Brigade are a four piece band from Britain. Fronted by the soft toned Will … Read Full Bio ↴Brigade are a four piece band from Britain. Fronted by the soft toned Will Simpson who writes exactly how he sees the world, with confusing cynicism and passion. James Plant who brings both passion and energy that drives the music, Naoto Hori whose bass playing skills give depth, and Andrew Kearton who pounds the skins driving the music’s heartbeat onwards.

Musically they sound like a hybrid of Placebo/Muse/Cave-In/Oceansize/Desman/My Vitriol nature meshed together in harmonious delicate melodies that build up to pure writhing rock.

They cover several genres, including rock, indie, alternative and to some extent pop.

Following an announcement by the band on their myspace on the 21st May 2007, Fim left the band.

New drummer Andrew Kearton replaced Fim

Band Members:
Will Simpson (Vocals/Guitar)
James Plant (Guitar/Vocals)
Naoto Hori (Bass/Vocals)
Andrew Kearton (Drums/Vocals)

Queenie
Brigade Lyrics

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I will not get in your way,
Or rest in your sorrow. I have,
Taken everything I need.
So much for setting this straight,
At best I will follow,
There's a lack of steps to, find your name.

Take this hypocrisy.

You could bend this but it, won't break
I'm tired and familiar with everyone,
You don't even know it, you make me nervous.
You could bend this but it, won't break
If you aren't even honest, you wonder,
You don't even know it, you make me nervous.

D'you really care what I say?
Just a joke and if we all died, I, won't forget you buried me.
I'd really like you stay.
This wound will not heal,
Now I dread the words I couldn't say.

Since I have felt envy.

You could bend this but it, won't break
I'm tired and familiar with everyone,
You don't even know it, you make me nervous.
You could bend this but it, won't break
If you aren't even honest, you wonder,
You don't even know it, you make me nervous.

Let's teach you respect.
She'll be the greatest mistake that we've known.

Let's teach you respect.
And she'll be lost.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brigade's song Queenie reflect a conflicted relationship with someone who is a source of anxiety and unease. The first two lines of the verse suggest that the singer wants to remove themselves from the other's life to avoid intruding upon their sadness. However, the following lines indicate that the singer has already taken what they need from this person, perhaps material or emotional, indicating a selfish nature. The verse continues with the singer admitting that they cannot make things right and that they will simply follow the other's lead. The last line, "There's a lack of steps to find your name," suggests that either the singer does not truly know this person or they have become so entangled with them that they have lost their individual identity.

The chorus repeats the phrase "You could bend this but it won't break," which can be interpreted in different ways. Perhaps it refers to the relationship between the two individuals, where one is trying to hold on to it despite the difficulties. Alternatively, the line could refer to the individual's ability to cope and adapt to challenges without breaking under the pressure. The chorus concludes with the declaration that the other makes the singer nervous, suggesting that they feel a sense of fear or vulnerability around them.

The second verse picks up on the theme of the singer's feelings of inadequacy, suggesting that what they say and do does not matter to the other person. The image of being buried indicates a desire to be remembered, even if in a negative way. The singer wishes to stay in the other's life, even though their relationship seems to be fraught with tension and unresolved issues. The verse ends with the singer expressing envy, which could refer to the other person's ability to cope with difficulties or their apparent self-assurance.

Line by Line Meaning

I will not get in your way, Or rest in your sorrow. I have, Taken everything I need.
I won't obstruct your path or aggravate your grief, for I have acquired all that I want from you.

So much for setting this straight, At best I will follow, There's a lack of steps to, find your name.
Attempts to fix things have failed, and the best I can do is comply, but I don't even know how to address you effectively.

Take this hypocrisy.
Accept this act of me being hypocritical.

You could bend this but it, won't break I'm tired and familiar with everyone, You don't even know it, you make me nervous.
You have the power to change things, but it won't change anything significantly. I'm exhausted and accustomed to everyone, but you don't even realize how anxious you make me feel.

If you aren't even honest, you wonder, You don't even know it, you make me nervous.
You might be questioning yourself if you're not truthful, but you're oblivious to how much you unsettle me.

D'you really care what I say? Just a joke and if we all died, I, won't forget you buried me. I'd really like you stay. This wound will not heal, Now I dread the words I couldn't say.
Do you genuinely care about my opinions? It's all just a jest, and if we perished together, I know you'll be the one to bury me. I wish you could stay, but my wounds won't mend. Now, I regret not telling you how I feel.

Since I have felt envy.
Ever since I have experienced envy.

Let's teach you respect. She'll be the greatest mistake that we've known. Let's teach you respect. And she'll be lost.
We should educate you on respect, but by involving her, it'll be the largest error we'd ever made. Let's teach you respect, and in the process, we'll lose her.

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