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.
Recovery
Buckcherry Lyrics
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Recovery!
Recovery!
Recovery!
People say I need some recovery
They can't seem to handle my energy
If you hate me, stand up in front of me
When the sun shines down
I will always be there
When you wear the crown
They will come to defeat ya
Recovery!
Recovery!
Recovery!
Stick it to me, fear and ferocity
I have uncuffed your animosity
Ain't no doubt there's something inside of me
That can't be left alone
When the sun shines down
I will always be there
When you wear the crown
They will come to defeat ya
If you turn back now
They will make you a believer
You'll be a face in the crowd
But you'll never be a leader
Oh, yeah
People say I need some recovery
They can't seem to handle my energy
If you hate me, stand up in front of me
You can meet my god
When the sun shines down
I will always be there
When you wear the crown
They will come to defeat ya
If you turn back now
They will make you a believer
You'll be a face in the crowd
But you'll never be a leader
Recovery!
Recovery!
Recovery!
Recovery!
Recovery!
The song "Recovery" by Buckcherry speaks about the singer's unbridled energy and the need for others to accept and handle it. The opening line "People say I need some recovery" indicates that people are concerned about the singer's behavior and lifestyle, possibly alluding to addiction or a rebellious nature. The chorus "Recovery!" is a call to action, implying that the singer is not going to change to conform to others' expectations but rather embrace their individuality.
The singer challenges those who hate or criticize him to stand up in front of him, indicating a willingness to confront and defend his actions. The line "stick it to me, fear and ferocity" suggests a fearless attitude towards life and a rejection of negativity. The bridge "if you turn back now, they will make you a believer" refers to the pressure to conform and become part of the crowd, but the singer chooses to be a leader rather than a follower.
Overall, the song conveys a message of self-acceptance, resilience, and a refusal to be silenced or tamed by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Recovery!
The chorus repeated multiple times to emphasize the theme of recovery.
People say I need some recovery
Other people think the singer needs help to overcome his problems.
They can't seem to handle my energy
Others find the singer's nature overpowering and challenging to deal with.
If you hate me, stand up in front of me
The artist challenges those who despise him to confront him face to face.
You can meet my god
The artist feels confident and strong, with the power to overcome any obstacle.
When the sun shines down
The singer promises his consistent presence and support.
I will always be there
The singer assures his reliability and dependability.
When you wear the crown
The artist warns of the constant threat of opposition and attack when one holds power.
They will come to defeat ya
The artist asserts the inevitability of enemies seeking to bring down those in power.
Stick it to me, fear and ferocity
The artist faces and confronts the emotions of fear and anger.
I have uncuffed your animosity
The singer has overcome the hostility of others and freed himself from its restraints.
Ain't no doubt there's something inside of me
The artist has a strong sense of self-worth and resilience.
That can't be left alone
The singer is confident in his ability to face challenges and overcome them without help.
If you turn back now
The singer warns against giving up in the face of adversity.
They will make you a believer
The singer insists that facing and overcoming challenges can lead to positive growth and empowerment.
You'll be a face in the crowd
Without taking action, the individual will remain undifferentiated from others.
But you'll never be a leader
Only by facing and overcoming challenges can one become a leader of oneself and others.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA TODD, KEITH NELSON, KEITH EDWARD NELSON, STEVEN DACANAY, STEVEN L. DACANAY
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