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
Beat the Devil
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Sleepin' on a razor there's nowhere left to fall
Your body's aching, every bone is breakin'
Nothin' seems to shake it, it just keeps holdin' on
Ah
Ah
Ah
Your soul is able, death is all you cradle
Sleepin' on the nails, there's nowhere left to fall
You have admired, every man desires
Everyone is king when there's no one left to pawn
Ah
Ah
Ah
Ah
There is no peace here, war is never cheap dear
Love will never meet here, it just gets sold for parts
You cannot fight it, all the world denies it
Open up your eyelids, let your demons run
Ah
Ah
Ah
Ah
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil's tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil's tattoo
I bled the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil's tattoo
I bled the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil's tattoo
The opening lines of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's "Beat the Devil's Tattoo" set the tone for a song that tackles the inherent difficulties of life. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who has given up everything for love, only to find themselves in a precarious and dangerous position. Their body is worn down to the point that everything seems to be breaking, yet still, they cling onto life. The lyrics suggest that the person has embraced death and is now cradling it, suggesting they have effectively given up on everything else.
The song's middle section paints a bleaker picture still as the lyrics suggest that there is no peace, only war. Love is merely a commodity, something to be fought over and bought and sold like a piece of equipment. The lyrics suggest that there is no way to escape this reality - the person is unable to fight against it, and the world denies that a more peaceful existence is possible. They must instead learn to let their demons run free.
The song's chorus is the repeated phrase "I thread the needle through, you beat the devil's tattoo." The metaphor here is somewhat opaque, but it seems to suggest a certain level of control or mastery over something that is fundamentally dangerous or threatening. The lyrics suggest that the person is able to thread the needle, a delicate and precise process, despite the fact that the devil is tapping out a rhythm in the background.
Overall, "Beat the Devil's Tattoo" is a complex song that tackles a range of difficult and existential themes. At its core, though, it is a song about the difficulties of life and the ways in which we must sometimes embrace and confront the negative aspects of our existence.
Line by Line Meaning
You have forsaken all the love you've taken
You have given up on all the love you have received
Sleepin' on a razor there's nowhere left to fall
You are living on the edge, with no more room for failure
Your body's aching, every bone is breakin'
You are physically and mentally exhausted, experiencing continuous pain
Nothin' seems to shake it, it just keeps holdin' on
You can't seem to find any relief from your suffering, it has consumed you completely
Your soul is able, death is all you cradle
You are capable of enduring more pain, to the point where death becomes a welcome solace
Sleepin' on the nails, there's nowhere left to fall
You are so beaten down that even sleeping on a bed of nails would bring no new pain
You have admired, every man desires
You have something that everyone wants, but it has left you feeling empty
Everyone is king when there's no one left to pawn
Everyone has a sense of power when there is no one left to take it away from them
There is no peace here, war is never cheap dear
There is no sense of calm, and conflict always comes at a great cost
Love will never meet here, it just gets sold for parts
Love is nonexistent, and any form of affection is only used for personal gain
You cannot fight it, all the world denies it
You can't fight against the overwhelming negativity in the world, because everyone else chooses to ignore it
Open up your eyelids, let your demons run
Face your inner demons and allow them to take control, because it's the only way to truly live
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I help you to overcome your troubles, symbolized by the tattoo of the devil
I bled the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I have sacrificed so that you may survive, and in doing so, you have overcome your own demons
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leah Shapiro, Peter Hayes, Robert Been
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RwBguardian
You have forsaken
All the love you've taken
Sleepin' on a razor
There's nowhere left to fall
Your body's aching
Every bone is breakin'
Nothin' seems to shake it
It just keeps holdin' on
Your soul is able
Death is all you cradle
Sleepin' on the nails
There's nowhere left to fall
You have admired
Every man desires
Everyone is king
When there's no one left to pawn
There is no peace here
War is never cheap dear
Love will never meet here
It just gets sold for parts
You cannot fight it
All the world denies it
Open up your eyelids
Let your demons run
I thread the needle through
You beat the devil's tattoo
I thread the needle through
You beat the devil's tattoo
I thread the needle through
You beat the devil's tattoo
I thread the needle through
You beat the devil's tattoo
I bled the needle through
You beat the devil's tattoo
I thread the needle through
You beat the devil's tattoo
I bled the needle through
You beat the devil's tattoo
I thread the needle through
You beat the devil's tattoo
@manishmeena1234
LYRICS
You have forsaken all the love you've taken
Sleepin' on a razor there's nowhere left to fall
Your body's aching, every bone is breakin'
Nothin' seems to shake it, it just keeps holdin' on
Ah
Ah
Ah
Ah
Your soul is able, death is all you cradle
Sleepin' on the nails, there's nowhere left to fall
You have admired, every man desires
Everyone is king when there's no one left to pawn
Ah
Ah
Ah
Ah
There is no peace here, war is never cheap dear
Love will never meet here, it just gets sold for parts
You cannot fight it, all the world denies it
Open up your eyelids, let your demons run
Ah
Ah
Ah
Ah
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil's tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil's tattoo
I bled the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil's tattoo
I bled the needle through, you beat the devil tattoo
I thread the needle through, you beat the devil's tattoo
@honorcrocketts6728
"A song is used for a game trailer"
The Comment section of the song:
"Ah shit, here we go again."
@mistermonstr699
how do you think bands feel after a new season of JOJO comes out?
@rusty7984
Me with the Punisher Season 1 trailer that had One by Metallica
@FightCain
First I heard was on radio.
Then from Call of Juarez Cartel.
Then forgot.
Then BFV.
@neelanshukumar4308
Lol
@Kmikaze_Boy
TrustGS rumbaoe a la verga 🐀
@shadow222e
My favorite lyrics from this song are "Everyone is king when there is no one left to pawn"
@chocolatepudding6146
The lyrics are so good
@BigGAZwolfy2023
Yep 👍🏻
@aligergeri5686
@@BigGAZwolfy2023 Yes's really Harry!