The band's second album 'Take Them On, On Your Own' featured several songs ('Generation' and 'US Government') which were critical of the United States' foreign policy and George Bush in particular.
After conflict with their label (Virgin Records), the band was dropped in 2004. Nick Jago left the band at the end of their summer tour in the same year due to "internal conflict".
Following Jago's departure Peter Hayes and Robert Levon Been regrouped and recorded the band's third album. With their third record Howl, they added blues, folk and gospel, a la Spiritualized.
In 2005 the band inked a new deal with Echo in the UK, and RCA in the US. Nick Jago also returned to the fold. The band's third album "Howl" was released that same year to widespread critical acclaim. Jago returned after most of the album was recorded but played on "Promise".
"Baby 81" the band's fourth album was released on May 1st, 2007. In June 2008 Nick Jago once again left the touring line-up of the band being replaced by The Raveonettes' touring drummer Leah Shapiro. Nick stated that "...I am fired again and to be honest with you I respect their decision".
However Hayes and Been released a conflicting joint statement that read "Nick won't be joining us for the upcoming European tour, but it's not true that he is fired. We just feel Nick needs time to sort out exactly what he wants right now. His heart and all his energy and attention is on his own solo project and he needs to see that through".
Current:
On January 9, 2013, the band announced via Facebook the name of their seventh album called Specter at the Feast which was released on March 18 in the UK and Europe and on March 19 in USA, Canada and worldwide. It is considered a tribute to Michael Been (The Call), Robert Levon Been's father who died suddenly on tour with BRMC in August 2010.
It received mostly positive reviews; many critics noting that despite the band having been together for some time the album showed a mellower and moodier side with songs such as opener `Firewalker'.
The band made the first single from the record available, a cover of The Call's 1989 hit "Let the Day Begin", for free download on their official website. The decision to record the song was a tribute to Robert's father Michael, who used his experience from The Call to help BRMC before his death in the last couple of years. The single became Q Magazine's track of the day.[6] The band have also released the Let the Day Begin EP for free, consisting of the single and the album track "Returning", made available for streaming on the official website.[7]
On April 8, 2013 it was announced that the band would play at Rock Werchter, the largest rock festival in Belgium.
The band continues to show a willingness to tour despite the obstacles. During the 2013 tour, the organisers of the Harvest festival in Australia decided to abandon the multi-city event, of which BRMC were one of the lead acts, only a few months ahead of the performances. BRMC was the first band to announce it would still visit the country and play its own shows.
Many shows on the 2013/2014 tour have sold out.
BRMC's music/songs have been featured in many films, television programs and video games.
Visit blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com for tour/CD and merchandise info.
Discography:
2001 - B.R.M.C.
2001 - Screaming Gun (EP)
2002 - Spread Your Love (EP)
2003 - Take Them On, On Your Own
2005 - Howl
2006 - Howl Sessions Vol.1 (EP)
2006 - Howl Sessions Vol. 2 (EP)
2007 - Baby 81
2007 - Napster Live Session (EP)
2007 - American X: Baby 81 Sessions (EP)
2008 - The Effects Of 333 (Download)
2010 - Beat the Devil's Tattoo
2013 - Specter At The Feast
2018 - Wrong Creatures
1:51
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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I'm waking out of a dream
Never had to feel love
Never had to really know
Just give me some other way
I'm holding on to the grave
Never had to realize
I don't need no one
I don't want no one
I ain't got no one
Don't wanna be alone
Just give me something to pray
The light is slipping away
Never had a real love
Never had to feel alive
I don't need no one
I don't want no one
I ain't got no one
Don't wanna be alone
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's song "1:51" is a moving and emotional piece that expresses the desire for human connection and the fear of being alone. The first two lines of the song, "Just give me something to feel, I'm waking out of a dream," serve as a plea for the individual to experience something real and break free from the monotony of life. The next few lines discuss the singer's lack of love and how they never had the opportunity to truly know it. This is followed by the assertion that all they want is some other way to hold onto life.
In the chorus, the singer emphasizes their desire to not be alone, stating "I don't need no one, I don't want no one, I ain't got no one, don't wanna be alone." The second verse continues with more requests, this time for something to pray for as the light in their life fades away. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, hammering home the idea that human connection is essential to the individual's well-being.
Overall, "1:51" is a poignant and powerful song that explores the universal human experience of belonging and the fear of being alone. The lyrics articulate the desire for something genuine and the fear of not having it, making for a compelling and emotional piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Just give me something to feel
I am numb and disconnected from my emotions, I need something to awaken my senses
I'm waking out of a dream
I am starting to realize that I have been living in a false reality
Never had to feel love
I have never experienced true love or meaningful connection with another person
Never had to really know
I have never had to confront the depth of my ignorance or vulnerability
Just give me some other way
I am lost and in desperate need of a new direction, a new perspective
I'm holding on to the grave
I am clinging to my own mortality, trapped in a cycle of fear and despair
Never had to realize
I have never been forced to confront the harsh realities of life or the consequences of my actions
Never had a real love
I have never experienced a deep, meaningful connection with someone else that goes beyond superficial interactions
I don't need no one
I believe that I can survive on my own, without help or support from anyone else
I don't want no one
I am afraid of being vulnerable or relying on others, so I reject the idea of needing anyone
I ain't got no one
I am alone and feel unloved and unwanted
Don't wanna be alone
Despite my fears and beliefs, I deep down crave human connection and intimacy
Just give me something to pray
I am searching for a higher power or some sort of guidance that can give me hope and direction
The light is slipping away
I feel like I am losing my grip on reality and sinking further into darkness
Never had a real love
I have never experienced a deep, meaningful connection with someone else that goes beyond superficial interactions
Never had to feel alive
I have never truly felt alive or present in the moment, always living in my own head
I don't need no one
I believe that I can survive on my own, without help or support from anyone else
I don't want no one
I am afraid of being vulnerable or relying on others, so I reject the idea of needing anyone
I ain't got no one
I am alone and feel unloved and unwanted
Don't wanna be alone
Despite my fears and beliefs, I deep down crave human connection and intimacy
Contributed by Ella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.