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.
These Things
Buckcherry Lyrics
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I want to hear it from you
Tell me what to do
Can we make it through?
It's always about
These things
Are killing me, they're tearing us apart
You're telling me, this is what you want
Try and erase our mistakes
It's time for it all to change
I will try and prove
That I'm the one for you
It's always about
These things
Are killing me, they're tearing us apart
These things
You're telling me, this is what you want
Everything you said I erased from my mind
Now I'm crying over you
If I could only find an escape I would try
Because I feel I'm being used
These things
How could I relate when we don't take the time
I just want to be with you
I will keep you safe but there's no way to hide
The truth
It's always about
These things
Are killing me, they're tearing us apart
These things
You're telling me that this is what you want
(These things)
Everything you said I erased from my mind
Now I'm crying over you
If I could only find an escape I would try
Because I feel I'm being used
These things
The lyrics of Buckcherry's song These Things are about a troubled relationship and the struggles to make it work. The singer desperately seeks the truth from the other person and wants to know how to fix what's broken between them. The line "Can we make it through?" emphasizes the uncertainty of the situation and the need for cooperation to overcome their issues. The chorus repeats the phrase "These things," which refers to the problems that are causing the relationship to deteriorate. The singer is being torn apart emotionally, and it seems like they are at a breaking point.
As the second verse begins, the singer is determined to make things right and erase their mistakes. However, the other person needs to communicate their needs and wants so that they can work together to find a solution. The lines "Everything you said I erased from my mind/ Now I'm crying over you" show the confusion and frustration that the singer is experiencing. They are trying to do everything they can to fix the relationship, but they feel like the other person is using them. The last line "The truth" likely signifies the singer's need for honesty and transparency in the relationship.
Overall, These Things is a raw and honest portrayal of a troubled relationship, and its lyrics highlight the struggles that many people experience in their own lives. The song's powerful vocals and hard-rock edge add to its emotional delivery, making it a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to know the truth
I am seeking honesty and transparency in our relationship
I want to hear it from you
I want you to be the one to tell me the truth
Tell me what to do
I am lost and would like your guidance
Can we make it through?
I am unsure if our relationship can survive
It's always about
These things
Are killing me, they're tearing us apart
These things
You're telling me, this is what you want
We are consistently experiencing problems that are putting our relationship at risk. They are causing me emotional pain and you seem to be okay with it.
Try and erase our mistakes
Let's attempt to forget the past and move forward
It's time for it all to change
We need a fresh start and a new direction
I will try and prove
That I'm the one for you
I am willing to work hard to show you that I am the right person for you
(These things)
Everything you said I erased from my mind
Now I'm crying over you
If I could only find an escape I would try
Because I feel I'm being used
These things
Despite my efforts to forget our problems, they are still consuming me. I am feeling used and trapped in this relationship.
How could I relate when we don't take the time
It's difficult for me to connect with you when we don't put effort into our relationship
I just want to be with you
Ultimately, I desire to be in a healthy, fulfilling relationship with you
I will keep you safe but there's no way to hide
The truth
I will protect you, but we cannot avoid dealing with the issues at hand
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES H. IV ASHHURST, JIMMY ASHHURST, JOSHUA TODD, KEITH NELSON, KEITH EDWARD NELSON
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Chelsey Kinz
I love this song. It is the song I always listen to when I'm in a fight with someone I love, even though it makes me cry then. Beautiful.
BuckcherryLover
2021 and I still love this song !!
Lisa Bowen
Love Buckcherry 🔥
Delinda Clark
You have gotten me thru so much I love you and your music I love everything about you and the band I'm a fan forever
Luisa Tomlin
This is the perfect song for me and my mum:) She'll get this one for her b-day*-* great song:)
Joe Fisher
I love this!
Alyssa Barber
First time hearing this song and i love it!!!!!!!!
horselaverda
love this song,thanks
Patrick C. McEvoy
This band rocks dude! Why have I never heard of these guys b4 now?! I only found them now bcuz "bent" video came on my feed as an advertisement! ..the song rocked so I then looked em up and sub'd their channel and viewed a few more songs, including this one, and most of their stuff is solid. This one, the bent video. And the crazy bitch video is also very good. Cool....and now, on to other site look up their tour schedule
Owen Harris
Patrick C. McEvoy amazing band and great blokes. Look for Buckcherry Fanatics on Facebook. Great fan page that the guys get involved with as well. We’d be happy to have you.