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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Dystopia
Bush Lyrics
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We know where we've been
In this city of ghosts
I find myself again
There's seventeen ways you tried to kill me from the inside
And now all this scars all this wounds will be healed
Things got so out of control
(Dystopia)
I find so hard to let go
(Dystopia)
Things got so out of control
(Dystopia)
I find so hard to let go
(Dystopia)
I know you're living on the edge, in a minefield
I've waited such a long time for you to feel
I've missed you for the longest, it has been so long
There was a time you were but now I know you're gone
(Dystopia)
Things got so out of control
(Dystopia)
I find so hard to let go
(Dystopia)
Things got so out of control
Everything you know is wrong (wrong)
Everything you know is sand (sand)
Everything you know is broken (broken)
Everything you know is gone
Everything you know
Everything you know
Everything you know
Everything you know
(Dystopia)
Things got so out of control
(Dystopia)
I find so hard to let go
(Dystopia)
Things got so out of control
(Dystopia)
I find so hard to let go
(Dystopia)
The opening lines of Bush's song "Dystopia" set the tone for the rest of the song, as they express uncertainty and the inability to predict what is coming next. The lyrics express a frustration with a world that is unpredictable and dangerous, haunted by the ghosts of past traumas. The singer of the song is struggling to heal from these scars, both physical and emotional, and is struggling to let go of the pain that they have endured.
The lyrics "there's seventeen ways you tried to kill me from the inside and now all these scars, all these wounds will be healed" suggest that the singer has been a victim of abuse, and has endured physical and emotional wounds that have taken a toll on them. The chorus of the song, which repeats the word "Dystopia," reinforces the sense of chaos and loss that the singer is experiencing, as they struggle to make sense of a world that seems to be falling apart.
The final lines of the song, which repeat the phrase "everything you know," suggest a sense of desperation and confusion, as the singer struggles to find their place in a world that is constantly changing. The repeated use of the word "gone" in the final verse suggests a sense of loss or abandonment, as the singer tries to come to terms with a world that is often cruel and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't know what is coming
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.
We know where we've been
We can reflect on our past experiences and learn from them.
In this city of ghosts
The world we live in is lacking vitality and has lost its spirit.
I find myself again
Amid a world of emptiness and despair, one has to rediscover themselves and redefine their purpose.
There's seventeen ways you tried to kill me from the inside
There have been numerous attempts made on my well-being by harmful influences.
And now all this scars all this wounds will be healed
Though damaged, I can still heal and regain my strength.
Things got so out of control
The situation has spiraled out of hand beyond our capacity to manage.
I find so hard to let go
It's difficult to detach oneself from a harmful situation, even when knowing it's necessary.
I know you're living on the edge, in a minefield
I'm aware of your precarious circumstances and how difficult it is to navigate them.
I've waited such a long time for you to feel
I've been patiently waiting for you to become aware of the reality of your situation and take action.
I've missed you for the longest, it has been so long
I've been longing for you to be free from harm and regain a sense of wellness.
There was a time you were but now I know you're gone
You were once whole, but now you've been lost to the destructive forces around you.
Everything you know is wrong (wrong)
The status quo and established beliefs are misguided and ill-informed.
Everything you know is sand (sand)
The foundation of your knowledge is unsound and constantly shifting.
Everything you know is broken (broken)
Your understanding of the world is fragmented and incomplete.
Everything you know is gone
The only constant is change and everything you've ever relied on has been lost.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gavin Rossdale
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