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.
Vitriol
Bluejuice Lyrics
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and if its really gonna cut you up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
and if you cant shape up
nobody wants you
**** the whole world
good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
HEY
Good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
hey
and if its really gonna cut you up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
hey
and if you cant shape up
nobody wants you
**** the whole world
and what everybody's sayin' hey
good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
HEY
dont let your self down
kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
every now and then everybody feels stupid
kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
you can put yourself to use so keep it moving
Good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
hey
and if its really gonna cut you up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
hey
and if you cant shape up
nobody wants you
**** the whole world
and what everybody's sayin' hey
good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
HEY
dont let your self down
kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
every now and then everybody feels stupid
kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
you can put yourself to use so keep it moving
kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
every now and then everybody feels stupid
kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
you can put yourself to use so keep it moving
keep it moving
keep it moving
keep it moving -->
The song "Vitriol" by Bluejuice is an upbeat, empowering anthem that encourages listeners to keep pushing forward and not give up in the face of adversity. The lyrics emphasize the importance of having a little bit of "vitriol," or determination, to overcome challenges and obstacles. The repeated refrain of "good luck and don't dare give up, give it a little bit of vitriol" is a call to action that is impossible to ignore.
Throughout the song, Bluejuice urges listeners to keep their heads up, even when things are tough. They acknowledge that everyone feels stupid or inadequate at times, but remind us that we can still put ourselves to use and keep moving forward. The lyrics also touch on the idea that not everyone will like or accept us, but that we should stay true to ourselves and not let others bring us down.
Overall, "Vitriol" is an uplifting and motivational song that encourages listeners to persevere through life's challenges. It's message of resilience and determination is one that can resonate with anyone who has faced adversity, and it's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a fun and energizing listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Good luck and dont dare give up give it a little bit of vitriol!
Encouraging the listener to keep going and not give up, but to add some intensity and passion (symbolized by 'vitriol') to their efforts.
and if its really gonna cut you up give it a little bit of vitriol!
Suggesting that if the challenge or obstacle is particularly difficult or painful, even more passion is needed to overcome it.
and if you cant shape up nobody wants you **** the whole world and what everybody's sayin' hey
If the listener can't rise to the occasion and meet the expectations of others, it's better to reject those expectations and be true to oneself.
dont let your self down kept your chin up careful keep your chin up every now and then everybody feels stupid
Reminding the listener to stay positive and confident, but also acknowledging that everyone has moments of self-doubt and feeling foolish.
you can put yourself to use so keep it moving
Encouraging the listener to take action and keep pushing forward, knowing that they have value and can make a difference.
keep it moving keep it moving keep it moving
Repeating the message to keep going and not give up, reinforcing the importance of persistence and forward momentum.
Contributed by Juliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sarafrikinbeara
OMG. This just made my discovering this song and the band this last week, even better. That intro clip.
Stop. I'm in love....
I was absolutely in to this kinda jams 15 years ago. I was 22ish.. i really lost a lot of great music in me time.
I better shove it all in now.
@somebody4244
This is nostalgia overload. 17, no licence yet, sharing this on MySpace, absolutely love it. Can’t believe how fast time flies. 2007 was a great year.... please come back Bluejuice!
@LoganInThailand
I have no idea how I found this song on Spotify, but it easily the best song I've heard in years.
@jessehaha5404
Straight up found this track today lol glad to see others finding it years later🖤🖤
@AnythingDynamic
the world misses bluejuice
@wattletreecosmos9982
Come back live music needs you
@jesus_built_my_hotrod
Still miss in 2020
@AlexanderSamualDunnett
Bluejuice lives inside all our hard-drives.
@tamarafox1813
It does. This song is awesome sauce. Do another tour!? A comeback.. not quite the end of the road. :D I'm quite serious. X
@shadowdog7712
@Tamara Fox I check this
Every 6 months. Love..
@plugger1360
one of the best songs to come out of Australia