1) Budgie is a Welsh hard rock band founded in Cardiff, Wales, by bassist B… Read Full Bio ↴1) Budgie is a Welsh hard rock band founded in Cardiff, Wales, by bassist Burke Shelley in 1967, with Ray Philips (drums) and Tony Bourge (guitar). The group played an important role in establishing heavy metal and making it more prominent.

Often thought of as a cross between Black Sabbath (due to their plodding, molten-heavy riffs) and Rush (due to their singer's high-pitched, Geddy Lee-esque wail), the somewhat obscure British metal outfit Budgie has influenced countless outfits, despite enduring countless lineup shifts throughout their history. The group originally formed in 1967 in Cardiff, Wales, comprised of members Burke Shelley (vocals, bass), Tony Bourge (guitar), and Raymond Phillips (drums), and by the early '70s, they'd inked a deal with MCA Records. This early lineup remains Budgie's most definitive, due to the fact that it spawned three of the group's finest albums — 1971's self-titled debut, 1972's Squawk, and 1973's Never Turn Your Back on a Friend — while the group's quirky song titles became somewhat of a trademark for the trio (such ditties as Nude Disintegrating Parachutist Woman, Hot as a Docker's Armpit, In the Grip of a Tyrefitter's Hand, and You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk). For fans of early Sabbath, the aforementioned three discs are a must-have.

Despite building a sizeable following in their homeland (while never breaking out of cult status stateside), Phillips left the group prior to their fourth album, 1974's In for the Kill!, replaced by newcomer Pete Boot, which would in turn set off a flurry of steady lineup changes over the years for the group (the only constant Budgie member from the beginning was Shelley). Further releases were issued throughout the '70s, including 1975's Bandolier, 1976's If I Were Brittania I'd Wave the Rules, and 1978's Impeckable, but each appeared to be less inspired than its predecessor. With the emergence of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement (Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, etc.), interest in Budgie appeared to be rekindled once more in England, as Budgie headlined the Reading Festival in 1980 and 1982, in addition to issuing such albums as 1980's If Swallowed Do Not Induce Vomit and Power Supply, 1981's Nightflight, and 1982's Deliver Us from Evil.

Shelley and company would remain together for a few more years before splitting up quietly by the mid-'80s (ex-members Bourge and Phillips would unite in a new group called Tredegar, issuing a lone self-titled release in 1985). But almost as soon as they disbanded, several high-profile groups began covering Budgie classics, including Metallica ("Crash Course in Brain Surgery" and "Breadfan"), Iron Maiden ("I Can't See My Feelings"), and Soundgarden ("Homicidal Suicidal"), while back in their early club days Van Halen was known to cover the title track from In for the Kill! Budgie reunited for sporadic live gigs throughout the '90s (while past members formed the similarly styled outfits Six Ton Budgie and Boot66), resulting in several archival collections being issued: the best-of compilations An Ecstasy of Fumbling: The Definitive Anthology (a double-disc set) and Best of Budgie (a single disc), as well as the live sets Heavier Than Air: Live on the BBC and We Came We Saw (the latter of which featured selections from both of their Reading Festival appearances in the early '80s). ~ Greg Prato

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Pyramids
Budgie Lyrics

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I know what I want and I'm able to grow it
But fashion dictators believe that you own it
Material things ain't got the last laugh girl
The pyramid way is a thing of the past girl

The way people try to escape only I'll know
The latest in style is a pyramid of love
The light, the light that is calling me home

Pyramids, don't you think you're a dead stone

Overall Meaning

In "Pyramids," Budgie critiques the materialism of mainstream culture and advocates for a more spiritual way of living. He expresses a sense of individuality and determination in knowing what he wants and being able to achieve it, but also denounces the way in which consumer culture attempts to dictate and possess personal identity. For Budgie, things like social status and accumulated wealth are not indicative of true happiness or success. Instead, he argues that a life based on love and spirituality is a more fulfilling way of being.

The lyrics also touch on Budgie's own personal journey of self-discovery and the challenges he's faced in trying to carve out his own path. He acknowledges that this process can often feel isolating, as those who conform to society's expectations may not understand or support those who choose to pursue a more unconventional lifestyle. However, he ultimately has faith in his own intuition and guidance, as he believes that the light of spirituality is leading him to greater purpose and fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

I know what I want and I'm able to grow it
I am self-aware and capable of achieving my goals independently.

But fashion dictators believe that you own it
However, societal norms perpetuate the belief that material possessions define one's success.

Material things ain't got the last laugh girl
Objects do not hold the power to bring true happiness or fulfillment in life.

The pyramid way is a thing of the past girl
The outdated belief in hierarchies and social structures centered around wealth and power no longer holds relevance in current society.

The way people try to escape only I'll know
I understand the unique struggles and challenges faced in pursuit of true individuality and personal growth amidst societal pressures.

The latest in style is a pyramid of love
Love and emotional connection supersede material possessions as the true hallmark of personal fulfillment and happiness.

The light, the light that is calling me home
The inner guidance and intuition that guides me towards my true purpose and sense of belonging.

Pyramids, don't you think you're a dead stone
The very concept of pyramids, symbolizing hierarchies and wealth accumulation, is an outdated and lifeless ideology.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY BOURGE, JOHN BURKE SHELLY

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