Black and Hudson, from Victoria, British Columbia, played Canadian West Coast music prior to moving to England. The original lineup featured bassist Terry Poole and drummer Keith Baker from Bakerloo, but both left before recording anything.
May Blitz's self-titled debut in 1970 was a mixture of heavy riffs, psychedelic breaks, melodic song-writing and extended jams. It sold moderately, and a follow-up, "The 2nd Of May," was recorded in 1971. Despite being an excellent album full of heavy original numbers, the album flopped. The band were dropped by Vertigo shortly after, causing them to split in 1971. Black and Hudson returned to Canada, but Newman played with many bands throughout the '70s, including Three Man Army, Marc Bolan, David Bowie & Mick Ronson, Chris Spedding and Whitesnake.
Their debut album is a must-hear for anyone curious about the early development of heavy music.
I Don't Know
May Blitz Lyrics
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You can't tell me what to do
This city life is much too fast
I feel it's time you knew
This city life is all the same
Back to the country, back to where I came
The life I know the best
You have a good time, watch out for the ...
And give the children my best
This city life is all the same
Back to the country, back to where I came
Back to the country, back to where I came
I wanna go (there?) ...
(The animals walked on clean air?)
But here I am like a sardine in a can
(Couple of puffs?) (waiting for the man?)
This city life is all the same
Back to the country, back to where I came
Back to the country, back to where I came
May Blitz's song "I Don't Know" is a reflective piece that speaks to the monotony of city living and the desire to return to a simpler, more natural way of life. The lyrics are a plea for autonomy and freedom from the constraints of city life, as the singer yearns to return to the country where they came from. The lines "Leave me alone, I'll go back home / You can't tell me what to do" emphasize the singer's rebellion against authority and the desire to live life on their own terms.
The opening lines of the song, "This city life is much too fast / I feel it's time you knew" capture the frenzied pace of city living and the desire for a slower pace of life. The repetition of the refrain "Back to the country, back to where I came" reinforces the singer's longing for a more authentic way of life.
The verse "I wanna go (there?) ... / (The animals walked on clean air?) / But here I am like a sardine in a can / (Couple of puffs?) (waiting for the man?)" similarly emphasizes the singer's desire to be close to nature and the frustration that they are trapped in an artificial environment. The reference to "waiting for the man" is likely a nod to the counterculture of the time and the struggle for independence.
Overall, "I Don't Know" is a thoughtful and introspective piece that speaks to the desire for freedom and authenticity in a world that often feels oppressive and artificial.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave me alone, I'll go back home
I want to go back to my hometown and be alone.
You can't tell me what to do
I don't like being told what to do.
This city life is much too fast
Living in the city is too overwhelming and fast-paced for me.
I feel it's time you knew
I want you to know how I feel.
This city life is all the same
Living in the city is repetitive and boring.
Back to the country, back to where I came
I want to go back to my countryside roots where life was simpler.
You can stay but I must go
You are free to stay in the city, but I have to leave.
The life I know the best
I am most familiar with life in the country.
You have a good time, watch out for the ...
Have a good time, but be careful of something that is not specified.
And give the children my best
Pass my regards to the children.
I wanna go (there?) ...
I desire to go to a specific place that is not named.
(The animals walked on clean air?)
An unclear statement that could be interpreted variously.
But here I am like a sardine in a can
I feel cramped and confined like a sardine in a can.
(Couple of puffs?) (waiting for the man?)
Unclear statements that could be interpreted variously.
Back to the country, back to where I came
Previous lines repeated to emphasize the desire to return to the countryside.
Writer(s): William Reid Hudson, James Black, Anthony Newman Richard
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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