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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Into the Blue
Bush Lyrics
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The queen on her knight machine
Into the blue again
Worse than I've ever been
Bondage on most days
The freedom of the night
I waited at the corner for you
[Chorus]
Your flowers are hand grenades
Your words are weapons of their mind
You speak with an innocence
You can't be satisfied
Alive in the madness
In the contours of your heart
Into the blue again
Into the blue again
Blue blue blue
Your head is so open
You read like a book
I wish I was young again
I wish I was good
I wish I forever
Was tangible
I wish for constellations
To keep you faithful
[Chorus]
Into the blue again
Into the blue again
I see the warning signs
Don't let them rain on you
I-I see the warning signs
Don't let them rain on you
You hurt cause I love you
I never thought you would
Slipping away again
In this burning book
[Chorus]
Into the blue again
Into the blue again
Into the blue again
Into the blue again
Your flowers are hand grenades
Your flowers are hand grenades
Into the blue again
Again
The song ‘Into the Blue’ by Bush, appears to be about a tumultuous relationship where the singer is trying to cope with the highs and lows, and the unexpected changes of his love interest who at times is reckless and destructive. The opening lines “Slick like a serpent’s love, The queen on her knight machine” highlight the unpredictability of the person whom the singer is addressing. The singer confesses that he is in a situation worse than he has ever been, but he is willing to go there again ‘into the blue’ as it were.
The contrast between the singer’s desire for freedom and the image of bondage creates a sense of unease, and the singer yearns for the constancy of the stars to keep his love interest faithful. The lyrics appear to portray a passionate but turbulent relationship where the singer is completely enamored by his love interest, despite the hurt and pain that she has caused him. The bridge “Your head is so open, you read like a book” is a metaphor that exemplifies his love for her. However, the chorus suggests that the love interest's actions have caused discord, as he sings; “Your flowers are hand grenades, Your words are weapons of their mind, You speak with an innocence, You can’t be satisfied, Alive in the madness, In the contours of your heart”. The singer senses danger but still can’t help but surrender himself to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Slick like a serpent's love
Smooth and sly like the affection of a snake.
The queen on her knight machine
In control and empowered, riding her motorcycle like a medieval warrior.
Into the blue again
Returning to a familiar and comforting state of mind.
Worse than I've ever been
Feeling more despair and trouble than ever before.
Bondage on most days
Feeling trapped and restricted on a typical day.
The freedom of the night
Finding liberation and release in the darkness.
I waited at the corner for you
Standing and anticipating the arrival of a loved one at a specific intersection.
By the orange lamp light
Illuminated by the warm glow of a streetlamp.
Your flowers are hand grenades
Your kind gestures have a dangerous and explosive impact.
Your words are weapons of their mind
Your opinions and statements have a strong influence on others' thoughts and emotions.
You speak with an innocence
Your manner of speaking is pure and guileless.
You can't be satisfied
You are always wanting more and never content with what you have.
Alive in the madness
Living vibrantly in the chaos and energy of life.
In the contours of your heart
In the intricate and nuanced structure of your emotions and desires.
Your head is so open
Your mind is receptive and accepting of new ideas and experiences.
You read like a book
Your emotions and intentions are easy to decipher and understand.
I wish I was young again
Longing to return to a time of innocence and naivety.
I wish I was good
Wishing to be a better person and deserving of love and respect.
I wish I forever
Wishing for eternal life and youthfulness.
Was tangible
Wanting to be able to physically feel and touch things.
I wish for constellations
Wishing for timeless and everlasting connections.
To keep you faithful
To maintain a loyal and committed relationship with someone.
I see the warning signs
Recognizing the indications of danger and trouble ahead.
Don't let them rain on you
Don't allow the negative circumstances to impact your well-being.
You hurt cause I love you
Your actions are causing me emotional pain because I have strong feelings for you.
I never thought you would
I never expected you to cause me harm or distress.
Slipping away again
Losing touch and connection with someone once more.
In this burning book
Within this fiery and passionate relationship that is potentially destructive.
Into the blue again
Returning to a state of comfort and familiarity.
Your flowers are hand grenades
Your well-meant gestures can have severe and unintended consequences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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