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
Lullaby
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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You are the light of this world
Won't you see
Why won't you see
You are an arm I cant reach
You are the words I can't speak
Won't you say
Why wont you say
I will walk till I've no shadow
I will walk till I've no shadow
You twist the light in your hands
Losing thoughts so you move you can't give
Reasons fall from every storm that you lived
We move through the dark, helpless
You are the quiet in my soul
You are the pieces of gold
Won't you shine
Why won't you shine
I will walk till I've no shadow
I will walk till I've no shadow
I will walk till I've no shadow
The lyrics of "Lullaby" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club address an unattainable person or situation that holds great significance to the singer. The opening lines, "You are the sun to the earth, You are the light of this world" express the importance of the subject as the source of light and warmth in the singer's life. However, the following lines "Won't you see, Why won't you see, You are an arm I can't reach, You are the words I can't speak, Won't you say, Why won't you say" suggest that the person or situation is unresponsive to the singer's desires or needs, despite holding such significance to them.
The chorus "I will walk till I've no shadow" implies a determination to pursue this unattainable subject or situation, despite the futility in doing so. The darkness in the following lines "You twist the light in your hands, Losing thoughts so you move you can't give, Reasons fall from every storm that you lived, We move through the dark, helpless" further reinforces the idea of frustration and confusion in the singer's pursuit.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lullaby" convey a sense of yearning, futility, and determination in the singer's relationship with an unattainable subject or situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the sun to the earth
You are the most vital, necessary thing in my life, the one that brings light and warmth to everything around me
You are the light of this world
You are the guiding force, illuminating the path I should take in this vast and sometimes dark world
Won't you see
Why can't you understand and acknowledge the crucial role you play in my life?
Why won't you see
Why are you so blind to the ways in which you affect me?
You are an arm I cant reach
You are the help, support or comfort I need, but you're just out of my grasp or not accessible to me
You are the words I can't speak
You are the message, sentiment or confession I want to express, but I'm unable to articulate it
Won't you say
Why can't you communicate to clarify things, reveal your thoughts or feelings to me?
Why wont you say
Why are you so reluctant or unwilling to speak up, communicate, or reveal what's on your mind?
I will walk till I've no shadow
I will keep moving forward, keep searching and keep pushing until I shed all darkness or negativity in my life
You twist the light in your hands
You have the power to manipulate or control the brightness that surrounds us, but you do so erratically or aimlessly
Losing thoughts so you move you can't give
You're unable to focus, you're scattered, causing you to be lost, and you're unable to offer a clear path or direction for us
Reasons fall from every storm that you lived
You're bogged down by struggles and problems, and as a result, your explanations, justifications or motivations are unstable and erratic
We move through the dark, helpless
We traverse challenging, treacherous situations, uncertain of where to go or what to do, feeling vulnerable and powerless
You are the quiet in my soul
You are the tranquil, soothing presence that calms my inner turmoil and quiets my restless spirit
You are the pieces of gold
You are the rare, precious parts of my life that are invaluable, cherished and irreplaceable
Won't you shine
Why can't you sparkle or radiate, to lift up or enlighten those around you?
Why won't you shine
Why do you refuse to radiate positivity, beauty or joy, causing darkness and sorrow to persist?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leah Shapiro, Peter Hayes, Robert Been
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnnyblaze.4204
The most underated, POWERFUL BAND that I have been fortunate enough to have experienced!!... Been down since like '97!! 💯🍻😎
@pappsco54
So underated.....best band in the world to me....always will be...🖤
@vanmahler6282
I saw them some years ago and it was very great, they are really special and more
@peahen5619
I've seen them twice, once was right at stage.. one of the best shows I've ever seen🖤
@alexmckerchar261070
These guys deserve more credit, I saw them recently and have made a huge impact on me. Great musicians who put a big sound. I wish they could come back and do a full blown show/ tour down here in OZ.
I couldn’t believe I was right up the front without too many peeps around me and had this engagement with them.
Peter Rob and Leah you guys fuckn rock!🤘🏽
@CarolanneIAMTHEQUANTUM
This grabs me by my gut and makes me feel a whole plethora of emotions, for which I am grateful for the experience. I feel elated listening to this song.
@evezausner6535
Elated is the perfect word for this song and many of their others. Perhaps Mercy ❤
@patrickmcdonald4158
these guys are so good live.... just great musicians...
@LenapeSF
Totally mellows out the harshness of 2020. KEXP once again provides us with something worth watching/listening to.
@Rocks4You97
One of the most beautiful song i've ever heard.