While still teenagers, they formed after guitarist Cole Alexander and bassist Jared Swilley left the Renegades, and guitarist Ben Eberbaugh left the Reruns. Drummer Joe Bradley joined a few months later. They released their first 7" in late 2001/early 2002 on their own Die Slaughterhaus label.
Just days before a tour was to begin in December 2002, Ben Eberbaugh was killed in a car accident after his car was hit by a drunk driver. The band carried on believing that Eberbaugh would want them to continue.
The band's debut full length album was released on Bomp! Records in 2003. Eberbaugh was replaced by Jack Hines, a friend of the band members, but he too was eventually replaced by current guitarist, and former Renegades member, Ian St. Pe , in 2004.
The Black Lips have a reputation for crazy live shows that have included vomiting, urinating, nudity, band members kissing, fireworks, and a chicken. They have slowly built a fanbase that appreciates their energy and style that is a rough mishmash of blues, rock, doo-wop, country, and punk.
They gained national attention in 2006 with features in Spin and Rolling Stone magazines. The band got exposure in the New York Times for being the hardest working band during the 2007 South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, in which they played a dozen shows over a three-day period.
In September 2007 their most recent album entitled Good Bad Not Evil was released. The Black Lips made their American national television debut in October 2007 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and played O Katrina.
The band also has songs from previous recording sessions, and they will eventually be released by In The Red Records.
The Black Lips are going to star in a film called Let It Be. They will play musicians in a fictitious '1980s era DIY band called The Renegades. The movie is set for production in 2008.
Cole, Jared and Joe also play in a band called The Spooks, along with members of Deerhunter and The Kiwis. The Spooks have recorded an album which should be released in 2007 or 2008 on the Die Slaughterhaus label. Ian also plays in a blasphemous garage punk band called The Original Three. There is a full length record out on Empty records and a single out on SYA records (Italy). The Original Three will have a new single coming out in December 2007 on Savage records (Sweden). Jared plays in a band called The Gaye Blades. Rob's House Records has released one 7" by The Gaye Blades, and another one should be released before the end of 2007. Cole has also released solo material under the name Old King Cole Younger. There is one split 10" release of his material on Rob's House Records that features Bradford Cox of Deerhunter, under the name of Atlas Sound, on the other side.
In 2009, the band released their fifth album, "200 Million Thousand", on Vice Records.
Band Members
* Cole Alexander (Old King Cole Younger) - Vocals, Guitar (2000 - present)
* Jared Swilley - Vocals, Bass Guitar (2000 - present)
* Joe Bradley - Vocals, Drums (2000 - present)
* Ian St. Pe - Guitar (2005 - 2014)
* Jack Hines - former Guitar (2002 - 2005, 2014 - present)
* Ben Eberbaugh - Guitarz(2000 - 2002) - deceased
Make You Mine
Black Lips Lyrics
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As long as plastic ... while the river streams keep on flowing
You're leaving town, it's a brand new day
You wasn't....... while those wheels keep on turning
I need a little loving, tell me everything will be alright
You showed it to my ..... gonna come home, home, tonight
Gonna make you make you mine
Gimme your sign, I only got some time tomorrow
...........
I wish you would, and hold on tight
.......been throwing down while having fun out on a Saturday night
I need a little loving, tell me everything will be alright
You showed it to my ..... gonna run home, home, tonight
Gonna make you make you mine
I need a little loving, tell me everything will be alright
You showed it to my ..... gonna come home, home, tonight
Gonna make you make you mine
The lyrics to Black Lips' "Make You Mine" describe someone waking up and leaving town on a brand new day, possibly running away from something. They are seeking comfort and love from another person, who they want to make theirs. They are asking for a sign and expressing their desire to hold onto them tightly. The repetition of "I need a little loving, tell me everything will be alright," implies that this person is in a lonely and scared state, and is looking for reassurance from this potential lover.
The lyrics are simple but evoke a sense of restlessness, longing, and hope. The upbeat and catchy melody adds to the overall feeling of anticipation, suggesting that the singer is excited about a new adventure with this potential love interest. The lyrics take on a more urgent tone as they repeat the desire to make this person theirs.
Overall, "Make You Mine" is a song about taking a chance on love even if it means leaving everything behind. It's about finding someone who can help you feel safe and loved in the midst of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up, you hit the ground, running
You wake up and quickly start your day with a lot to do.
As long as plastic ... while the river streams keep on flowing
You keep going, even though life seems a little bit fake and uncertain.
You're leaving town, it's a brand new day
You're leaving behind the past and moving forward to start a new day with new opportunities.
You wasn't....... while those wheels keep on turning
You weren't looking back, moving away while on the wheels of a vehicle.
I need a little loving, tell me everything will be alright
I need someone to comfort and reassure me that everything will be okay.
You showed it to my ..... gonna come home, home, tonight
You displayed your affections and I am going to come home to you tonight.
Gonna make you make you mine
I am determined to make you mine and be with you.
Gimme your sign, I only got some time tomorrow
Give me a sign that you're interested because I only have limited time tomorrow.
I wish you would, and hold on tight
I hope that you reciprocate my feelings and hold onto me tightly.
...been throwing down while having fun out on a Saturday night
I've been partying and having fun on a Saturday night.
Contributed by Oliver T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.