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
20 Hours
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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All the moments you were mine
I don't know what has become of you, but I know what's left
All the love you held inside
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
It's 20 hours since my sleep
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
Like the hour you descend into another time
All the words you held inside
I don't know what has become of you, but I know what's left
All my hope you would divide
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
It's 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
Today, my soul is unscathed
I can't touch the ground
La la la
Like the flower in the spring, you know your love won't last
All the moments you were mine
I don't know what will become of you, but I know what's left
All the time you have to find
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
This 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
The lyrics to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's song "20 Hours" speak about the fleeting nature of love and the uncertainty that comes with it. The opening lines can be interpreted as a promise, a reassurance that the singer will come back to their loved one. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is unsure of what has become of their partner and what their future holds. They acknowledge that the love they once shared is still present, but they are unsure if it will last. The repetition of the phrase "All the moments you were mine" reinforces the idea of nostalgia and the longing for a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a flower in the spring, you know that I'm coming back
Just like how flowers blossom again in the spring, I'll be returning to you.
All the moments you were mine
I don't know what has become of you, but I know what's left
All the love you held inside
I cherish all the times we spent together, but I'm not sure what's happened since then. However, I remember how much you loved me.
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
It's 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
There's nobody alive beyond the stars, but I have faith that there's a path forward. I haven't slept in 20 hours, but I know you'll stick around until either we're liberated or this moment ends.
Like the hour you descend into another time
All the words you held inside
I don't know what has become of you, but I know what's left
All my hope you would divide
It feels like you've traveled to a different era when you hold everything in. Again, I don't know where you are, but I remember how much I relied on your support.
Today, my soul is unscathed
I can't touch the ground
La la la
Right now, I'm at peace, but I feel like I'm floating because life feels so surreal.
Like the flower in the spring, you know your love won't last
All the moments you were mine
I don't know what will become of you, but I know what's left
All the time you have to find
Just how flowers eventually wilt, I know our love won't last forever. However, I know you still have time to discover what's next for you.
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
This 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
Again, there's nobody beyond the stars, but I believe we'll find a way forward. I may not have slept in 20 hours, but I trust you to stick around until life reaches its conclusion.
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Spoken Volttt
Like a flower in the spring, you know that I'm coming back
All the moments you were mine
I don't know what has become of you, but I know what's left
All the love you held inside
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
It's 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
Like the hour you descend into another time
All the words you held inside
I don't know what has become of you, but I know what's left
All my hope you would divide
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
It's 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
Today, my soul is unscathed
I can't touch the ground
La la la
Like the flower in the spring, you know your love won't last
All the moments you were mine
I don't know what will become of you, but I know what's left
All the time you have to find
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
This 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
Spoken Volttt
Like a flower in the spring, you know that I'm coming back
All the moments you were mine
I don't know what has become of you, but I know what's left
All the love you held inside
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
It's 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
Like the hour you descend into another time
All the words you held inside
I don't know what has become of you, but I know what's left
All my hope you would divide
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
It's 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
Today, my soul is unscathed
I can't touch the ground
La la la
Like the flower in the spring, you know your love won't last
All the moments you were mine
I don't know what will become of you, but I know what's left
All the time you have to find
Beyond the stars there's no one alive
I know there's a way
This 20 hours since my sleep
I know you will stay
Until this moment holds on to me
Or passes away
John Arundell
This is not only the greatest song on the album which is not even on the album proper, it's one of their greatest ever songs and one of the greatest songs ever left off any album by any band :) What were they thinking? Also one of my favourite songs ever .. never fails to move me. Great song. Love it! TURN IT UP!!
Alan Benatar
I agree and Window is also underappreciated.
Eddy Sandland
John Arundell, Mate I've been getting right into BRMC lately!!! I love Oasis, so is your comment basically like them leaving Acquiesce off WTSMG!?
skeletondance
i could cry from how intensely brilliant this is
Kaos Coded
truly one of the greatest songs no one knows...nuff said
musicsaves97
Perfection in every way possible. BRMC is one of the most undermentioned great US bands. Probably the only good thing to ever come out of San Francisco.
TheLoveThief
Journey, Jefferson Airplane? Some would say Santana and Third Eye Blind but I wouldn't.
bonebagvegas
Music that touches your soul and totally engulfs you. Masterpiece!
musa cósmica
esta tan genial esta rola<3