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
666 Conducer
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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She's feeling free and everything she sees is truth
She's seventeen, she's got everything she needs to lose
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh no
She's got everyone to help her on her way
She's got everyone to help her on her way
She's got everyone to help her on her way down
He seems to know right where it hurts, your pain, in vain
He gives himself to you, he's in your way
And everything he does just seems a phase, insane
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh no
He's got everyone to help him on his way
He's got everyone to help him on his way
He's got everyone to help him on his way down
Everything you touch tears at your heart, apart
Of everything you see is down in your soul, never let you go
You've got everyone to help you on your way
You've got everyone to help you on your way
You've got everyone to help you on your way down
you're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do? How do you do?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do?
How do you do the things you do? How do you do?
How do you do? How do you do? How do you do?
The lyrics of "666 Conducer" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are dark and thought-provoking, tackling the themes of exploitation and manipulation of young people. The song describes a young girl (or possibly multiple young people) who is used and taken advantage of by others. Despite being only 17, she has everything to lose and feels free, as everything she sees is truth. She seems to have everyone to help her on her way, but the reality is that they are leading her down a dangerous path. Similarly, a male protagonist is described, someone who knows right where it hurts and gives himself to whoever he's manipulating. Everything he does seems like a phase, and he has everyone to help him on his way down.
The chorus, "You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?" is an accusation of being the orchestrator of exploitation, almost as if the person is a devil-like creature.
The song paints a bleak picture of how people can be taken advantage of and manipulated by others, often with dire consequences. The repeated lyric, "You've got everyone to help you on your way down" suggests that although these people may feel as though they have support, they are not being helped at all - instead, they are being led to their own destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
No one knows her name but they see her youth and use her
She is anonymous but young and vulnerable, so people take advantage of her
She's feeling free and everything she sees is truth
She is experiencing freedom and believes everything she sees is real
She's seventeen, she's got everything she needs to lose
She is only 17 but has everything to risk losing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh no
Expressing mixed emotions of excitement and fear
He seems to know right where it hurts, your pain, in vain
He appears to have insight into your emotional pain, but it's useless
He gives himself to you, he's in your way
He commits to being in your life but ultimately becomes an obstacle
And everything he does just seems a phase, insane
Everything he does appears temporary and irrational
He's got everyone to help him on his way
He has people supporting him on his path
Everything you touch tears at your heart, apart
Everything you come in contact with causes emotional pain and separation
Of everything you see is down in your soul, never let you go
Everything you witness affects you deeply and stays with you forever
You've got everyone to help you on your way
You have support navigating through life
you're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You have the power to influence others in a demonic manner
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do?
You are a master at manipulating others in a sinister way
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@khalilfares780
No one knows her name but they see her youth and use her
She's feeling free and everything she sees is truth
She's seventeen, she's got everything she needs to lose
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh no
She's got everyone to help her on her way
She's got everyone to help her on her way
She's got everyone to help her on her way down
He seems to know right where it hurts, your pain, in vain
He gives himself to you, he's in your way
And everything he does just seems a phase, insane
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh no
He's got everyone to help him on his way
He's got everyone to help him on his way
He's got everyone to help him on his way down
Everything you touch tears at your heart, apart
Of everything you see is down in your soul, never let you go
You've got everyone to help you on your way
You've got everyone to help you on your way
You've got everyone to help you on your way down
you're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do? How do you do?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do?
How do you do the things you do? How do you do?
How do you do? How do you do? How do you do?
@couldliveonyoutube1841
Rock. The definition OF. Must be played LOUDLY! 🎶🎸🥁
@93method
they are too much underrated, brilliant band
@francesco0185
Underrated band. Can't explain why.
@jpegwithallthecrust2649
They deserve so much more attention than they get.
Easily one of the best rock bands around today.
@n7torp904
What a gem. What a jam
@khalilfares780
No one knows her name but they see her youth and use her
She's feeling free and everything she sees is truth
She's seventeen, she's got everything she needs to lose
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh no
She's got everyone to help her on her way
She's got everyone to help her on her way
She's got everyone to help her on her way down
He seems to know right where it hurts, your pain, in vain
He gives himself to you, he's in your way
And everything he does just seems a phase, insane
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh no
He's got everyone to help him on his way
He's got everyone to help him on his way
He's got everyone to help him on his way down
Everything you touch tears at your heart, apart
Of everything you see is down in your soul, never let you go
You've got everyone to help you on your way
You've got everyone to help you on your way
You've got everyone to help you on your way down
you're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do? How do you do?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do, sir?
You're a 666 conducer, how do you do the things you do?
How do you do the things you do? How do you do?
How do you do? How do you do? How do you do?
@maxkorotkov1488
One of the best hard rock songs of our time.
@jule_ah
Definitely. A masterpiece.
@guillermoortega4119
AWESOME
@azombiestool
Saw these guys open for STP when I was 13