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
Hope
The Blackout Lyrics
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Become something, just the same as ever.
You won't fit in, that's just how it goes.
Breath in, walk out, will anybody ever know.
I know you find it hard to shine when every turn you take is lined,
With the fear of never making it alive.
Never fear it, but you gotta hear me out, so scream it out loud.
And scream it out loud.
We will be big, always standing proud,
We will sing up, we will shout it loud.
We can be strong, when it all comes down,
We won't move on, we will always stick around.
If you find in hard on times when everyone you see is blind,
To the hopes that you still dream about inside.
Never give in, hope is all we have and all we've ever known.
Never fear it, but you gotta hear me out, so scream it out loud.
Never give in, hope is all we have and all we've ever known.
Never fear it, but you gotta hear me, it's all we've ever known.
Never fear it, hope is all we have and all we've ever known.
Never fear it, but you gotta hear me out, so scream it out loud.
The lyrics of the song "Hope" by The Blackout encourage listeners to persevere and remain optimistic in the face of adversity, even when it seems like success is out of reach. The opening lines suggest that the listener may feel discouraged, resigned to a life of mediocrity and unimportance. However, the chorus offers a resounding call to action: never give up hope, and always believe that we can achieve greatness.
The song acknowledges that it can be difficult to remain hopeful when obstacles are constantly appearing. The line "I know you find it hard to shine when every turn you take is lined, with the fear of never making it alive" speaks to the fear and anxiety that can accompany ambition. However, the song affirms that hope sustains us through the struggles of life. The repetition of the phrase "hope is all we have and all we've ever known" reinforces the importance of keeping faith, even when it seems like everything is falling apart.
Overall, "Hope" by The Blackout is a message of encouragement and motivation. It reminds listeners that even when we feel small and powerless, hope can lead us to great things. With its dynamic instrumentation and soaring choruses, the song inspires the listener to "scream it out loud" with confidence and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Give up, give in, cause you know you'll never
Admit defeat, surrender because you believe you'll always fall short
Become something, just the same as ever.
Never improve or grow, remain stagnant and unchanging
You won't fit in, that's just how it goes.
You don't conform to societal norms, and that's okay
Breath in, walk out, will anybody ever know.
Take a deep breath, carry on with your day-to-day routine, and wonder if anyone truly understands your struggles
I know you find it hard to shine when every turn you take is lined,
Acknowledging the struggles of facing obstacles at every step you take towards success
With the fear of never making it alive.
The fear of never achieving one's dreams and goals
Never give in, hope is all we have and all we've ever known.
Don't give up, because hope is the only constant in our lives
Never fear it, but you gotta hear me out, so scream it out loud.
Don't let fear overpower you, instead, express yourself boldly and loudly
We will be big, always standing proud,
We will stand tall and proud of our accomplishments, no matter how big or small
We will sing up, we will shout it loud.
We will celebrate our success through joyful singing and loud cheers
We can be strong, when it all comes down,
We have the strength to face tough times
We won't move on, we will always stick around.
We won't give up, we will persevere through difficult times
If you find in hard on times when everyone you see is blind,
Feeling misunderstood and alone during tough times when others can't see your struggles
To the hopes that you still dream about inside.
The dreams and aspirations that you hold close to your heart
Never give in, hope is all we have and all we've ever known.
Repeating the importance of not giving up and relying on hope in our lives
Never fear it, but you gotta hear me, it's all we've ever known.
Reiterating that hope is a constant in our lives, and we mustn't be afraid to embrace it
Never fear it, hope is all we have and all we've ever known.
Once again, reminding listeners that hope is the foundation of our lives
Never fear it, but you gotta hear me out, so scream it out loud.
Closing the song with a final note to not let fear take over, but instead to let hope guide our lives and to express ourselves loudly and confidently.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON KEITH PERRY, SEAN BELLERS-SMITH, GAVIN MARK BUTLER, GARETH KEVIN LAWRENCE, DAVID RHYS LEWIS, JAMES RICHARD DAVIES, MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER DAVIES
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Nicole Shields
That was hauntingly beautiful -3 "never fear it, hope is all we have and all we've ever known" lovelovelove -3
Nialle Bayliss
go on snoz!! rock that egg!!
Paul Venkman
@nikh158 It's in C, guitar is tuned to C.
Katy Hadden
the way Sean sits
Paul Venkman
@nikh158 Yeah it's C as in low, when strumming the guitar is sounds really weird.