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
Berlin
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Ain't no use in crying like the others
Were fools in need, fools to believe,
There are fools in need, to foolish to believe
I'm gonna, uh somebody, uh somebody
Uh somebody, uh somebody
It ain't no use in trying to deceive
I've been fooled by the lover, fooled by the sinner, fooled myself into thinking I was living
I'm fighting just to breathe as I get back off my knees
Help me somebody
Help me somebody
I'm fighting just to breathe as I get back off my knees
I'm gonna, uh somebody, uh somebody, uh somebody, uh somebody
She said
Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
heavy little lovers, as were fighting with each other
Ain't no use in suffering like the others
Were fools in need, fools to believe,
There are fools in need, to foolish to believe
I'm fighting just to breathe as I get back off my knees
Help me somebody
Help me somebody
I'm fighting just to breathe as I get back off my knees
I'm gonna, um somebody, um somebody, um somebody, um somebody, um somebodies gonna, somebody, hurt Somebody,
Um somebodies gonna, somebody
She said
Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
The lyrics to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's song Berlin tell a story of a tumultuous relationship between two lovers who are fighting with each other. The singer implores his partner to have a little love even as they struggle with each other, knowing that there is no use in crying like others. The couple is foolish in their need for each other and their belief that they can make it work. The singer has been fooled before, by both lover and sinner, and begins fighting just to breathe as he gets back off his knees. He asks for someone to help him as he tries to regain control of his life.
In the second verse, the singer's lover speaks and asks what happened to the revolution. She says that suicide is easy and questions where their passion and fight have gone. The chorus repeats the sentiment that they are heavy little lovers who are fighting with each other but there is no use in suffering like the others because they are fools in need and to foolish to believe. The song ends with the singer and his lover both saying that somebody is going to get hurt while questioning what happened to the revolution.
Overall, "Berlin" is a song about the struggles of a relationship that has lost its passion and the singers battling to regain control of his life. It also delves into themes of revolution and suicide, suggesting a need for change and a desire for something more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Have a little love, as were fighting with each other
Even though we're in conflict, let's try to be kind
Ain't no use in crying like the others
Crying won't solve anything
Were fools in need, fools to believe,
We are naive and need help, but it's hard to trust anyone
There are fools in need, to foolish to believe
Some people need help, but they're too foolish to accept it
I'm gonna, uh somebody, uh somebody, Uh somebody, uh somebody
I need someone, anyone, to help me
here but don't you please, I've got time and time to bleed
I'm here but don't bother trying to deceive me, I've been hurt enough already
It ain't no use in trying to deceive
Lying won't get you anywhere
I've been fooled by the lover, fooled by the sinner, fooled myself into thinking I was living
I've been betrayed by those closest to me, and I thought I was living life but now I realize it was all an illusion
I'm fighting just to breathe as I get back off my knees
I'm struggling to survive and stand back up after being knocked down so many times
Help me somebody
I need help from someone
She said Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
Suicide is an easy way out, and she's questioning why the revolution hasn't really changed anything
heavy little lovers, as were fighting with each other
We're stuck in a heavy, intense relationship while also fighting and hurting each other
Ain't no use in suffering like the others
Other people's suffering won't make us feel better
I'm gonna, um somebody, um somebody, um somebody, um somebody, um somebodies gonna, somebody, hurt Somebody,
I need someone, anyone, to hurt (maybe even me), to release some of this pain and anger
She said Suicides easy, what happened to the revolution
Suicide is still an easy way out and we haven't truly changed anything with this revolution
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PETER B HAYES, ROBERT L BEEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hey there little lovers, why we fighting with each other
Ain't no use in crying like the others
We're fools in need, fools to believe
We're all fools in need too foolish to believe
I'm gonna somebody
Somebody
Somebody
Somebody
Killer don't you please, I got time and time to bleed
And there ain't no use in trying to deceive
I've been fooled by the lover, fooled by the sinner
Fooled myself into thinking I was living
I'm fightin' just to breathe
As I get back on my knees and say
Help me somebody
Help me somebody
I'm fightin' just to breathe
As I get back on my knees
I'm gonna somebody
Somebody
Somebody
Somebody
She said
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Hey there little lovers, no more fightin' with each other
Ain't no use in suffering like the others
They're fools in need, fools to believe
They're all fools in need too foolish to believe
I'm fighting just to breathe
As I get back on my knees and say
Help me somebody
Help me somebody
I'm fightin' just to breathe
As I get back on my knees
I'm gonna somebody
Somebody
Somebody
Somebody
Somebody's gonna hurt somebody
Somebody's gonna hurt somebody
Somebody's gonna hurt somebody
Somebody's gonna hurt somebody
She said
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
@doctorwoohoo1152
Most underrated band of all time, easily.
@therailroader
Why is BRMC not more popular - incredible rockers! I've been following them from nearly the beginning and have seen them 3 times.
@carolynbarrios-eldridge9060
Agreed!
@federicorosales8943
Sure!
@oregonphototrekker8894
Ditto with Johnny Nocash
@maxvilla5558
Let it be
@caseyr1434
absolutely awesome.
@adePRS
i feel badass everytime i listen this song
@LenapeSF
2020's easy now since I listened to BRMC, one of the finest bands I've ever heard. EDIT: Everytime I listen to these guys, I feel like I've listened to REAL music that ROCKS.
@judith1209
Even after all these years have passed I still love to listen to this amazing song.