Bleach is the name of more than one band: a British shoegaze group, an all-… Read Full Bio ↴Bleach is the name of more than one band: a British shoegaze group, an all-girl Japanese rock trio and an American Christian rock group.

1. Bleach (UK)
The British shoegaze band Bleach was formed in Ipswich in 1989 by brothers Neil (guitar) and Nick Singleton (bass) together with former Anglian TV researcher Salli Carson (vocals) and drummer Steve Scott. Between 1990 and 1993 the band produced two EPs, a mini-album and two full length albums, plus several singles. There was also a compilation album of singles.

Bleach were often described as being at the forefront of the so-called ‘shoegazing’ scene, but despite critical acclaim never managed to achieve the popularity of bands like Curve, Ride and Slowdive. Bleach’s music is actually very varied, encompassing hard-edged psychedelia, grunge, neo-funk and mellow, almost pastoral Cocteau Twins style dreamscapes.

2. Bleach (JP)
Bleach (alternatively called Bleach03 or Bleachmobile) was an all-female punk trio from Okinawa, Japan. The members included, Kanna on guitar and vocals, Miya on bass and Sayuri on drums. Kanna was the primary lyricist. Citing artistic differences, Bleach disbanded on June 10, 2009, less than a month before the release of their final album "bleach stone."

Several early singles were released prior to their first full length, "Kibaku-Zai" (Triggering Device), which was released in 2000. In 2001, the band released three EPs including "Hadaka No Jo" (Naked Queen) to a growing audience. In 2003, Bleach released the EP "Canary Teikoku No Gyakushu" (Canary Empire Strikes Back) and, later that year, a full-length entitled "Bleach." In 2003, due to a growing audience outside of Japan, a UK label released "Three Girls From Okinawa," which consists of "Naked Queen" and three cuts from the earlier "Triggering Device." In 2007, to the delight of their growing fan base, Bleach released "The Head That Controls Both Right And Left Sides Eats Meats And Slobbers Even Today."

3. Bleach (US)
Bleach is a Nashville-based Christian rock band that formed at Kentucky Christian University, in Grayson, Kentucky. Formed in 1995, Bleach originally went by the name Blueberry Muffin. They disbanded in 2004, but reformed in 2010.

In 1997 Bleach earned a Dove Award in the category of Modern Rock Recorded Song of the Year for their song "Epidermis Girl," which was released on their debut album Space.

In 2003 the members of Bleach announced that they were going to disband. After the announcement, the band said goodbye to their fans in the form of a farewell tour, which was followed by the final album Farewell Old Friends. Bleach's "last show" was performed on August 29, 2004, in Nashville, Tennessee, but on March 13, 2005, Bleach performed a reunion show to benefit the Aaron Marrs Memorial Fund. They also performed a reunion show at The O.C. Supertones's last show, which was held at Biola University on October 7, 2005.

Bleach's sound was often compared to Weezer or what is sometimes referred to as alternative or geek rock.

Straight Shooter
Bleach Lyrics

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Flat face on the ground
A love that's never bound
You're unbelievable
It's unbelievable
Ready or not ? here's what's cookin'
Straight shooter without lookin'
Your grace is unbelievable

You've got me fazed
You have filled me once again
Steer me straight to be the man
After Your own heart

It's clear to see you're not jokin Just as a man so unretrievable
I tried to walk without lookin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Straight Shooter by Bleach convey a message of unshakable faith and unyielding loyalty to God. The first two lines, "Flat face on the ground, a love that's never bound" capture the image of someone completely surrendered to God, with humility and devotion so deep that they would gladly prostrate themselves before their Lord. This is followed by a declaration that God's grace is "unbelievable", highlighting the power and magnitude of His love.

The chorus emphasizes the idea that following God's path requires a single-minded focus, conveyed in the line "Ready or not, here's what's cookin' / Straight shooter without lookin'". The idea is that true believers are unwavering in their commitment to God, able to navigate life's challenges with resolute purpose. The repeated refrain of "Your grace is unbelievable" underscores the central theme of the song: that God's grace is a powerful and transformative force that can change lives and inspire unwavering devotion.

The bridge of the song brings the message full circle, highlighting the transformative power of God's love. The lines "You've got me fazed / You have filled me once again / Steer me straight to be the man / After Your own heart" speak to the idea that God's love has the power to transform, to steer individuals towards a higher purpose, and to ultimately make them better versions of themselves. The message is clear: God's love is powerful and worthy of unyielding devotion.

Line by Line Meaning

Flat face on the ground
Feeling defeated and vulnerable

A love that's never bound
An unconditional love that has no limits or restrictions

You're unbelievable
You are amazing and impressive

It's unbelievable
It's incredible and hard to believe

Ready or not ? here's what's cookin'
Regardless of my preparedness, something significant is happening

Straight shooter without lookin'
Being honest and straightforward without hesitation or doubt

Your grace is unbelievable
Your mercy and forgiveness are incredible and hard to comprehend

You've got me fazed
You've bewildered and nonplussed me

You have filled me once again
You have satisfied and provided for me once more

Steer me straight to be the man
Guide me in the right direction to be the best version of myself

After Your own heart
In accordance with your desires and values