Blackout
X.S.I. Lyrics
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You cave in
You cave in
Fear of the master
You're washed out
Nothing but a blackout
Arrive tonight
I saw the man
I saw the cancer
Arrive tonight
Alive to fight
I saw the man
I saw the cancer
Taken advantage the moment advances to a private universe
Taken advantage the moment advances to a private universe
I found a way (You just never seem to go away)
To die at bay
(I don't know you)
Arrive tonight
Arrive tonight
I saw the man
I saw the cancer
Arrive tonight
Alive to fight
I saw the man
I saw the cancer
Are we alone
Are we alone
Are we alone
I saw the man
I saw the cancer
Arrive tonight
Arrive tonight
Arrive tonight
Arrive tonight
Everybody feels alone sometimes
Everybody feels alone sometimes
The lyrics to X.S.I.'s song "Blackout" seem to be a commentary on the fear and anxiety that can arise as a result of financial and societal pressures. The first two lines set the tone for the song, with the singer feeling lost and overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. The repeated refrain of "You cave in, you cave in" reinforces this feeling of being crushed under the weight of expectations. The fear of the master and being washed out suggests a loss of agency, with the singer feeling powerless to escape the pressures that surround them.
The second half of the song introduces the idea of fighting back against these pressures. The repeated phrase "Arrive tonight" feels like a call to action, a rallying cry for the singer and others to take control of their lives. The reference to seeing "the man" and "the cancer" could be interpreted as a metaphor for identifying and confronting the root causes of one's anxieties. The lines "Taken advantage the moment advances to a private universe / I found a way to die at bay" suggest that the singer has found a way to retreat from the pressures of everyday life and carve out a private space for themselves. The final repetition of "Are we alone" feels like a poignant acknowledgement of the universality of the struggle depicted in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in the payments
Feeling overwhelmed and burdened with financial obligations
You cave in
Submitting to the pressure and stress of the situation
You cave in
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the extent of the submission
Fear of the master
Being controlled and dominated by a higher authority figure
You're washed out
Feeling drained and exhausted from the experience
Nothing but a blackout
Experiencing a complete loss of consciousness and awareness
Arrive tonight
Anticipating a significant event or experience to occur later that day
Arrive tonight
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the significance and anticipation
I saw the man
Encountering an unfamiliar or threatening individual
I saw the cancer
Witnessing the destructive and deadly effects of a harmful force
Arrive tonight
Repeating the line to emphasize the recurrence of the anticipated event
Alive to fight
Being ready and determined to confront challenges and obstacles
I saw the man
Repeating the line to further emphasize the encounter with a threatening individual
I saw the cancer
Repeating the line to further emphasize the deadly and destructive force
Taken advantage the moment advances to a private universe
Seizing the opportunity to escape from reality and enter a personal and secluded realm
Taken advantage the moment advances to a private universe
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of the escape and seclusion
I found a way (You just never seem to go away)
Discovering a method to cope with the persistent and intrusive presence of a negative force
To die at bay
Choosing to face and confront the deadly and destructive force instead of running away
(I don't know you)
Expressing uncertainty and unfamiliarity towards an unknown entity or force
Are we alone
Questioning the existence and presence of other individuals or forces
Are we alone
Repeating the line to emphasize the fear and uncertainty of isolation
Are we alone
Repeating the line once more to convey the persistent and ominous feeling of isolation
I saw the man
Repeating the line to further emphasize the encounter with a threatening individual
I saw the cancer
Repeating the line to further emphasize the deadly and destructive force
Arrive tonight
Repeating the line to emphasize the recurrence of the anticipated event
Arrive tonight
Repeating the line once more to conclude the song with a final anticipation and longing for human connection
Everybody feels alone sometimes
Offering an empathetic statement to reassure the listener that isolation and loneliness are common experiences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES MOODY, MAX MARTIN, TOMMY REILLY
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