In early 1996, Bombshell Rocks released an EP in form of a mini six-track album, Who's the Real Bastard. During this period, Thomas Falk became the band's drummer and Christian Määttä the band's guitarist, after Chrille and Sami left the band. In 1997, Bombshell Rocks released an EP, Going Up Going Down, on their own label Noiseline Rec. Sidekicks Records signed Bombshell Rocks the following year, and released the Underground Radio MCD.
In 1999 Bombshell Rocks released its debut album Street Art Gallery. Shortly after this debut, Richard Andersson was replaced by Ola Hjelmberg when he left the band. During this period, Sweden's biggest punk-rock label Burning Heart Records took notice of their Rancid-influenced street punk sound and short after the band made a deal with them, resulting in releases on American label Epitaph Records, and Japanese label JVC . After an extensive touring phase e.g. with Millencolin, Dropkick Murphys, 59 Times The Pain, US Bombs, and many more in Europe, USA and Canada they entered in 2000 the studio to prove their debut wasn't an one-shot.
On Cityrats And Alleycats Bombshell Rocks went on with their raw, fast, and highly energetic punk rock but this time the production was quite better. Maybe a result of their decision to work with the same guys as they worked with on Street Art Gallery: Mieszko Talarczyk (Nasum) and Mathias Färm (Millencolin) as engineers and producers. Tours and support for main acts like Blink 182, Millencolin and The Offspring followed.
In 2002 they recorded their 3rd studio album From Here And On at the famous Tonteknik Studio in Umeå, Sweden (where Refused laid down their classic The Shape Of Punk To Come) and followed their path of political motivated punk rock anthems. At this time Ola Hjelmberg had left the band and the original guitar player Richard Anderson returned to the band.
When Mårten Cedergran decided to focus on a career as a tattoo artist and left the band in 2003, guitarists Christian Määttä and Richard Andersson took over the vocals and continued as a four-member band. Bombshell Rocks then released The Conclusion in 2005 on Finnish label Combatrock Industry, US label Sailorsgrave Records and UK label Household Name Rec. The band also toured Japan for the first time in 2007 and 2008 with the release of this record.
In 2012 the band announced that Mårten Cedergran was back in the band, once again as the lead vocalist and lead frontman. They did their first show together after a decade on Millencolin 20 Year Festival in Örebro, Sweden. The band recently announced on their website that they will play Brazil in December 2013 for the first time and also that a new EP will be released on San Francisco based label Pirates Press Records. It seems like the band is working on a new album, set to be released in 2014.
Seven
Bombshell Rocks Lyrics
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Give me the odds, odds don't mean a thing to me
We slam the door behind
Heading for year 99
Taking back the ground like chronic thieves
Don't like the pace 'cause it's too slow
We make our stakes in a shabby casino
I've seen them grow
I've seen them come back in a row
And so we hope for a seven
And as the dices stop the role
We're patiently waitin'
And so we hope for a seven
That's how we do it
We're accelerating
And as the dices are rolling, bouncing on the floor
They're making way through a layer of dust
And now I understand
As the dices left my hand
Got nothing to rely on but my trust
The lyrics to Bombshell Rocks's song "Seven" are about a group of close friends who are taking control of their lives and pursuing their dreams. The singer has a few true friends who are standing by his side, and together they are taking risks and making stakes. The group is determined to make the most of their lives and are heading into the future with a sense of purpose. The pace of life is too slow for them, so they make their own opportunities by gambling in a shabby casino.
The chorus of the song is about hope and persistence. The group is waiting for a seven to come up on the dice, and they are determined to keep playing until they succeed. They are patient, but they are also accelerating towards their goal. The rolling, bouncing dice are a metaphor for life's uncertainties, but the singer realizes that all he can rely on is his trust in himself and his friends.
Overall, "Seven" is a song about friendship, determination, and hope. It encourages listeners to take risks and pursue their dreams, even when the odds are against them.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a few true friends making stakes by my side
I have a handful of loyal friends who are willing to take risks with me.
Give me the odds, odds don't mean a thing to me
I don't care about the probability of success, I'm willing to take my chances.
We slam the door behind
We're leaving our old lives behind us and moving forward.
Heading for year 99
We're moving forward towards the future, ready for whatever comes with it.
Taking back the ground like chronic thieves
We're seizing back what was taken from us, even if we have to do it in a sneaky way.
Don't like the pace 'cause it's too slow
I'm not satisfied with the speed in which things are progressing.
We make our stakes in a shabby casino
We gamble with our lives in less-than-ideal circumstances.
And all these people / I've seen them grow / I've seen them come back in a row
I've witnessed these people's journeys and have seen them return in groups.
And so we hope for a seven / And as the dices stop the role / We're patiently waitin'
We're hoping for the best possible outcome and waiting patiently to see if we get it.
That's how we do it / We're accelerating
This is our strategy and we're putting it into action to move quickly towards our goal.
And as the dices are rolling, bouncing on the floor / They're making way through a layer of dust
The dices are in motion, clearing away whatever dust or obstacles are in their way.
And now I understand / As the dices left my hand / Got nothing to rely on but my trust
Now I realize that the outcome is out of my control, and I have to trust that things will work out in my favor.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN JOUNI TONY MAATTA, OLA HJELMBERG, MARTEN CEDERGRAN
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@pursey2
their best LP.
@theunknown2142
Glad you liked it :)
@DCarnold84
Nice one. This a great LP indeed. Any chance of having the rest of the songs on this one uploaded, or at least a few more for lovers of the simple 3 chord punk rock? Cheers.
@theunknown2142
Thx man :) Check my other videos out!
@colossalkhohler4217
I've got a few true friends making stakes by my side
Give me the odds, odds don't mean a thing to me
We slam the door behind
Heading for year 99
Taking back the ground like chronic thieves
Don't like the pace 'cause it's too slow
We make our stakes in a shabby casino
And all these people
I've seen them grow
I've seen them come back in a row
And so we hope for a seven
And as the dices stop the role
We're patiently waitin'
And so we hope for a seven
That's how we do it
We're accelerating
And as the dices are rolling, bouncing on the floor
They're making way through a layer of dust
And now I understand
As the dices left my hand
Got nothing to rely on but my trust