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
Waiting Here
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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I need to tell you, tell you more
Everything's been tainted that I told you,
That I told you once before
Something hides the meaning
There's no meaning in the words I said before
There's no meaning in the things
I've told you long before
I've been waiting here to see what
I've been here waiting here to see what
I've been here waiting here to see what
I've been here waiting here to see what
I've been waiting here
Something leaves me in these words I tell you,
In these words I tell you more
Everything I've said is true
I've told you the truth as I told before
These are all I meant to say they're all
I've meant to tell you long before
There's no meaning in the things
I've told you long before
I've been waiting here to see what
I've been here waiting here to see what
I've been here waiting here to see what
I've been here waiting here to see what
I've been waiting here
There's no meaning in the things
I've told you long before
I've been waiting here to see what
I've been here waiting here to see what
I've been here waiting here to see what
I've been here waiting here to see what
I've been waiting here.
The lyrics of "Waiting Here" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club seem to convey a sense of confusion and a lack of clarity. The singer appears to be struggling to express something to another person and feels like their words are meaningless, almost as if they have lost their ability to communicate. They mention how everything they've said before has been tainted, which suggests that their words have been twisted or misunderstood in some way. Despite this, the singer is waiting patiently, hoping for clarity or some sort of resolution.
At its core, "Waiting Here" explores the difficulty of communication and the frustration that can come with feeling misrepresented. It's a common experience, especially in relationships or situations where there is already some built-up tension or miscommunication. The verses seem to be repeating the same few ideas, emphasizing the cyclical, stagnant nature of the singer's situation. The choruses are perhaps the most telling, with the repeated refrain of "I've been waiting here to see what" suggesting that the singer is stuck in a holding pattern, unable to move forward until they receive some sort of response or clarification.
Overall, "Waiting Here" is a song about feeling stuck and helpless, unable to move forward or express oneself effectively. It's a relatable experience that many people have faced at one time or another, and the song's repetitive structure and haunting melody serve to emphasize this feeling of being stuck in a cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing seems to lead me to these words
I am struggling to express myself and find the right words to communicate my thoughts.
I need to tell you, tell you more
Despite my difficulties, I feel a strong urge to share more information with you.
Everything's been tainted that I told you,
I worry that what I previously said may have been negatively influenced or altered in some way.
That I told you once before
This is not the first time that I have shared these thoughts with you.
Something hides the meaning
I sense that there is a deeper significance to what I want to say, but it remains elusive and unclear.
There's no meaning in the words I said before
Upon reflection, I fear that my prior words may have lacked substance or significance.
There's no meaning in the things
I am struggling to articulate myself effectively and worry that what I'm saying is not truly conveying my intended message.
I've been waiting here to see what
I have been patiently holding out hope that something will inspire me and help me convey my ideas more clearly.
Something leaves me in these words I tell you,
As I try to speak, something about my own thoughts or emotions is inhibiting my ability to communicate well.
In these words I tell you more
Despite my challenges, I am determined to share additional details and information with you.
Everything I've said is true
I deeply believe in and stand by everything I have shared with you.
These are all I meant to say they're all
I have carefully considered my words and feel that these are the most important ideas for me to convey.
I've been waiting here
I have been in this state of uncertainty and self-doubt for some time, unsure of how best to communicate with you.
There's no meaning in the things I've told you long before
I worry that what I shared with you previously may no longer hold the same importance or relevance as it once did.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS JAGO, PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER
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