Blackout
The Jack Wood Lyrics


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Young gunman.
Void.
Lil' mistress.
Void.

Handbone on cold grave still yearning for the sun.
Long drapes drown across the windows.
Blackout.

Straight motion.
Beast.
Through full moon.
Beast.

Hollow eye.

Take your vicious superstition





Blackout, no more sun
Blackout, no more sound

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Jack Wood's song Blackout are enigmatic and open to interpretation. However, the words evoke a sense of darkness, emptiness, and even danger. It is difficult to discern the meaning of the lyrics in isolation, but when combined with the music, they create a haunting and eerie atmosphere.


The refrain "Blackout, no more sun, Blackout, no more sound" suggests a total loss of light and noise, which can be interpreted as chaos and destruction. The inclusion of words such as "young gunman," "void," "beast," and "hollow eye" contributes to the overall ominous tone of the lyrics. The phrase "vicious superstition" implies fear, ignorance, or irrational beliefs that can lead to violence or harm.


The image of "Handbone on cold grave still yearning for the sun" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the desire for life and hope in the midst of death and darkness. The "long drapes drown across the windows" suggest a sense of suffocation or entrapment, amplifying the theme of confinement and restriction.


Overall, the lyrics to Blackout paint a picture of a world plunged into darkness and chaos, with only a few faint glimmers of hope and life left.


Line by Line Meaning

Young gunman.
A young person with a gun.


Void.
Emptiness or nothingness.


Lil' mistress.
A young female who is a mistress.


Void.
Emptiness or nothingness.


Handbone on cold grave still yearning for the sun.
Someone grieving at a grave and longing for warmth and light.


Long drapes drown across the windows.
Heavy curtains cover the windows completely.


Blackout.
A complete loss of power, light or sound.


Straight motion.
A direct or linear movement without deviation.


Beast.
An animalistic or aggressive force.


Through full moon.
During a full moon phase.


Beast.
An animalistic or aggressive force.


Hollow eye.
An empty or sunken eye.


Take your vicious superstition
Leave behind your harmful beliefs.


Blackout, no more sun
A complete loss of light, leading to darkness.


Blackout, no more sound
A complete loss of sound, leading to silence.




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