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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Stand Up
Bush Lyrics
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I'll make it back before the daylight comes
Time is short and time is swift
Got to focus who I spend it with
I wait for signs and I wait for maps
I don't stop and I won't come back
This is the time to decide what's right
This is the time of our lives
Watch us come
Stand up take a bite
Whatever gets you through the night
Stand up, stand up for your mistakes
Don't give in to bad breaks
Stand up, stand up and respond
Out to the future and beyond
She tied me up left me in knots
We have words but not for stop
I met a girl she was in my sleep
I had to beg that she wouldn't leave
I wish for days I could have again
I wish so bad I could see my friends
This is the time to decide what's right
This is the time of our lives
Stand up take a bite
Whatever get you through the night
Stand up, stand up for your mistakes
Don't give in to bad breaks
Stand up, stand up and respond
Out to the future and beyond (and beyond)
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come around
You've got to hang on to yourself
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come around
You've got to hang on to yourself
You've got to hang on to yourself
You've got to hang on to yourself
We're electric
We're invincible
We're unstoppable
For subordinates
We're electric
We're invincible
We're unstoppable
We're subordinates
We're subordinates
Stand up take a bite
Whatever gets you through the night
Stand up, stand up for your mistakes
Don't give in to bad breaks
Stand up, stand up and respond
Out to the future and beyond
Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Stand up
Whatever gets you through the night
We're electric
We're invincible
We're unstoppable
For subordinates
We're electric
We're invincible
We're unstoppable
We're subordinates
The song "Stand Up" by Bush is a call to action to make the most of the present time, to not give in to bad breaks, and to focus on what's important. The first verse talks about feeling lost in the "kerosene sun," which could refer to feeling overwhelmed or consumed by something that's burning, but also illuminating. The singer makes a promise to make it back before daylight comes, suggesting the importance of taking action before it's too late. The line "Got to focus who I spend it with" speaks to the importance of choosing wisely who we spend our time with, and making the most of the short and swift time we have.
The chorus is a call to action to stand up, take a bite, and do what it takes to get through the night. It's a message of resilience and perseverance, encouraging the listener to not give in to bad breaks and to stand up for their mistakes instead of giving up. The second verse talks about being tied up in knots by someone, but not stopping or giving up. The singer mentions meeting a girl in their sleep and begging her not to leave, possibly referencing a dream or a memory that they wish they could hold onto. The verse ends with a repetition of the first verse's sentiment about realizing what's important and making the most of our time.
The bridge repeats the message of standing up and hanging on to oneself, emphasizing the importance of self-respect and inner strength. The final repetition of the chorus and the outro repeat the message of resilience and invincibility, with the added sentiment that we are all subordinates, but we still have the power to stand up and make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Got lost in the kerosene sun
I lost my way while chasing a destructive and dangerous lifestyle
I'll make it back before the daylight comes
I will change my ways before it's too late
Time is short and time is swift
Life is short and goes by quickly
Got to focus who I spend it with
I need to choose my companions wisely because time is precious
I wait for signs and I wait for maps
I'm searching for guidance in my life
I don't stop and I won't come back
I won't give up or revert back to my old ways
This is the time to decide what's right
I must make choices that align with my values
This is the time of our lives
This is a crucial, defining moment in our existence
Watch us come
I am confident in my ability to overcome challenges
Stand up take a bite
Be decisive and take action, even if it's difficult
Whatever gets you through the night
Do what you need to survive in difficult times
Stand up, stand up for your mistakes
Take responsibility for your actions, even if you fail
Don't give in to bad breaks
Don't let setbacks define you
Stand up, stand up and respond
Take action and make a difference in the world
Out to the future and beyond
I am optimistic and future-focused
She tied me up left me in knots
I am in a complicated, difficult situation
We have words but not for stop
We're in conflict, but we won't back down
I met a girl she was in my sleep
I have a dream of finding an ideal partner
I had to beg that she wouldn't leave
I fear losing my chance at happiness
I wish for days I could have again
I regret some of the choices I made in the past
I wish so bad I could see my friends
I miss the people who used to be in my life
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Encouragement to not give up
Come around
Come back to reality and focus on the present
You've got to hang on to yourself
You need to remain true to who you are
We're electric
We are charged with energy and potential
We're invincible
We believe we cannot be defeated
We're unstoppable
We will not be halted by any obstacle
For subordinates
For those who have no power or control
Stand up
Take action and take a stand
Stand up
Be brave and face adversity
Stand up
Be resilient and don't give up
Stand up
Believe in yourself and take control
Stand up
Stand up for what you believe in
Whatever gets you through the night
Do what you need to survive in difficult times
We're electric
We are charged with energy and potential
We're invincible
We believe we cannot be defeated
We're unstoppable
We will not be halted by any obstacle
For subordinates
For those who have no power or control
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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Great song