They have released three studio albums to date - Problems (2007), Head of the Hawk (2009) and Company (2011). The band formed in 2002 and began their career playing improvised hip-hop sets in small bars.
Bluejuice released their debut album Problems in 2007 after two EPs and constant touring. Problems was well received by Rolling Stone magazine in Australia, which awarded the album a four out of five rating.The band's first single, "Vitriol", enjoyed airplay on the Australian national radio network Triple J, being the second most popular track in 2007 and ultimately reaching No. 11 in the annual Triple J Hottest 100 countdown in 2007. "Vitriol" ranked number 67 in the Australian Rolling Stone Magazine's 100 Best songs of 2007. The video clip for "Vitriol" won best clip at Sunscreen Video Awards in 2007.
The video clip for "The Reductionist", the second single from Problems, was Rage "Indie Clip of the Week" in January 2008. The third single, "Phantom Boogie," received substantial airplay on Triple J. All three singles were produced by Genevieve Maynard.
In 2009, Bluejuice signed to the Australian record label Dew Process and recorded their second studio album at Big Jesus Burger in Sydney with producer/mixer Chris Shaw (Bob Dylan, Public Enemy, Super Furry Animals, Weezer). Lead single "Broken Leg" debuted on the Australian Singles Chart at number 47 on 23 August 2009. They released the album Head of the Hawk on 18 September 2009, and it debuted at No. 37 on the Australian Albums Chart. "Broken Leg" eventually peaked at No. 27 on the Australian Singles Chart, supported by a music video directed by Samuel Bennetts, as well as reaching No. 5 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2009. The band performed the song on Channel Seven's Sunrise and Channel Nine's Wide World of Sports.
The second single from Head of the Hawk is "(Ain't) Telling the Truth", which was added to Triple J airplay. The band have also been nominated for two ARIA Awards in 2009 for Best Breakthrough Artist (Single) for "Broken Leg" and Best Video for "Broken Leg". The "Broken Leg" video was directed by Sammuel Bennet and was shot at the Metro in Sydney with the local skipping team called (in video) "Shimmer Extreme" led by the coach TK. "Broken Leg" was also voted No. 1 on Rage's inaugural "Rage FIFTY" in 2009.
On the Grand Final (part 1) episode of the AFL Footy Show, Hawthorn Football Club players Ben Stratton, Jarryd Morton, Matt Suckling and Liam Shiels re-enacted the popular video clip to "Broken Leg" live as part of the 2010 Player Review.
On November 11, 2011, Bluejuice released their third album, Company. The first single 'Act Yr Age' was co-written by Sparkadia's Alex Burnett. The closing track, 'On My Own' was co-written by The Presets' Julian Hamilton.
In January 2012, Bluejuice once again completed their annual Sizzling Summer tour with dance act The Aston Shuffle. They also played both Big Day Out and Groovin' the Moo festival tours.
Broken Leg
Bluejuice Lyrics
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Well, I can't get you outta my head.
Well, I can't get you outta my head,
You don't want to know me.
Walking around on broken leg,
Well, I can't get you outta my head.
Well, I can't get you outta my head,
And all these fakes and all these frauds,
And you get your leg up and the big supports,
I'm drowning. I'm drowning.
Went to bed with Petra and Jen,
Well they don't want to see me again.
All your lovers and all of your friends,
Well they don't want to know me.
Walking around on broken leg,
Well, I can't get you outta my head.
What was that that I heard you say?
Well they don't want to know me!
And all these fakes and all these frauds,
And you get your leg up and the big supports,
I'm drowning. I'm drowning.
And all these girls with their high IQ's,
And you can try to resist but it's no use.
I'm drowning. I'm drowning.
It all comes down to you,
It's all on your head.
What you do, what you do.
What you say!
It all comes down to you,
It's all on your head.
Are you gonna get up?
Are you gonna stay in bed? Whoa!
Walking around on broken leg,
Well, I can't get you outta my head.
Well, I can't get you outta my head,
Well, you don't want to know me.
Walking around on broken leg,
Well, I can't get you outta my head.
What was that that I heard you say?
Well you don't want to know me!
And all these fakes and all these frauds,
And you get your leg up and the big supports,
And all these girls with their high IQ's,
And you can try to resist but it's no use, whoa!
Walking around on broken leg. (Whoa!)
Walking around on broken leg. (Whoa!)
Walking around on broken leg. (Whoa!)
You don't want to know me!
The lyrics of Bluejuice's "Broken Leg" appear to be about a person who is struggling with their emotions and self-worth after being rejected by someone they love. The repeated line, "Walking around on broken leg," could be interpreted both literally and metaphorically. On one hand, the singer might be physically injured, which has made it difficult for them to go about their daily life. On the other hand, the "broken leg" could be a metaphor for their emotional state, which has been shattered by the rejection they have experienced.
The lyrics also suggest that the person who rejected the singer is someone they still have strong feelings for, as they "can't get [them] outta [their] head." However, this person has made it clear that they "don't want to know [the singer]," which has caused them considerable pain. The references to "all these fakes and all these frauds" and "all these girls with their high IQ's" suggest that the singer feels inadequate compared to those around them, which may be contributing to their feelings of worthlessness.
Despite the despair expressed in the lyrics, there is also a sense of determination, with the repeated refrain of "It all comes down to you, It's all on your head." It seems that the singer is trying to take responsibility for their own emotions and actions, and is determined to "get up" rather than "stay in bed." Overall, the lyrics to "Broken Leg" appear to be a poignant exploration of the complex and often painful emotions that arise from rejection and self-doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking around on broken leg,
Physically injured and suffering, but still persevering through life's struggles and challenges.
Well, I can't get you outta my head.
I can't stop thinking about you, you occupy my mind and heart.
You don't want to know me.
You've made it clear that you're uninterested in me as a person or a potential partner.
And all these fakes and all these frauds,
People who pretend to be something they're not, and who engage in deception and dishonesty.
And you get your leg up and the big supports,
You've got the resources and network of people to help support you and elevate you in life.
I'm drowning. I'm drowning.
I'm struggling and feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges and difficulties.
Went to bed with Petra and Jen,
I had sexual relationships with these people, but it wasn't meaningful or lasting.
Well, they don't want to see me again.
Those relationships lacked genuine connection and intimacy, and didn't develop into anything deeper.
All your lovers and all of your friends,
Other people in your life who have romantic or platonic relationships with you.
Well, they don't want to know me.
These people don't care about or value me as a human being.
And all these girls with their high IQ's,
Women who are intelligent and educated, and who may be intimidating or unapproachable to some.
And you can try to resist but it's no use.
Regardless of how hard I try to ignore or avoid them, these women still have an impact on my life and my emotions.
It all comes down to you,
You're the focal point of my attention and affection, and everything revolves around you.
It's all on your head.
Ultimately, the decisions and choices you make will determine our relationship and our future.
Are you gonna get up?
Are you going to take action and make an effort to connect with me and build a meaningful relationship?
Are you gonna stay in bed? Whoa!
Or are you going to passively ignore me and let the opportunity for connection slip away?
Walking around on broken leg. (Whoa!)
Continuing to persevere through life's challenges, even when it feels difficult or painful.
You don't want to know me!
Despite my efforts and my struggles, you remain disinterested in me and our potential for a relationship.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Edmund Guy Molesworth, Jacob Stone, James Matthew Cibej, James William Hauptmann, Jeremy Raymond Craib, Stavros Yiannoukas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laynestaley9293
Ahh I remember watching this every morning on rage in 2009.
@hantaykinbri7407
me too :(
@seanoreilly1832
Hey person. I know it is five years later. The world sucks right now and i just hope your life is going ok.. if it isn't, stay strong
@faithful2god839
Miss those days so muchhhhh :( Guy's I love you all., Jesus loves you all, the worlds going to end soon plz accept Jesus Christ so you can be saved. Don't take any vaccinations.
@oversharingturtle4462
@Faithful2God my dude you had to come in and ruin this wholesomeness didn’t you
@chriswelcome8102
How the fuck is this already 13 years old man?
@technology2598
Damn, it’s taken me years to find this song again! But I persisted and finally found it and it was certainly worth it!
@benterrell8035
I just spent weeks searching for this for fucking hours on end. I couldnt remember the name of the band, spent forever seraching in like indie aussie bands etc. had a brain fart to check triple J hottest 100 lists for the 2000's haahhhahahahahahhahahasjfhasdhfkjhadslfkjhadsjkflhadfjkhdasfeaw
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@anthonyf3680
@Ben Terrell mate you won’t understand how many times that has happened to me with songs that I’ve heard when I was a child and spending years not knowing the name but knowing the melody
@hokozebren
Been walking round on broken legs dude hahahahahaha 😂