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.
The Truth
Buckcherry Lyrics
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And I don’t know what I’m doing here.
I wish you knew what I’ve been through,
Sleepless nights holding back my tears.
And if you’re scared, well, don’t be scared,
You are one of a kind.
Every time I fall, you know the truth, the truth, the truth.
That is the truth, that is the truth
My mind is racing, so much is changing,
I’m never satisfied with getting by.
It comes in stages, burned out and wasted,
Can’t adjust and it fills the fire.
And if you’re scared, well, don’t be scared,
You are one of a kind.
Every time I go, you know the truth, you know the truth.
Every time I fall, you know the truth, the truth, the truth.
That is the truth, that is the truth
Every time I go, you know the truth, you know the truth.
Every time I fall, you know the truth, the truth, the truth.
Every time I wake up, I look forward to another day
Every time we make up, we get closer, cause we found our way.
Every time I go, you know the truth, you know the truth.
Every time I fall, you know the truth, the truth, the truth.
That is the truth, that is the truth
The lyrics to Buckcherry's "The Truth" appear to be about the ups and downs of a relationship, and the struggles that come with trying to move on after it ends. The singer is expressing feelings of hurt and pain, stating that everything he wanted has been discarded, and he doesn't know why he is still holding on. He wishes his partner could understand what he's been through, spending sleepless nights trying to hold back his tears. This indicates that he has been feeling a lot of emotional turmoil, and perhaps he's been trying to hide it from those around him.
The chorus of the song seems to reaffirm that no matter how many times he may try to hide his feelings, his partner knows the truth. Even though he may be trying to act tough or move on, deep down, he's still hurting. The bridge of the song appears to offer a bit of hope, stating that every time they make up, they get closer, and they've found a way to move forward. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration, pain, and longing for a deeper connection with a partner who truly understands.
Line by Line Meaning
All I wanted has been discarded
Everything I wanted has been thrown away and taken from me.
And I don't know what I'm doing here.
I feel lost and uncertain about my purpose in this situation.
I wish you knew what I've been through,
I hope you could understand the hardships I've faced.
Sleepless nights holding back my tears.
I've had many nights of sadness and difficulty where I've tried to suppress my emotions.
And if you're scared, well, don't be scared,
Do not be afraid despite any potential risks or concerns.
You are one of a kind.
You are unique and irreplaceable.
Every time I go, you know the truth, you know the truth.
Every time I leave, you are aware of the reality of the situation.
Every time I fall, you know the truth, the truth, the truth.
Even when I stumble or fail, you understand what is really going on.
That is the truth, that is the truth
That is the honest reality of the situation.
My mind is racing, so much is changing,
I am experiencing a lot of internal turmoil and external changes simultaneously.
I'm never satisfied with getting by.
I am not content with simply getting through life without any real progress or fulfillment.
It comes in stages, burned out and wasted,
These feelings come in stages and manifest themselves as exhaustion and hopelessness.
Can't adjust and it fills the fire.
I cannot adapt to these changes and it only exacerbates or fuels the negative emotions I am experiencing.
Every time I wake up, I look forward to another day
Despite the challenges, I strive to stay positive and hopeful for the future.
Every time we make up, we get closer, cause we found our way.
Each time we resolve our differences, we become closer because we have found a way to work through our issues.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSHUA TODD, KEITH NELSON, MARTI FREDERIKSEN
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