1. A British post-grunge band<… Read Full Bio ↴Bush may refer to at least 3 artists:
1. A British post-grunge band
2. A Canadian rock band
3. A Latvian hip-hop artist
1. Bush is an English alternative rock band formed in 1992. The group chose the name "Bush" because they used to live in Shepherd's Bush, London.
Their first album, Sixteen Stone (1994), was a huge commercial success. Almost overnight, Bush went from playing small pubs in London to headlining arenas in the US, the result of extensive promotion on MTV and non-stop touring. Critics labeled them as an inferior derivative of bands such as Nirvana and Pixies, and this criticism followed them throughout their career as a band. In particular, Rossdale's throaty singing voice and random, stream of consciousness-style lyrics were dismissed by some as an imitation of Nirvana's lead singer, Kurt Cobain. Although the band reached superstar status in the U.S., they failed to have much impact on the Britpop riddled UK charts, the lone exception being their single Swallowed, which reached #7. A change in record labels, management and an extended hiatus did not bode well for the band, who unofficially split in 2002.
Frustrated by the disappointing sales of Golden State (their fifth album, in 2001) and lack of support the band was receiving from Atlantic, the band decided to go on a hiatus. Band members went to work on various other musical projects notably Gavin Rossdale, and his new band Institute.
On June 21, 2010 it was announced that Bush were reuniting. There will be a new album called "The Sea of Memories" (previously named as "Everything Always Now"). Two original members, Rossdale and Goodridge, are joined by Chris Traynor and Corey Britz. The release will be their first indie release since Sixteen Stone, released on Rossdale's own Zuma Rock Records.
Bush's albums include Razorblade Suitcase (produced by Steve Albini), Deconstructed, The Science of Things, and Golden State.
In 2005, Bush released The Best of '94 - '99, a greatest hits compilation, and Zen X Four, a CD and DVD which features the band's music videos. Zen X Four was released on Kirtland Records and has its own website.
Bush will release their fifth studio album, The Sea Of Memories, on September 13, 2011. It is the band's first studio set in ten years, the first Bush album released on E1 Records and their first venture away from Interscope, who handled all of their previous releases. (Sound Of Winter Songfacts).
Bush's members have included Gavin Rossdale, Dave Parsons, Robin Goodridge, Sacha Putnam, Nigel Pulsford, and Chris Traynor who played lead guitar during the Golden State tour.
The track The People That We Love was featured in the game Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2.
In Canada, Rossdale's band was once known as Bush^X, because the 1970s band Bush, led by Domenic Troiano, owned the Canadian rights to the name. In April 1997, it was announced that Troiano had agreed to let them use the name Bush in Canada without the exponent X, in exchange for donating $20,000 each to the Starlight Foundation and the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
2. Bush was a 70s Canadian Rock band signed to RCA in Canada and Dunhill Records in the USA. The members were previously in Mandala and toured with Three Dog Night and Steppenwolf. The Canadian Bush forced the British Bush were forced to release their albums in Canada as Bush X.
Bush was a Canadian rock band in the early 1970s, which evolved from the respected club act Mandala.
Mandala had a minor Canadian hit with the song "Love-Itis". Bush consisted of ex-Mandala bandmates Domenic Troiano, Roy Kenner, Hugh Sullivan and Pentti Glan, plus Prakash John. The group released a single eponymous album in 1970. The band recorded on the RCA label in Canada and Dunhill in the US, and toured with label mates Steppenwolf and Three Dog Night. Three Dog Night released one of their songs, "I Can Hear You Calling" as the B-side of their successful single "Joy to the World". The song, co-written by Troiano, Kenner, Glan and Sullivan, also appeared on Three Dog Night's Naturally album. Bush was short-lived as a band, but had some influence among musicians for their jazz-influenced rock.
Bush became newsworthy again in 1995, as the result of an intellectual property dispute with the British alternative band Bush. As Troiano still owned the rights to that name, the British band were forced to release their albums in Canada as "Bushx". In late April 1997, Troiano and Gavin Rossdale reached an agreement under which Rossdale's band was permitted to use the name Bush without the letter X, in exchange for donating $20,000 each to the Starlight Foundation and the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
All of the band members continued in music after the breakup of Bush. Kenner and Troiano joined The James Gang, following the departure of Joe Walsh. They performed together on the albums Passin' Thru and Straight Shooter, after which Troiano left to join The Guess Who. Kenner stayed with The James Gang, then with lead guitarist Tommy Bolin, for two further albums, Bang and Miami. John and Glan became session musicians, who also toured with Alice Cooper and Lou Reed. Troiano later developed a successful solo career, which also included Kenner at various times. John later fronted a Toronto-based rhythm and blues band, The Lincolns, which continues to play today. In 2005, Domenic Troiano died at the age of 59, from prostate cancer.
Pentti Glan a.k.a. Whitey Glan (July 8, 1946 – November 7, 2017)
3. Intars Albužis, better known by his stage name Bush (formerly bū-š), is a Latvian rapper from Rīga, Latvia. He is a member of the hip-hop group Runu Zāle.
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Bonedriven
Bush Lyrics
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Twenty seventh letter
Much maligned
Beat me clever
Say you will
Never mind
Open up
Open wide
Bonedriven
Bonedriven
See we're taking all the life
To all pollutants
Shave your face
We're all confusion
We're all the rage
Isolate
Crowd out
All that's left
Inside out
Heaven knows who walks away
Heaven knows who walks walks
Bonedriven
Bonedriven
See we're taking all the life
Bonedriven
Bonedriven
See we're taking all the life
I was wrong and I will wait
I was wrong and I will wait
I was wrong and I will I will I will wait
A thousand lamps
Won't lift the dark
Rest of our lives
Might have already passed
Bonedriven
Bonedriven
See we're taking all the life
Bonedriven
Bonedriven
See we're taking all the life
See we're taking all the life
The lyrics to Bush's song "Bonedriven" are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to touch upon themes of regret, environmentalism, isolation, and confusion. The opening lines, "We're just a wish away, twenty-seventh letter, much maligned," suggest that the singer is looking for something beyond what is commonly accepted or expected. The reference to the twenty-seventh letter is mysterious, as there are only 26 letters in the English alphabet. It could be a metaphor for something unconventional or outside the established norm.
The lines "Bonedriven, see we're taking all the life" seem to be a commentary on how humans are destroying the planet and taking resources without any regard for the consequences. The reference to pollutants and shaving one's face could be seen as a call to action to make changes in our lifestyle to be more environmentally conscious. The lines "Isolate, crowd out, all that's left, inside out" suggest a feeling of loneliness and being overwhelmed by the world.
The repeated lines "I was wrong and I will wait" could be seen as a moment of reflection and regret for past actions. The final lines, "A thousand lamps won't lift the dark, rest of our lives might have already passed," leave a sense of hopelessness and point to the urgent need to make changes before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
We're just a wish away
Our desires are so close yet so far away, they seem impossible to attain.
Twenty seventh letter
We are often overlooked or left out, much like the nonexistent 27th letter of the alphabet.
Much maligned
We are often criticized or blamed, even if undeservedly so.
Beat me clever
Attempting to outsmart or outmaneuver someone who is attacking or oppressing us.
Say you will
Asking someone to make a promise or commitment to us, even if we are unsure if they will follow through.
Never mind
Dismissing or disregarding something that was previously important or concerning.
Open up
Being vulnerable or honest with someone, perhaps after being closed off or guarded in the past.
Open wide
Being receptive to new experiences or ideas, even if they are uncomfortable or challenging.
Bonedriven
We are being forced to work hard or suffer, usually by those who hold power over us.
See we're taking all the life
We are being used, oppressed, or disempowered by the people or systems around us, draining us of our energy and vitality.
To all pollutants
We are vulnerable to the toxic or damaging influences of our environment, which can affect our physical, mental, and emotional health.
Shave your face
Masking or hiding our true selves to fit into societal norms or expectations.
We're all confusion
We are uncertain or unsure about who we are or what we want, often feeling lost or directionless as a result.
We're all the rage
We are often angry or frustrated with our circumstances, and the injustices or inequities we face every day.
Isolate
Being ostracized or cut off from others, either by our own or others' actions.
Crowd out
Feeling overwhelmed or suffocated by the pressures and demands of our daily lives.
All that's left
Feeling burned out or empty, with little energy or resources left to give.
Inside out
Feeling exposed or vulnerable, as if our innermost selves are being laid bare for others to see.
Heaven knows who walks away
We are left uncertain of who wins or who loses in a given situation, whether it is a personal conflict or a larger societal problem.
I was wrong and I will wait
Accepting responsibility for our mistakes and committing to making things right, even if it requires patience and perseverance.
A thousand lamps
Despite our efforts to bring light or clarity to a situation, it seems we are unable to make a significant impact.
Won't lift the dark
Our individual efforts are insufficient to overcome the challenges or problems we face, and we may need collective action or systemic change to make a difference.
Rest of our lives
The time we have left to live, and the preciousness of each moment.
Might have already passed
We may have already spent much of our time or energy on things that do not matter, leaving us with regrets or unfulfilled dreams.
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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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