2) From Danbury, CT, a… Read Full Bio ↴1) From California, (hed) pe back when called hed
2) From Danbury, CT, a late-'80s/early-'90s indie/punk band called Hed.
Blackout
Hed Lyrics
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Don't You Put Words In My Mouth,
Don't Try To Shut Me Up,
I'm Not About Plastic Skin,
I Gotta Get Out Gotta Get Out In,
What About Those Things You Said To Me,
What About The Time We've Wasted,
Every Time I See Your Face I,
Blackout,
You Know I Gotta Get In,
Blackout,
Just Let Me In,
Blackout,
You Know I Gotta Get In,
But I Gotta Know Now,
Where Do I Fit In,
(x2)
Don't You Tell Me What To Think,
You'll Never Know How I Should Feel,
I See Through Plastic Skin,
I Gotta Get Out Gotta Get Out In,
What About The Five O'Clock News,
What About The Sunday Paper,
Every Day's Just Like The One Before,
Every Time I Turn The Page I,
Blackout,
You Know I Gotta Get In,
Blackout,
Just Let Me In,
Blackout,
You Know I Gotta Get In,
But I Gotta Know Now,
Where Do I Fit In,
(x2)
I Can't Breathe,
My Heart Is Freezing,
While We Pray,
My Soul Is Packing It's Bags,
And Leaving,
Blackout,
(2x)
What About Those Things You Said To Me,
What About The Time We've Wasted,
Every Day's Just Like The One Before,
Every Time I See Your Face I,
Blackout,
You Know I Gotta Get In,
Blackout,
Just Let Me In,
Blackout,
You Know I Gotta Get In,
But I Gotta Know Now,
Where Do I Fit In,
(2x)
I,
(x3)
I Wanna Know Now,
Where Do I Fit In,
I,
Blackout,
(3x)
I Wanna Know Now
Where Do I Fit In
The Hed song "Blackout" is about standing up for oneself and not being silenced by others. In the first verse, the singer warns others not to try to silence or control him. He mentions not being interested in superficial appearances, but needing to escape from them. He questions the validity of past statements and questions the value of the time that has been wasted. Every day is the same, and every time he sees the face of the person addressed in the song he "blacks out." This is a turning point in the song as it serves as the chorus and highlights the intensity and frustration the singer feels.
The second verse continues with the idea of not being silenced, this time directly opposing someone who is attempting to manipulate or indoctrinate his thoughts. The singer has seen through the "plastic skin" of this person and needs to escape again. The news and media are also a source of frustration, as they offer nothing new or different, just more of the same. The chorus repeats, emphasizing those moments of frustration that make him feel like he is losing control and needs to escape.
The bridge of the song is where the singer really lets go, unable to breathe and feeling as though his heart is freezing. He speaks of prayer, indicating he has been told to seek solace in religion, which he can no longer do. Finally, he is packing his bags and leaving, whether literally or symbolically abandoning the current situation.
Overall, "Blackout" is an anthem of self-assertion, encouraging listeners to speak out and not be silenced by others. The song's energy and frustration come through in the repetition of the chorus, creating a memorable and empowering message.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't You Put Words In My Mouth,
I don't want you to speak for me or put words in my mouth. I can speak for myself.
Don't Try To Shut Me Up,
I won't be silenced. Don't try to stop me from speaking my mind.
I'm Not About Plastic Skin,
I'm not superficial. I don't care about appearances or surface-level things.
I Gotta Get Out Gotta Get Out In,
I feel trapped and need to escape this situation. I can't stay here anymore.
What About Those Things You Said To Me,
I haven't forgotten the things you said to me. They still hurt and affect me.
What About The Time We've Wasted,
We've spent so much time together, but now I feel like it was all a waste.
Every Day's Just Like The One Before,
My life feels like it's in a rut. Every day is the same, and I need something to change.
Every Time I See Your Face I,
Seeing your face reminds me of all the pain and frustration we've been through.
You Know I Gotta Get In,
I need to be a part of something. I can't be left out or excluded.
Just Let Me In,
Don't keep me out or shut me out. I want to be involved.
But I Gotta Know Now,
I can't keep waiting for an answer. I need to know right away.
Where Do I Fit In,
I need to know my place in this situation or relationship.
Don't You Tell Me What To Think,
I won't let anyone control my thoughts or opinions. I can decide for myself.
You'll Never Know How I Should Feel,
Nobody can tell me how to feel or what emotions to have. Only I know that.
I See Through Plastic Skin,
I can see past surface-level things and look deeper into someone's true character.
What About The Five O'Clock News,
The news is always full of negative stories and it's affecting my outlook on life.
What About The Sunday Paper,
The news in the newspaper is also depressing and I can't escape it.
I Can't Breathe,
I feel suffocated and overwhelmed by everything going on around me. It's all too much.
My Heart Is Freezing,
My emotions are becoming numb and cold. I'm losing my ability to feel.
While We Pray,
Despite everything going on, we still try to find hope and pray for a better future.
My Soul Is Packing It's Bags,
My spirit is ready to move on and leave this situation behind, even if it's hard.
And Leaving,
I'm ready to move on and leave behind all the pain and hurt I've been through.
I Wanna Know Now,
I need an answer right away. I can't wait any longer for clarity.
Where Do I Fit In,
I need to know my place and role in this situation, otherwise I feel lost and uncertain.
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