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.
I Don't Give a Fuck
Buckcherry Lyrics
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Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh
I don't give a fuck
Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh
Caught up in his own traditions
My momma tried to raise me right (alright)
Some way gotta find my mission
To be everything but wrong or right
I never waste my time on vision
You'll be fucked if you believe it's right
And I don't stand around just wishin'
I'll be damned if I don't see the light
I don't give a fuck
Uh-huh uh-huh, fuck
I don't give a fuck
Uh-huh uh-huh, fuck
The more you talk the less I listen
If you slip you'll have to pay the price
I see you're making bad decisions
A sucker only makes them twice
I don't give a fuck
Uh-huh uh-huh, fuck
I don't give a fuck
Uh-huh uh-huh, fuck
Standin' on the front line
Gotta get some time
Help me!
I'm satisfied with my condition
If it's good you know it must be right (that's right)
You gotta make your own decisions
'Cause you know this shit is out of sight
I don't give a fuck
Uh-huh uh-huh, fuck
I don't give a fuck
Uh-huh uh-huh, fuck (Oh fuck)
I don't give a fuck
Uh-huh uh-huh, fuck
I don't give a fuck
Uh-huh uh-huh, fuck
The lyrics to Buckcherry's song I Don't Give A Fuck are a declaration of independence from societal norms and expectations. The singer declares that they don't care about what others think or expect of them, and that they will make their own decisions based on what they feel is right. The song's opening lines "Caught up in his own traditions, my momma tried to raise me right" suggest that the singer was brought up with a certain set of values and beliefs, but they have since broken away from them.
The chorus of the song reinforces this sense of defiance, with the repeated refrain of "I don't give a fuck" serving as a kind of mantra for the singer. The verses suggest that the singer has seen through the illusions of society and is not fooled by lies and false promises. They don't waste time on pipe dreams or follow the herd blindly.
Overall, the song represents a kind of rebellion against conformity and a celebration of individuality. The singer is proud to be different and to chart their own course, regardless of what others may think or say.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't give a fuck
The singer doesn't care about what others think
Caught up in his own traditions
The singer's mother raised him with traditional values
My momma tried to raise me right (alright)
The singer's mother tried to raise him to be a good person
Some way gotta find my mission
The artist is trying to find his purpose in life
To be everything but wrong or right
The artist wants to challenge traditional notions of right and wrong
I never waste my time on vision
The singer doesn't spend time dreaming about the future
You'll be fucked if you believe it's right
The singer believes blindly following tradition can be harmful
And I don't stand around just wishin'
The artist takes action instead of just hoping things will change
I'll be damned if I don't see the light
The artist is confident in his decisions and beliefs
The more you talk the less I listen
The artist doesn't value other people's opinions
If you slip you'll have to pay the price
The singer believes in personal accountability
I see you're making bad decisions
The artist is critical of others' choices
A sucker only makes them twice
People who make bad choices repeatedly are foolish
Standin' on the front line
The singer is taking a risk
Gotta get some time
The singer needs to find time to do what he wants
I'm satisfied with my condition
The artist is content with his life
If it's good you know it must be right (that's right)
The artist believes that if something feels good, it must be right
You gotta make your own decisions
The singer believes in personal autonomy
'Cause you know this shit is out of sight
The singer thinks life is exciting and unpredictable
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA TODD, KEITH NELSON, STEVEN DACANAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scottreardon3985
I LOVE Buckcherry!! This is the album audio, it's not a live track. They're awesome live, lots of fun!
@chrisoconnell4087
Pull out the convertible in the spring & blast this whole album F Yeah!!
@yvonneandtruman
Awesome!
@SamTeskeyofficial2374.
hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.
@dianebroude8321
It's 2022. It's been 2 years now and this is still my daily anthem. It just don't get better then this!!
BUCKCHERRY KICKS ASS!!!
@JackieFeeney-qi2hy
Josh Todd is the Finest man Alive!!
@annacichocka7734
Fantastic beat. Fabulous lyrics. Hard-core strings. Whata vibe 🌞
@dianebroude8321
One year later and I still listen to this song every day. It's my anthem. TODD KEEP ROCKIN. BUCKCHERRY KICKS ASS!!🤟🤟🤟
@sallyrandall8602
Fuckin A!!!! 😁
@toniouellette516
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