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.
Nothing Left But Tears
Buckcherry Lyrics
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I’m upset, can somebody help me?
I knew all along that something was wrong
It’s tragic, but nothing’s forever.
All the things you put me through
I still can’t stand the sight of you
Waste my time and tell me lies,
Now you’ve come to make it right,
But you’re not well and you’re still high,
Nothing you can say to keep me here,
There’s nothing left, nothing left but tears.
Time is lost, sitting with my dogs
I’m restless, it’s now my obsession.
Tell you how I feel, let you see my tears
Maybe things won’t get ugly.
All the things you put me through
I still can’t stand the sight of you
Waste my time and tell me lies,
But you’ll never gonna get inside my mind.
Now you’ve come to make it right,
But you’re not well and you’re still high,
Nothing you can say to keep me here,
There’s nothing left, nothing left but tears.
I can’t escape, it's more than I can take,
You can't break what’s already broken.
When I’m all alone, it eats away my soul
And now there’s no way I can fake it.
All the things you put me through
I still can’t stand the sight of you
Waste my time and tell me lies,
But you’ll never gonna get inside my mind.
Now you’ve come to make it right,
But you’re not well and you’re still high,
Nothing you can say to keep me here,
There’s nothing left, nothing left but tears.
Nothing left but tears, tears
"Nothing Left But Tears" by Buckcherry is a song that deals with heartache, betrayal and pain of a relationship that has gone sour. The lyrics express the feelings of a person who has been hurt and is trying to come to terms with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The first verse talks about the singer's realization that something has been wrong all along but they chose to hold on. They are upset, and they seek help to cope with the situation. However, the damage has been done, and the feeling of tragedy is inevitable as nothing lasts forever.
The chorus highlights the hurtful things that the singer's partner put them through, and despite everything that has happened, they still can't stand being in their presence. Their time was wasted, and they were told lies that have left them scarred. Now the partner has come back, but it's too late as the singer has moved on. They try to convince the singer to stay, but they are done, and there is nothing left except tears.
The second verse expresses the singer's feeling of being lost and restless. They are consumed by their emotions and can't hide their tears. The bridge emphasizes that the relationship is already broken and that the partner can't do anything to fix it. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the enduring pain of the singer's hurt, and no words can make them stay. There is nothing left except tears.
Line by Line Meaning
The feelings are real and I’m holding on,
I am genuinely feeling upset and trying to cope with it.
I’m upset, can somebody help me?
I am seeking help because I am really distressed.
I knew all along that something was wrong
I have sensed that something was not right from the start.
It’s tragic, but nothing’s forever.
Despite the sadness of the situation, nothing lasts forever.
All the things you put me through
You have caused me so much pain and hurt.
I still can’t stand the sight of you
I find it difficult to even look at you.
Waste my time and tell me lies,
You have deceived me and wasted my time with your lies.
But you’ll never gonna get inside my mind.
You cannot manipulate my thoughts and feelings.
Now you’ve come to make it right,
You are trying to make things right now.
But you’re not well and you’re still high,
You still have personal problems and are still under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Nothing you can say to keep me here,
Your words are not enough to convince me to stay.
There’s nothing left, nothing left but tears.
All that remains is sadness and tears.
Time is lost, sitting with my dogs
I am spending my time with my dogs because I am feeling lost.
I’m restless, it’s now my obsession.
I am feeling agitated and restless and it is becoming obsessive.
Tell you how I feel, let you see my tears
I am willing to open up and express my emotions and sadness in front of you.
Maybe things won’t get ugly.
Perhaps things won't escalate into a negative situation.
I can’t escape, it's more than I can take,
I am unable to escape from the situation and it is starting to overwhelm me.
You can't break what’s already broken.
You cannot cause any more damage because I am already broken.
When I’m all alone, it eats away my soul
Being alone exacerbates my soul-consuming sadness.
And now there’s no way I can fake it.
I can no longer pretend everything is okay.
Nothing left but tears, tears
There is nothing more to experience but tears and sadness.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY ASHHURST, JOSHUA TODD, KEITH NELSON
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Tiago Vanz
Buckcherry EH DEMAISSSS!!!!
Mleigh Davis
❤ IT!
BoneyardBrew
Awesome. I like the added guitar solo!
Fernanda
love it <3
first choice
Fuckin' amazing! ** ** **
bclmkj
amazing !
Patrick Ribeiro de Jesus
Como eu disse, hard rock "moderno".
Meaghan O'Callaghan
Give em what they want -may be a bonus song, but my favorite on the album
schumpeter
Art video !!! well done as alaways ;)
vinicius prado
disse e repito: -Isso é hard rock???