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.
Tea For Two
Bleach Lyrics
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As a child, we could be friends.
Now that we have grown older
That's come to a bitter end.
Trucks and horses, replaced by guns.
Ethnic hatred replaces the fun.
We go on fighting and murdering brothers.
But the greatest gift is love.
A tooth for a tooth, or a cup of tea for two.
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,
Or a cup of tea for two.
So again we relive the story.
The same old story man after man.
And we think we're just so wise.
Then why can't we get back to the sand.
Chorus: And we search for more,
Never finding much.
Believe like a child believes in love.
Chorus (2x).
The song Tea For Two by Bleach is a poignant commentary on the loss of innocence and the futility of war. The lyrics describe a childhood playing in the sandbox with friends and how that innocence is lost as we grow older and become embroiled in ethnic hatred and violence. The imagery of "trucks and horses, replaced by guns" underscores the idea that we have substituted childish play with deadly weapons, a shift that has led to the destruction of lives and communities.
The chorus "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, or a cup of tea for two" is a stark contrast to the violence described in the earlier verses. It suggests that instead of seeking revenge and perpetuating the cycle of violence, we could instead choose to sit down and have a peaceful conversation over a cup of tea. The irony of this call for peace is that it seems so simple yet is so difficult to achieve in practice.
The final lines of the song "Believe like a child believes in love" reinforce the idea that we should strive to return to the innocent and pure way that children believe in the goodness of the world. The song is a powerful reminder that the greatest gift we can give each other is love, and perhaps if we can believe in that love like children, we can break the cycle of violence and bring about a more peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
As a child, I play in the sandbox.
In my childhood, I used to play in the sandbox.
As a child, we could be friends.
In our childhood, we were able to make friends easily.
Now that we have grown older
As we mature and grow older,
That's come to a bitter end.
Our ability to form friendships easily has ended in a negative way.
Trucks and horses, replaced by guns.
The innocent toys we used to play with, like trucks and horses, have been replaced with deadly weapons like guns.
Ethnic hatred replaces the fun.
The joy of playing has been replaced by hatred towards those of different ethnicity.
We go on fighting and murdering brothers.
We continue to engage in violent conflicts with our own brothers and sisters.
But the greatest gift is love.
Despite all the violence, love remains the most valuable gift one can have.
Chorus: An eye for an eye,
The phrase 'an eye for an eye' is repeated in the chorus,
A tooth for a tooth, or a cup of tea for two.
Suggesting that revenge is not the only option and a peaceful solution like sharing tea is possible.
So again we relive the story.
We continue to repeat the same negative history.
The same old story man after man.
Individuals repeat these history-making mistakes one after another.
And we think we're just so wise.
Despite repeating the same mistakes, we still believe that we are intelligent.
Then why can't we get back to the sand.
Why can't we return to the simple joys of life? Why can't we achieve peace?
Chorus: And we search for more,
The chorus resumes with a message that we continue to search for more,
Never finding much.
But we rarely find satisfaction or true peace.
Believe like a child believes in love.
Like children, we should believe in the power of love without any fear or hesitation.
Chorus (2x).
The chorus is repeated twice to emphasize the message.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: IRVING CAESAR, VINCENT YOUMANS
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