Initially, Garbage was an informal jam session between the three producers held in Marker's basement. Steve Marker saw the music video of "Suffocate Me" by Angelfish on MTV, recorded it and showcased it to his band mates. They invited the Scottish vocalist Shirley Manson to join Garbage, she accepted, and soon Angelfish disbanded. According to Vig, Garbage was named before Manson joined the band, after the percussionist Pauli Ryan walked in while Vig was working on a remix for Nine Inch Nails and said it sounded like "garbage".
In August 1995, the group released their debut album Garbage, preceded by their first single "Vow" in March 1995. This album was an unexpected smash, selling over 5 million copies and reaching double platinum status in the UK (#6), USA (#20), Australia. Also it received great reviews from critics and featured on the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die." They released five singles from this album: "Vow", "Only Happy When It Rains", "Queer", "Stupid Girl", and "Milk". A non-album single entitled "Subhuman" was issued on 7 August 1995.
In 1996, the band released a short-form VHS and Video CD entitled "Garbage Video" (also known as "Home Video"), that included all of Garbage's promotional music videos filmed up until that point.
In 1997, Garbage were nominated at Grammy Awards for Best New Artist, Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal for "Stupid Girl", Best Rock Song for "Stupid Girl". In the same year, the remixed version of "#1 Crush" (original version released in 1996) was included on the multi-platinum movie soundtrack William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. Also it was nominated for Best Song From a Movie at the 1997 MTV Movie Awards.
They spent over an year working on their follow-up album Version 2.0, which was released on May 1998 and hit #1 in the UK and #13 in the US. It was supported by six singles: "Push It", "I Think I'm Paranoid", "Special", "When I Grow Up", "The Trick Is to Keep Breathing" and "You Look So Fine". The music video of "Push It" featured state of the art effects and it costs over $400,000 to make. Version 2.0 sold over 5 million copies, almost the same as their debut.
In 1999, they performed the theme song to the James Bond movie The World Is Not Enough. That year, they also contributed the song "When I Grow Up" to the Adam Sandler movie Big Daddy. Version 2.0 was nominated at Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Album, and "Special" was nominated for Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal and Best Rock Song.
In October 2001, Garbage issued their third and most pop album beautifulgarbage, preceded by the single "Androgyny" in September 2001. All four singles released ("Androgyny", "Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!)", "Breaking Up the Girl" and "Shut Your Mouth") were moderately successful. This album got 6th place at Rolling Stone's Top 10 Albums of The Year. The world tour from October 2001 to November 2002 was affected by Butch's health problems.
The band struggled to remain together and almost split in 2003, before returning with the fourth studio album Bleed Like Me in April 2005, peaking at a career-high #4 in USA. Four singles promoted the album: "Why Do You Love Me", "Sex Is Not the Enemy", "Bleed Like Me", and "Run Baby Run". Garbage cut short their 2005 world tour, and announced an indefinite hiatus, but emphasized it was not a break-up.
In July 2007 the group released a greatest hits album and a DVD entitled Absolute Garbage. The compilation featured a selection of their singles, a new single "Tell Me Where It Hurts" (#50 UK), and a remixed version of "It's All Over But the Crying" (the limited edition had also a remixes disc). The DVD included most of their music videos and a documentary related to the band.
In 2008 a new track called "Witness to Your Love" was issued on a charity compilation in the USA. Shirley Manson recorded a solo album but her label refused to release it considering it to be "too noir". In the same year she started to play a regular role on US TV show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
According to a post from Shirley's Facebook profile, the band returned back to studio in 2010. On 14 May 2012, Garbage released their fifth studio album, Not Your Kind of People. The album was supported by the singles "Blood For Poppies", "Battle in Me", "Automatic Systematic Habit" and "Big Bright World".
On June 10th 2016, Garbage released their 6th album "Strange Little Birds".
Beloved Freak
Garbage Lyrics
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Hurt yet violent when you deal
With how the world drags you along
You're not alone
And nothing good was ever free
No one gets it, no one sees
So here you stand, beloved freak
You're not alone
You're not alone
Sometimes we get so tired and weak
We lose the sky and leave our feet
You're not alone
Every [come] upthrows your work
And scars our vision 'cross the dark
And when we're gone we will remain
You're not alone
People lie and people steal
They misinterpret how you feel
And so we doubt and we conceal
You're not alone
Don't worry for me
Just think of yourself
Think of yourself
Don't worry for me
Just think of yourself
Think of yourself
When we're gone we will remain
When we're gone we will remain
When we're gone we will remain
When we're gone we will remain
So here you stand, beloved freak
The world is at your feet
Here you stand, beloved freak
The world is at your feet
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
And so you stand, beloved freak
The world lying at your feet
There you stand, beloved freak
Let it shine
Let it shine
Let it shine
The lyrics to Garbage's song Beloved Freak express the feelings of those who have been hurt, yet still feel violent when dealing with the world dragging them along. The chorus emphasizes that though nothing good comes free and no one may understand, the listener is not alone. The second verse, beginning with "Sometimes we get so tired and weak," expresses how people can feel worn down and disconnected from the world around them. The bridge then emphasizes the idea that people lie, steal, and misinterpret how others feel, leading to self-doubt and concealment. However, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the refrain "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine" implying that the listener should embrace their uniqueness and individuality.
Overall, the song speaks to the feelings of isolation and disconnection that many people can have, while also offering a message of hope and encouragement to be themselves in a world that may not always understand them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're not certain when you feel
You don't always have clarity about your emotions
Hurt yet violent when you deal
Even when you're hurt, you put up a tough front and push back
With how the world drags you along
You feel like you're just going with the flow, without any real control over your own path
You're not alone
You're not the only one who feels this way
And nothing good was ever free
Everything comes with a cost, even the things we enjoy
No one gets it, no one sees
It's hard to feel understood and seen by others
So here you stand, beloved freak
Despite feeling misunderstood, you still stand, and you are loved just the way you are
Sometimes we get so tired and weak
We all have moments of exhaustion and vulnerability
We lose the sky and leave our feet
At times, we feel completely ungrounded and disconnected from reality
You're not alone
You have support through these difficult moments
Every [come] upthrows your work
Every setback disrupts your progress
And scars our vision 'cross the dark
Even when things are tough, there's always hope and light at the end of the tunnel
And when we're gone we will remain
Our impact on this world will last even after we're gone
People lie and people steal
Unfortunately, there are those who act selfishly and dishonestly towards others
They misinterpret how you feel
Others often fail to truly understand your emotions
And so we doubt and we conceal
This can lead to self-doubt and hiding our true selves from others
Don't worry for me
Don't be concerned about my own hardships
Just think of yourself
Focus on taking care of yourself instead
When we're gone we will remain
Our legacy will continue even after we've passed on
So here you stand, beloved freak
You stand proud and unashamed of your unique self
The world is at your feet
You have the power to make a difference and achieve your dreams
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine
You choose to let your light shine, despite any challenges or obstacles faced
Let it shine
Keep shining brightly and staying true to yourself
And so you stand, beloved freak
Once again, you stand tall and proud of who you are
The world lying at your feet
You have the power to shape your own destiny and make an impact on the world
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bryan David Vig, Douglas Elwin Erickson, Shirley Ann Manson, Steve W Marker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
fernandab41
i have never felt so alone. i'm in a terrible place and is so hard to keep going when nothing good happens. sometimes the pain we feel inside is so much worse than any fisical pain. garbage has always helped me. i wish they knew how important they are for people like me.
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Stacie Buckley
ALL CHILDREN MATTER. SHE IS A HUMBLE WOMAN. THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL GARBAGE.. I NEEDED THIS.
Stacie Buckley
Don't give in don't give up. Suicide is not an answer it hurts the one's we love. It leaves a scare that can't heal. I feel you we matter.. FIGHT THE DEAMOND. I FEEL YOU.
Marc Gilland
Your post was from three years ago and I really hope this post finds you in a better place. You're not alone.
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goldenhide
Beautiful song, very applicable to this point in my life and inspiring to overcome hardships.
Tyler Talks!
I almost cried when I heard this song the first time! I can relate to it in so many ways!
ShaZAM514
I had a wonderful, crazy dog named Freak, who went to heaven last November. This gives me comfort. R.I.P. little Spook.
poeticalish
Such a great band, love this song!