There are two notable bands called The Whip
1. A current English electro… Read Full Bio ↴There are two notable bands called The Whip
1. A current English electronic-rock band
2. An influential American punk band

1) The Whip is an electronic rock band from Manchester, UK, formed in 2006. The band members are Danny Saville, Fiona "Lil Fee" Daniel, Nathan Sudders and Bruce Carter. In 2006, they released both Frustration and Trash. This was soon followed in 2007 by the release of three singles through a selection of labels; Muzzle No.1, Divebomb and Sister Siam.

The band's debut album, 'X Marks Destination', was released on Southern Fried Records on March 24th 2008. The album was preceded by the re-release of a newly recorded version of Trash. There is also a remixed version of the album, known as 'RemiX Marks Destination'

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2) The Whip was a Northwestern punk band. The band released a 7" and broke up shortly after the death of drummer Scott Jernigan in a boating accident. The group featured Joe Preston of Thrones, Melvins, High on Fire, amd Earth fame as well as Jared Warren of KARP and future member of Tight Bros From Way Back When,Big Business and Melvins. They released a 7" on the Wantage USA label (Freelance Liason/Sheep and Goat Judgement) had one tour ep that featured five songs, and a cover of Queen's Stone Cold Crazy as well as multiple live shows available online.

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Blackout
The Whip Lyrics

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Blackout, blackout
We're headed for the blackout
(Blackout)

It's better when we can't see
(Can't see)
I can see better when my eyes can rest
I push it off my mind

Blackout, blackout
I'll see you in the blackout
(Blackout)

There's a place where things are down the line
So simple we can shut it off
We can break it down

So turn the lights down
We're shooting in the dark
So turn the lights down
We're shooting in the dark

Lights down in the dark
Lights down in the dark
Lights down in the dark

I've got to blackout that pressure
(Pressure)
I've got to blackout that pressure
I've got to blackout that pressure
(Pressure, pressure, pressure)

Blackout, blackout
We're headed for the blackout
(Blackout)

We don't even need to make sound
(Make sound)
I feel it more when we cool it down
With your feet on the ground

Blackout, blackout
I'll see you in the blackout
(Blackout)

5 minutes in my head space
(Head space)
Get clearer from my dazzled state
I can communicate

So turn the lights down
We're shooting in the dark
So turn the lights down
We're shooting in the dark

Lights down in the dark
Lights down in the dark
Lights down in the dark

I've got to blackout that pressure
(Pressure)
I've got to blackout that pressure
I've got to blackout that pressure
(Pressure, pressure, pressure)

Lights go down
Head goes up
And I feel nothing

I've got to blackout that pressure
(Pressure, pressure, pressure)

Overall Meaning

The song "Blackout" by The Whip appears to be about finding solace in darkness or moments when we cannot see the world around us. The lyrics repeatedly refer to "Blackout" as a place or a state of mind that is freeing and empowering. There is pressure building within the singer, possibly from external factors like work, relationships, or society in general. The darkness helps them escape this pressure, finding peace and clarity in its void.

The lines "turn the lights down, we're shooting in the dark" suggest that the singer is not alone in this experience; there are others around them who share the desire to escape the stress of the world. These individuals may be depicted as seeking more simple and straightforward lives. Lines like "there's a place where things are down the line, so simple we can shut it off" indicate that this idealized version of life might be simpler, more binary, and less complex than reality.

The repeated use of the word "pressure" and the emphasis on the need to "blackout" that pressure indicates that the song is about release, escape from the weight of the world. Each individual listener can interpret this pressure in their own way, but it is clear that the song centers around finding moments of release and clarity even amidst so much chaos.

Line by Line Meaning

Blackout, blackout
We're entering a state of disorientation or unconsciousness

We're headed for the blackout
We're intentionally moving towards this state to disconnect from reality

It's better when we can't see
Disconnecting from the limitations of perception enhances the experience

I can see better when my eyes can rest
Stepping out of the constant stimulation allows me to see more clearly when I return to it

I push it off my mind
I try to ignore the worries and stresses of everyday life

I'll see you in the blackout
We'll both experience this disorientation together

There's a place where things are down the line
In this state, everything is simplified and easy to understand

So simple we can shut it off
The simplicity of it all allows us to turn off our brains

We can break it down
We can analyze and understand things more easily

We're shooting in the dark
We're blindly experimenting without a clear plan or goal

I've got to blackout that pressure
I need to escape from the stress and responsibilities of everyday life

We don't even need to make sound
In this state, communication is not necessarily verbal

I feel it more when we cool it down
In the simplicity and disorientation, emotions are intensified

With your feet on the ground
Despite the disorientation, we're still connected to some kind of reality

5 minutes in my head space
Taking time to disconnect and enter this state can be beneficial for mental health

Get clearer from my dazzled state
Breaking away from constant stimulation can help with mental clarity

I can communicate
Even though we're in this disoriented state, we can still connect with others

Lights go down
We're intentionally entering this dark, disconnected state

Head goes up
Despite being disoriented, we can still maintain some kind of control or awareness

And I feel nothing
Emotional numbness can be a side effect of this state

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shawn Carter, Kasseem Dean, Sean Jacobs, Jason Phillips, Earl Simmons, David Styles

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