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.
My Friend
Buckcherry Lyrics
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To escape the mental torture of my past
I have changed all my beliefs
But nothing seems to last
I need compassion, I need some patience
I need a friend
Do you want to be my friend?
Your confessions are my sins
The war inside me has to end
Summer's fading and I am too
I wish I was somewhere else
I feel out of place
Wasting time spent by myself
Hotel rooms and solitude
And the songs left in my head
It's all I know but right now
Baby, I need a friend
Do you want to be my friend?
Are you holding back again?
Your confessions are my sins
The war inside me has to end
Do you want to be my friend?
I've been found out, I can't pretend
It won't stop 'til I begin
So do you want to be my friend?
Somebody told me today
Somebody said I might find my way to you
That I might find my way to you
That I might find my way to you
Somebody told me today
Somebody said I might find my way to you
That I might find my way to you
That I might find my way to you
Do you want to be my friend?
Are you holding back again?
Your confessions are my sins
The war inside me has to end
The Buckcherry song "My Friend" is a melancholy ballad about the struggle to overcome personal demons and the search for genuine human connection. The opening lines describe the singer's lifelong battle to escape the mental anguish of his past, and his ongoing frustrations with the fleeting nature of personal change. Despite his efforts to alter his beliefs and attitudes, he still finds himself in need of emotional support.
The chorus poses a poignant question, asking the listener if they want to be his friend and help him overcome his struggles. The repeated refrain of "your confessions are my sins" suggests that he is looking for someone who can understand his pain and empathize with his experiences. Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of alienation and disconnection from the world around him, longing for companionship and a sense of purpose.
The final verses introduce a glimmer of hope, as the singer recounts being told that he might "find his way" to someone who can offer him the support and understanding he seeks. The repetition of this phrase reinforces the idea that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, a possibility of finding the kind of deep, meaningful connection that can help him heal and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Since I was a young man I've doing what I can
Ever since I was young, I've been trying my best
To escape the mental torture of my past
To run away from the mental pain caused by my past
I have changed all my beliefs
I have altered all my opinions
But nothing seems to last
Nothing seems to be long-lasting
I need compassion, I need some patience
I require kindness and tolerance
I need a friend
I need a companion to confide in
Summer's fading and I am too
The summer season and I both are coming to an end
I wish I was somewhere else
I yearn to be in a different location
I feel out of place
I feel like I don't belong
Wasting time spent by myself
I spend my time alone, which seems like a waste
Hotel rooms and solitude
I am alone in hotel rooms
And the songs left in my head
The only thing left with me are the tunes in my mind
It's all I know but right now
This is all I am aware of, but currently
Baby, I need a friend
I desperately need a friend
Do you want to be my friend?
Are you interested in being my friend?
Are you holding back again?
Are you hesitating once again?
Your confessions are my sins
Your revelations feel like my sins
The war inside me has to end
The conflict inside me needs to come to an end
I've been found out, I can't pretend
I have been exposed, and pretending is no longer an option
It won't stop 'til I begin
It won't cease until I initiate it
So do you want to be my friend?
So, would you like to be my friend?
Somebody told me today
Someone informed me today
Somebody said I might find my way to you
Someone mentioned that I might find my path to you
That I might find my way to you
That I could find my way towards you
That I might find my way to you
That I might find my route to you
Do you want to be my friend?
Are you interested in being my friend?
Are you holding back again?
Are you hesitating once again?
Your confessions are my sins
Your revelations feel like my sins
The war inside me has to end
The conflict inside me needs to come to an end
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES H. IV ASHHURST, JIMMY ASHHURST, JOSHUA TODD, KEITH NELSON, KEITH EDWARD NELSON
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paul vimini
these guys rock all their words are so true and I can relate to the point where im having bad days they just take me to another place
Hugo Pinto
Awesome lyrics!
Morrål1337
under rated song
Carissa Werlen
I love this...<3
2FLY4URI
YES 🤗
ESTELITO SIEGA II
Chill song..
maurine
I am not holding back. I told you about my knees and you would have been told sooner if we had met. They can be repaired.
maurine
Yes!