For over 7 years he was the singer, bassist and songwriter of a band who rocked North Germany with a dark melodic grunge-rock sound. After moving to Berlin and being inspired by his influences Jan found his passion in electronic music. Making a tough decision to quit the band, he traded his guitar for an apc40 and 5x8Spur-Matrix and began producing and performing solo.
Today his sound can be described as a mixture of Radiohead, Muse, Bodi Bill, Stephan Bodzin and James Holden - a beautiful balancing act between melancholic, melodic electro-pop and euphoric minimal techno making Jan one of the most interesting and promising young artist in Berlin at the moment."
Black Hole Nights
Jan Blomqvist Lyrics
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Gimme time back
They lied to me
With flashing lights
Skin and tights and
Black hole nights
That angels die
That rivers run dry
That friends lie
Step outside
Back from wasted days
And nights awake
And years half-baked
From times I listen
Unthinking
Not even waiting for
Something interesting
They lied to me
With flashing lights
Skin and tights and
Black hole nights
Gimme my time back
Gimme my time back
Gimme time back
Gimme my time back
Nothing else there
Gimme my mind back
Now all I need
Is a line back
Gimme my time back
Gimme time back
Nothing else there
They lied to me
With flashing lights
Skin and tights and
Black hole nights
That grown men cry
That angels die
That rivers run dry
And that friends lie
Step outside
Back from wasted days
And nights awake
And years half-baked
From times I listen
Unthinking
Not even waiting for
Something interesting
They lied to me
With flashing lights
Skin and tights and
Black hole nights
Gimme time back
Gimme my time back
Nothing else there
Gimme my mind back
Now all I need
Is a line back
Gimme my time back
Gimme time back
Nothing else there
Gimme time back
Gimme time back
Gimme time back
Gimme time back
Gimme time back
The lyrics to Jan Blomqvist's song "Black Hole Nights" speak to the idea of feeling like time has been wasted on meaningless or superficial experiences. The singer in the song feels like they have been lied to, seduced by the glitz and allure of flashy nights spent chasing temporary pleasure. The line "That grown men cry, that angels die, that rivers run dry, that friends lie" suggests the singer has been sold a false bill of goods, promised experiences that are ultimately unfulfilling, fleeting, and even painful.
The singer seems to have come to the realization that they have been living their life passively, "unthinking" and not actively seeking experiences that are truly meaningful. They are now yearning for something more substantial, something that will give them their "mind back". It appears that the singer may have been caught up in a cycle of addiction, as they are searching for "a line back", which could refer to a cocaine habit.
Overall, "Black Hole Nights" is a heartfelt lament for a life that has been squandered on shallow pleasures and empty promises. The singer longs to recapture the time that has been lost and to find meaning and purpose in their existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme my time back
I want the time that I wasted back
Gimme time back
I want the time that I wasted back
They lied to me
I was deceived by someone
With flashing lights
With bright lights that are used to deceive
Skin and tights and
People dressed suggestively
Black hole nights
Nights spent doing things that sucked up all my time and energy
That grown men cry
Things that are usually thought to be strong or unshakable can make even grown men cry
That angels die
Even the purest or most innocent things can be corrupted or destroyed
That rivers run dry
Things that seem endless or eternal can come to an end
That friends lie
Even the people who should be the most honest can deceive you
Step outside
Take a step back and see things from a different perspective
Back from wasted days
After my time has been wasted
And nights awake
Nights spent without sleep
And years half-baked
Years spent without accomplishing anything
From times I listen
From times when I wasn't thinking critically
Unthinking
Acting without thinking things through
Not even waiting for
Not being patient and waiting for something worthwhile
Something interesting
Something that could truly capture my attention
Nothing else there
There was nothing else worthwhile
Gimme my mind back
I want to think more clearly
Now all I need
All I really want
Is a line back
I want someone to give me an explanation or to answer me truthfully
Gimme time back
I want the time that I wasted back
Gimme my time back
I want the time that I wasted back
Gimme time back
I want the time that I wasted back
Gimme my mind back
I want to think more clearly
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Motor Songs GmbH
Written by: Felix Lehmann, Jan Freter, Ryan Mathiesen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Micaela Aguirre
This video came to me randomly. I was already in love with your music since this year, which I was so lucky to meet you. But I was surprised that this video was ten years ago... And I thought: "How beautiful you were and how beautiful you are now, as a person and as an artist..." I always listen to you to study. Your music became my companion every night. Please never stop making your art. Is magic!!! Love U!!!
Greetings from Argentina!💖
Ankit Mitawa
His voice, the piano , Drum... Everything is perfectly soothing...! Thanks guys for the music. Cheers!
Paze
There's no song giving me so much thrills & emotions at once! Masterpiece! ♥️
Nina Nikolova
Music that really touch my soul, Jan Blomqvist!
Leonkasuma
Me tooo
Lizandro Rodriguez
A perfect blend of vocals, electronic and piano, a true masterpiece. These guys murder.
M1KE MYL1FE
Beautiful emotions! Awesome Guys! Love it!
DJ Rainer
great music by Jan!
love to hear and relax - such a wonderful liquid sound!
Степанов Сергей
Чем больше слушаю тем больше нравиться!Неподражаемо!!!Великолепно Jan .Cпасибо большое)
Fotis Konfusion
It's awesome when you discover new artists. Thanks for the music!