Buckcherry is a band formed in Los Angeles back in 1995. The band released … Read Full Bio ↴Buckcherry is a band formed in Los Angeles back in 1995. The band released two albums before dissolving in summer 2002 after lead singer Josh Todd left to pursue a solo career. The band reformed in 2005 with a completely new rhythm section to release their third album on April 11th 2006, entitled '15', the album consist of the bands two biggest hits to date "Crazy Bitch" and "Sorry"

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.

Don't Go Away
Buckcherry Lyrics

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In my darkest state of mind
I am riddled with despair
When I try and close my eyes
Your voice is all I hear
I will think of you tonight
I will hold back all my tears
I've waited all these years

Please don't go away
You're making a mistake
You and I were meant to be
You opened up my eyes
And made me realize
Now its changing everything
It's crazy how I feel this way
I can't explain don't go away

I see your shadow all the time
I see your face inside my mirror
Like a sunset in the sky
You distract me from my fears
I keep holding it inside
And I wish that you were near
It's better when You're here

Please don't go away
You're making a mistake
You and I were meant to be
You opened up my eyes
And made me realize
Now its changing everything
It's crazy how I feel this way
I can't explain don't go away

All the things you said
And all the games we played
Will come back to you
See the look in your eyes
Oh, don't go away

Please don't go away
You're making a mistake
You and I were meant to be
Please don't go away
You're making a mistake
You and I were meant to be
You opened up my eyes
And made me realize
Now its changing everything
It's crazy how I feel this way
I can't explain why I feel this way
It's hard to say
I want to make you see

What you mean to me
Don't go away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Buckcherry's "Don't Go Away" is a cry for love and companionship. The singer of the song is in a dark place and is struggling with despair. As he tries to sleep, he hears the voice of his loved one and feels a sense of consolation. The singer has waited for this moment for years, and now that he's found his love, he doesn't want to let go. He pleads with his lover not to go away because she is making a mistake. The chorus is filled with a sense of longing, and the singer opens up about how his lover has changed his life, and everything now feels different. The singer is distracted from his fears in life because he knows his love is there.

The singer sees his loved one's shadow, and he hears his loved one's voice, even when they are not together. He wishes that his love were near because everything is better when she is by his side. The singer is willing to let go of his pain and tears as long as he has the love of his life. The second verse is more intense and filled with strong emotions as the singer describes how his love has left an indelible mark in his life. He becomes vulnerable, opening up about everything he feels and the pain that comes with it. The chorus reiterates the singer's plea to his lover not to leave because he knows they belong together.

Line by Line Meaning

In my darkest state of mind
When I am feeling the most lost and hopeless

I am riddled with despair
I am overwhelmed with sadness and hopelessness

When I try and close my eyes
When I attempt to rest or shut out the world

Your voice is all I hear
I am comforted by the sound of your voice

I will think of you tonight
I will focus my thoughts on you to help ease my pain

I will hold back all my tears
I will try to be strong and not succumb to crying

I've waited all these years
I have been waiting for you for a long time

Please don't go away
I implore you to stay with me

You're making a mistake
Leaving me would be a bad decision

You and I were meant to be
We are destined to be together

You opened up my eyes
You helped me see the world in a new way

And made me realize
You showed me the truth about myself and my life

Now its changing everything
Your presence has had a profound impact on my life

It's crazy how I feel this way
I am astonished by the depth of my emotions for you

I can't explain don't go away
I cannot describe the pain I would feel if you left me

I see your shadow all the time
I feel your presence even when you are not around

I see your face inside my mirror
I picture you when I look at my reflection

Like a sunset in the sky
You are beautiful and awe-inspiring

You distract me from my fears
You help me forget my worries and anxieties

I keep holding it inside
I am trying to conceal my feelings from you

And I wish that you were near
I long to have you by my side

It's better when You're here
My life is brighter when you are around

All the things you said
I remember all the words you spoke to me

And all the games we played
I recall all the fun times we had together

Will come back to you
Your past actions will have consequences

See the look in your eyes
Your facial expressions reveal your true feelings

Oh, don't go away
Please reconsider leaving me

It's hard to say
Expressing my emotions is difficult

I want to make you see
I hope to convey to you the depth of my feelings

What you mean to me
You are incredibly important to me

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES IV N ASHHURST, STEVEN L N DACANAY, MARTIN H FREDERIKSEN, XAVIER K N MURIEL, KEITH EDWARD N NELSON, JOSHUA N TODD

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