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.
Far From Home
Just Went Black Lyrics
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Take more than we both expected. young and naive. unsure and self-deceptive.
I am not afraid. this journey already took a couple of years. right now it
Feels good to be uncertain where this life will bring me to. buried all
Memories that used to upset my day-after-life. turned yesterday into today.
I know you can't believe. Because you spent your whole confidence on me. it's
Funny to see how we change and how we pave our way. with glorified memories
Of sad days
In the song "Far from home" by Just Went Black, the singer has made the difficult decision to leave and start anew. He acknowledges that this journey is going to be tougher than he initially thought, being young and inexperienced. But he is resolute and not afraid, knowing that he has already spent a couple of years preparing for this moment. The uncertainty of what's to come feels liberating to him, a stark contrast to the memories of his past that used to weigh him down. He has buried these memories and turned his back on them.
The singer also references his companion who had put all their faith and trust in him, and how it's amusing to see how people change as they go on their respective paths. He reminds us of the bittersweet nostalgia that we often feel as we look back on the darkest days of our lives. These memories may be painful, but they are also a part of us and have shaped us into who we are today.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflective piece about moving on and embracing the unknown, while also acknowledging the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Came to the wrong decision. got my backpack - i'm ready to leave.
I made the wrong choice, and now I have my backpack ready to go as I leave my current situation.
It's gonna Take more than we both expected. young and naive. unsure and self-deceptive.
This journey is going to be harder than we thought, especially considering that we are young and inexperienced in life and tend to deceive ourselves.
I am not afraid. this journey already took a couple of years. right now it Feels good to be uncertain where this life will bring me to.
Although this journey has already been going on for years, I am not afraid. In fact, it feels refreshing to not know where life is taking me at the moment.
Buried all Memories that used to upset my day-after-life. turned yesterday into today.
I have let go of all the painful past memories that used to haunt me, and now, I am living in the present moment.
I know you can't believe. Because you spent your whole confidence on me. it's Funny to see how we change and how we pave our way.
I understand that you find it hard to believe in me because you have given me all your trust and faith. It's amusing to observe how people grow and take different paths in life.
With glorified memories Of sad days
We tend to overly romanticize our painful past experiences, which only causes us more suffering.
Contributed by Hailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.