In late summer 2001, JUST WENT BLACK started as a five piece hardcore band in Hamburg, northern Germany, and quickly recorded a first four-song demo tape in January 2002. The demo received quite some positive attention, and the band started playing shows around Germany in March 2002.
After a couple of shows throughout summer, the band came to a sudden stop and broke up in September 2002 due to internal difficulties. But some band members felt that the bands time wasn't over yet, and so they reformed JWB in spring 2003 with a new line-up and new songs. But after a single show, the band had to reorganize once more: Two members quit and two new ones were quickly found, forming the band's present line-up.
With the now solid line-up, JWB recorded five songs in July 2003 for their first seven inch record titled "Balancing Reasons in an Unbalanced World", released in fall 2003 by Assault Records, a DIY hardcore label from Bremen, Germany. A first tour in September took them all around Germany and Austria supporting this debut release.
Over the next one and a half years, JWB continued playing shows all around Europe. In fall 2004, a second European tour followed and they played in countries like Slovakia, Hungary and Sweden. After this tour, JWB retired to their rehearsal room to complete the songs for their debut LP.
In early 2005, JWB recorded 11 tracks for this first full length record, called „Tides“. The record shows how JWB have built on their very own distinctive sound over the two years since the release of „Balancing Reasons“; they have matured considerably and evolved musically. The record was released by New Age Records (CD version) and Assault Records (LP version) in fall of 2005. In support of this record, JWB debarked on their third European tour, this time heading south to countries like France, Spain and Portugal.
In July 2006, JWB hit the road once more and toured all around Europe, this time together with their partners in crime from Portugal, DAY OF THE DEAD.
Spring 2007 brings a new JWB record, titled “Embracing Emptiness”. It’s a 6-Song 10”/CD-EP. Vinyl will again be released by Assault Records, the CD Version will be split up between Blacktop Records (European Version) and New Age Records (US Version). The new material shows the band taking the next step turn in redefining its very own sound. The songs are more hard-hitting than the “Tides” material, while maintaining the same dark vibe and melodies.
Blank Pages
Just Went Black Lyrics
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Blank pages everywhere.
You even crossed out the chapters before.
Black lines everywhere.
And then she said: "i can't stand another chance.
I won't change my life for you.
I just don't feel the same.
And even by saying these most horrorfying words.
It's the warmest voice i've ever known.
That is digging my grave.
Why can't i be close to your heart?
What put me here miserable as sin?
And the light, the tunnel and the end.
And all the other clichees.
It almost seems ridiculous, almost too easy.
Am i supposed to walk down the same old road again?
All the guilt now rests on your shoulders.
The burden of a melting heart that follows you day by day.
I'd love to see you suffer. i want you to bleed for me.
You can't be cold like that.
Please don't give up on this.
Please don't.
You shall burn in hell.
I need your sorry eyes.
All your painfull sleepless nights.
All your sorrow.
The begging calls late in the night.
And i'm turning pages of empty books.
Try to read between the lines that never existed.
Try to find an answer.
Try to find anything at all.
Anything at all.
The lyrics of "Blank Pages" by Just Went Black describe the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer has turned the pages of their book of love but finds blank pages with black lines everywhere. This represents how the memories of their relationship have been erased by their former partner's actions. The partner has crossed out the chapters before, indicating that they want to forget their past together.
When the singer confronts their partner about the situation, the partner tells them that they cannot stand another chance and that they won't change their life for them. The partner reveals that they don't feel the same and can't feel anything at all. This declaration is devastating for the singer, who still has strong feelings for their partner.
The singer experiences mixed emotions about the situation. They beg their partner not to give up on their relationship, but at the same time, they want to see their partner suffer and bleed for them. The lyrics mention that the guilt now rests on the partner's shoulders, and the burden of a melting heart follows them every day.
Line by Line Meaning
Turned the pages of our book of love.
Reflecting on the past of our relationship.
Blank pages everywhere.
Our relationship is empty and lacking substance.
You even crossed out the chapters before.
You have intentionally erased our history and memories.
Black lines everywhere.
All that remains are negative memories and feelings.
And then she said: "i can't stand another chance.
My partner expressed their unwillingness to continue this relationship.
I won't change my life for you.
They made it clear that they will not prioritize me or our relationship.
I just don't feel the same.
My partner's feelings have changed and they no longer have romantic feelings for me.
I can't feel anything at all."
My partner is emotionally numb and cannot connect with me or their own emotions.
And even by saying these most horrorfying words.
Despite the hurtful words, my partner's voice is still comforting and familiar to me.
It's the warmest voice i've ever known.
Their voice feels like home to me.
That is digging my grave.
However, holding onto this relationship will only hurt me more down the line.
Why can't i be close to your heart?
I yearn for a deeper connection with my partner.
What put me here miserable as sin?
I wonder what led to our current state of unhappiness and despair.
And the light, the tunnel and the end.
Despite our troubles, we hold onto clichéd hope for a better future.
And all the other clichees.
We cling to tired phrases and ideas.
It almost seems ridiculous, almost too easy.
We question if the path forward will be simple or unrealistic.
Am i supposed to walk down the same old road again?
I question if it's worth trying to repair this relationship, despite its history.
All the guilt now rests on your shoulders.
I blame my partner for the pain we are both feeling.
The burden of a melting heart that follows you day by day.
The weight of the pain and heartbreak is heavy, and we both carry it with us constantly.
I'd love to see you suffer.
I have vindictive thoughts towards my partner because of the pain they've caused me.
I want you to bleed for me.
I want them to feel the same pain I am feeling.
You can't be cold like that.
I am frustrated by my partner's emotional distance.
Please don't give up on this.
Despite everything, I want to hold onto this relationship.
Please don't.
I'm begging my partner to stay.
You shall burn in hell.
My anger and resentment towards my partner are intense.
I need your sorry eyes.
I want my partner to apologize and take responsibility.
All your painfull sleepless nights.
I want my partner to suffer like I have.
All your sorrow.
I want to see my partner feel the pain they've caused me.
The begging calls late in the night.
I want my partner to reach out to me and try to make things right.
And i'm turning pages of empty books.
I am trying to find meaning in our relationship, but there is none.
Try to read between the lines that never existed.
I am desperately searching for signs that were never there.
Try to find an answer.
I am trying to understand why our relationship failed.
Try to find anything at all.
I am grasping at straws trying to salvage our relationship.
Anything at all.
I am willing to hold onto even the smallest shred of hope.
Contributed by Joseph J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.