The band has played shows in and around the UK with the likes of Funeral for a Friend, Fightstar, Avenged Sevenfold, dredg, 18 Visions, Thrice, Hidden in Plain View, My Chemical Romance, Lostprophets and You Me At Six.
They were also nominated at the 2006 Kerrang Awards for Best British Newcomer but lost out to Bring Me The Horizon.
The Blackout released their debut mini album entitled 'The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout!' on October 23rd 2006 through Fierce Panda Records and the first single taken from it was 'Hard Slammin'.
The album 'We Are The Dynamite' was released on October 1st 2007 through Fierce Panda Records.
Their new album, "The Best In Town" was released in the UK on May 25th 2009; the tracks 'ShutTheFuckUppercut' and 'Children of the Night' were available for early preview.
They are also one of the only 3 unsigned bands to ever sell out the London Astoria, the only other 3 being Enter Shikari, You Me at Six and The Darkness
08 I Love Myself And I Wanna Live
The Blackout Lyrics
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So alone, you're waiting for life to begin
Leave now and I'll follow you home
I wake you up to live how you wanted to live
Black eyes and broken bones
'Cause I know you'll spill blood by the end of the day
Dirty kisses and filthy lies
Those were the days
He's gone and blown them away
I love myself and I wanna live
I love myself, I love myself
I love myself and I wanna live
I love myself, I love myself
You think, you think out loud
Speaking tones you can't speak under your control
With what you've got you should be proud
You taken your life and filled it with hurt
Stop now and save us all
Cause I know you'll be gone by the end of the day
You paint your brain all over the wall
Cause I'm tired of waiting
Those were the days
Now he's blown them away
I love myself and I wanna live
I just wanna be awake for your kiss
I love myself and I wanna live
I'll do anything, I'll do anything
Just get up, get up, get up, come on get it up
Get up, get up, get up, come on
Don't give up, give up, give up, give up, give it up
Give up, give up, give up
Just get up, get up, get up, come on get it up
Get up, get up, get up
I love myself and I wanna live
I love myself and I wanna live
I love myself and I love myself
And I love myself 'cause I love myself
The Blackout's "I Love Myself And I Wanna Live" is a song about self-preservation and self-love. The lyrics discuss the lengths to which we go to protect ourselves and live life on our terms. The opening lines speak about drinking alone and waiting for life to begin, and the singer is urging someone to avoid this fate. The lyrics express concern for the person's wellbeing and encourages them to seize the day and live as they want to. The lines, "stop now and save us all" and "get up, come on get it up" urge the individual to take action and not give up on themselves.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I love myself and I wanna live," which is a powerful message of self-acceptance and self-worth. The song is an anthem for those who have struggled with self-doubt and self-loathing, reminding them that they are worthy and deserving of a fulfilling life.
The second verse speaks to the individual's inner thoughts and struggles. They speak out loud, but the words are not always under their control. Despite this, the singer urges them to be proud of what they have accomplished and to see the value in their life. The lyrics address the pain and hurt that can come with life but encourage the individual to keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You drink, you drink alone
You indulge in alcohol consumption by yourself
So alone, you're waiting for life to begin
You feel isolated and are yearning for experiences that bring meaning to your life
Leave now and I'll follow you home
If you go, I will come with you
I wake you up to live how you wanted to live
I encourage you to pursue the life you desire
Black eyes and broken bones
You will suffer physical harm and injury
'Cause I know you'll spill blood by the end of the day
I am aware that you have the potential for violence
Dirty kisses and filthy lies
You engage in deceitful and immoral behavior
I can't help you're leaving
I cannot prevent you from departing
Those were the days
I am reminiscing about a past time
He's gone and blown them away
Someone has destroyed the enjoyable moments of the past
I love myself and I wanna live
I have a deep affection for myself and desire to have an enjoyable life
You think, you think out loud
You verbalize your thoughts without reservation
Speaking tones you can't speak under your control
You express yourself in ways that you cannot regulate
With what you've got you should be proud
You possess qualities or possessions that should instill a sense of pride
You taken your life and filled it with hurt
You have allowed pain to dominate your life
Stop now and save us all
Cease your actions to prevent negative consequences for yourself and others
Cause I know you'll be gone by the end of the day
I am aware that you will leave imminently
You paint your brain all over the wall
You are recklessly engaging in self-destructive behavior
Cause I'm tired of waiting
I am growing weary of waiting for you to change
Just get up, get up, get up, come on get it up
Stand up and be proactive
Don't give up, give up, give up, give up, give it up
Do not succumb to failure and keep striving
I just wanna be awake for your kiss
I desire to be present and responsive for a moment of intimacy with you
I'll do anything, I'll do anything
I am willing to make any effort necessary for you
I love myself and I love myself
I value myself highly and have a strong self-love
And I love myself 'cause I love myself
My self-love is the reason why I feel affection towards myself
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID RHYS LEWIS, GAVIN BUTLER, JAMES RICHARD DAVIES, JASON KEITH PERRY, MATTHEW DAVIES, SEAN BELLERS-SMITH
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Samantha Giff
lol Kelly being loud again!! ahahahah that damn bouncer kept standing right in front of me so i couldnt see= [