Playing shows on Warped Tour with comrades such as The Sounds, Yellowcard and My Chemical Romance, Lillix have earned a diverse and loyal fan base. Lillix have opened for high profile acts from Metric & Alanis Morisette to Aerosmith & KISS. Between live appearances on the Tom Green show, TRL and Much On Demand, Lillix extensively toured North America and Japan (where their album achieved Gold status). They have Juno nominations for “Best New Group” and “Best Pop Album” and won “Best New Group” at the Canadian Radio Music Awards.
In 2006 sisters Tasha-Ray and Lacey-Lee teamed up with drummer Alicia Warrington (Kelly Osbourne, Miley Cyrus) and released their sophomore album “Inside the Hollow”. The album was produced by Jeff Saltzman (The Killers) and James Michael (Motley Crue, Scorpions, Sixx A.M.). The single “Sweet Temptation” was voted one of the “Top 100 Songs of 2006” in Blender magazine.
After Touring “Inside the Hollow” and with the sudden and unexpected demise of Maverick Records. Alicia and founding member Louise Burns decided to depart the band. The Evin sisters have taken time to regroup and made a key decision to take on hard-hitting rock drummer Eric Hoodicoff (whom they have indefinitely borrowed from his renowned metal project Savage Blade). Lillix’s new line up is delving into sexy melodic dance grooves while incorporating a new sophisticated approach to their pop sensibility.
Currently recording their third and boldest album to date (title yet to be unveiled). Prepare for Lillix to hit radio stations and dance floors summer 2010.
Blackout
Lillix Lyrics
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I'm feeling kind of beat
From dragging myself to nowhere
Would you want to hold my hand?
No, you wouldn't understand
Blame it on society
No one's good enough
I saw the sun die; blackout
All of you people, watch out
Stay for the week and we can
Hide 'til it all blows over
I saw you yesterday
But you turned the other way
"How's the going?" should I say?
Yeah, I know you know my name
Won't you come in for some tea?
We can talk about the world
How it's all made up, you see
Who's lying?
I saw the sun die; blackout
All of you people, watch out
Stay for the week and we can
Hide 'til it all blows over
Rise
We will
Rise
Would you take me,
Mold me,
Break me?
No more faking,
Take me somewhere real
Where I can feel
Feel
I saw the sun die; blackout
All of you people, watch out
Stay for the week and we can
Hide 'til it all blows over
I saw
The song lyrics start off with the singer feeling worn out and defeated while walking down the street. The following lines suggest a desire for human connection through a request to hold hands, but then quickly dismisses the possibility by claiming that society has made it impossible for anyone to truly understand them. The chorus paints a picture of a world descending into chaos and darkness, as the sun seemingly dies and a blackout occurs. The singer warns others to take caution and offers a temporary means of escape by suggesting they stay together until it all blows over.
The second verse switches focus to a specific individual that the singer has encountered before, but instead of acknowledging them or asking about their wellbeing, the singer contemplates inviting them in for tea and discussing the artificiality of the world around them. The bridge of the song seems to beg for a genuine connection with the listener, asking to be molded and broken by them and taken somewhere real where they can truly feel. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the extreme and imminent danger of the world around them, but offering a glimmer of hope by suggesting that they can survive it all together.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking down the street
The singer is physically walking somewhere, but they feel worn out and aimless.
I'm feeling kind of beat
The singer is tired and drained, with a lack of energy and motivation.
From dragging myself to nowhere
The singer feels like they are struggling to make progress in their life, despite putting in effort.
Would you want to hold my hand?
The artist is seeking comfort and connection from someone else.
No, you wouldn't understand
The artist believes that the other person would not be able to relate to their struggles and emotions.
Blame it on society
The singer feels like society is to blame for their difficulties and unhappiness.
No one's good enough
The singer thinks that nobody is worthy of their trust or companionship.
I saw the sun die; blackout
The artist is describing a metaphorical event where everything goes dark and hopeless.
All of you people, watch out
The artist is warning others to be aware of the darkness and negativity around them.
Stay for the week and we can
The artist is suggesting a temporary escape from the troubling situation, with the hope that things will improve.
Hide 'til it all blows over
The singer wants to avoid dealing with the problems directly, hoping that they will disappear on their own.
I saw you yesterday
The artist is referring to a specific person who they encountered recently.
But you turned the other way
The other person deliberately avoided or ignored the singer, showing disinterest or dislike.
"How's the going?" should I say?
The singer is considering trying to initiate conversation with the other person, but is unsure how to do so.
Yeah, I know you know my name
The singer is known to the other person, but there is still a sense of distance or disconnection between them.
Won't you come in for some tea?
The artist is attempting to extend hospitality and invite the other person into a more comfortable or welcoming environment.
We can talk about the world
The artist wants to engage in a conversation about broader topics, potentially to distract from personal issues.
How it's all made up, you see
The singer has a cynical or skeptical view of the way the world works, believing that things are not as they seem.
Who's lying?
The singer is questioning the truthfulness of other people or institutions.
Rise
The artist is calling for a change or improvement in their situation.
We will
The artist believes that they can collectively rise up and overcome their challenges.
Would you take me, mold me, break me?
The artist is expressing a desire for someone to take control of their life and make changes, even if it is difficult or painful.
No more faking, take me somewhere real
The singer wants to stop pretending and be taken to a place of authenticity or honesty.
Where I can feel
The artist wants to experience genuine emotions and connection with others.
I saw the sun die; blackout
The singer repeats the earlier metaphor to emphasize the darkness and hopelessness they feel.
All of you people, watch out
The warning to others is repeated to show that the singer is still concerned about the harmful things around them.
Stay for the week and we can
The temporary escape is repeated, but with a reminder that it is only a short-term solution.
Hide 'til it all blows over
The hope for things to improve on their own is repeated, but there is still a sense of avoidance and uncertainty.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rudolf Schenker, Sonja Kittelsen, Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell
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