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
Navajo
Black Lips Lyrics
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And she stole my heart away
She took me to a pow-wow way out on the plains
And runs with bears, danced and brought the rains
I listened to the stories all through the night
Through the haze of that peace pipe
The night grew long so I found a tee pee
And you can bet I brought that squall girl with me
Could be Cherokee, Inuit, Etowah, Navajo,
Sioux, Creek, Apache, Seminole bravo
Tomahawk, arrow, any way the wind blow
It's just fine with me
Buffalo, wolfpack, rawhide knapsack
Arrowhead, mohawk, other tribe to attack
Take my wife back to that land with me
All I gotta do is take that love to the floor
After all, I liked the way you were before
The Black Lips’s song, “Navajo,” tells the story of falling in love with a Native American girl and the journey that ensued. The singer sings about the girl stealing his heart and bringing him to a pow-wow on the plains where she runs with bears and dances to bring the rain. He listens to stories told through the haze of a peace pipe and, as the night grows long, he brings her back to his tee pee. The lyrics are romanticized and reveal a fascination with Native American culture and traditions.
The chorus highlights a diverse range of Native American cultures and traditions, with references to the Cherokee, Inuit, Etowah, Navajo, Sioux, Creek, Apache, and Seminole. The singer seems to appreciate any way the wind blows and is open to experiencing it all. He references tomahawks, arrows, and the buffalo and wolfpacks, alluding to the history of violence and conflict between Native Americans and white settlers. However, instead of perpetuating this violent history, the singer chooses to focus on the love he has for this girl and taking her back to her land with him.
Overall, “Navajo” is a love song that reveals a fascination with Native American culture, traditions, and history. The lyrics are romanticized and showcase the singer’s appreciation for the diversity and beauty of Native American cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell in love with a little Indian girl
I developed romantic affection towards a female person belonging to an indigenous group.
And she stole my heart away
She captured my emotions and love.
She took me to a pow-wow way out on the plains
She escorted me to a Native American gathering located in an open area of land.
And runs with bears, danced and brought the rains
She participated in an activity in which she danced and invoked rain with bears.
I listened to the stories all through the night
I paid attention to the anecdotes narrated continually during the nighttime.
Through the haze of that peace pipe
Despite the smoky ambiance created by the communal smoking of a ceremonial pipe.
The night grew long so I found a tee pee
Since the duration of the darkness increased, I discovered a conical tent.
And you can bet I brought that squall girl with me
And without a doubt, I carried that young woman with me.
Could be Cherokee, Inuit, Etowah, Navajo, Sioux, Creek, Apache, Seminole bravo
The possible tribes she belonged to were Cherokee, Inuit, Etowah, Navajo, Sioux, Creek, Apache, or Seminole.
Tomahawk, arrow, any way the wind blow
The usage of either a handheld axe or a projectile for hunting and warfare was completely acceptable.
It's just fine with me
I have no objection to whatever is decided.
Buffalo, wolfpack, rawhide knapsack
The animals buffalo, wolf, and the type of backpack made of animal skin were included in the journey.
Arrowhead, mohawk, other tribe to attack
A sharp-tipped projectile, a specific hairstyle, and the notion of assaulting another group were also mentioned.
Take my wife back to that land with me
Accompany me with my female spouse to that area.
All I gotta do is take that love to the floor
All I need to do is express my affection in a specific manner.
After all, I liked the way you were before
In any case, I preferred your previous behavior and personality.
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