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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Everything Zen
Bush Lyrics
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Maybe find another lover
Should I fly to Los Angeles
Find my asshole brother
Mickey mouse has grown up a cow
Dave's on sale again
We kissy kiss in the rear view
Try to see it once my way
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Raindogs howl for the century
A million dollars at stake
As you search for your demigod
And you fake with a saint
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
Try to see it once my way
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't believe that Elvis is dead, yeah
I don't believe that Elvis is dead
I don't believe that Elvis is dead, yeah
I don't believe that Elvis is, Elvis is
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
There's no sex in your violence
Try to see it once my way
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Try to see it once my way
Everything zen, everything zen
I don't think so
Zen, zen
I don't think so, I don't think so, I don't think so
The lyrics to Bush's "Everything Zen" are intriguing and cryptic, leaving enough to interpretation for listeners to perceive various meanings. The opening line, "There must be something we can eat, maybe find another lover," is a commentary on the impermanence of pleasure and our constant need to seek more. The lines following suggest a desire to escape from one's current state of mind or life. The singer then suggests flying to Los Angeles to find his "asshole brother," indicating a dysfunctional relationship with a family member that he may be seeking advice from or trying to escape from his current situation.
The verse shifts to lyrics about Mickey Mouse, Dave on sale, and kissing in the rearview. These random-seeming references in the lyrics further embody the feeling of boredom and the need for escapism. The chorus repeats "Everything Zen" several times with a response of "I don't think so." This emphasizes the conflict between the desire for a worry-free and peaceful existence and the reality of life's difficulties.
The second verse moves into darker themes, with "Raindogs howl for the century," indicating a feeling of helplessness and desperation. The line "You search for your demigod and fake with a saint" may suggest a lack of faith and the presence of hypocrisy in organized religion. The repeated line "There's no sex in your violence" is a sharp critique of the glamorization of aggression and war in popular culture.
Overall, "Everything Zen" is a commentary on the pursuit of happiness and escapism, and the struggle between the desire for a peaceful existence and the harsh realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
There must be something we can eat
We need sustenance to continue our existence.
Maybe find another lover
Perhaps we need to end the current relationship and start again to find true happiness.
Should I fly to Los Angeles
Is it necessary to travel to LA to resolve the problem at hand?
Find my asshole brother
Do I really need to find my problematic sibling?
Mickey mouse has grown up a cow
Things are not what they seem and have changed beyond recognition.
Dave's on sale again
The value of people and things fluctuates without warning.
We kissy kiss in the rear view
Our past and nostalgic view of it can obscure our present reality.
We're so bored, you're to blame
Our lack of excitement in life may be due to the actions of others.
Try to see it once my way
Consider my perspective on this issue.
Everything zen, everything zen
Everything is peaceful and in harmony.
I don't think so
But that is not the case in reality.
Raindogs howl for the century
The world is a chaotic and unpredictable place.
A million dollars at stake
Great fortunes are at risk.
As you search for your demigod
Some search for a higher power or authority figure to guide them.
And you fake with a saint
We pretend to be perfect or flawless in front of others.
There's no sex in your violence
Physical pleasure does not mix with aggression or harm towards others.
I don't believe that Elvis is dead, yeah
I question the widely accepted truth of Elvis's death.
There's no sex in your violence
Physical pleasure does not mix with aggression or harm towards others.
Try to see it once my way
Consider my perspective on this issue.
Everything zen, everything zen
Everything is peaceful and in harmony.
I don't think so
But that is not the case in reality.
Zen, zen
Seeking inner peace and enlightenment.
I don't think so, I don't think so, I don't think so
But finding true zen and harmony is not so simple.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gavin Rossdale
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@McRocket
I once had this friend who was an exotic dancer.
And a real friend - not a dancer that a guy calls a 'friend' because he chats with her while she dances for him.
She was someone I sometimes hung out with outside the club.
A nice, pretty, fun, very decent gal.
She always played three Bush songs during her 'sets' on stage - this song, Machinehead and Gylcerine.
Needless to say - I loved it when her sets came up.
PS - I lost contact with her and Linda (strong willed but nice, bright, sexy, fun) and the others when I moved away.
I TRULY hope they are all doing GREAT.
☮
@cashtalks6253
The 90s is a prime example of not appreciating what we really have until it's gone.
@ImSail
Bush just released new music last year..
@eEefloormouse
Nah, it was appreciated. We knew it was good. Older generations knew then too. But that was part of the problem.
@ImSail
@starlord neveragain Bush was from the 90s..
@cashtalks6253
starlord neveragain I’m confused what the hell do you mean
@p0purlerm0bs60
@starlord neveragain bro?
@bryanfury512
Quick somebody build a time machine so we can go back to the 90's so we can chill for a weekend.
@josephchastain7751
The music may have been good, but the decade kind of sucked TBH
@lisaparsons2544
I agree great singer and guitar
@zavi13
Count me in!