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
At My Door
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Sleep I've waited for this
Something for which I relied
Darkness takes me to my
Dreams I've waited for this
Something from which I can't hide
'Til it's at my door, it will be ignored
I'll never see it 'til it's at my door
'Til it?s at my door, it will be ignored
Nothing seems to ease my
Conscience seems to be
Unconscious, all I have realized
Sorrow seems to eat my
Being, only leaves me
Seeing all I have is gone
I'll never see it 'til it's at my door
'Til it's at my door, it will be ignored
I'll never see it 'til it's at my door
'Til it's at my door, it will be ignored
The lyrics to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's "At My Door" is a reflection on the inevitability of facing the consequences of one's actions. The first two stanzas paint a picture of waiting for something to happen, something that is both anticipated and feared. The singer is awakened by a cold wind and darkness, which are likely symbolic of the impending consequences of their actions. The first two lines of each stanza are hopeful, while the last lines are ominous.
The chorus repeats the same phrase, "I'll never see it 'til it's at my door/ 'Til it's at my door, it will be ignored." It conveys a sense of denial and reluctance to face the consequences of one's actions. The singer acknowledges that they will not see the consequences until they are right in front of them. Until then, they will ignore them.
The third stanza expresses the overwhelming guilt that the singer feels. They are unable to shake off their conscience, which constantly reminds them of their wrongdoings. The fourth stanza describes a sense of loss, as if the singer has already suffered the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "At My Door" is a powerful portrayal of the inevitability of facing the consequences of one's actions. The lyrics are haunting and evoke a sense of dread and remorse.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold wind wakes me from my
I am awakened by a chilly breeze
Sleep I've waited for this
I have anticipated this moment of slumber
Something for which I relied
It is something that I have been counting on
Darkness takes me to my
The darkness carries me away to
Dreams I've waited for this
These are dreams that I have been eagerly awaiting
Something from which I can't hide
It is something that I cannot escape from
I'll never see it 'til it's at my door
I will not recognize it until it is directly in front of me
'Til it's at my door, it will be ignored
Until it reaches my doorstep, I will dismiss it
Nothing seems to ease my
No matter what I try, I am unable to alleviate my
Conscience seems to be
My sense of right and wrong is
Unconscious, all I have realized
Unbeknownst to me, I have come to understand that
Sorrow seems to eat my
Sadness consumes my
Being, only leaves me
It leaves me with nothing but
Seeing all I have is gone
The realization that everything I had is now lost
I'll never see it 'til it's at my door
I will not recognize it until it is directly in front of me
'Til it's at my door, it will be ignored
Until it reaches my doorstep, I will dismiss it
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS JAGO, PETER HAYES, PETER B. HAYES, ROBERT BEEN, ROBERT TURNER, ROBERT L. BEEN
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