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
Ninth Configuration
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Sharing our fates
In which you find
It's all in a life, all in a life
Undone, a life alone
Break in the night
Take them away
It's all in a life, all in a life
Undone, a life alone
No wonder why
You look away
I give you my
Fear and my pain
I stem the whispers
I kill my cure
You won't stop dead until this world is yours
I dim the speakers
I bang my drum
You won't stop here until the scare is gone
No more of your lies
Endless I wait
Don't close your eyes
It's all in a life, all in a life
Undone, a life alone
No wonder why
You look away
I'll give you my
Fear and my pain
I stem the whispers
I killed my cure
You won't stop dead until this world is yours
I dimmed the speakers
I banged my drum
You won't stop here until the scare is gone
I lost my stake here
I left my crush
You won't find hell until the scare is gone
This feels like
This feels like a curse
This feels like
A dream that's not for love
This feels like
It feels like a curse
This feels like
A dream that's not for love
This feels like
A dream that's not for love
It's not for love
It's not for love
The lyrics of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's song "Ninth Configuration" depict a sense of isolation and disillusionment. The opening lines suggest a disconnect between two individuals, as the singer states, "No more of your eyes, sharing our fates." They seem to have realized that everything that has transpired between them is futile, as it is "all in a life, undone, a life alone." There is a sense of longing for connection, but it remains unfulfilled.
The chorus further emphasizes this theme of isolation, as the singer proclaims, "No wonder why you look away, I give you my fear and my pain." It seems that despite their efforts to be seen and understood, they are met with indifference and rejection. The repetition of the line, "It's all in a life, undone, a life alone," highlights the recurring cycle of disappointment and loneliness.
In the following verses, the singer speaks of "stemming the whispers" and "dimming the singers," suggesting attempts to silence the negative thoughts and emotions within. However, they also acknowledge that the struggle for validation and belonging will persist until the fear is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
No more of your eyes
I no longer want to see the reflection of our shared fate in your eyes
Sharing our fates
We used to share our lives and destinies
In which you find
But now you realize
It's all in a life, all in a life
That everything we had together was contained within a single lifetime
Undone, a life alone
Now that it's over, I am left feeling undone and alone
Break in the night
There's a disruption occurring in the darkness
Take them away
Something or someone is being taken away
Remember why
We must recall the reasons behind our actions
No wonder why
It's not surprising
You look away
That you choose to avert your gaze
I give you my
I offer you
Fear and my pain
My feelings of fear and pain
I stem the whispers
I suppress the rumors or secrets
I kill my cure
I destroy the solution or remedy that could heal me
You won't stop dead until this world is yours
You won't cease your efforts until you have complete control over this world
I dim the speakers
I lower the volume of the artists
I bang my drum
I play my drum loudly
You won't stop here until the scare is gone
You won't give up until the feeling of fear has disappeared
No more of your lies
I no longer want to hear your deceitful words
Endless I wait
I patiently wait, seemingly forever
Don't close your eyes
Please don't shut out the truth
I lost my stake here
I have lost my claim or investment in this place
I left my crush
I abandoned my infatuation
You won't find hell until the scare is gone
Even in difficult or painful situations, you won't truly experience hell until the feeling of fear has vanished
This feels like a curse
This situation feels like a form of punishment or misfortune
This feels like a dream that's not for love
It feels like a distorted or nightmarish dream that lacks any sense of love or affection
It's not for love
This experience is devoid of love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: NICHOLAS JAGO, PETER B. HAYES, ROBERT L. BEEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ali Sende
No more of your eyes
Sharing our fates
In which you find
It's all in a life, all in a life
Undone, a life alone
Break in the night
Take them away
Remember why
It's all in a life, all in a life
Undone, a life alone
No wonder why
You look away
I give you my
Fear and my pain
I stem the whispers
I kill my cure
You won't stop dead until this world is yours
I dim the speakers
I bang my drum
You won't stop here until the scare is gone
No more of your lies
Endless I wait
Don't close your eyes
It's all in a life, all in a life
Undone, a life alone
No wonder why
You look away
I'll give you my
Fear and my pain
I stem the whispers
I killed my cure
You won't stop dead until this world is yours
I dimmed the speakers
I banged my drum
You won't stop here until the scare is gone
I lost my stake here
I left my crush
You won't find hell until the scare is gone
This feels like
This feels like a curse
This feels like
A dream that's not for love
This feels like
It feels like a curse
This feels like
A dream that's not for love
This feels like
A dream that's not for love
It's not for love
It's not for love
Dave Hall
I never tire listening to this album. This is a band finding new levels of excellence 20 years into their career. 🤘🖤☠️ Awesome.
Aquabear
Wow. This album is some of the best work BRMC has done!
Ali Sende
No more of your eyes
Sharing our fates
In which you find
It's all in a life, all in a life
Undone, a life alone
Break in the night
Take them away
Remember why
It's all in a life, all in a life
Undone, a life alone
No wonder why
You look away
I give you my
Fear and my pain
I stem the whispers
I kill my cure
You won't stop dead until this world is yours
I dim the speakers
I bang my drum
You won't stop here until the scare is gone
No more of your lies
Endless I wait
Don't close your eyes
It's all in a life, all in a life
Undone, a life alone
No wonder why
You look away
I'll give you my
Fear and my pain
I stem the whispers
I killed my cure
You won't stop dead until this world is yours
I dimmed the speakers
I banged my drum
You won't stop here until the scare is gone
I lost my stake here
I left my crush
You won't find hell until the scare is gone
This feels like
This feels like a curse
This feels like
A dream that's not for love
This feels like
It feels like a curse
This feels like
A dream that's not for love
This feels like
A dream that's not for love
It's not for love
It's not for love
Michael Harrison
I love it when pete and rob both sing on the same track
manmakermusic
One of my favorites off the new album. Just saw this done live and its a heavy hitter. Took me by surprise.
Ryan Dunn
What a jam! My favorite on the album.
John King
Incredible guys! A masterpiece lyrically and musically.
cwbellor
What I love about these guys... they're an indie band but they're not mired in indie-isms. They're not going for minimalism and they don't shy away from guitar solos.
David ReinholdII
The music still gives me chills. Just like it always has. Thank you.
M. 2018
Another brilliant song! (Only heard the live version until now.) Beautiful!