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
Cold Wind
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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I'm chasing the reason and my soul
I feel it gone, I feel it gone
I've been waiting for the right time, just to begin
I'm feeling like the cold, cold wind
Waiting for the right time, just to begin
I'm feeling like the cold, cold wind
I've been here a thousand times, I know
I thought that the point was to take it slow
Now I know what you said was true
I feel it gone, I feel it gone
I've been waiting for the right time, just to begin
I'm feeling like the cold, cold wind
Waiting for the right time, just to begin
I'm feeling like the cold, cold wind
I'm feeling like the cold, cold wind
And I feel it all
there's nothing left of this
They steal your innocence
There's nothing left of this
What use is innocence?
There's nothing left of this
I'm drowning in my own disease
Now I know it, now I see
I feel it all, I feel it all
I've been waiting for the right time, just to begin
I'm feeling like the cold, cold wind
Waiting for the right time, just to begin
I'm feeling like the cold, cold wind
I'm feeling like the cold, cold wind
And I feel it all
there's nothing left of this
They steal your innocence
There's nothing left of this
What use is innocence?
And I feel it all
Yeah, you're awake and you know it ?cause you hit the ground
(Yeah, you're awake and you know it ?cause you hit the ground)
Yeah, you're awake and you know it 'cause you hit the ground
(Yeah, you're awake and you know it ?cause you hit the ground)
Yeah, we're awake and we know it 'cause we hit the ground
(Yeah, we're awake and we know it 'cause we hit the ground)
The lyrics to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s “Cold Wind” talk about regret, self-reflection, and the feeling of being lost. The singer begins the song saying that they cannot change the things they have done and are now chasing the reason and their soul. The following lines “I’ve been waiting for the right time, just to begin” indicate that the singer wants to turn their life around and start anew.
The phrase “I’m feeling like the cold, cold wind” represents the singer’s feeling of being lost and directionless. They have been in the same situation countless times before and thought that taking things slowly would help, but they now realize that what was said to them was true and they feel like they have lost their sense of self.
The lines “there's nothing left of this, they steal your innocence, what use is innocence?" suggest that the singer has been hurt before and has lost their childlike innocence, and the concept of innocence itself is questioned. In the final stanza, the singer admits that they are drowning in their own disease and that they are now aware of their mistakes and regrets.
Overall, “Cold Wind” speaks to themes of self-reflection and redemption. It acknowledges the pain and hurt one can experience but also offers the possibility of starting anew and finding oneself again.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't change all the things I've done, I know
Despite knowing that it's impossible, I'm still trying to change my past actions.
I'm chasing the reason and my soul
I'm seeking answers and trying to find meaning in my life.
I feel it gone, I feel it gone
I sense that something essential is missing from my life.
I've been waiting for the right time, just to begin
I'm hesitant to start something until I feel it's the perfect time.
I'm feeling like the cold, cold wind
I feel lonely, isolated, and disconnected from the world around me.
I've been here a thousand times, I know
I've gone through similar experiences before and already know how they'll end.
I thought that the point was to take it slow
I used to believe that patience and slow progress were the way to achieve my goals.
Now I know what you said was true
I've gained new understanding about something someone told me before.
there's nothing left of this
I feel like something important has been taken away from me.
They steal your innocence
Someone or something has taken away my pure and simple outlook on life.
What use is innocence?
I don't see the point of being innocent or naive.
I'm drowning in my own disease
I'm overwhelmed by my own personal issues and emotional struggles.
Now I know it, now I see
I've had a realization or epiphany about something I didn't understand before.
And I feel it all
I'm experiencing deep and intense emotions that are difficult to handle.
Yeah, you're awake and you know it 'cause you hit the ground
You've had a harsh reality check that's brought you back to the truth of the situation.
Yeah, we're awake and we know it 'cause we hit the ground
We've all gone through a tough wake-up call that's made us more aware of our faults and struggles.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER
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