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
You And Your Friends Vs. Me And The Revolution
The Blackout Lyrics
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Vs. me and the revolution?
Take your lies and walk through the door
Run for, run for your life and take all that you can
Take your lies, and walk through the door
Run for, run for your life and take all that you can
I die, you cry, we lie every time
I die, you cry, we lie every time
I die, you cry, we lie every time
(We can take it far too far)
I die, you cry, we lie every time
(And far too long)
So take your lies, and walk through the door
Run for, run for your life and take all that you can
Take your lies, and walk through the door
Run for, run for your life and take all that you can
I die, you cry, we lie every time
I die, you cry, we lie every time
I die, you cry, we lie every time
(We can take it far too far)
I die, you cry, we lie every fucking time
(And far too long)
I'm not over you just yet
I'm not over you just yet
I'm not over you just yet
I'm not over you just yet
I'm not over you just yet
I'm not over you just yet
Run away, so we can let you go
Run away, so we don't have to know
(Don't run away)
Run away, so we can let you go
Run away, so we don't have to know
(Don't run away)
Run away, so we can let you go
Run away, so we don't have to know
(Don't run away)
Run away, so we can let you go
Run away, so we don't have to know
(Don't run away)
Run away, so we can let you go
Run away, so we don't have to know
(Don't run away)
Run away, so we can let you go
Run away
Run away now
(Run away now)
Run away now
(Run away now)
Run away now
(Run away now)
Run away now
(Run away now)
"You And Your Friends Vs. Me And The Revolution" by The Blackout is a song about feeling oppressed and victimized by a group of people who have power over you. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been betrayed by someone close to them, and that they are now facing the consequences of that betrayal. The line "Take your lies and walk through the door, run for your life and take all that you can" suggests that the singer wants the other person to leave their life completely and take nothing with them. The repetition of the line "I die, you cry, we lie every time" suggests that both parties are in the wrong, and that they have contributed to the breakdown of their relationship.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the lines "Run away, so we can let you go, run away, so we don't have to know", is a plea for the other person to leave their life so that the singer can move on. The use of the word "we" suggests that there may be other people involved in this conflict, and that they too want the other person to leave. The repetition of the phrase "Run away now" emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the singer's desire for the other person to leave.
Overall, "You And Your Friends Vs. Me And The Revolution" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that deals with the difficulties of relationships and the feelings of betrayal and oppression that can come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
How about you and your friends
What do you say to you and your friends?
Vs. me and the revolution?
Versus me and the movement I represent?
Take your lies and walk through the door
Leave with your deceit and falsehoods
Run for, run for your life and take all that you can
Escape quickly and take anything you want
I die, you cry, we lie every time
We hurt each other and deceive each other repeatedly
(We can take it far too far)
(Our actions and reactions can escalate quickly)
I'm not over you just yet
I still have feelings for you
Run away, so we can let you go
Leave so we can move on from our past relationship
Run away, so we don't have to know
Leave without telling us anything, so we can avoid the truth
(Don't run away)
(Stay and face the consequences of your actions)
Run away now
Leave immediately
(Run away now)
(We urge you to leave now)
Contributed by Natalie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.