Guest appearances through various Six Feet Under albums include Ice-T on True Carnage's "One Bullet Left" and Karyn Crisis of Crisis fame on the True Carnage song "Sick and Twisted." Many consider this the first death metal duet between a male and female.
World-renowned tattoo artist Paul Booth is known to do most of Six Feet Under's album art.
2) 6 Feet Under was Nanette DeLaune, Jerry Dobb, Scott Julian, Duane Ulgherait, Jay Crystal, Hector Tico Torres. Formed in 1966 out of the ashes of the Marc 5 and The Sonix, this Colonia, NJ ensemble captured the changing times and sociological upheaval of the pre-Woodstock Nation. Like the Jefferson Airplane, Neighb'rhood Childr'n and The United States Of America, Six Feet Under was blessed with a dynamic diva who soared amidst searing fuzz leads, swirling organ chords, and gifted songwriting with prophetic lyrics. (from their CD-release "In Retrospect 1969-'70")
Blackout
Six Feet Under Lyrics
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But I'm too wrecked to care anyway
I look around and and see this face
What the hell have I lost my taste
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out
I can't remember just where I've been
The last thing that I recall
I got lost in a deep black hole
Don't want to find out
Just want to cut out
Blackout
I really had a Blackout
I grab my things and make a run
On my way out, another one
Would like to know before I stop
Did I make it or did I flop
Don't want to find out
Just want to get out
Blackout
I really had a Blackout
Don't want to find out
Just want to get out
Blackout
I really had a Blackout
The lyrics to Six Feet Under's song Blackout describe the aftermath of a wild night of partying or perhaps substance abuse. The singer seems disoriented and disconnected from reality, expressing the sentiment that they are "too wrecked to care" about missing a day. The lyrics suggest that the singer doesn't want to remember what happened and instead just wants to "cut out" or forget about it.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Blackout," is likely a reference to the singer's memory loss. The line "my head explodes, my ears ring" reinforces the idea that the singer has pushed their body to the limit, potentially with drugs or alcohol. The reference to a "deep black hole" suggests that the singer's memory loss may be more than just temporary blackout, but also a metaphorical abyss they may have found themselves in.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a desire to leave the situation behind and move on, even though they are unsure of what exactly happened during the blackout. The final lines, "did I make it or did I flop," suggest that the singer may be questioning whether they made any mistakes or poor decisions during the night. Ultimately, the lyrics convey the feelings of disorientation and regret that can come with excessive partying or substance abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
I realize I missed a day
I am aware that I have lost track of time
But I'm too wrecked to care anyway
However, I am apathetic towards the situation because of my intoxicated state
I look around and see this face
I observe my surroundings, noting the presence of other people's faces
What the hell have I lost my taste
I question my own judgement and taste due to my impaired state
Don't want to find out
I am afraid of discovering the truth
Just want to cut out
I desire to escape the situation
My head explodes, my ears ring
I am experiencing intense sensory overload
I can't remember just where I've been
I am unable to recall my past actions or whereabouts
The last thing that I recall
The only recent memory that I can recall
I got lost in a deep black hole
I metaphorically fell into a dark pit of confusion and/or despair
Blackout
My consciousness has been temporarily incapacitated
I really had a Blackout
I am confirming that I indeed experienced a blackout
I grab my things and make a run
I quickly gather my belongings and hastily leave the area
On my way out, another one
As I am leaving, I encounter another person
Would like to know before I stop
Before I end this event, I would like to gain a better understanding
Did I make it or did I flop
Did I succeed or did I fail in my actions
Just want to get out
I simply want to leave
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rudolf Schenker, Sonja Kittelsen, Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell
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