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
Some Kind of Ghost
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Sweet lord I'm coming home to stay
Sworn your last turn thrown
Sweet lord I'm comin' home for good
Oh whoa sweet lord I'm comin' home
Oh oh whoa where are ya gonna go
The sweetest souls get there fill
Famous name they got paid
Sweet lord it's written on their face
Oh oh whoa where are ya gonna go
Oh oh oh sweet lord come home
Don't feel like some kind of ghost
Don't feel like some kind of ghost
Don't feel like some kind of ghost
Don't feel like some kind of ghost
In the first verse of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's song Some Kind of Ghost, the singer seems to be addressing someone they care about who has hit a proverbial crossroads in their life. The singer is returning home to stay, and they're encouraging the person they're speaking to that home is where they belong. The second verse seems to suggest that the people who succeed in life are the ones who know how to play the game, and that fame and fortune come to those who can navigate the waters of the industry. The chorus then feels like a plea from the singer not to be forgotten, to not feel like a ghost in the world. It could be they've lost touch with someone, or that they feel like they're not making their mark on the world in any significant way. The repetition of that chorus seems to emphasize that feeling of being held back, of not feeling like one is a part of the world.
The song overall seems to be about trying to find one's place in a world that can feel overwhelming and confusing. The singer is urging whoever they're speaking to to come back home, to find their place in the world, and to not become lost in the pursuit of things that ultimately don't matter. There's a sense of desperation in the repetition of the chorus that suggests the singer feels like they're running out of time, or that they've already missed their chance to make the impact they wanted to make. But at the same time, there's a sense of hopefulness in the plea to come home - wherever that may be - and find oneself there.
Line by Line Meaning
Down two crossroads you lay
You have found yourself at a difficult intersection in life
Sweet lord I'm coming home to stay
You are seeking comfort and stability in a familiar place
Sworn your last turn thrown
You have made your final decision and committed to a new path
Sweet lord I'm comin' home for good
You have decided to return to a place or state of mind permanently
Oh whoa sweet lord I'm comin' home
You are expressing relief and gratitude at the thought of returning home
Oh oh whoa where are ya gonna go
You are questioning the direction and choices of others
The sweetest souls get there fill
Good people eventually get what they deserve
If you tell me the best, know your number chill
If you claim to be the best, be prepared for a challenge or competition
Famous name they got paid
Celebrity and success can bring monetary rewards
Sweet lord it's written on their face
The effects of fame and fortune are evident in a person's demeanor
Oh oh whoa where are ya gonna go
You continue to question the choices and paths of others
Oh oh oh sweet lord come home
You continue to express a desire for the comforts of home and familiarity
Don't feel like some kind of ghost
You are seeking validation and recognition for your existence
Don't feel like some kind of ghost
You are reiterating your desire to not be invisible or overlooked
Don't feel like some kind of ghost
You are emphasizing your need to be acknowledged and valued
Don't feel like some kind of ghost
You are making a plea to be seen and heard
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: LEAH JULIE SHAPIRO, PETER B HAYES, ROBERT L BEEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Darkglobe1977
Still the best band in the world.
Joe Stoner
BRMC, Tyler Bryant and The Black Keys are my #1 bands.
Haetam Attamimy
Always have and always will be.
Robin Garrison
Everytime I hear BRMC, I hear more to love. BRMC is making 2020 a better year for me. Everyone, be safe, please!
Huw Guyver
Love this tune. Slow burning, hypnotic. One of my favourite bands of all time.
Bradford Shaun Murray
...exactly :) It's like fine art for sound.
Zero-Entity
I heard Peter playing the acoustic version of this at a soundcheck back in Dublin May 08. Weird hearing it after all these years. Ive it on video somewhere, might upload it some time
-- Nil Nil --
Surreal n etherealy BEAUTIFUL :) What a lovely band :)
Sharad Yadav
I'd never listened to this song for almost a year. But yesterday the music of this song came into my mind suddenly and I started figuring out why this happened. This shows the song is deep rooted. Love it!!
Torben Mørk
This is so paralyzing in the worlds best way..❤