Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble under the name Mind Power, Bad Brains developed a very fast and intense punk rock sound which came to be labeled "hardcore", and was often played faster and more emphatically than many of their peers. The unique factor of the band's music was the fact that they played more complex rhythms than other hardcore punk bands, also adapting diverse guitar styles into their songs.
Bad Brains have released nine studio albums (one of which is entirely composed of instrumental versions of their early material). The band broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different singers or drummers. Since 1994, the "classic" lineup of singer H.R. (Human Rights), guitarist Dr. Know, bassist Darryl Jenifer, and drummer Earl Hudson has reunited, albeit performing sporadically.
Discography:
• Bad Brains (1982)
• Rock for Light (1983)
• I Against I (1986)
• Quickness (1989)
• Rise (1993)
• God of Love (1995)
• I & I Survived (2002)
• Build a Nation (2007)
• Into the Future (2012)
• Mind Power (TBA)
Right Brigade
Bad Brains Lyrics
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The song "Right Brigade" by Bad Brains is a powerful composition that features interesting and thought-provoking lyrics. The opening lines, "You can't disappear anymore, I see your face lurking outside the window," denote the feeling of being stalked or hunted by someone. The next line, "You say you're a trife, I'm a bore," suggests that the stalker considers the singer to be uninteresting or mundane. The next few lines contain sexual imagery as the stalker "touch[es] [themself]" and "put[s] [their] face in the pillow."
However, the chorus of the song is where the meaning becomes clearer. The singer declares that they are a member of the "right brigade" and that it makes no difference to them what side the stalker chooses, as their side will ultimately lose. The use of the word "brigade" suggests a military reference, possibly indicating that the singer is a part of a group or organization that is fighting against something. The last two lines of the chorus are repeated from the first verse, further emphasizing the idea that the singer is focused solely on their own desires and goals.
Overall, "Right Brigade" is a powerful punk rock song that deals with themes of individualism, power, and control.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't disappear anymore.
I can see through your attempts to hide and avoid accountability.
I see your face lurking outside the window.
You may try to hide, but your presence outside the window reveals your intentions.
You say you're a trife, I'm a bore.
You have labelled me unimportant and dull, while you consider yourself a mischievous troublemaker.
You touch yourself put your face in the pillow, but the funny thing about you is you remembered to leave it behind.
You indulge in pleasure, but you understand that your actions should not be broadcasted to the world.
The funny thing about me is. I'm a member of the right brigade.
I am part of a group that advocates for conservative values and strict adherence to rules and expectations.
Makes no difference to me what side you choose, what side will lose.
I am indifferent to your choice of actions or alliances, as your eventual failure is already predetermined.
All there is to perceive is what I want.
I only recognize my own desires and priorities, disregarding the perspectives and needs of others.
And I know how to get it.
I am confident in my ability to achieve my goals, no matter the cost or consequences.
But the funny thing about you is, you remember to leave it behind.
Despite your reckless behavior, you possess a self-preservation instinct that prevents you from exposing your secrets and flaws.
And the funny thing about me is, I'm a member of the right brigade.
I am so dedicated to my beliefs and traditions that it is comical and ironic, especially given my disregard for others and my single-minded focus on my own goals.
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Written by: DARRYL AARON JENIFER, GARY W MILLER
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