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
Hold On
The Blackout Lyrics
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but it would be okay
We all make mistakes some day
If we fail at least we know we've tried
I swear I've tried
My father said take it easy son,
there are those days in life you have to stay strong
So hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
I wish I could've been there for you
like you always have been there for me
And forgot when you and mom split up
I took off, I didn't give a fuck
But I cared as much as I could care
Couldn't move, I was trapped and stared
And our house, I watched it fall apart
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My father said take it easy son,
there are those days in life you have to stay strong
Keep your head up high, there's always a reason to fight
So hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
I fucked up,
but i would be okay,
We all make mistakes some day
If we fail, at least we know we've tried
For fucks sake, I've tried
My father said take it easy son,
there are those days in life you have to stay strong
Keep your head up high, there's always a reason to fight
So hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
The Blackout's song Hold On is a heartfelt ballad about perseverance and the strength to keep going despite life's challenges. The lyrics convey a message of hope and resilience that is especially poignant in difficult times. The opening lines "You fucked up, but it would be okay, we all make mistakes someday" immediately set the tone of the song, providing reassurance that everyone is capable of making mistakes and that it is possible to overcome them.
The verse "My father said take it easy son, there are those days in life you have to stay strong, keep your head up high, there's always a reason to fight" echoes this sentiment, as it emphasizes the importance of resilience and perseverance while also referencing the impact of personal relationships on our ability to cope. The singer laments that he wasn't there for his loved ones when they needed him most, but he recognizes that he tried his best and that there is always hope for the future.
Overall, Hold On is a powerful song that offers a message of hope and resilience, reminding us that we are capable of overcoming adversity and that there is always a reason to keep fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
You fucked up,
Acknowledging someone's mistake
but it would be okay
Assuring someone that everything will be fine
We all make mistakes some day
Highlighting the universality of making mistakes
If we fail at least we know we've tried
Encouraging perseverance and effort despite the possibility of failure
I swear I've tried
Expressing personal effort and commitment to overcoming challenges
My father said take it easy son,
Quoting father's advice
there are those days in life you have to stay strong
Acknowledging the existence of difficult times that require strength
Keep your head up high, there's always a reason to fight
Encouraging optimism and determination in the face of adversity
So hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Repeating the refrain as encouragement to persevere
I wish I could've been there for you
Expressing regret for past actions or inactions
like you always have been there for me
Acknowledging the support received from someone in the past
And forgot when you and mom split up
Acknowledging a personal failure or mistake
I took off, I didn't give a fuck
Confessing to running away or avoiding responsibility
But I cared as much as I could care
Stating one's own effort or level of concern
Couldn't move, I was trapped and stared
Acknowledging one's inability to act or respond
And our house, I watched it fall apart
Describing a personal loss or tragedy
I fucked up,
Repeating another line that acknowledges personal mistake
but i would be okay,
Repeating another line that offers reassurance
For fucks sake, I've tried
Using profanity to emphasize one's effort and commitment
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.