Bauhaus first broke up in 1983. Peter Murphy began a solo career while the other members continued as Tones on Tail and later as Love and Rockets. Both enjoyed greater commercial success in the United States than Bauhaus had, but disappeared from the charts in their homeland. The band reunited for a 1998 tour and on a more permanent basis in 2005. The group announced plans to disband again following the release of their final album Go Away White in 2008.
The release of Go Away White signaled the end of the band and there was no supporting tour. Drummer Kevin Haskins said in an interview that they “were getting along really well, but there was an incident that occurred.” As a result, “some of us just felt that we didn’t want to carry on as a working unit.” In an interview with SuicideGirls, bassist David J said about the breakup: “You have a test tube, and you pour in one chemical, and you pour in another chemical, and something happens. It starts to bubble. Pour in another chemical, and it starts to bubble a bit more. You pour in a fourth chemical, and it bubbles really violently, and then explodes. That’s my answer.” Peter Murphy claimed in another interview that he “he was most satisfied with the bonding on an emotional level. It was good to be working together and to put the past behind us and it was very positive. The result was coming out really fast, so it was exciting and it was very enjoyable,” but in the end “That rocky character worked and I think it was a bit right to finish it, really.”
Murphy also stated in his MySpace blog that “there’s a lot more to it than this ‘incident’ that I’ve heard bandied about. In any group’s business there are constant incidents, so what? Committing to being in a band takes tolerance, love, and a massive commitment. I’ve walked on that stage at times when I could emotionally barely manage to and give it all just the same. If I’d let some disagreement or bad word distract me from that goal, then I’d need to question my integrity. Anton Corbijn once related to me how Bono of U2 talked about one of the reasons that U2 had survived was that they’re unlike many English bands; there was a kinship and priority given to each other as family. I personally sympathize with that. ‘There is no love where there is no Love.’”
A Bauhaus reunion was aborted in 2022 after Peter Murphy forced the band to cancel the tour as he entered rehab.
(2) Bauhaus was also the name of an Italian jazz rock band. They made recordings in 1974 but they weren’t released until almost thirty years later.
Here's The Dub
Bauhaus Lyrics
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Cigarette props in action
Dialogue dub, now heres the rub
She's acting her reaction
She's in parties
and pollution
She's dancing on the moon
She's waiting for a substitution
She's waiting for the moon
The lyrics of the song "Here's The Dub" by Bauhaus are quite vivid and poetic. The opening lines "Hot lines under a rain of drum" conjure up an image of intense energy and heat - perhaps from a live music performance, or a crowded dance floor. The cigarette props also add to the ambiance of the scene. The phrase "Dialogue dub, now here's the rub" suggests a sense of conflict or tension, as if the singer is trying to communicate something but is experiencing difficulty or resistance. The final line "She's acting her reaction" adds to this sense of ambiguity and suggests that the subject of the song is perhaps putting up a façade or attempting to conceal their true emotions.
The second half of the song brings up new images and themes. The woman in the song is described as being "in parties and pollution" which brings to mind a sense of urban decay and decay. Dancing on the moon suggests a sense of liberation and escape, while "waiting for a substitution" feels like a sense of yearning, and perhaps the desire for something more. The final line "She's waiting for the moon" is enigmatic and open to interpretation - it might suggest a sense of ambition or striving, or of simply longing for something unattainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot lines under a rain of drum
The intense beat of the drums adds to the fiery energy of the moment.
Cigarette props in action
Smoking is not only a habit, but also an accessory that can be used to enhance one's appearance.
Dialogue dub, now here's the rub
The art of dubbing involves overlaying additional sounds and words onto a recording, which can be challenging to do smoothly and effectively.
She's acting her reaction
In social situations, people often put on a facade or play a role, pretending to have certain emotions or reactions in order to fit in or impress others.
She's in parties
The subject of the song enjoys attending social gatherings and events, where she can be at the center of attention.
Contributed by Cole W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.