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)
Without You
Bad Brains Lyrics
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but you were too far
to hear me crying.
Can you see the rain
outside my window
falling like tears.
You're so far away
and the telephone won't do.
Won't you save me if you can.
I can't take another day like this.
Without you here beside me.
Without you here with me.
I really need you here with me.
You know I don't mean to cry
but sometimes tears can wash away the time.
It's just I never thought I'd fall in love again
'cause it was so bad before
but you came and made it right.
You came into my life.
You came and made it right.
So I need you here tonight.
Won't you save me if you can.
I can't take another day like this.
Without you here beside me.
The loneliness still overcomes me
deep in my thoughts
Without you here beside me.
I just don't know what I'm gonna do.
I dream about you every night
where have you gone?
Without you here beside me.
Can't live without your love.
Without you here with me.
I just don't know what I'm gonna do.
I called your name out loud...
Without you here beside me.
Without you here with me.
The lyrics of Bad Brains's song "Without You" describe the intense longing and loneliness of being apart from a loved one. The singer is calling out for their partner, pleading with them to save them from the pain of being without them. The rain outside the window symbolizes the tears that are falling down their face, as the loneliness is overwhelming. The telephone is not enough to bridge the gap between them, and the singer needs their partner to be physically present with them to make things right.
The lyrics express a vulnerability and a deep emotional connection between the two lovers. The singer acknowledges that they never thought they would fall in love again after a previous bad experience, but their partner came into their life and made everything right. The absence of the partner is causing heartache, and the dream about them every night is a testament to the depth of love and connection that exists between the two.
Overall, the lyrics of "Without You" are a sincere and heartfelt expression of love, longing, and the need for human connection. The pain of being separated from a loved one is palpable, and the lyrics evoke a powerful emotional response from the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I called your name out loud
I shouted your name at the top of my voice.
but you were too far
But you were too distant to hear me.
to hear me crying.
To hear me sobbing uncontrollably.
Can you see the rain
Are you able to witness the rainfall
outside my window
Right outside my house
falling like tears.
Dropping like salty teardrops
You're so far away
You are distant from me.
and the telephone won't do.
And the phone may not help connect us.
Won't you save me if you can.
If possible, could you come to my rescue?
I can't take another day like this.
I can't bear to live through another day like this one.
Without you here beside me.
Without you right by my side.
I really need you here with me.
I desperately need you close to me
You know I don't mean to cry
I don't want you to think that I cry intentionally
but sometimes tears can wash away the time.
But sometimes shedding tears can help alleviate the pain over time.
It's just I never thought I'd fall in love again
It's just that I never assumed I would love someone again
'cause it was so bad before
Because I went through such a traumatic experience in the past.
but you came and made it right.
Yet, you came and altered everything positively.
You came into my life.
You entered into my life.
So I need you here tonight.
So, to make it through the night, I require your presence.
The loneliness still overcomes me
I'm still plagued by loneliness.
deep in my thoughts
During moments of contemplation.
Without you here beside me.
Without you close to me.
I just don't know what I'm gonna do.
I don't know what I'll do without you.
I dream about you every night
You frequent my dreams every night.
where have you gone?
Where have you left to?
Can't live without your love.
I can't exist without your love.
Without you here with me.
Without you close to me.
I just don't know what I'm gonna do.
I don't know what I'll do without you.
I called your name out loud...
I shouted your lovely name at the top of my voice again.
Without you here beside me.
Without you near me.
Without you here with me.
Without you close to me.
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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