The group provides diverse sounds: art-rock, heavy-metal, acoustic folk-ballads, industrial riffs, etc, and Bill Gage continuously refines and re-works his vocal improvisations.
BILL's approach to songwriting is always in flux. The first album BEATLES CHINESE was shaped by a series of challenges the band gave Bill Gage: first to name the songs he wanted to do, and then to sing them, as the band figured out what to play, and each song was quickly recorded. The backing tracks for BILL's second record BAT MAN were recorded in advance. Bill Gage listened to the tracks, sang over them, and then named the songs (and the record).
Live, the BILL show presents a sonic kaleidoscope of punk, psychedelia, pop, and hard rock, Bill Gage tying it all together using his incredible voice and edge-of-the-seat performance (with theatrical touches like the cape he wears for "STEVE PEPPER"). Between songs Mr. Gage chats with the crowd, announcing the next song and letting the audience know they're about to hear something "REALLY GREAT". While some of his words are not always clear, his intentions are obvious and the crowd stays right with him. Bill Gage is a mild-mannered gentleman, until he has a mic in his hand: "LET'S ROCK AND ROLL!"
The band includes Daren Follower (drums), Gaylen Moore (bass), and guitarists Eric Morin, Greg Ansin, and Mr. Gage's brother, john. Past members include Paul Desjarlais of Pseudonym (1987-91), Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields (1987), and David M. Curry of Empty House Coöperative (1996-2000). BILL are working on a new record.
A jazz-pop band called "bill" is from San Diego, California and was possibly started in the 1990s (information about this bands history is scarce). The albums of the San Diego "bill" are called "End of the Hits" and "Birthday Suit."
Another band called "Bill", this one playing "alternative rock", are from Mexico City, Mexico. Even fewer pieces of information can be found about this group, but they have professional studio recordings and are playing regularly.
Also there is a Leamington, UK based 3 piece punk band under the name of Bill.
We Made It
Bill Lyrics
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You could be in someone else's arms right now and I would never know
But I'll go lay me down to sleep and never let it cross my mind
Cause I love you and you love me and our love is that rare and special kind
We've got it all we've got it all there's nothing else I could need we've got it all
We're lovers and we're friends through good and bad thick and thin
I said it once and I'll say it again we've got it all
Then I wished upon a silver star that crept into the pink sky overhead
And I told myself that someday I won't have to go and leave you all alone
Then I wrote your name upon a frosted window pane and then I wrote this song
We've got it all...
The first verse of Bill's song "We Made It" communicates strong feelings of longing and distance. Bill is poetically describing the emotional pain caused by being physically separated from someone he loves. Even though his partner is far away and could be spending time with someone else, Bill's love for them remains true and enduring. He is choosing to focus on the depth and special quality of their relationship, rather than worrying about what may be happening in his absence.
In the second verse, Bill takes a moment to reflect on the beauty of his surroundings while apart from his love. He watches the sun set and wishes upon a star, expressing his hope that they will one day be reunited and no longer have to spend time apart. He even goes so far as to write his love's name on a frosted window pane and create a song about their love. This verse is juxtaposed with the pain and longing of the first verse, creating a sense of contrast and highlighting the complexity of loving someone from a distance.
Overall, "We Made It" is a poignant and emotional testament to the power of true love. Despite the physical distance between Bill and his partner, they have a connection that cannot be broken. The song speaks to the deep emotional bond that can exist between two people, even when they are apart.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a thousand miles away from me tonight and Lord I miss you so
Although you're so far away from me tonight, I miss you immensely and dearly.
You could be in someone else's arms right now and I would never know
It's possible that you're in the arms of someone else right now, but I wouldn't know because I trust and believe in you.
But I'll go lay me down to sleep and never let it cross my mind
I will lay down to rest now without letting the thought of you being with someone else cross my mind because I believe in our love and faithfulness.
Cause I love you and you love me and our love is that rare and special kind
Our love is not like any other, it's a rare and unique kind that's built on genuine love and affection for each other.
We've got it all we've got it all there's nothing else I could need we've got it all
We have everything we need with each other, our love is all-encompassing and complete.
We're lovers and we're friends through good and bad thick and thin
Our relationship is both romantic and friendly, we're there for each other through the good and the bad times, through thick and thin.
I said it once and I'll say it again we've got it all
I've said it before and I'll repeat it again, we have everything we need with each other, our love is complete and fulfilling.
I watched the sun go down this afternoon and paint the city's face all red
Today, I watched the sunset and it painted the city's face red and beautiful.
Then I wished upon a silver star that crept into the pink sky overhead
I saw a silver star creeping into the pink sky overhead and made a wish for our future together.
And I told myself that someday I won't have to go and leave you all alone
I reassure myself that someday I won't have to leave you alone, we'll be together forever.
Then I wrote your name upon a frosted window pane and then I wrote this song
I wrote your name on a frosted window and wrote this song about our love, a love that is fulfilling and complete.
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