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
It's High Tide Baby feat. Ian
The Blackout Lyrics
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You're worth fighting for
As I face the crowd
And take a bow
This time its up to you
Time is up for me
'Cause I've been biting
I know that I'm too blame
Burst into flames
(You're beautiful)
You're worth fighting for
I'm worth fighting for
(Don't say goodbye)
You're worth fighting for
Woah ohh
Woah ohh
I apologize
For the summertime
Woah ohh
Woah ohh
I apologize
For the summertime
Is this worth fighting for
Are you worth fighting for
As I face the crowd and take a bow
This time its up to you
Time is up for me
'Cause I've been biting
My tongue for far too long
I know that I'm too blame
Burst into flames
(You're beautiful)
You're worth fighting for
We're worth fighting for
Say goodbye
You're worth fighting for
Woah ohh
Woah ohh
I apologize
For the summertime
Woah ohh
Woah ohh
I apologize
For the summertime
Sing for you
Sing for you
Sing for you
Woah ohh
Woah ohh
I apologize
For the summertime
Woah ohh
Woah ohh
I apologize
For the summertime
I'll never forget you
This is my only choice
You'll never forgive me
I'd die and wait for you
I'll never forget you
This is my only choice
You'll never forgive me
I'd die and wait for you
I'll never forget you
This is my only choice
You'll never forgive me
I'd die and wait for you
The lyrics to "It's High Tide Baby" by The Blackout featuring Ian are about a relationship that is coming to an end. The singer seems to be questioning whether the relationship is worth fighting for, but ultimately decides that the person they are with is worth it. The line "as I face the crowd and take a bow, this time it's up to you, time is up for me" can be interpreted as the singer acknowledging that the relationship has run its course and it's time for them to move on. However, they also admit to being at fault for the issues in the relationship and express regret for not speaking up sooner.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you're worth fighting for," emphasizing the singer's commitment to making the relationship work. The line "I apologize for the summertime" is a poetic way of saying that the singer is sorry for the way things turned out, using the summertime as a metaphor for the good times they shared in the relationship.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on a relationship that is ending, but also a hopeful plea for a second chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this worth fighting for
Questioning the importance of the situation or relationship
You're worth fighting for
Affirming the value of the other person in the situation or relationship
As I face the crowd
Confronting a group or audience
And take a bow
Acknowledging the end of a performance or event
This time its up to you
Putting the decision-making power in the hands of the other person
Time is up for me
Recognizing the need to move on from the situation or relationship
'Cause I've been biting
Acknowledging pent-up frustrations
My tongue for far too long
Holding back thoughts or feelings
I know that I'm too blame
Recognizing personal responsibility for the situation
Burst into flames
Experiencing intense emotions
(You're beautiful)
Expressing admiration for the other person
We're worth fighting for
Affirming the value of the relationship
Say goodbye
Acknowledging the end of the relationship
I apologize
Offering remorse for past actions
For the summertime
Referring to a past season or time
Sing for you
Sharing an expression of love or admiration
I'll never forget you
Expressing the importance of the other person in one's memory
This is my only choice
Making a decision with limited options
You'll never forgive me
Acknowledging past mistakes and the possibility of being unforgiven
I'd die and wait for you
Expressing extreme devotion to the other person
Contributed by Taylor H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sailormoonfan4lifemusicism99
This song and music video is so beautiful.
@emilys5249
Beautiful song. Ian sounds great here. Such a shame. A true waste.
@Covers_4_fun
Ian Watkins sing damn good
@maple9502
Yeah...
@justinbingham6898
Great song. Ian was great.
@TheCarlos1357
grande Ian
@wilsonmj1807
Lastima que por pedofilo echó a perder toda su carrera.
@wilsonmj1807
@Carlos Calle concuerdo bro
@WingsofHistory
It’s apropos to listen to this now that it’s summertime X)
@bmxergirl42
I absolutly LOVE this video and I absolutly LOVE this song. The Blackout<3333