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
Whenever You're Ready
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics
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Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
I'm ready for ya, all ready for ya
Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
He kept climbing and as it turned to dust below him, soon there was no turning back
So he went on, an endless climb it seemed but felt as a walk
He didn't tire or ach, there seemed no limit, and it only broadened twice to what it was
He saw night ahead and reached for it as he stumbled forward
It pulled away and he realized choice
A bitter cold arose from inside, and soon he couldn't speak
Although he had no need, he had great want and could not
His mouth frozen open, he saw his breath climb out, eager to carry on without him
He knew he'd have to wait and he knew what for
All ready for ya, I'm ready for ya
Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
I'm ready for ya, all ready for ya
Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
All ready for ya, I'm ready for ya
Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
All ready for ya, I'm ready for ya
Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
I'm ready for ya, all ready for ya
The lyrics of "Whenever You're Ready" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club describe a sense of anticipation and readiness for someone, likely a romantic interest. The repeated phrase "I'm ready for ya, all ready for ya" reflects an eagerness to be with this person, urging them to "come and get me darling." The sentiment is one of enthusiasm, showing a willingness to wait patiently for this person to be ready for a relationship on their own terms.
The second half of the lyrics takes a darker turn, describing a person's journey through a seemingly endless and lonely climb. The sense of isolation is emphasized as the person sees no one and looks down no more, only striving for the night ahead. The imagery of a bitter cold arising from inside and freezing the person's mouth open suggests the idea of being speechless or unable to communicate effectively. This could represent a fear of vulnerability or an inability to express one's emotions to the person they are waiting for.
Overall, the lyrics of "Whenever You're Ready" convey a sense of longing and readiness for love, while also illustrating the potential for fear and loneliness in pursuing it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm ready for ya, all ready for ya
I am prepared and waiting for you, emotionally and physically.
Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
I am asking you to pursue me, knowing that I will also pursue you.
He kept climbing and as it turned to dust below him, soon there was no turning back
He continued onward and upward, not realizing that he was committing to a path with no way to turn around.
So he went on, an endless climb it seemed but felt as a walk
Although he was facing a challenging journey, he was unperturbed because it felt effortless to him.
He didn't tire or ach, there seemed no limit, and it only broadened twice to what it was
He experienced neither physical nor emotional exhaustion, and his journey grew wider and more expansive the further he went.
He passed no one and looked down no more
He encountered no other individuals on his journey, and he did not look back at where he had been.
He saw night ahead and reached for it as he stumbled forward
As he faced darkness and uncertainty ahead, he reached out for it as he continued to move forward despite potential obstacles.
It pulled away and he realized choice
The uncertainty and unknown nature of the journey made him realize that he had a choice to continue or to turn back.
A bitter cold arose from inside, and soon he couldn't speak
He felt a sense of bitterness or despair, causing him to lose his voice or his ability to communicate effectively.
Although he had no need, he had great want and could not
Although he had no tangible reason to continue, he had an intense desire to keep going that he could not ignore.
His mouth frozen open, he saw his breath climb out, eager to carry on without him
His inability to move forward caused a sense of frozenness or immobilization, and he witnessed his own breath leaving him to continue the journey without him.
He knew he'd have to wait and he knew what for
He accepted that he would have to wait and was certain about what he was waiting for.
All ready for ya, I'm ready for ya
I repeat that I am ready to be pursued by you.
Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
I repeat my request for you to pursue me, knowing that I will also pursue you.
All ready for ya, I'm ready for ya
I reiterate my preparedness to be pursued by you.
Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
I repeat my request for you to pursue me, while also affirming that I will also pursue you.
All ready for ya, I'm ready for ya
Again, I express my readiness to be pursued by you.
Come and get me darling, you know I'm gonna get ya darling
Once more, I request that you pursue me, while also reminding you that I will also pursue you.
Contributed by Parker B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.