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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The Gift
Bush Lyrics
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We're in your constellation
No matter where you are
You know we are waiting
Soon we come for you
While everyone is sleeping
Gonna take you through
The gift is in the giving
Nettles and vines
Nettles and vines
Shadows fall on these broken days
If I wait for you
I am your slave
I am your slave
I give I bleed
I try it again
But I could never remember
We fell so hard
Onto the ground
But we never surrender
We never surrender
We never surrender
I know the enemy
I know the one I keep inside
It's a feeling
Help us to survive
See my fingers
See my bones
I walk a thousand miles
On a chemical road
Inside of you with all my lies
Nettles and vines
Nettles and vines
Shadows fall on these broken days
You look so good
As my slave
As my slave
I give I bleed
I try it again
But I could never remember
We fell so hard
Onto the ground
But we never surrender
We never surrender
We never surrender
We never surrender
To be born again
There's been so much living
Take it back to the start
You're a shooting star
We are in your constellation
No matter where you are
You know we are waiting
Waiting
I give I bleed
I try it again
But I could never remember
We fell so hard
Onto the ground
But we never surrender
We never surrender
We never surrender
I give I bleed
I try it again
But I could never remember
We fell so hard
Onto the ground
But we never surrender
We never surrender
We never surrender
The opening lines of the Bush song, The Gift, portray the idea that the person they are addressing is a shooting star and they are mere mortals in comparison. They are in the individual's constellation, emphasizing their importance and the idea that they are waiting for their arrival. They vocalize their intentions to take this individual on a journey, even when everyone else is sleeping, indicating their unwavering devotion. The chorus highlights the central theme of the song, "the gift is in the giving." This means that they find joy in sacrificing themselves for the person they are addressing.
The lines "inside of you with all your lies, nettles, and vines" highlight the internal struggle the person they are addressing is going through. Though everything may seem fine externally, there is an ongoing battle in their mind represented by "nettles and vines." The following lines speak about the singer's own experiences, highlighting that they have walked a thousand miles on a chemical road, likely referring to their own struggles with addiction.
The verses following the chorus are reflective of the singer's relationship with the person they are addressing. The singer is willing to sacrifice everything for this individual, even being their 'slave', but this person is never satisfied. The song ends with a plea to 'take it back to the start,' referencing the desire to start over, possibly for both the singer and the person they are addressing.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a shooting star
You are bright and full of potential.
We're in your constellation
We are part of your journey and can see your growth.
No matter where you are
We will always support you, no matter the distance.
You know we are waiting
We believe in you and are here for you whenever you need us.
Soon we come for you
We will be there to help guide you on your path.
While everyone is sleeping
While others are resting, we are working towards your success.
Gonna take you through
We will lead you through the challenges you face.
The gift is in the giving
We find joy in supporting and giving to you.
Inside of you with all your lies
You may hold hidden truths, but we still believe in your potential.
Nettles and vines
You may face obstacles, but we will help you overcome them.
Shadows fall on these broken days
Difficult times may come, but we are here for you.
If I wait for you
We will wait for you to be ready to move forward.
I am your slave
We are committed to helping you even if it means sacrificing our own desires.
I give I bleed
We will give our all to support you, even if it is painful.
I try it again
We are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and finding new solutions for you.
But I could never remember
We may forget the difficulties we have faced because our focus is on your success.
We fell so hard
We have faced challenges, but we never give up.
Onto the ground
We have stumbled, but we always get back up and keep moving forward.
But we never surrender
We never give up or lose hope in your potential.
I know the enemy
We are aware of the challenges you may face.
I know the one I keep inside
We understand the emotions and obstacles you face internally.
It's a feeling
The challenges you face can be overwhelming.
Help us to survive
We need you as much as you need us in order to succeed.
See my fingers
We are putting in the hard work for your success.
See my bones
Our dedication runs deep, even to the core of our being.
I walk a thousand miles
We will go the distance to support you.
On a chemical road
The journey may be difficult, but we will always be by your side.
You look so good
You have the potential for greatness.
As my slave
We will dedicate ourselves to your success.
To be born again
Through challenges and growth, we can start anew.
There's been so much living
We have learned much through our experiences.
Take it back to the start
We can learn from our past and start anew, always with your success in mind.
Waiting
We are always here, waiting to support you.
We never surrender
We will always be committed to your success, no matter the obstacles.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE
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