A hardcore punk band started in 1983. The sound of Broken Bones is the soun… Read Full Bio ↴A hardcore punk band started in 1983. The sound of Broken Bones is the sound of punk at its most primal, the crashing roar of wild, wild youth taken to limits even the Sex Pistols never dreamed of. When the band formed in 1983, punk was roaring. Then Broken Bones came along and the reverberations are still being felt today, in the battle cries of Bad Religion and the swagger of Rancid, in the white heat of Slayer and the debauchery of Ministry. Some people have called Broken Bones one of the biggest Hardcore bands of all time and one of the most vital, various U.S. mega-bands such as Metallica have even acknowledged them as one of their influences.
Broken Bones are from England and were formed by Tony "Bones" Roberts in 1983 after they he left Discharge. Sounds magazine did an article titled "Broken Bones", about Bones leaving Discharge. Bones had found his new band name. The original lineup was Tezz on bass, Bones on guitar, Nobby as the vocalist and drummer Bazz. Their first single release was the January 1984 "Decapitated" which hit # 10 in the indy charts. The follow-up single "Crucifix" was released in May 1984 hitting #12. Tezz left the band to join UK Subs and friend and roadie Paul "Hoddy" took over on bass. This new line-up recorded the band's first album "Dem Bones", and toured Europe & the USA.
Hoddy then left to join Conflict, and Tezz resumed bass playing duties, and the F.O.A.D. album was released with Karl "Egghead" from The Exploited joining in on rythem guitar.
The band then had several line-up changes with Nobby leaving to live in America and Tezz once more departing . Hoddy returned to play bass and sing. The band released the "Seeing Thru My Eyes" ep with this 3-piece line-up. Eventually the band ground to a halt.
Later the band reformed once more with the original line up to record 'trader in death', a record the band cites as their best recording.
Bones reformed the band with a new line up of Cliff on drums, Quiv on vocals and Darren "Thrasher" Harris (of Exit Condition) on bass. This is where the band took a more metal turn with their music, releasing "Losing Control". Two more albums were to follow with the 12 inch release "Religion is Responsible" and another album "Stitched Up". After these albums release, the band's touring and recording fell into remission.
In 1996 Broken Bones reformed. Bones as on guitar, Quiv on vocal, Hoddy on bass and Dave on drums. They released their first studio album in 8 years, "Without Conscience" in 2001 and in 2004, they released "Time For Anger, Not Justice". Both albums bring the band back to their roots as they play the brand of hardcore they're most well known for. They still gig and tour regularly. They were the last band to play before 2006's ill-fated British Invasion concert in San Bernardino was shut down. They played they're last show with this line up supporting the UK Subs in 2010.
In 2012 Broken Bones were to reform again, this time with original member Tezz Roberts back on bass, Bones on lead guitar and also returning to the group is Karl "Egghead" Morris. New to this line-up is Jeff "JJ" Janiak on vocals, and Andy Dawson on drums. This Line up toured throughout much of Europe before Karl and Andy would call it a day. Andy would be replaced by former drummer Dave Bridgewood and go on to release the "Dead & Gone" EP.

Discography

1983 single "Decapitated"
1983 single "Crucifix"
1984 Album "Dem Bones"
1984 Album "I..O..U....Nothing"
1985 Album "Live at the 100 Club"
1985 single "Seeing Through My Eyes"
1985 Album "Bonecrusher" (U.S. only release)
1986 single "Never Say Die"
1987 Album "F.O.A.D" studio/live album
1987 Album "Trader in Death"
1989 Album "Losing Control"
1991 Album "Stiched UP"
1992 single "Religion is Responsible"
2001 Album "Without Conscience"
2003 single "No One Survives"
2004 Album "Time For Anger, Not Justice"

PROBLEM
Broken Bones Lyrics

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I know this world's got problems
But I just don't care anymore
Just turn my back and face away
Try and make it through another day
This problem's got a hold on me
I need to be set free
This problem's got a hold on me
Understand, it's gonna kill me

Running round, pissed again
Everything seems better
So I close my eyes, enjoy the peace
But there's another problem, there's no release
Got to hang on for just one more try
Got to do it before I die

I need assistance, I need it quick
Or the future's gonna look so bleak

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Broken Bones's song "Problem" showcases the struggles and the hopelessness of someone who is plagued by problems they cannot seem to solve. The lyrics speak of the world's problems that they are aware of, but have lost the motivation or care to solve. Instead, they turn their back to these issues and try to make it through the day. This shows how easy it is for people to become disillusioned with the world and lose faith in their ability to make a difference.

The song also highlights how the singer is trapped by their problems and needs to be set free from its grasp. The repetition of the phrase "this problem's got a hold on me" emphasizes how the issues being faced have become an insurmountable burden to carry. The singer's only escape is to numb themselves with alcohol or other methods, and although it provides temporary relief, it is only a band-aid solution. Death is seen as a possibility if help is not received soon, indicating the severity of how the problems have taken over their life.

Overall, Broken Bones's "Problem" is a poignant and powerful reminder of how problems can become overwhelming and can make people feel hopeless and trapped. The lyrics provide a raw and honest look at the emotions that come with feeling helpless in the face of seemingly insurmountable difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

I know this world's got problems
The world has its own set of issues

But I just don't care anymore
But I have stopped caring about it

Just turn my back and face away
I am choosing to ignore it and move on

Try and make it through another day
I am hoping to survive through each day

This problem's got a hold on me
I am struggling to deal with a particular issue

I need to be set free
I need to be released from this problem

Understand, it's gonna kill me
If I don't get help, this problem will eventually lead to my demise

Running round, pissed again
I am feeling agitated and angry

Everything seems better
However, everything feels better when I am not sober

So I close my eyes, enjoy the peace
I find tranquility by shutting my eyes and ignoring my problems

But there's another problem, there's no release
But there are other problems that continue to haunt me, and I can't seem to escape them