The original lineup was Mick Jones - guitars & vocals, Don Letts - sound effects & vocals, Dan Donovan - keyboards, Greg Roberts - drums & background vocals, Leo Williams - bass.
The group's initial incarnation, founded by Jones and film director Don Letts once played in Basement 5 (maker of The Punk Rock Movie, various Clash music videos, and later the Clash documentary Westway to the World), debuted with the 1985 release This Is Big Audio Dynamite. 1986's No. 10, Upping St. reunited Jones for one album with former Clash-mate Joe Strummer who co-produced the album and co-wrote a number of songs, but that reacquaintance soon ended. BAD supported U2 on their 1987 world tour, then followed with 1988's Tighten Up Vol. '88 and 1989 Megatop Phoenix. BAD supported U2 on the leg of their 1992 Zoo TV Tour that included Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
The band changed their name to Big Audio Dynamite II for the 1990 album "The Globe", when
Don Letts, Greg Roberts and Leo Williams left to form the band Screaming Target (and later Dreadzone) and changed the name once more to Big Audio for 1994's "Higher Power". The band returned to the Big Audio Dynamite name in 1995 for the albums "F-Punk" (1995) and "Entering a New Ride" (1997) before ultimately disbanding in 1997. The band reunited in 2011.
Jones' latest projects include work with The Libertines and his own outlet with Tony James of Sigue Sigue Sputnik fame - CARBON SILICON
Rush
Big Audio Dynamite Lyrics
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I would do it all the same
And not change a single thing
Even when I was to blame
For the heartache and the pain
That I caused throughout my ears
How I learned to be a man
Through the laughter and the tears
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Now I'm fully grown
And I know where it's at
Somehow, I stayed thin
While the other guys got fat
All the chances that I've blown
And the times that I've been down
I didn't get too high
Kept my feet on the ground
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Yes, yes, delightful, delightful
Rush for a change of atmosphere
Mm, I wish I could sing like that
Not everything's singing, you know
The only important thing these days is rhythm and melody
Rhythm
And melody
And of all my friends
You've been the best to me
Soon will be the day
When I repay you handsomely
Broken hearts are hard to mend
I know, I've had my share
But life just carries on
Even when I'm not there
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
The song "Rush" by Big Audio Dynamite is a reflection on life experiences and the desire to break free from current circumstances. The opening lyrics express a desire to not change anything in the past, despite having caused pain and heartache for others. The singer believes that everything he has gone through, the good and the bad, has taught him important lessons in life.
The chorus of the song, "Situation no win, rush for a change of atmosphere", is repeated throughout and reflects the need for change. The singer is in a situation that he feels he cannot overcome, and so he must make a change in his life. He acknowledges that life can be difficult and that sometimes it is necessary to give in, but he is determined to get himself out of his current situation.
The song includes references to staying grounded and not getting too high, the importance of rhythm and melody, and the value of true friendships. The singer notes that broken hearts are hard to mend but that life carries on despite our absence.
Overall, "Rush" is a song about the struggles of life and the desire for change. It encourages listeners to learn from their experiences, stay true to themselves, and seek out the necessary changes to find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
If I have my time again
Reflecting on the past and wishing for another chance
I would do it all the same
No regrets on the choices made
And not change a single thing
Acceptance and contentment with the past
Even when I was to blame
Acknowledging responsibility for past mistakes
For the heartache and the pain
Causing emotional distress to others
That I caused throughout my years
The impact of past actions throughout a lifetime
How I learned to be a man
Personal growth and development over time
Through the laughter and the tears
Experiences, both positive and negative, that shaped personal growth
Situation no win
Stuck in a difficult and unresolvable situation
Rush for a change of atmosphere
Urgency to escape from the current situation
I can't go on, so I give in
Feeling hopeless and defeated; surrendering to the situation
Gotta get myself right outta here
Desire to leave the current situation immediately
Now I'm fully grown
Reaching maturity and adulthood
And I know where it's at
Having a clear understanding of life and its priorities
Somehow, I stayed thin
Maintained physical fitness and health over time
While the other guys got fat
Diverged from the norm or conventional path followed by peers
All the chances that I've blown
Missed opportunities in life
And the times that I've been down
Challenges and difficult moments faced in life
I didn't get too high
Avoiding being overconfident or arrogant
Kept my feet on the ground
Staying grounded and humble in the face of success
And of all my friends
Out of all the people in my life
You've been the best to me
Appreciation for a close friend and their support
Soon will be the day
Looking to the future when the situation will be resolved
When I repay you handsomely
Compensating and showing gratitude to a loyal friend
Broken hearts are hard to mend
The difficulty in healing emotional wounds
But life just carries on
Life continues even in the face of emotional pain
Even when I'm not there
Life continues despite individual absence
Yes, yes, delightful, delightful
Sarcasm or irony in response to something unpleasant or irritating
Mm, I wish I could sing like that
Envy or admiration for the talent of another person
Not everything's singing, you know
Recognition that there are other valuable skills and attributes beyond music ability
The only important thing these days is rhythm and melody
A commentary on the state of contemporary music culture
And of all my friends
Out of all the people in my life
You've been the best to me
Expressing gratitude for a friend's support and loyalty
Situation no win
Stuck in a difficult and unresolvable situation
Rush for a change of atmosphere
Urgency to escape from the current situation
I can't go on so I give in
Surrendering to the situation because it feels impossible to continue
Gotta get myself right outta here
Desire to leave the current situation immediately
Gotta get myself right
Must take action to improve the situation
Outta here
Escape from the current situation is necessary
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mick Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rebeccakleban9777
If I have my time again
I would do it all the same
And not change a single thing
Even when I was to blame
For the heartache and the pain
That I caused throughout my ears
How I learned to be a man
Through the laughter and the tears
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Now I'm fully grown
And I know where it's at
Somehow, I stayed thin
While the other guys got fat
All the chances that I've blown
And the times that I've been down
I didn't get too high
Kept my feet on the ground
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Yes, yes, delightful, delightful
Rush for a change of atmosphere
Mm, I wish I could sing like that
Not everything's singing, you know
The only important thing these days is rhythm and melody
Rhythm
And melody
And of all my friends
You've been the best to me
Soon will be the day
When I repay you handsomely
Broken hearts are hard to mend
I know, I've had my share
But life just carries on
Even when I'm not there
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on, so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I can't go on so I give in
Gotta get myself right outta here
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
@leokimvideo
Not that we understood when released, this masterpiece was well ahead of its time
@anthonyconway3643
Anyway bad did was well before there time just like th dk
@sexobscura
situation no win
@topdeckdog
Don't tell me what i thought. At the time plenty of this knew it was sent from the future 🖕👽
@willdevenport6980
@@topdeckdog How far into the future? When will we know we’ve reached that day?
@hustler3of4culture3
My friend and I used to figure out where the samples came from on this album and megatop.
They were masters at that. Them and the bomb squad
@jennifergonzales2228
I'm 55 and I remember rocking out to this song daily ! We had the best music !
@ciao214Z
They are a different Generation
@johnjohn-rj7gh
Quit being stuck in the past, you geezer.
@larrymbs
62 here🎉!