The band was initiated as a side project by Hughes and Bonamassa following a performance together in Los Angeles in November 2009, who on the advice of Shirley recruited Bonham and Sherinian later in the year. The name Black Country Communion is derived from the term Black Country, referring to the West Midlands area of England where Hughes and Bonham were brought up. The group's sound is intentionally reminiscent of popular classic rock groups of the 1970s, reflecting the previous work of frontman Hughes as well as the link between Bonham and his father John's band Led Zeppelin.
After disbanding Glenn Hughes and Jason Bonham formed California Breed and Derek Sherinian joined Joe Bonamassa's touring band.
Their reunion album from 2017 is entitled BCC IV. It’s the first album to be released since the band’s breakup in 2013. Recorded in Malibu, California, with producer Kevin Shirley, released on September 22, 2017.
BCC IV expanded the combination of blues rock (Bonamassa’s solo work) and hard rock (Hughes’ previous work with Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, and Bonham’s link with Led Zeppelin) that took place on the first three albums. It’s a high quality hard rock album that brings a great feeling that classic rock is alive and in good hands.
Recorded in only seven days, the band was careful enough not to repeat the previous albums. BCC IV sounds bolder with heavy riffs, undeniable hooks, melodic flair and infectious choruses. Kevin Shirley’s importance is huge by guiding the band into the right directions for the album’s best interest, and the result is spectacular.
This Is Your Time
Black Country Communion Lyrics
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It's written on your face
You'll find no wealth on a carpet ride
You know that life ain't no race
This is your time
It's in your hands
This is your time
I see it all in the tapestry
And you can taste my blood
And it is all that you want to be
Here come the tears and the flood
This is your time
It's in your hands
This is your time
To make your stand
Salvation inside you
In tales of yore
Vibration, I feel you
The station to shore
This is your time
It's in your hands
This is your time
To make your stand
The lyrics of "This Is Your Time" by Black Country Communion encourage listeners to take control of their lives and seize the moment. The singer urges you to take responsibility for your life by painting it on yourself, which means owning your choices and accepting the consequences of those decisions. He reminds you that your life is not a race to accumulate wealth or riches, but an opportunity to find your purpose.
When the lyrics say, "This is your time, it's in your hands, this is your time to make your stand," it means that each person has the power to shape their destiny. The tapestry mentions refers to the grand plan or the bigger picture that encompasses everything happening in the world. The singer implies that he's seen everything happening in the tapestry and that he can feel what listeners might be going through. He observes that the listener is thirsty for something more, and perhaps that desire to be more is causing tears and a flood.
In the chorus, the salvation mentioned is one of those things that someone needs as they reach a breaking point. They're getting ready to make changes in their life, but they need to find some internal healing to move forward. By stating that "vibration" is felt, the singer means that he's picked up on the listener's signal and understands the way they're feeling. The station metaphor in the last line is significant as it's like steering a ship to find the exact destination to the shore. In essence, the song is saying that your future is in your hands and that you can shape it the way you want but you must do it now.
Line by Line Meaning
You got to paint it upon yourself
You must take control and create your own destiny.
It's written on your face
Your fate is visible through your actions and expressions.
You'll find no wealth on a carpet ride
Material possessions will not provide true fulfillment and happiness.
You know that life ain't no race
Life is not a competition, take it at your own pace.
This is your time
The present moment belongs to you.
It's in your hands
You have control over your own life.
To make your stand
To take a stance and do what you believe in.
I see it all in the tapestry
Everything is connected and there is a bigger picture to life.
And you can taste my blood
I have sacrificed for my beliefs and you can witness that.
And it is all that you want to be
Your aspirations are within reach.
Here come the tears and the flood
Emotions will arise and challenges will present themselves.
Salvation inside you
The power to save yourself lies within you.
In tales of yore
In ancient stories and history.
Vibration, I feel you
I sense the energy and passion within you.
The station to shore
The journey towards your ultimate destination.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GLENN WILLIAM HUGHES, JOE BONAMASSA, JASON BONHAM, DEREK SHERINIAN
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