Belgium may not be known for producing great rock and roll bands, but don’t tell that to 22-year-old Jan Paternoster nor his 20-year-old sidekick Dries Van Dijck, who have been playing together for a decade, already releasing two albums, 2007’s Set Your Head on Fire and 2010’s Silver Threats (recorded in London’s legendary Konk Studios) that established the duo as a serious force to be reckoned with. A cross between R&B-inflected garage-band rock that takes its cues from mid-’60s Stones and The Kinks to the most gut-bucket, electric delta blues evocative of Led Zeppelin by way of The White Stripes, The Black Keys and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Black Box Revelation is just that… a musical revelation that can’t be boxed into a single category.
Coming to America to record their stateside debut, My Perception, with producer Alain Johannes [Queens of the Stone Age, Chris Cornell, Them Crooked Vultures] in his L.A. home studio, Jan and Dries felt right at home in the country where so much of the music that inspired them had been made. The result is their most accomplished album to date, with sound and noise now coalescing into real songs like the title track and “Rattle My Heart,” which might have come straight from Out of Our Heads; the spooky acoustic strains of the Beatles-meets-Kinks British Invasion vibe of “Bitter,” the haunting, stark acoustic “New Sun,” the thick ambience of “2 Young Boys,” the percussive beat of “Shadowman” and the psychedelic blues of “White Unicorns.”
While building up a fan base in Europe by touring with Eagles of Death Metal as well as their own headlining shows in France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Holland and Scandanavia, the band has played scattered shows in the States, including two years at SXSW, as well as shows in L.A., New York, Boston, San Diego and San Francisco. Seeing them live, before a packed, sweaty audience of their crowd-surfing, head-banging fans, is yet another revelation…this one how two guys can create a sound that fills the room-and more.
With My Perception their first official U.S. album, Black Box Revelation will be making their assault on America very soon playing every garage, arena, and stadium!
Stand Your Ground
The Black Box Revelation Lyrics
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It’s been a while
You look wasted
Down on the tiles
Running away from trouble
It’s time to fight
Choose your weapon
Forget your problems
Stand your ground
Your stubborn weakness
Is killing you
Gotta beat this
To see it through
Running away from trouble
It’s time to fight
Choose your weapon
Kick up your courage you know nothing can bring you down
Forget your problems
Stand your round
Get up man
Don’t be a child
You never chased it
That’s something wild
Running away from trouble
Choose your weapon
Kick up your courage you know nothing can bring you down
Forget your problems
Stand your ground
The Black Box Revelation's Stand Your Ground is a motivational song that encourages listeners to confront their problems, stand their ground, and fight back against adversity. From the opening lines, the singer addresses someone who is clearly struggling and appears to be overwhelmed by their troubles. The first verse implies that the person has been avoiding their problems and running away from trouble. However, the chorus suggests that it's time for the person to stop retreating and instead, choose their weapon and face their problems head-on. The singer reminds the listener that they are not powerless, and that they have the strength and courage to overcome any difficulty. The repetition of the line "Kick up your courage you know nothing can bring you down" serves to reinforce this message and inspire the listener to take action and confront their challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey man
The singer begins by addressing someone they haven't seen for a while.
It’s been a while
The singer acknowledges that it has been a long time since they last saw the person.
You look wasted
The singer comments that the person appears to be in poor condition.
Down on the tiles
The artist describes the person as being on the ground, possibly due to being in a fight or being too drunk.
Running away from trouble
The artist accuses the person of avoiding confrontations and not facing problems head-on.
It’s time to fight
The singer encourages the person to face their problems, instead of running away from them.
Choose your weapon
The singer suggests that the person should prepare themselves for battle and choose the means by which they will fight.
Kick up your courage you know nothing can bring you down
The artist encourages the person to be brave and confident in their ability to overcome any obstacle.
Forget your problems
The artist advises the person to focus solely on the task at hand, and not to let their problems distract them.
Stand your ground
The artist tells the person to hold their position and be firm in their resolve.
Your stubborn weakness
The singer points out that the person's unwillingness to face problems head-on is a weakness that they need to overcome.
Is killing you
The artist stresses that the person must overcome this weakness or it will have serious consequences for them.
Gotta beat this
The singer tells the person that they must overcome their weakness and fight their battles.
To see it through
The singer emphasizes that the person must persevere until they have attained their goals.
Get up man
The singer tells the person to stand up and face their problems like an adult.
Don’t be a child
The artist urges the person to be mature and responsible in their actions.
You never chased it
The artist suggests that the person has never pursued their goals or desires with passion.
That’s something wild
The singer suggests that pursuing one's goals or desires with passion is a wild and exciting thing to do.
Writer(s): JAN RIK ANDRE PATERNOSTER, BEVERLY J. SCOTT
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Griffiths
A friend introduced me to them today. I'm so happy they did!
Mark David Osollo
Brilliant!!!
shiasur
thumbs up!
boelapipi
EPIC