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
Fire
The Blackout Lyrics
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You're fucking nothing to me and after all you've betrayed
I can take your lies and everything running through
Just you wait and see
We watch the flames take over our lives
Melt us away, turn the darkness into light
We are the heat that will keep you awake
You hate what I am and everything that I say
I'm what you wanted to be, you saw yourself betrayed
You can't have my life and everything running through
You will never be me
We watch the flames take over our lives
Melt us away, turn the darkness into light
We are the heat that will keep you awake
With open eyes before the fire, before the fire breaks
I am the fire, the fucking fire
I am the fire, the fucking fire
Fire, I am the fire, the fucking fire
I am the fire
As the flames rise up, you can wait for dead
But then we carry on, step back and watch us burn
We watch the flames take over our lives
Melt us away, turn the darkness into light
We are the heat that is keeping you awake
With open eyes
I am the fire, the fucking fire
I am the fire, the fucking fire
Fire, I am the fire, the fucking
The fire, I am the fire
The lyrics to The Blackout's song Fire speak to themes of betrayal, revenge, and personal empowerment. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer expressing their disdain for someone who has betrayed them. They declare that they can withstand the lies and manipulations of this person and that they will eventually get their revenge. This sets up the chorus, where the singer and their allies are depicted as a blazing inferno that is consuming everything in its path. This imagery is used to symbolize the power and strength that the singer has gained in the face of their enemies.
The second verse is interesting because it changes perspective, with the singer addressing their nemesis directly. They accuse the other person of being jealous of them and trying to steal their identity. The chorus is repeated again, with the singer and their allies continuing to burn with intensity.
The final lines of the song are particularly memorable, with the singer declaring "I am the fire, the f***ing fire." This shows that they have embraced their own inner strength and become a force to be reckoned with, even in the face of their enemies.
Overall, Fire is a powerful anthem that speaks to the resilience and determination of those who have been wronged. The Blackout's use of fiery imagery and aggressive language helps to drive home the message of the song and make it a memorable addition to the punk/hard rock genre.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate what you are and every word that you say
I despise all of your actions and statements
You're fucking nothing to me and after all you've betrayed
You hold no importance in my life, especially since you've broken my trust
I can take your lies and everything running through
I can handle your deception and all that comes with it
Just you wait and see
You'll soon witness the consequences of your actions
We watch the flames take over our lives
We observe as our existence becomes engulfed in fire
Melt us away, turn the darkness into light
The heat is so intense that it liquidates us and illuminates our surroundings
We are the heat that will keep you awake
We are the passion and intensity that will prevent you from sleeping
With open eyes before the fire, before the fire breaks
We face the flames without fear, before they destroy everything in their path
You hate what I am and everything that I say
You hold disgust towards my actions and words
I'm what you wanted to be, you saw yourself betrayed
You desire to become like me, but feel deceived by my actions
You can't have my life and everything running through
You cannot possess my lifestyle and all that it entails
You will never be me
You can never replicate who I am
I am the fire, the fucking fire
I am the epitome of passion and intensity
As the flames rise up, you can wait for dead
You can choose to give up and suffer the consequences
But then we carry on, step back and watch us burn
However, we embrace the flames and allow them to consume us while you observe
We watch the flames take over our lives
We observe as our existence becomes engulfed in fire
We are the heat that is keeping you awake
We are the passion and intensity that will prevent you from sleeping
I am the fire, the fucking fire
I am the epitome of passion and intensity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SEAN BELLERS-SMITH, GAVIN BUTLER, JAMES DAVIES, MATTHEW DAVIES, GARETH LAWRENCE, DAVID RHYS LEWIS, JASON PERRY
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