Blackout
Nathan Wagner Lyrics
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In the sea of glass
Oh, it looks so pretty
But it never lasts
Sobriety is not a choice
When living in a world this void
You know?
So take a sip it's so easy
Forget your past
Goin' back to the city
In the sea of glass
'Cause this world don't ever
Have my back
Sobriety is not a choice
When I don't even have a voice
You know?
So I'll drink 'til the morning
Forget my past
Goin' back to the city
In the sea of glass
And all my world
Fades to black
Just one more sip of champagne
Another sniff of cocaine
We'll be fine, we'll be fine
Give it time, give it time
I wanna see you there
Faded some place that's not here
Give it time, give it time
And we'll fly, we'll fly, we'll fly
We'll fly, we'll fly, we'll fly
So high, so high, so high
The lyrics to Nathan Wagner's song Blackout describe the internal struggle of someone who cannot seem to escape their addiction. The city, represented as the "sea of glass," is described as beautiful, but fleeting. The singer is unable to maintain sobriety, feeling as though they do not have a choice in the matter in a world that is "void." They turn to drinking and drugs to forget their past and numb their pain, seemingly unable to break free from the cycle of addiction. The repetition of the phrase "give it time" suggests that the singer may feel as though their addiction will eventually lead them to a better place, but in reality, it may be leading them towards self-destruction.
Overall, the lyrics of Blackout are a powerful portrayal of the emotional turmoil involved in addiction. The use of vivid imagery and repetition helps to reinforce the singer's sense of hopelessness and despair. The chorus, where the singer is "going back to the city," indicates that they may feel as though they have no other choice but to succumb to their addiction and return to the lifestyle that they know all too well. Ultimately, the message of the song might be that addiction is a trap that can be difficult to escape without help.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' back to the city
Returning to the bustling city life
In the sea of glass
Surrounded by towering skyscrapers
Oh, it looks so pretty
The city skyline is a beautiful sight to behold
But it never lasts
The glamour of the city is temporary and fleeting
Sobriety is not a choice
Abstinence is not an option
When living in a world this void
In a world that's so empty and meaningless
You know?
Do you understand what I mean?
So take a sip it's so easy
Drinking is an easy escape from reality
Forget your past
Leave your problems behind
'Cause this world don't ever
Because this world never
Have my back
Support me
When I don't even have a voice
When I have no say or control
So I'll drink 'til the morning
I'll keep drinking until the morning
And all my world
And my entire world
Fades to black
Fades into nothingness
Just one more sip of champagne
One last taste of luxury before the descent
Another sniff of cocaine
One more line of drugs before the high fades
We'll be fine, we'll be fine
We'll be okay, we'll be okay
Give it time, give it time
Things will get better with time
I wanna see you there
I want to share this experience with you
Faded some place that's not here
Lost in a different world
And we'll fly, we'll fly, we'll fly
And we'll soar high above
So high, so high, so high
So incredibly high
Writer(s): Dean Kasseem, Simmons Earl, Carter Shawn C, Phillips Jason, Jacobs Sean, Styles David
Contributed by Connor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nathan Wagner
Here's part III, "Blackout" I felt like creating a creepy disco feel and this is what I came up with. Hope you like it. Love you all :)
Nathan Wagner
@Herondales Angel Hahaha π Thank you very much. You're the greatest
UNDEAD Recruit
You got my foot tapping with this one! It's awesome as usual, Nathan!
Nathan Wagner
@UNDEAD Recruit Haha Thank you so much :)
Ashley Eugeni Art
I'm listening to this now I didn't know you uploaded. I was in college doing work.πππ This is very epic I love this I don't find it creepy I find that you suit that very amazing. Great song. πβ€β€
Miks
Uhhh like this song
great job
And i like how it goes from quite to loud
It brings a nice and lovely contrast
Which makes the song much more epic xD
Nathan Wagner
Thank you for the kind words!
Melissa Paredes
I really love his voice <3
Nathan Wagner
You're so sweet! Thank you!
Jessica Baxter
You just blow me away.. please don't ever give yourself or accept anyone giving your music a genre label or category - you are YOUNIQUE! You're also PRICELESS! You always take my soul on a journey, which makes up for all the ones my body can't take. I love you - your mind, heart, and soul - ππΌπ€πππ¦