Black Stone Cherry is a southern rock band formed on June 4, 2001 in Edmont… Read Full Bio ↴Black Stone Cherry is a southern rock band formed on June 4, 2001 in Edmonton, Kentucky, USA. They are signed to Roadrunner Records. The band is composed of Chris Robertson (lead vocals, guitar), Ben Wells (guitar, background vocals), John Lawhon (bass guitar, background vocals), and John Fred Young (drums, background vocals), son of The Kentucky Headhunters' rhythm guitarist Richard Young. Black Stone Cherry has released six studio albums and four EPs, and has charted fifteen singles on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks charts.

They originate from Edmonton, Kentucky. Chris Robertson and John Fred Young, son of The Kentucky Headhunters' rhythm guitarist Richard Young, started to play music together early in their teens and Jon and Ben soon followed. Black Stone Cherry officially formed on June 4, 2001. They then took over the practice house that had been used by The Kentucky Headhunters since 1968 and began to record tracks. After the band finished recording, they returned to Edmonton for a homecoming gig in the gym of the local middle school, which was attended by 1500 people. After the band’s self-titled debut album was released, Chris's former school principal invited the band back to Edmonton to celebrate with a concert. As the band entered the town, the streets were covered with signs welcoming them back.

In July 2007, they released a second EP containing the song "Rain Wizard" along with two previously unreleased tracks.

The first live album by Black Stone Cherry was released on October 31, 2007 immediately following the concert at the Astoria in London. They joined Def Leppard and Whitesnake in the summer of 2008 for European dates.

On August 19, 2008 Black Stone Cherry released their second album, entitled Folklore and Superstition. Three singles from the album, "Blind Man", "Please Come In" and "Things My Father Said" have been released.

In May 2009, they supported Nickelback's Dark Horse tour.

The White Trash Millionaire Songfacts states that their third studio album, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, got an unexpected early release on the bittorrent tracker, Demonoid on May 27, 2011 due to an employee error at an unspecified Walmart. The official release date was May 31, 2011.

The band recorded a new album in fall 2013, through early 2014. Magic Mountain was released on 6 May 2014, reaching number five in the UK albums chart. The first single was "Me and Mary Jane"

On October 7, 2015, it was revealed that the band had signed to Mascot Label Group, and had begun recording the follow-up to Magic Mountain for a 2016 release. The album was recorded in the same location as the self-titled album; Glasgow, Kentucky. The album, entitled Kentucky, was released on April 1, 2016 and became their second consecutive #1 album on the Billboard Hard Rock albums chart.

In February 2018, the band released their first single, Burnin', from their new album Family Tree which released on 20th April 2018 through Mascot Records.

Black Stone Cherry's music style is often associated with bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Black Crowes, and Led Zeppelin to a lesser extent. While there are clear influences in Black Stone Cherry’s music, they have created their own style to a great extent. The musical tone and composition of Black Stone Cherry is very comparable to that of Brand New Sin and Zakk Wylde's Pride and Glory.

The song writing of Black Stone Cherry is often praised for great storytelling and delivering a strong message. For example, the song "Lonely Train" is about the effect on families when a relative goes to fight in a war. The song "Rain Wizard" is about a local legend of mysterious wisemen who could bring the rain in times of drought. "Backwoods Gold" is about a local man who ran moonshine out of the hardware store in the middle of Edmonton.

The Bitter End
Black Stone Cherry Lyrics

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Inside these four walls
Ain't nobody but me
There is a place that I run to
Where there ain't nobody to please

Here's everything I wanted to say

(Through these times)

I've always held your hand
(By your side)
Everyday you couldn't stand
(I'll hold on) to see you rise again
(I'll still love) You 'til the bitter end
'Til the bitter end

I will never forget
All the things you said
I never heard you say you're sorry
I hate you for leavin' me dead

Here's everything I wanted to say

(Through these times)
I've always held your hand
(By your side)
Everyday you couldn't stand
(I'll hold on) to see you rise again
(I'll still love) You 'til the bitter end
'Til the bitter end

[Instrumental Interlude]

(Through these times)
I've always held your hand
(By your side)
Everyday you couldn't stand
(I'll hold on) to see you rise again
(I'll still love) You 'til the bitter end
'Til the bitter end

And I'll still love you, 'til the bitter end

Overall Meaning

Black Stone Cherry’s song “The Bitter End” is a heartfelt expression of love and loyalty towards a loved one who has passed away. The lyrics paint a picture of the singer’s relationship with someone who was important to them, and their pain and anger at their loss. The singer describes a place where they can escape from the world and be alone with their thoughts, and they use this place to work through their feelings of grief and sorrow.

The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer promises to remain loyal and devoted to their loved one “‘til the bitter end”. This declaration of eternal love is accompanied by a sense of sadness and regret, as the singer acknowledges that they never heard their loved one say sorry for anything that might have caused them pain.

Overall, “The Bitter End” is a powerful and emotionally charged song that speaks to the universal experience of grief and loss.

Line by Line Meaning

Inside these four walls
Referring to a physical space with no one else present.

Ain't nobody but me
There is no one else around.

There is a place that I run to
A specific emotional state that is beneficial is sought.

Where there ain't nobody to please
There is no need to take care of anyone else when in this personal space.

Here's everything I wanted to say
Opening up to someone about something important.

(Through these times)
During difficult times.

I've always held your hand
Providing emotional support.

(By your side)
Emotionally present and available.

Everyday you couldn't stand
Helping someone through a tough situation or emotions.

(I'll hold on) to see you rise again
Continuing to be there for them and supporting them.

(I'll still love) You 'til the bitter end
Love and support will continue, no matter what.

'Til the bitter end
The love and support will continue until the situation is resolved.

I will never forget
A significant event or feeling will always be remembered.

All the things you said
Recalling specific words or phrases that were said.

I never heard you say you're sorry
Regret that an apology was never spoken.

I hate you for leavin' me dead
Feeling emotionally destroyed by someone's actions.

(Through these times)
During difficult times.

(By your side)
Emotionally present and available.

Everyday you couldn't stand
Helping someone through a tough situation or emotions.

(I'll hold on) to see you rise again
Continuing to be there for them and supporting them.

(I'll still love) You 'til the bitter end
Love and support will continue, no matter what.

'Til the bitter end
The love and support will continue until the situation is resolved.

[Instrumental Interlude]
A musical break or deviation.

(Through these times)
During difficult times.

(By your side)
Emotionally present and available.

Everyday you couldn't stand
Helping someone through a tough situation or emotions.

(I'll hold on) to see you rise again
Continuing to be there for them and supporting them.

(I'll still love) You 'til the bitter end
Love and support will continue, no matter what.

'Til the bitter end
The love and support will continue until the situation is resolved.

And I'll still love you, 'til the bitter end
Reiteration of unwavering love and support.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., NETTWERK ONE MUSIC (CANADA)LTD, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOHN FREDERICK YOUNG, BENJAMIN DANIEL WELLS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERTSON, JONATHAN MICHAEL LAWHON, RICHARD OREN YOUNG, BOB MARLETTE

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