Rehab was originally formed as a trio: Steaknife, Danny Alexander, and Brooks Buford. Early on, they released their first album "To Whom It May Consume" produced by Steaknife and Brooks Buford. Soon after, Epic/Sony offered a record deal.
Rehab's major label debut, Southern Discomfort, hit stores in October 2000. With band members Danny Alexander and Brooks, hailing from the city of Warner Robins, south of Macon, Georgia (they dedicated a song to their hometown called "This Town"). Their debut album starts with a skit of them breaking out of a rehabilitation facility. The album went on to sell over 140,000 units, and produced such hits as "Sittin' At A Bar", "It Don't Matter" (Modern Rock Top 20), "Rattle My Cage", and featured such guests as Cee-Lo, Goodie Mob, Steaknife, and Cody Chestnutt.
After 2 years on the road supporting the Vans Warped Tour and playing with bands such as Linkin Park, Danny called it quits over a difference in creative view points.
On July 12, 2005, Rehab re-emerged with a new album "Graffiti the World". The new Rehab was brought together by original band member Danny "Boone" Alexander. Joining him were longtime musicians Mike Hartnett on lead guitar, Hano Leathers on bass, Chris Hood on drums, Foz on rhythm guitar, and DJ Chris Crisis. An additional and unofficial member of the group, though, by the name of Demun Jones often steps in to perform the raps that Brooks once sang. The seven put together new tracks and re-worked old classics with help from local Atlanta producer Billy Hume.
Graffiti the World features the hits "What Do you Want From Me", "Graffiti The World","Last Tattoo" and "This Town" Danny Boone(a virtual musical tour of the groups hometown beginning in the 80's).
In 2008 Rehab decided to undergo a mini-tour focused in the southeast making stops in Georgia, Alabama, Carolina, Tennessee and Florida.
Brooks Buford, after the group's initial separation, went on to record several projects, Straight Outta Rehab, which was never released due to Artista going out of business. He is currently working on a follow-up album titled "Suspicious Package" as well as a side project with Ashley Alan-Lee and Tommy Henriksen called The Audio Club. In late 2005, Brooks went on to host the MTV series Trailer Fabulous and in 2006 the MTV International series "Bustamove".
Steaknife (Denny Campbell) was scheduled to release a CD under Priority Records but was later dropped from the label. Denny has stated that he wasn't very fond of these tracks. He has released an album with friend Lindsay Few titled "Trouble The Water" which is highly religion based. Denny is currently in the studio recording his first full length studio album tentatively titled "White Noize".
The "WhiteNoize" album produced by Steaknife (Denny Campbell and Soulful-I (Jared Adair)) has been released on their myspace page under the user name of "snowblindwhitenoize". Steaknife is currently working with Danny "Boone" Alexander and Brooks Buford, the original members of Rehab on a new album scheduled to come out sometime in April, as is Soulfuli on his own solo album called "Head high"
Universal Republic Records signed the Warner Robins mash-up group in May 2008 and will be releasing the band's 2005 independent release, Graffiti The World, later in the spring with 3 additional never-before-heard tracks.
A short west coast September tour with Pop Rock and Country crossover artist Kid Rock, and a new video release of their newly titled "Bartender song" formerly known as "Sittin at a bar" which was recorded with Country Superstar Hank Williams Jr.
Their newly released video can be found posted and played on CMT's Top 20 Countdown show staring Lance Smith and can also be found on MTV's website along with the brief overview and history of the band.
Chest Pain
Rehab Lyrics
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This is not where I laid down
Who are these people, who's home is this
Where's my clothes and where's my car
How did I get in the bathtub
Not again, Not again
The phone is off and I need a ride
None of these people are my friends
Door opened a magnum a nice boy turned shitty
Burnin' fiddy's of daddy's money on the top of a can
I said I'm coppin' the van he caught you poppin' a Adavan
Thought you had a gram what did ya do with it
Check both pockets shit where's your wallet
Dumb alcoholic time for the panic
Sit around now waitin' on a chest pain
Lookin' for a sign right brain left brain
Something inside startin' to feel strange
Friends wonder where you been
Go take a vitamin, throw your cigarettes away
Clean up the beer cans, It's a beautiful day
Time you reported to your life
Yes I should have stayed in college no I was to cool for that
Cooking soft up into solid y'all know where to find me at
Seems too hard to get better what do I do after that
Waitin' on an answer does anybody out there hear me
Take your ass home you ain't gon' last long
You're sick, tired, wired, you're dyin'
Look at them in the eyes and lyin'
Can't you tell your brain cells are fryin'
Don't go a chance in hell you're buyin'
Death by the bag yeah you grabbed his ass???
What are you runnin' from, take a bath
But before you do pass that grass
Sit around now waitin' on a chest pain
Lookin' for a sign right brain left brain
Something inside startin' to feel strange
Friends wonder where you been
Go take a vitamin, throw your cigarettes away
Clean up the beer cans, It's a beautiful day
Time you reported to your life
Why is everything so technical, got me thinkin' mechanical
Puffin' on those botanicals, every second so critical
Bored with the human language, pain beat on my mental
Messin' with chemicals, sick as the appetites of cannibals
Far away they shoot a laser from a computer
Ricochets off a satellite panel to a missile silo in Cuba
Eyes behold catastrophe, foreseen by Nostradamus
The prophets peep the millennium age of the broken promise
More religions than park pigeons, the poor envy the rich and
Monetary decisions make pessimistic the vision
It's like the whole planet went off the deep end While I was sleepin'
Men be leapin off ledges, when there women leave for the weekend. Why?
Sit around now waitin' on a chest pain
Lookin' for a sign right brain left brain
Something inside startin' to feel strange
Friends wonder where you been
Go take a vitamin, throw your cigarettes away
Clean up the beer cans, It's a beautiful day
Time you reported to your life
Go take a vitamin, Clean up the beer cans, Beautiful day
Time you reported to your life
In Rehab's song Chest Pain, the lyrics speak to the experience of a person struggling with addiction. The song begins with the singer waking up confused and disoriented, unsure of where they are or how they got there. It quickly becomes apparent that they have relapsed and are once again dealing with the consequences of their addiction. The feeling of betrayal by once-trusted friends and the shame and guilt of repeatedly falling off the wagon serves as a backdrop for the more immediate physical symptoms the singer is experiencing; namely, the titular chest pains.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the nature of addiction and the toll it takes on the mind and body. There is a pervasive sense of hopelessness and despair as the singer bemoans their inability to break free from the cycle of addiction. They contemplate the various ways that society fails those who are dealing with addiction and the fact that their struggles often go unnoticed or ignored. In spite of all this, there is a glimmer of hope in the chorus that suggests that it is possible to turn one's life around and get back on track, even if the road ahead is long and difficult.
Overall, Chest Pain can be seen as a haunting and poignant portrait of addiction, one that captures the sense of powerlessness and desperation that comes with it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotional and physical toll of addiction, while also offering a message of hope for those who are struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't feel so good where am I
The singer is disoriented and does not recognize their surroundings.
This is not where I laid down
The singer expected to be somewhere else and is confused.
Who are these people, who's home is this
The singer is in someone else's home and does not know the occupants.
Where's my clothes and where's my car
The artist's belongings are missing and they do not know where they are.
How did I get in the bathtub
The artist is surprised and confused about their current location and position.
Not again, Not again
The singer has found themselves in a similar situation before and is disappointed.
The phone is off and I need a ride
The singer needs help, but is unable to call for assistance.
None of these people are my friends
The artist is surrounded by strangers and does not have anyone they know to rely on.
Fell off of the wagon coughin' and draggin' the vice boy
The artist has relapsed into their addiction and is experiencing the negative effects of substance abuse.
Door opened a magnum a nice boy turned shitty
The artist's behavior has changed for the worse due to their substance abuse.
Burnin' fiddy's of daddy's money on the top of a can
The singer has wasted a significant amount of money on their addiction.
I said I'm coppin' the van he caught you poppin' a Adavan
The artist made a plan to buy a van, but was caught misusing a benzodiazepine medication.
Thought you had a gram what did ya do with it
The singer is questioning where their supply of drugs has gone.
Check both pockets shit where's your wallet
The singer is unable to find their wallet, which may contain money or identification.
Dumb alcoholic time for the panic
The singer recognizes that their addiction is causing problems and is becoming anxious as a result.
Sit around now waitin' on a chest pain
The artist is anxious and feels like something is wrong with their body.
Lookin' for a sign right brain left brain
The artist is searching for justification to continue their addictive behavior.
Something inside startin' to feel strange
The singer is experiencing physical or emotional distress as a result of their addiction.
Friends wonder where you been
The singer has been absent from their social circle and their friends are concerned.
Go take a vitamin, throw your cigarettes away
The artist is being advised to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
Clean up the beer cans, It's a beautiful day
The artist is being encouraged to clean up their living space and enjoy the day.
Time you reported to your life
The artist needs to take responsibility for their actions and make changes.
Yes I should have stayed in college no I was to cool for that
The singer regrets not continuing their education, but felt like it was not necessary at the time.
Cooking soft up into solid y'all know where to find me at
The artist is involved in the illicit drug trade and is informing others where they can be reached.
Seems too hard to get better what do I do after that
The singer is struggling to overcome their addiction and does not know what to do next.
Waitin' on an answer does anybody out there hear me
The singer is seeking guidance and support.
Take your ass home you ain't gon' last long
The singer is being warned that their current lifestyle is not sustainable.
You're sick, tired, wired, you're dyin'
The artist's addiction is causing physical and emotional distress and is taking a toll on their health.
Look at them in the eyes and lyin'
The artist is deceiving others about their addiction and the extent of their problems.
Can't you tell your brain cells are fryin'
The singer is aware of the damage their addiction is causing to their brain and cognitive abilities.
Don't go a chance in hell you're buyin'
The singer is being discouraged from buying more drugs.
Death by the bag yeah you grabbed his ass???
The artist is aware that their drug use is dangerous and may result in overdose or death.
What are you runnin' from, take a bath
The artist is being encouraged to reflect on the underlying reasons for their addiction and to take care of their hygiene.
But before you do pass that grass
The artist is still tempted by the idea of using drugs, even though they know it is not in their best interest.
Why is everything so technical, got me thinkin' mechanical
The singer is overwhelmed by the complexity of life and is feeling detached from their emotions.
Puffin' on those botanicals, every second so critical
The artist is using drugs to cope with the stresses of life, but recognizes that their behavior is risky.
Bored with the human language, pain beat on my mental
The singer is feeling disillusioned with humanity and is experiencing emotional pain.
Messin' with chemicals, sick as the appetites of cannibals
The singer recognizes that their drug use is unhealthy and compares it to the behavior of cannibals.
Far away they shoot a laser from a computer
The singer is feeling disconnected from the world and is fantasizing about advanced technology.
Ricochets off a satellite panel to a missile silo in Cuba
The artist's thoughts are becoming increasingly unrealistic and paranoid.
Eyes behold catastrophe, foreseen by Nostradamus
The artist is worrying about future events and is drawing parallels to the famous prophet Nostradamus.
The prophets peep the millennium age of the broken promise
The singer is feeling disillusioned with society and is perceiving a lack of follow-through on promises made by leaders or authority figures.
More religions than park pigeons, the poor envy the rich and
The singer observes the vast array of belief systems around the world and recognizes the pervasive problem of income inequality.
Monetary decisions make pessimistic the vision
The artist believes that financial concerns are causing people to lose hope for the future.
It's like the whole planet went off the deep end While I was sleepin'
The artist feels out of touch with the rest of society and is unsure of how the world has changed.
Men be leapin off ledges, when there women leave for the weekend. Why?
The artist is observing the destructive behavior of others and is questioning why people react so dramatically to romantic relationships.
Go take a vitamin, Clean up the beer cans, Beautiful day
The singer is being offered practical advice for self-care and is being reminded to appreciate the present moment.
Time you reported to your life
The artist needs to take responsibility for their actions and make changes.
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