How do you introduce a band like Bambix? We are tempted to say not at all a… Read Full Bio ↴How do you introduce a band like Bambix? We are tempted to say not at all as the three-piece from Nijmegen, Holland surely doesn’t need any silly introductions any more. But just for the fun of it, here are some buzzwords for you: Punkrock, Energy, a charismatic female voice and great, great melodies is what Bambix is all about. Bambix certainly is one of the best female fronted punk outlets on this planet. Along with their fifth album to date “Bleeding in a Box” which will finally hit stores on February 18th the band managed to make another step forward. Songs about hypocrisy, tolerance, relationships and Tyra Banks who turns out to be a dog - they all capture the spirit that has always driven the band to keep doing what they’re doing: “All the spirit that we got just by playing our songs, all the people that we met who would gladly sing along, gave us everything we wanted and sometimes even more”. But listen for yourselves!

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Eine Bandinfo über Bambix? Wir sind der Meinung, das ist mittlerweile überflüssig, denn das Punkrock-Trio aus Nijmegen, Holland hat solche lästigen Einführungen eigentlich gar nicht mehr nötig. Damit es nicht komplett langweilig wird, trotzdem ein paar Schlagworte, wie immer zum Abtippen: Punk, Energie, Leidenschaft, charismatischer Frauengesang und großartige Melodien - wirft man das alles in einen Mixer und schüttelt kräftig, dann bekommt man zumindest schon mal ein Gefühl für das, was Bambix ausmacht: Wohl eine, wenn nicht die beste Punkband mit Frau am Steuer. Nichts weniger darf man dann auch von dem bislang fünften Longplayer "Bleeding in a Box" erwarten, welcher am 15. Februar endlich in den Läden stehen wird. 13 Songs über Toleranz, Scheinheiligkeit, Beziehungen und eine Antwort auf die Frage, was Tyra Banks mit einem Hund gemeinsam hat. Neugierig?
“Bleeding In A Box”, das sind 13 Songs, die für all das stehen, was die Band am Leben hält und antreibt: “All the spirit that we got just by playing our songs, all the people that we met who would gladly sing along, gave us everything we wanted and sometimes even more”. Reinhören!

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Bullet
Bambix Lyrics

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So many times you've broken down
You tried to laugh but were the clown
Of a bankrupt circus moving onward
They must have seen it in your eyes
That the anger and the spite
Flushed you little life away
And there's fighting in the streets.it seems that's all you ever need
To prove you're in control.

The lights will soon go down on you.
The end is near, what can you do?
When the stage is set right here for you

Gotta keep that bullet down. bushranger

Charlton heston on tv
Promotes the guns bigotry
You eat their words cuz you're hungry for more
But that bullet in your chest
Will make sure that you can rest
Long enought to start thinking

Gotta keep that bullet down. bushranger

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bambix's song "Bullet" seem to paint a picture of someone who has had a tough life, someone who has been broken down multiple times and has tried to mask their pain by trying to laugh at themselves, but they end up becoming the clown of a bankrupt circus. The singer notes that this person's anger and spite may have caused them to lose their life, and that they seem to need fighting in the streets to prove that they are in control. It's a sad and nihilistic view of life that is being depicted, and the message is clear - this person's end is near, and they seem powerless to stop it.

The second verse of the song takes a political turn as the singer talks about Charlton Heston promoting guns on TV and how people are hungry for more. However, the use of guns only ever leads to destruction, as the bullet in the person's chest will cause them to rest long enough to start thinking. The repeated line "Gotta keep that bullet down" seems like a plea to the person in question to hold back their anger and not let it consume them, but it also implies that there is a larger societal problem that needs to be addressed.

Overall, the lyrics of "Bullet" are poignant and somewhat bleak. They paint a picture of a world where people are struggling to find hope and meaning, and where violent impulses often get the better of us. However, the song also has a certain energy to it, a sense of urgency that perhaps suggests that change is possible, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Line by Line Meaning

So many times you've broken down
You have experienced countless moments of despair and hopelessness.

You tried to laugh but were the clown
You tried to hide your pain and struggles behind a facade of humor, but it was ineffective.

Of a bankrupt circus moving onward
You are a part of a failing system or situation that continues to move forward despite its flaws and limitations.

They must have seen it in your eyes
Others were able to perceive the anger and negativity you were harboring within yourself through your eyes.

That the anger and the spite
Your resentment and animosity towards your circumstances and possibly towards others was apparent to those who observed you.

Flushed you little life away
Your negative emotions and thoughts were robbing you of the joy and fulfillment that life can offer.

And there's fighting in the streets.it seems that's all you ever need
You have become consumed by the need to prove your dominance and control through aggression and violence.

To prove you're in control.
Your aggressive behavior is a misguided attempt to establish your power and control over your environment and the people in it.

The lights will soon go down on you.
Your time in the spotlight or position of power is coming to an end.

The end is near, what can you do?
You are aware that your current situation is unsustainable and that change is inevitable.

When the stage is set right here for you
Your current situation has been crafted to suit your specific abilities or limitations, but it is not a sustainable or healthy situation.

Charlton heston on tv
The media and influential figures like Charlton Heston perpetuate gun culture and an overemphasis on violence.

Promotes the guns bigotry
The media pushes and profits from the idea that guns are necessary for personal freedoms and security, despite evidence to the contrary.

You eat their words cuz you're hungry for more
You are susceptible to the influence of the media and other influential figures because you are seeking validation or a sense of belonging.

But that bullet in your chest
The consequences of your actions or the negative aspects of your lifestyle and environment will catch up to you eventually.

Will make sure that you can rest
This negative consequence, such as death or prison, will finally stop you from continuing down a destructive path.

Long enough to start thinking
The negative consequences that you face may give you an opportunity for reflection and personal growth, but it may also be too late.

Gotta keep that bullet down. bushranger
The most important thing you can do is to avoid the negative consequences of your actions or your environment, whether that be physical harm or emotional damage.

Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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