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
Weight of the World
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Take me out of the dark, I roam there,
Cold and black, you're out of touch, yeah,
Lightly falling through a whisper, you're scared.
It's the weight of the world, I know, as I'm struggling to be.
It's the weight of the world, I know, as you were mine, and we will find
This is stranger than love for us,
Turning backwards to face the demon,
No excuse for a wasted life,
Lightly falling through a whisper of sky.
It's the weight of the world, I know, as I'm struggling to be.
It's the weight of the world, I know, as you were mine, and we will find
Time will change, still the world remains the same,
Time will change, still the world remains the same.
It's the weight of the world, I know, as I'm struggling to be.
It's the weight of the world, I know, as you were mine, and we will find
The lyrics to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's song "Weight of the World" seem to be exploring a sense of inner turmoil and struggle with the heaviness of existence. The first verse speaks of feeling overwhelmed and lost in darkness, with the implication that someone or something has become distant and disconnected. Nevertheless, there is a sense of vulnerability and fear present ("you're scared"), as if the singer is aware of their own fragility in the face of life's challenges.
The chorus cements this feeling of being crushed under the weight of the world, as the repeated line "It's the weight of the world, I know, as I'm struggling to be" underscores the struggle of trying to exist in a world that often feels hostile and uncaring. However, there is also a glimmer of hope in the lyrics, as the phrase "and we will find" suggests that there might be a way forward, even in the face of overwhelming difficulty.
The second verse deepens this sense of struggle, as the singer describes a love that is "stranger than love" and the need to confront one's own demons ("turning backwards to face the demon"). The line "no excuse for a wasted life" adds another layer of intensity and urgency to the lyrics, suggesting that time is limited and that it's important to make the most of what we have. The final lines of the song, "Time will change, still the world remains the same," drive home the idea that while things may shift and evolve, there is a core of basic human experience that doesn't change.
Overall, "Weight of the World" is a powerful song that captures the complexity of human emotion and the struggle to make sense of an often chaotic and confusing world.
Line by Line Meaning
This is more than I wanted,
I didn't expect to feel so overwhelmed and burdened.
Take me out of the dark, I roam there,
I feel lost and uncertain, like I'm wandering aimlessly in the darkness.
Cold and black, you're out of touch, yeah,
Everything around me feels bleak and desolate, and I feel disconnected from those around me.
Lightly falling through a whisper, you're scared.
It feels like I'm floating aimlessly and without direction, and it's making me anxious and afraid.
It's the weight of the world, I know, as I'm struggling to be.
The pressure and expectations of life are weighing heavily on me and making it difficult to function.
It's the weight of the world, I know, as you were mine, and we will find
We both understand the toll that the world's demands can take on us, and we will work together to get through it.
This is stranger than love for us,
The difficulty and intensity of our struggles are greater than anything we've experienced in our relationship.
Turning backwards to face the demon,
We're confronting our fears and insecurities, even if it means revisiting painful experiences or memories.
No excuse for a wasted life,
We know that we can't let our struggles make us give up or give in, and that we need to keep pushing forward.
Lightly falling through a whisper of sky.
We are trying to let go of our anxieties and trust in something bigger than ourselves.
Time will change, still the world remains the same,
Even though things around us may shift or evolve, the fundamental challenges and struggles of life still exist.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jpalpharo4304
Having a bad day? Listen to B.R.M.C
@davidmosva
Man, this song it's so beautiful... BRMC are just amazing, I wish to see them live soon.
@CBeatgirl
I agree, Peter = shivers and bliss! This song is beautiful. BRMC are beautiful ... and amazing. I had the privelege of meeting Peter after a show once, he was so gentle, kind and down to earth. The meeting left me in a state of inspiration for about 6 months!! He's a very special soul alright :) :)
@HH003
one of the best bands at the moment!!!
@LuzeViolao
Until now! Keeps on rocking my mind 🥰🤘🏻
@fenghq1206
The best live version of its kind!
@nuuude
ive been looking for this for a looong time - thank you so much for uploading it!
@LuaBloe
This guitar solo makes gives me shivers. So does Peter, i have to say.
@dreamelainedriving
probably their most beautiful video)
@LuzeViolao
Essa música e o poder dela de fazer a gente pensar que deixou algo pra fazer, pra dizer e que não temos mais tempo
Vem um ótimo tempo pela a frente e temos que viver.
Espero que você ache o que precisa