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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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Float
Bush Lyrics
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The madness and the wars the circles that we run :: Confusion we import look what we have become :: And all of this time I was just trying to reach you :: Through the rain traffic :: As you float into space :: Your white eyes hide your face :: As you float in between - I die with you :: If you leave - I die with you I die with you
The song "Float" by Bush seems to be a reflection of the chaotic and confusing state of the world we live in today. The song comments on the insanity and madness of the world and how we are all just trying to make sense of it. The first few lines of the song are particularly poignant - "It's a beautiful world but everyone's insane // Either you swim or either you fade // It's a revolution time we're sleeping at the wheel // Apocalypse child in a nuclear field." These lines suggest that while the world may be beautiful on the surface, there is much madness and chaos happening beneath the surface that we are not paying attention to. The reference to an "Apocalypse child in a nuclear field" is particularly ominous and suggests a deep-seated fear of some sort of catastrophic event.
The song also touches on the idea of wanting to change the world, but being held back by something. The lyrics "We want to change the world but not what holds us back // I want to be for you what I've never had" suggest a desire to break free from constraints and limitations, but also a fear of the unknown. However, despite all of this chaos and confusion, there is a glimmer of hope in the song. The lines "When I am with you I feel a little brave" suggest that even amidst all the madness of the world, there is still a possibility for human connection and support.
The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, with the repeated line "As you float into space // Your white eyes hide your face // As you float in between - I am with you." These lines suggest a sense of helplessness and isolation, but also a desire to connect with someone who is experiencing the same thing. The repeated use of the phrase "I die with you" suggests a willingness to face the unknown together, rather than alone.
Overall, "Float" is a powerful and haunting song that speaks to the turmoil of the world we live in and the human desire for connection and support.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a beautiful world but everyone's insane
Despite the beauty of the world, people's insanity overshadows it.
Either you swim or either you fade
You either fight or give up.
It's a revolution time we're sleeping at the wheel
We're in a time of change but we're not paying attention.
Apocalypse child in a nuclear field
We're living in a world that feels like it's on the brink of destruction.
We want to change the world but not what holds us back
People want to make a difference but don't want to sacrifice what they're comfortable with.
I want to be for you what I've never had
I want to give you the love and support I never got.
And all of this time I was just trying to reach you
I've been trying to communicate with you all along.
Through the rain traffic
Despite obstacles, I'm still trying to connect with you.
As you float into space
As you drift away from me and our reality.
Your white eyes hide your face
You're disconnected from me and hiding it.
As you float in between - I am with you
Even though you're distant, I'm still emotionally connected to you.
If you leave
If you detach completely from me.
Fragile to the waves - vicissitudes of days
We're vulnerable to life's ups and downs.
When I am with you I feel a little brave
Being with you gives me courage.
The madness and the wars the circles that we run
The chaos and conflicts we keep repeating.
Confusion we import look what we have become
The confusion we bring upon ourselves resulting in who we've become.
As you float into space
As you drift away from me and our reality.
Your white eyes hide your face
You're disconnected from me and hiding it.
As you float in between - I die with you
Our emotional connection is so strong that if you leave, it's like a part of me dies with you.
If you leave - I die with you I die with you
The depth of our bond is so profound that my own existence feels threatened without you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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