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".
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Garbage Lyrics
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I think I'm angry still
We can try and talk it over
If you say you'll help me out
Don't worry, baby
No need to fight
Don't worry, baby
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes and my body aches
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder
I'm sorry that I hurt you
Please don't ask me why
I want to see you happy
I want to see you shine
Don't worry, baby
Don't be uptight
Don't worry, baby
We'll stay up all night
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes and my body aches
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder
Come on push it, you can do it
Come on prove it, nothing to it
Come on use it, let's get through it
Come on push it, you can do it
Don't worry, baby
Don't be uptight
Don't worry, baby
We'll stay up all night
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes and my body aches
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder (this is the noise that keeps me awake)
My head explodes and my body aches (push it, make the beats go harder)
This is the noise that keeps me awake (push it, make the beats go harder)
My head explodes and my body aches
Don't worry, baby
We'll be alright
Don't worry, baby
We'll be alright
Push it
Push it
Push it
Push it
Push it
The lyrics of Garbage's "Push It" suggest that the singer is in a tumultuous relationship with their partner. They admit to being angry when they first met, and despite resolving to talk about their issues, they are still experiencing anger towards each other. The chorus of the song attempts to reassure the partner that there is no need to fight, and that they will be okay. The repeated line "this is the noise that keeps me awake" suggests that the singer's stress and anxiety are related to their relationship issues, and the electronic beats of the song contribute to the overall feeling of tension.
The second verse suggests that the singer has hurt their partner in some way, but they are not willing to explain why. Instead, they express a desire to see their partner happy and shining. The chorus is repeated, but with an added sense of urgency, as the singer encourages their partner to push through their problems and use their strength to overcome them. The song ends on another reassurance that they will be okay.
Overall, the lyrics of "Push It" tap into the emotional struggles of a toxic relationship, where the feelings of anger, hurt, and stress are all-consuming. The electronic beats of the song contribute to the overall feeling of chaos and tension, while the chorus attempts to offer a glimmer of hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I was angry when I met you
I was already feeling angry when I first encountered you
I think I'm angry still
And even now, I still harbor that same anger towards you
We can try and talk it over
However, I'm willing to make an attempt to discuss and resolve our issues
If you say you'll help me out
With the condition that you assure me you'll cooperate and aid me in the process
Don't worry, baby
Don't be anxious or troubled
No need to fight
We don't have to engage in conflict
We'll be alright
Everything will be fine
This is the noise that keeps me awake
The sounds in my head that persist and prevent me from resting
My head explodes and my body aches
It's discomforting and painful to experience
Push it, make the beats go harder
So I try to escape by intensifying the rhythm and tempo
I'm sorry that I hurt you
I express remorse for causing you pain
Please don't ask me why
But I don't want you to inquire about my motivation
I want to see you happy
My intention is for you to be content and fulfilled
I want to see you shine
To flourish and radiate with confidence
Don't be uptight
Don't be tense or anxious
We'll stay up all night
We'll remain awake through the night
Come on push it, you can do it
Come on, let's make this work and try harder
Come on prove it, nothing to it
Demonstrate your abilities and prove that it's effortless
Come on use it, let's get through it
Let's utilize our resources and effort to overcome this situation
Push it
Let's put in more effort and strive harder
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Elwin Erickson, Shirley Ann Manson, Steve W. Marker, Bryan David Vig
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@poissonmechant
"This was creativity at its finest"
Listen carefully to the orchestration, it's dull, overproduced and boring af. Shirley Manson gave this band an identity.
"Then the 2000's came along and everything went to shit...."
Muse
The Strokes
The White Stripes
The Hives
Arcade Fire
Arctic Monkeys
LCD Soundsystem
The Knife
The Killers
M.I.A.
Interpol
The Mars Volta
Yeah yeah yeahs
Franz Ferdinand
Ghinzu
Should I continue?
@henriqueramos3197
"Push It"
[Verse 1]
I was angry when I met you
I think I'm angry still
We can try to talk it over
If you say you'll help me out
[Refrain]
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
No need to fight
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
We'll be all right
[Pre-Chorus]
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes, and my body aches
[Chorus]
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder
[Verse 2]
I'm sorry that I hurt you
Please don't ask me why
I want to see you happy
I want to see you shine
[Refrain]
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
Don't be uptight
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
We'll stay up all night
[Pre-Chorus]
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes, and my body aches
[Chorus]
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder
[Bridge]
C'mon push it, you can do it
C'mon prove it, nothing to it
C'mon use it, let's get through it
C'mon push it, you can do it
[Refrain]
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
Don't be uptight
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
We'll stay up all night
[Pre-Chorus]
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes, and my body aches
[Chorus]
Push it, make the beats go harder
(This is the noise that keeps me awake)
Push it, make the beats go harder
(My head explodes, and my body aches)
Push it, make the beats go harder
(This is the noise that keeps me awake)
Push it, make the beats go harder
(My head explodes, and my body aches)
[Outro]
Don't worry, baby
We'll be all right
Don't worry, baby
We'll be all right
Push it
Push it
Push it
Push it
Push it
Written By Shirley Manson, Butch Vig, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Brian Wilson & Roger Christian
Album VERSION 2.0 (1998)
@julialedermann7096
Who’s here in 2024?! ❤
@Milbur
Me now.
@HorrorFairy
Me...and I'll always be here ❤
@joejohnson6327
I am, & I think I'm angry still.
@Alex_Komnin
Москва здесь и в ней такой же сумасшедший мир вокруг
@iriapoeme2581
👋
@LaughDragon
The most underrated band of the 90’s.
@nalian.italian.
Garbage underrated?.
You think?.
@alejandrobenitez2983
Theyre were very known i latin america
@zacharyiler136
Not underrated at all. They were very loved in the 90s.