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
Weapon of Choice
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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But there's no time to feast your eyes
You want it all, but the world won't give it up
Up to the edge, a star will rise
What is your weapon of choice
What's your weapon of choice
Where is the weapon to free us all us?
What's your weapon of choice
Where is the weapon to free us all?
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
Everyones got their own spent factions
Every bomb will pay its price
I've been digging in the wrong directions
Lets see you threaten the afterlife
What is your weapon of choice
What's your weapon of choice
There is the weapon to free us all us
What is your weapon of choice
What's your weapon of choice
There is a weapon to free us all
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
It's too hard to stand aside
Here's the love to stop your heart
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
The lyrics to "Weapon of Choice" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are a call to arms against the oppression and corruption that exist in the modern world. The singer recognizes that people are eager for change, but it's difficult to break away from the status quo. He encourages listeners to find their own "weapon of choice" - a tool or tactic that can help them make a real difference.
The first verse speaks to the tension between personal desires and societal expectations. The singer acknowledges that everyone wants to "feast [their] eyes" on their dreams coming true, but the world often stands in the way. However, if one is willing to push themselves to the "edge," there is a possibility for a "star" to rise. In the chorus, the question is posed: what is your weapon of choice? What is the tool you need to make a real difference? The suggestion is that it will require something beyond the conventional approaches that haven't worked thus far.
The second verse is more confrontational, with the singer stating that "every bomb will pay its price." He's been "digging in the wrong directions," but that won't stop him from threatening the "afterlife" if that's what it takes to make a change. The bridge urges listeners to take action and not simply stand aside, offering love as the antidote to oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a streak, and you want to loosen up
I have a strong belief and you want me to loosen up and change my ways
But there's no time to feast your eyes
We are in a time where there is no leisure or time to relax
You want it all, but the world won't give it up
You desire everything, but the world does not give anything away for free
Up to the edge, a star will rise
At the brink of change, a leader or revolutionary will emerge
What is your weapon of choice
What is the means that you will use to bring about change?
What's your weapon of choice
What method or approach will you take?
Where is the weapon to free us all us?
What is the tool or means we can use to liberate everyone?
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I will not give my love or loyalty to a country or government
Everyones got their own spent factions
Everyone has their own exhausted or ineffective group or party
Every bomb will pay its price
The consequences of using a weapon or causing harm will eventually be felt
I've been digging in the wrong directions
I have been pursuing misguided or ineffective paths
Lets see you threaten the afterlife
Show me how you plan to intimidate or control people beyond this life
There is the weapon to free us all us
There exists a way to liberate all people from oppression or tyranny
There is a weapon to free us all
There is a tool or means to liberate people from oppression or tyranny
It's too hard to stand aside
It is difficult to remain neutral or passive
Here's the love to stop your heart
Love is a powerful force that can bring about great change
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music
Written by: PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I've got a streak, and you want to loosen up
But there's no time to feast your eyes
You want it all, but the world won't give it up
Up to the edge, a star will rise
What is your weapon of choice
What's your weapon of choice
Where is the weapon to free us all us?
What is your weapon of choice
What's your weapon of choice
Where is the weapon to free us all?
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
Everyones got their own spent factions
Every bomb will pay its price
I've been digging in the wrong directions
Lets see you threaten the afterlife
What is your weapon of choice
What's your weapon of choice
There is the weapon to free us all us
What is your weapon of choice
What's your weapon of choice
There is a weapon to free us all
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
It's too hard to stand aside
Here's the love to stop your heart
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
I won't waste it, I won't waste it, I won't waste my love on a nation
@pdragicevich
"I won't waste my love on a nation", great lyric
@hpmachina5876
You’re about...seven years too early.
@doxasophosmoros
Not really. That's how great nations collapse. So yeah.
@doxasophosmoros
And China wouldn't agree
@rtexo3740
@@hpmachina5876 and you are about a year now man time is running
@rickydickydoodahgrimes1234
Laughs in capitol raid@@hpmachina5876
@glitterguitargoddess
They need to be on the radio. So good.
@FrancisMarcosGaming
this was a great song to play while speeding down the streets of San Francisco in a GT500 Mustang
@JohnyParanormal
+Francis Marcos (Franz) That's beyond cool ! woohooooo
@waski672
This I can understand