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.
I'll Go Crazy
Bluejuice Lyrics
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A loose paper that you've already bent
But I know, that there's something more
This fire ain't quite burnt out yet
I feel like, like I'm a smoking gun
That leads you back, to a crime we've both know you've done
But I know, that there's something more
If I can't get away, I'll go crazy
If I can't make you stay, I'll go crazy
Don't mistake me or make me lose my patience
I'll go crazy on you
I feel like, a silent movie star
When I fall down, everybody gets to laugh along
But I know, that they're wrong
And there's something more to come
If I can't get away, I'll go crazy
If I can't make you stay, I'll go crazy
Don't mistake me or make me lose my patience
I'll go crazy on you
I know that you can't hear me now
I know that you don't care
Life is moving quickly now
We aren't going anywhere
We're reaching out for nothing
Falling out of love
Unless we keep on killing in
Nobody gives a fuck
If I can't get away, I'll go crazy
If I can't make you stay, I'll go crazy
Don't mistake me or make me lose my patience
I'll go crazy on you
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh,
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh (I'll go crazy on you)
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh (I'll go crazy on you)
The lyrics to Bluejuice's "I'll Go Crazy" are about feeling stuck and hopeless in a relationship that is going nowhere. The singer of the song is comparing himself to various objects and situations that are broken, discarded or abandoned, but who still hold potential for something more. He uses these metaphors to illustrate how he feels used, taken for granted or ignored in the relationship. He is reaching out for love and attention, but he feels like he is falling, and the other person doesn't care.
The main chorus of the song reveals that if the singer can't get what he wants, he will go crazy. This can be interpreted in various ways, depending on how you read the lyrics. It could mean that he will become unhinged, lose his mind and snap. It could also mean that he will try anything to keep the relationship going, even if it means compromising or sacrificing his own values or sanity. The repetition of the phrase "I'll go crazy on you" underscores the urgency and desperation of the situation.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the emotional toll that a toxic or unsatisfying romance can take on a person. The singer's voice is plaintive and vulnerable, and the lyrics are both descriptive and evocative. By using everyday objects and situations as metaphors, Bluejuice has created a powerful and relatable song about love, loss and the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel like, a half-smoked cigarette
I feel incomplete, like I've been used and left behind
A loose paper that you've already bent
Fragile and crumpled, my worth has already diminished
But I know, that there's something more
Despite feeling disposable, I believe there's more to me than meets the eye
This fire ain't quite burnt out yet
There's still passion and energy within me, waiting to be ignited
I feel like, like I'm a smoking gun
I'm a damning piece of evidence that exposes someone else's wrongdoing
That leads you back, to a crime we've both know you've done
My presence reveals a secret that we both acknowledge
There's something to come
I believe there's more to be uncovered and discovered
If I can't get away, I'll go crazy
If I can't escape this situation, I'll lose control of myself
If I can't make you stay, I'll go crazy
If I can't keep you by my side, I'll lose my mind
Don't mistake me or make me lose my patience
Don't misinterpret my actions, or I'll lose my composure
I feel like, a silent movie star
I'm a performer whose struggles aren't heard or acknowledged
When I fall down, everybody gets to laugh along
My failures are a source of entertainment for others
But I know, that they're wrong
I refuse to accept their mockery and believe in my own worth
I know that you can't hear me now
I'm aware that my voice isn't being listened to
I know that you don't care
I understand that my feelings aren't a priority to you
Life is moving quickly now
Time is passing by at a rapid pace
We aren't going anywhere
Despite the fast pace of life, we're still stuck in the same place
We're reaching out for nothing
Our efforts are futile and won't lead to anything tangible
Falling out of love
Our relationship is coming to an end
Unless we keep on killing in
Unless we continue to hurt and harm each other
Nobody gives a fuck
No one cares about our struggles or pain
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Refrain
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh (I'll go crazy on you)
Refrain
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Refrain
Oh oh, oh oh (I'll go crazy on you)
Refrain
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: ALEXANDER TIMOTHY X. BURNETT, JAMES MATTHEW CIBEJ, JAMES WILLIAM HAUPTMANN, JACOB STONE, STAVROS YIANNOUKAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hdzrx
I feel like, a half-smoked cigarette
A loose paper that you've already????
But I know, that there's something more
This fire ain't quite burnt out yet
I feel like, I'm a smoking gun
That leads you back, to a crime we've both know you've done
But I know, that there's something more
There's something more coming
If I can't get away, I'll go crazy
If I can't make you stay, I'll go crazy
Don't mistake me or make me lose my patience
I'll go crazy on you
I feel like, a silent movie star
When I fall down, everybody get to laugh along
But I know, that they're wrong
And that there's something more to come
If I can't get away, I'll go crazy
If I can't make you stay, I'll go crazy
Don't mistake me or make me lose my patience
I'll go crazy on you
I know that you can't hear me now
I know that you don't care
Life is moving quickly now
We aren't going anywhere
Reaching out for nothing
Falling out of love
Unless we keep on killing
Nobody gives a fuck
If I can't get away, I'll go crazy
If I can't make you stay, I'll go crazy
Don't mistake me or make me lose my patience
I'll go crazy on you
Oh hoo (I'll go crazy on you)
@theirishperson101
these guys were so good. still can't believe it's over. watching these guys at southbound 2015 for their last show was something really special, I'll never forget it.
@inestima1
Am a hardcore fan, but missed their era, am gutted
@jimartymcfly5061
Theres a point every year where I just dedicate a month a two of my life to Bluejuice, its happening again now.
@oversharingturtle4462
Far too relatable
@TheChumbucketChef
One of the best bands to see live, oh god they rocked each and every show no matter what
@danielferro2394
Just discovered the band. Amazing! Cheers from Brazil.
@throwinturtles
You guys are so great. Went too soon, more shenanigans are still to be had!
@samtremayne5709
Bluejuice's videos were always as awesome as the songs - bittersweet clip, gonna miss these boys!
@inestima1
Absolutely brilliant, concept, video, that guitar!
@innocentbystander1993
Criminally underrated band.