Razorlight is a four-piece consisting of Borrell (vocals & guitar), Björn Ågren (guitar), Carl Dalemo (bass) and Andy Burrows (drums)
Their debut album, Up All Night, was released on June 28, 2004, reaching number 3 in the UK album charts on 4 July. The critical reception was generally good, receiving good reviews from NME, Q magazine and Billboard, although they were also accused of lack of imagination and unoriginality for allegedly borrowing ideas from other influential bands, notably The Strokes. They appear to polarize opinion. NME wrote that the album: "bristles with passion, energy and, most importantly, amazing songs", while they were described elsewhere as "nearly everything wrong with rock and roll today". Their fans, though, embrace the music for its simple melodies and multi-layered, easy-going compositions.
Frontman Johnny Borrell caused some controversy and surprise when he likened himself to musical legend Bob Dylan, quipping "If Dylan's making the chips then I'm drinking the champagne". This led to suggestions of self-promotion. This statement was taken out of context however as Borrell was comparing his and Dylan's first albums, not their overall career. The band became very popular on the London music scene when they arrived earlier in the year. Large demand caused the band to play extra shows, including a 7,000+ capacity gig at Alexandra Palace. The album was heavily marketed in the UK.
Blood For Wild Blood
Razorlight Lyrics
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There is a calm in the rush of your stare
And I'm now beyond care
Experience being gained, we're back to back
And strain to strain, there is a stillness
Breathes in you and me
Music calls without answer
And the beast has no master
And the spirit no name
And the angels are hushing
And they dance in soft shame
This hysterical house could collapse in the night
And the hinges will buckle
Liars choke on their spike
But the darkness has a hunger
It offers you blood for wild blood
And you be on wondering
Why you're still not good enough
There is a glory in the pitch of your desire
And a calm in my gaze as my feet are retired
Our pulses exchange, we're face to face
Finally higher and wire to wire
Ohh, wire to wire, wire to wire
Signal to satellite, bullet to beast
Frequency is higher, ohh
I'm apart of this illusion, I'm for blues blood
To which new feeling do we go? Wire to wire
The lyrics of Razorlight's "Blood For Wild Blood" seem to describe a moment of intense emotion between two people who are facing a difficult situation. The opening lines, "There's a stillness to the thrashing of despair/ There is a calm in the rush of your stare" suggest that despite the chaos around them, there is a sense of calm between the two individuals. The singer then reflects on the experience they are gaining, and how they are back-to-back through it all.
There is a sense of mysteriousness to the song that comes through in lines such as "And the beast has no master/ And the spirit no name" and "Music calls without answer/ Where the darkness lies heavy." The idea of the darkness having a hunger and offering "blood for wild blood" adds to this sense of unease and danger.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Wire to wire," which can be interpreted as a symbol of the connection between the two individuals. The final lines of the song leave the listener with a sense of uncertainty as they wonder where this connection will take them: "To which new feeling do we go? Wire to wire."
Overall, the lyrics of "Blood For Wild Blood" suggest a complex emotional landscape, full of tension and intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a stillness to the thrashing of despair
Amidst agony and hopelessness, there is an inexplicable sense of calm.
There is a calm in the rush of your stare
The piercing intensity of your gaze is paradoxically serene.
And I'm now beyond care
I have reached a state of detachment or indifference.
Experience being gained, we're back to back
Through the hardships we encounter, side by side, we grow and learn.
And strain to strain, there is a stillness
Even when we're pushed to our limits, there remains a sense of tranquility.
Breathes in you and me
We share a connection at the most basic level.
Music calls without answer
A haunting melody echoes without response.
Where the darkness lies heavy
In the depths of obscurity, we are lost.
And the beast has no master
A primal force is unleashed with no control.
And the spirit no name
There is no distinct identity to this otherworldly being.
And the angels are hushing
Heavenly beings are silenced in reverence or fear.
And they dance in soft shame
There is a graceful yet somber quality to their movements.
This hysterical house could collapse in the night
This unstable, frenzied situation could crumble at any moment.
And the hinges will buckle
The mechanisms holding everything together will give way.
Liars choke on their spike
Those who deceive and mislead will suffer consequences.
But the darkness has a hunger
An insatiable appetite resides within the shadows.
It offers you blood for wild blood
It presents a deal at great cost, requiring a sacrifice of equal measure.
And you be on wondering
You continue to question and contemplate.
Why you're still not good enough
Despite efforts, a feeling of inadequacy persists.
There is a glory in the pitch of your desire
There is a grandeur or magnificence in the intensity of your longing.
And a calm in my gaze as my feet are retired
I am at peace, gazing upon your fervor, as I rest from the journey.
Our pulses exchange, we're face to face
Our heartbeats synchronize as we confront each other.
Finally higher and wire to wire
We ascend to greater heights, on equal footing.
Signal to satellite, bullet to beast
From the most advanced technology to the most primitive creature, all are part of this.
Frequency is higher, ohh
The intensity or vibration is increasing rapidly.
I'm apart of this illusion, I'm for blues blood
I am complicit in this delusion or deception, I am fighting for something worth the sacrifice.
To which new feeling do we go? Wire to wire
We have reached a new level, but what emotion or sensation awaits us next?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHNNY BORRELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jazz Matazz
Still loving it 2019
Ivana Ivana
Great song 😊😊😊
religion13
very good!! greetings from greece
katha rina
really good :-)
adanaz9
Epic.
Angelo Dallas
Given the most recent comment is over a year old, & the oldest is 7 yrs old - I must say, it sounds a Hell of a lot BETTER than the crap they been pushing out in the past 15-20 yrs!
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monstermyly
so much <3.
Monty Bagger
Johnny Borrell is a pompous man, real genius lies in application not in self appreciation. Apart from that they are alright.
mueslibob1
he is looking like seinfeld
kactekk
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