Billy Boyd is also known as the actor who played Peregrin 'Pippin' Took in the Lord of The Rings trilogy movie and wrote the end credits song for The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies in collaboration with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens.
More info about them from their Myspace.com page:
"The recipe for Beecake was created over a bottle of malt whiskey in a bar in Glasgow. When four friends got together with three guitars and a box and remembered how much they liked to play music together. Some time later...here we are...Beecake."
They have released an LP titled "Just B" and an album titled "Soul Swimming". Their latest release is the album "The World Of Things."
Rip It Up
Beecake Lyrics
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A western face cries from the pages
See a child with a gun
The same mistakes run through the ages
See a bullet burn
Bought from a country we charge with peace
Watch the tables turn
Rip it up
More than I can say
I wanna rip it up
But these are headlines and they won't blow away
More than I can say
I wanna rip it up
But these are our headlines
Cause these are all our days
How many die before we try
We have the means to end
A genocide won't turn the tide
Ignore a continent
Rip it up
More than I can say
I wanna rip it up
But these are headlines and they won't blow away
More than I can say
I wanna rip it up
But these are our headlines
Cause these are all our days
So where do we turn To get some truth in it
A breath of time holds a thousand voices
Should we get use to it
When the profits god and war rejoices
See the pictures run
Knowing eyes on a ward of death
They know none return
We turn the page. shake our heads
Rip it up
More than I can say
I wanna rip it up
But these are our headlines and they won't blow away
More than I can say
I wanna rip it up
But these are our headlines
Cause these are all our days
The message of "Rip It Up" by Beecake is a call to action against the repetitive cycle of war and violence that plagues humanity. The lyrics draw attention to the fact that despite advancements in technology and communication, we still make the same mistakes as our ancestors. The Western world is presented as hypocritical and responsible for the distribution of weapons to unstable regions of the world. The song asserts that the responsibility lies with everyone to end the cycle of violence and find a way to establish peace.
The chorus, "I wanna rip it up, but these are our headlines," suggests that the news of violence and war is too prevalent in our society, making it difficult to truly address the issue. It also implies that there is a deeper issue at play, which is that violence and war have become deeply ingrained in human nature and culture. The song mentions the need to "get some truth in it" and to listen to the voices of those affected by war.
In summary, "Rip It Up" addresses the need for society to acknowledge the recurring nature of violence and war and to take responsibility for ending the cycle for future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Something must be done
There is a problem that needs to be addressed.
A western face cries from the pages
A news report from a western source highlights the issue.
See a child with a gun
Children are being put in dangerous situations.
The same mistakes run through the ages
The same problems have persisted through history.
See a bullet burn
The consequences of violence are evident.
Bought from a country we charge with peace
Weapons used in conflict may come from countries claiming to promote peace.
Watch the tables turn
The situation can change unexpectedly.
They say they're in the wrong hands but who are we
The people responsible for violence may not be who we expect.
Rip it up
We need to take action to address the issue.
More than I can say
The problem is bigger than I can express.
But these are headlines and they won't blow away
The issue is being reported, but it won't go away on its own.
How many die before we try
We need to act before more people lose their lives.
We have the means to end
We have the resources to solve the problem.
A genocide won't turn the tide
Violence will not solve the underlying issues.
Ignore a continent
We cannot overlook the problems faced by entire regions.
So where do we turn to get some truth in it
It's difficult to discern the truth about complex issues.
A breath of time holds a thousand voices
The passage of time contains many different perspectives.
Should we get use to it
Should we accept the situation as it is?
When the profits god and war rejoices
Profit and conflict are often intertwined.
See the pictures run
Images of suffering are pervasive.
Knowing eyes on a ward of death
People are aware of the consequences of violence.
They know none return
People know that many who are affected by conflict do not survive.
We turn the page. shake our heads
We may read about the issue, but we feel powerless to do anything.
But these are our headlines and they won't blow away
The issue affects us personally and will not go away on its own.
Cause these are all our days
We all share responsibility for addressing the issue.
Contributed by Kayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Reshni
there's something so beautiful about his voice.....absolutely love it <3
driveshaft0613
Awesome video - you did a great job! :) Beecake rocks - I love Billy's voice.
Francine McCarthy
They are so good. I hope they get worldwide attention really soon. I love Billy's voice.
Sam Maloney
They have a great sound, smooth but passionate-- I could listen all day. I wonder why they still don't have a record deal...
Simone Aurora
Billy Boyd s voice is gorgeous!! And I love the band they are rwall
theaterelf
Seeing them play in NYC next month, can't WAIT! Love you Billy!
Simone Aurora
Billy's voice.. wow.. love it! They are really good!!
OnlyxInxDisturbia
his voice is ridiculously amazing.
Jinni Allen
I love Billy's voice... Great band(:
Tanya Johnson
Oh my gosh, I love them so much! I have got to get their CD's!