urgent necessity to change my life
Grieving is done
Where I am from
A change is to come
For everyone
I have overcome my grief, and change is coming for everyone where I'm from
Now I'm rolling back home
Another scratch on my soul
I am returning home, feeling another emotional wound
I want you to leave
Me to my faith
I want you to let me follow the path decided by my own beliefs
Yes I rise above the waters
I crash into the clouds
I'm speeding on the run back to myself
I am overcoming my troubles, flying high, and racing back to find myself
While I'm leaving, I am bleeding while I'm
Leaving you behind
As I leave, it hurts me to leave you behind
I'm perceiving desperate seeking kind of
Need to change my life
That's why I'm leaving
I feel an urgent desire to change my life, which is why I'm leaving
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.