Sound
Coming out during a time when rock music was dominated by post-grunge, nu-metal, and alternative rock, Buckcherry performed a sleazy Rock N' Roll that was more inspired by AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, and Black Crowes than Nirvana and Pearl Jam. On their debut record, they successfully trod heavy metal territory while managing to stay hard rock, while on Time Bomb, the band took their sleaze to an extreme with an excess of profanity and attitude.
History
Buckcherry was formed after Josh Todd met guitarist Keith Nelson through their tattoo artist after discovering a common love of AC/DC. The duo made a few demos before being joined by bassist Jonathan Brightman and drummer Devon Glenn. Buckcherry began preforming the Hollywood club scene, recieving a strong, local following due to their old school Rock N' Roll vibe.
The band added a second guitarist, Yogi, and were signed to DreamWorks Records shortly after. The band released their self titled debut in 1999 to critical praise. The album, produced by Terry Date, who produced albums for Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone, and Pantera, and ex-Sex Pistol Steve Jones, produced three modern rock chart hits with the singles, Lit Up, Check Your Head, and For The Movies.
The band's profile had been raised by summer 2000 with help from touring and decided to release their follow up album Time Bomb in 2001. The album was considered a disappointment after the very promising debut by many critics, and naturally, didn't fare as well as the first on the charts. The All Music Guide noted that "For a second record, it's surprising how jaded and nihilistic they are already."
Buckcherry performed opening dates for heroes AC/DC in the spring and recieved increased fanfare. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Josh Todd left the band to pursue a solo career in July 2002, leading to the bands demise.
The band was held on ice for over two years while Todd pursued a solo career. The post-grunge solo effort You Made Me turned out to be a failure, leading to Todd and Nelson to reform Buckcherry in early 2005. Joined by rhythm guitarist Stevie D., bassist Jimmy Ashhurst, and drummer Xavier Muriel, the band recorded their third album Fifteen and released it exclusively in Japan.
The band had been asked to open for Mõtley Crūe for a Japanese leg in December 2005, and began a headlining club tour in Spring 2006 a few weeks prior to the release of their third album, Fifteen. The album debuted at No.48 on the Billboard Top 200, selling over 26,000 copies in its 1st week. In May 2006, it was announced that the band had signed a deal with Atlantic Records via long-term deal with Eleven Seven Music. Their latest album is now being marketed by Lava/Atlantic, and reached a new peak of #41 on the Billboard Top 200 in the August 19, 2006 issue.
With "Crazy Bitch", Buckcherry gained their second major mainstream hit (following "Lit Up"), as the song hit #3 on the Mainstream Rock chart, #13 on Modern Rock, and became the first Buckcherry song to cross over to the Billboard Hot 100, where it hit #59, and also landed at #52 on the Billboard Pop 100, and #37 on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs chart. The song's success was largely driven by its success on the radio, as MTV rejected the band's initial video, demanding more than 80 cuts.
On Tuesday, May 30th, 2006, after a fan-made video for "Crazy Bitch" spread across the internet, the band, in a posting that appeared on their MySpace and Buckcherry.com, announced that they were accepting submissions from fans with their own videos, and would feature more interpretations of "Crazy Bitch" in the weeks to come. The original fan video was later submitted to MTV, before being passed over in favor of an edited version of the original clip, with added live footage.
Borderline
Buckcherry Lyrics
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The campus of an open mind, well it makes a good mold
I'm taking up for you this time, don't be late for the show, yeah, yeah
Were always laughing and singing
And grooving and loving and reaching for more
I can't sleep on it tonight but tomorrow will bring more
You know what I'm talking about now, her we go
So come, and ride, on the borderline
The timings right, are you satisfied
I thought about a time away, and I'm taking it slow, uh
Its hard to break away from loving when it feels so good
Were always laughing and singing
And grooving and loving and reaching for more
I can not sleep on it tonight but tomorrow will bring more
And he always love you all, come on now
So come, and ride, on the borderline
The timings right, are you satisfied, are you satisfied
Alright, yeah, alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Done so much living baby, all the way, to the top we go
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Done so much living baby, all the way to the top, with a little love
Yeah, with a little love, yeah, well we always got to get back to love
With a little love, yeah, with a little love,
Yeah well we always got to get back to love
So come, and ride, on the borderline
The timings right, are you satisfied
Talk to me now
So come, and ride, on the borderline
The timings right, are you satisfied
Talk to me now
So come, and ride, on the borderline
The timings right, are you satisfied
The lyrics to Buckcherry's song "Borderline" are focused on living life to the fullest and embracing love. The opening line, "Dance with me people, yeah" sets the tone for a lively and upbeat song. The first verse talks about having an open mind and being ready for the show, with an invitation to come and ride on the borderline. The lyrics express a sense of living in the moment and not wanting to sleep away any opportunities to love and enjoy life.
The chorus encourages listeners to come and ride on the borderline, signifying a willingness to take risks and live on the edge. The lyrics suggest that timing is important in seizing opportunities to love and live life fully. The second verse acknowledges the difficulty of breaking away from something that feels good, and the need to embrace love in order to live life to the fullest.
Overall, the lyrics of "Borderline" convey a message of living in the present, embracing love and taking risks. The song is a call to action for listeners to embrace life and not settle for less.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance with me people, yeah
Join me in this journey or experience with enthusiasm and an open mind
The campus of an open mind, well it makes a good mold
Having an open mind allows for growth, like a mold that takes shape and adapts to its surroundings
I'm taking up for you this time, don't be late for the show, yeah, yeah
I'm speaking up for you and supporting you, so don't miss out on the experience
Were always laughing and singing / And grooving and loving and reaching for more
We're constantly enjoying life, dancing, and striving for personal growth
I can't sleep on it tonight but tomorrow will bring more / You know what I'm talking about now, her we go
I'm excited for what the future holds, but can't calm my mind yet. Let's embrace it and move forward
So come, and ride, on the borderline / The timings right, are you satisfied
Let's take a chance and see where it leads. Are you happy with how things are going?
I thought about a time away, and I'm taking it slow, uh / Its hard to break away from loving when it feels so good
I'm anticipating taking a break from the current situation and moving at a slower pace. It's difficult to leave something you enjoy so much
And he always love you all, come on now
I have love for my fans and am grateful for their support
Done so much living baby, all the way, to the top we go
We've experienced and lived through so much, let's continue to grow and reach new heights
With a little love, yeah, well we always got to get back to love
Love is essential and we need to remind ourselves to focus on it
So come, and ride, on the borderline / The timings right, are you satisfied / Talk to me now
Let's take a risk and see what happens. Are you content with where we are? Let's communicate and work together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEVON GLENN, JONATHAN BRIGHTMAN, JOSHUA TODD GRUBER, KEITH NELSON
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Marvin Williams
evolution was a classic!
Fidel
🤣 watchin right now 🤙🏼
Flyn S. Latif
never forget
THERES ALWAYS TIME FOR LUBRICANT
Speedway
Yes
Erica Mcfly
Still*
Tarskybull Beme
will be*
Mark P
Girlfriend and I fell into love on this album, we were both on the rebound and meet each other, 20 yrs later today, we are married, grown kids & super for happy that "CHAOS" entered our lives in the summer of 99
Flyn S. Latif
ah back when love used to exist
xRezzer Reckedx
2:55 my favorite part \m/
Digging 606
This is one of my favorites, everybody wanted to listen to Lit Up and I was like - "hey, they have other good tunes!"