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1 The Blizzards are an Irish band from Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland formed in 2003. The band is made up of Niall Breslin also known as Bressie (Lead vocals & guitar), Justin Ryan (Lead guitar), Dec Murphy (Drums), Anthony Doran (Bass) and Aidan Lynch (Keyboards and acoustic guitar). They performed one song described as Ska but claim they are not a Ska-Pop band (recent radio interview).
The Blizzards signed a recording contract in 2006 with Universal Music Ireland after their debut single First Girl to Leave Town went to No. 11 in the Irish charts; making it the biggest selling independent release in Ireland in 2005. In July 2005 the band played the New Bands Stage at Oxegen in front of 2,500 fans.
In 2006, the bands second single Trouble was released and went to No. 6 in the Irish charts. The single stayed in the Top 40 for seven weeks. In July the band returned to Oxegen, this time on the NME Stage in front of 10,000 fans.
The bands next single Miss Fantasia Preaches was released in August 2006, followed by an album in October.
The album, titled A Public Display of Affection, caused action in stores all over Ireland, and there is a high chance of them becoming very big, very soon. The album entered at No. 4 in the Irish album charts for the first week of its release.
The bands debut album ‘a puplic display of affection’ recently achieved platinum status in the bands native Ireland in April of 2007.
The band released their second album, Domino Effect on 15 September 2008 to mostly positive reviews with entertainment.ie stating the album "does a concrete job in guiding the sextet through their new-found maturity". The album peaked at #2 on the Irish Albums Chart, losing out to Metallica's Death Magnetic. The lead single from the album, Trust Me, I'm A Doctor was released on 29 August 2008, going straight to the top of the download charts and debuted at #2 on the Irish Singles Chart, again just being beaten to the top spot, this time by the Katy Perry single "I Kissed a Girl". Trust Me, I'm A Doctor remained in the Top Ten for four weeks before dropping down to #13 on 10 October.
2 The Blizzards is 60's garage beat band from Stade, Germany. Their music were pretty close to early Kinks and they had an astonishing potential of original songs. They also covered on a later single Het's "Ik Heb Geen Zin Om Op Te Staan".
They appeared during the 1962-69 German beat wave season. In the course of a STAR-CLUB-competition, Sigi E. Loch, promoter and producer of musical talents has discovered and helped them to acend to a most significant show career. As a German beat group, the band produced radio and television performances, performed as accompanying band (e.g. for Davy Jones, Tony Cavanaugh, Drafi Deutscher and Howard Carpendale) completed on tour performances and produced several singles as well as, one LP. In the special character of the band, creation of personal compositions is distinctive (for example, on the LP), with lyrics in German, the vocals in polyphonic harmony, by their rounded-up intonation oriented to the sound of the Beatles and the Hollies. They split in 1969. Since 1983 the re-organized Blizzards performed on tour (e.g. with Johnny and the Hurricanes from the USA) and in TV shows, but made no more recordings.
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Postcards
The Blizzards Lyrics
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But it just doesn't make a difference
I watch you kiss my head
Fall apart from sympathy
I could not say goodbye
The way that you would've wanted to
Under the darkest skies
I will be your shining light
You must try and not forget
That I'm still here
I'm the light that's surrounding you
Everytime your darkness comes
Yeah, I'm still here
These are postcards from heaven
Giving me the chance to say
Goodbye
No one can take from you
The memories and the legacies
Cursed by your broken song
I will do my best to mend you
(Take me back into your arms)
(Take me back into your arms)
And when your anger takes its toll
You may rise or you may fall
Yeah, I'm still here
I'm the light that's surrounding you
Everytime your darkness comes
Yeah, I'm still here
These are postcards from heaven
Giving me the chance to say
Goodbye
While angels hang their heads in sorrow
I embrace the time I have with you
And I will always be beside you
Lift you up when life can't help you
And though I cannot speak your name
Hold your hand or touch your skin
I'm still here
I'm the light that's surrounding you
Everytime your darkness comes
These are postcards from heaven
So I've a chance to say goodbye
Yeah, I'm still here
I'm the hand that is touching you
Everytime you shed a tear
Yeah, I'm still here
I'm the air that you're breathing
The heart that is beating
The pain that you're feeling
The love that fills your soul
The lyrics to The Blizzards' song Postcards delve into themes of loss, grief, and the power of memories to connect people even after they are gone. The opening lines, "I touch your shaking hands, but it just doesn't make a difference," suggest an inability to bring comfort to someone who is suffering. Similarly, the line "I watch you kiss my head, fall apart from sympathy" shows an awareness of the overpowering emotions that come with loss. Despite the inability to say goodbye in the way the other person would have wanted, the singer promises to be a source of light in the darkness, offering comfort and support.
The postcards mentioned in the title serve as a metaphor for the memories that connect people even after they are gone. The singer recognizes that no one can take memories and legacies away from someone who has experienced loss. Even after death, the singer promises to be a constant presence, offering support for every tear the person sheds and every breath they take. The song offers a message of hope and a reminder that even in the darkest times, we are not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I touch your shaking hands
I offer comfort and support, but it doesn't seem to make a difference in your pain and distress.
But it just doesn't make a difference
Despite my efforts to comfort you, your pain and suffering continue to persist.
I watch you kiss my head
I observe you expressing your affection for me through a gesture of tenderness.
Fall apart from sympathy
Your compassion and empathy lead you to break down emotionally, overwhelmed by the situation at hand.
I could not say goodbye
I was unable to bid you farewell in the way that you would have preferred.
The way that you would've wanted to
I was not able to meet your expectations and desires for our parting.
Under the darkest skies
In the midst of the most difficult and challenging circumstances.
I will be your shining light
I will provide guidance and hope, a beacon of light in your time of darkness.
And when you fail to catch your breath
During moments of overwhelming emotion and distress, when you struggle to cope.
You must try and not forget
It is important to remember and hold on to the support and love available to you.
That I'm still here
I am present and available to offer my love and support.
I'm the light that's surrounding you
I am the source of positivity and hope in your life, offering comfort and strength.
These are postcards from heaven
The messages conveyed in this song are messages of comfort and hope to ease your pain and grief.
Giving me the chance to say
Allowing me the opportunity to express my love, sympathy, and support at a difficult time.
Goodbye
Acknowledging the realisation that a parting of ways is necessary and unavoidable.
No one can take from you
The cherished memories and positive impact that a loved one has had in your life is immeasurable and cannot be taken away.
The memories and the legacies
The valuable and lasting contributions that a person leaves behind and the impact that they have on the lives of others.
Cursed by your broken song
The pain and turmoil that you experience, as expressed through your sorrowful and heartbroken song.
I will do my best to mend you
I will make every effort to ease your pain and help you to heal and recover from your loss.
(Take me back into your arms)
An expression of longing, yearning for comfort, love and support.
And when your anger takes its toll
During times of frustration and anger, when emotions can be overwhelming and difficult to manage.
You may rise or you may fall
The outcome of dealing with challenging situations can vary, there is no certain outcome or guarantee of success.
I'm the hand that is touching you
I am physically present with you and offering my love and support through touch.
Everytime you shed a tear
In moments of sadness and grief, when tears are shed as an expression of emotion.
I'm the air that you're breathing
I am an essential and vital part of your life, providing you with the oxygen and sustenance you need to survive.
The heart that is beating
I am the source of love and compassion that sustains and nurtures you, providing you with the emotional strength to keep going.
The pain that you're feeling
I share in your pain and suffering, empathising with your situation and offering my support and understanding.
The love that fills your soul
My love and care permeate your life, filling every part of you with warmth and positivity.
Writer(s): Niall Adam Breslin Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
Contributed by Jacob O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.