Rehab is an American rock/rap group was formed during the late 1990s in War… Read Full Bio ↴Rehab is an American rock/rap group was formed during the late 1990s in Warner Robins, Georgia. Rehab has released two major albums and four other discs are in existence. In addition, they have charted two singles on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks charts, one of which — "Bartender Song" — has also become a minor Hot 100 and country hit. This song is also their higher entry on the Rock charts.

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.

Him and Her
Rehab Lyrics

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I tried to be cool, I tried to maintain
let you sit up in my head and rent space in my brain
I chilled to keep from bashin' car windows and crashin'
that's why you see me dashin', i hate to be lashin' out of fashion
besides i'd rather let it ride and take a cop car ride
i'm afraid of me, that's why i hide
but those days are done
i'm gettin' what i want and i don't need a gun

a lot of people gonna run the race
but i'ma be the one that went after the mushroom cloud
it's about what you say not how loud
i've dealt with you, now deal with me, standin' on top, see see see
if i say something to piss you off
or if the sight of me makes you wanna barf
it just may be that you can see
a little bit of you in me
cuz i've been runnin from this and that and those and them and him and her and
i'm not sure exactly what i'm gonna do but i
gotta make a decision this time
i woulda never though, i got what i sought
did a lot of dumb shit, but i ain't get caught
pants still saggin', back on the wagon
came back with a bloody nose, bleedin' and braggin'
i know you hoped i fell off
i know if you could, my organs you'd sell off
but it's cool, i ain't no fool, and nah, i can't let you push in my stool
so when you see me say hi
we can hang for a minute, but after that bye-bye
hit me on the 2-way for a three way and maybe i might pull off the freeway
so you say i'm a piece of shit
how 'bout you motherfuckin suck my dick
cuz it just may be that you can see
a little bit of you in me
cuz i've been runnin from this and that and those and them and him and her and
i'm not sure exactly what i'm gonna do but i
gotta make a decision this time
i'm my own ball and chain and all the blame always comes right back on me
i've lived with y'all for long enough, proved i'm tough now, y'all gotta live with me
cuz i've been runnin from this and that and those and them and him and her and
i'm not sure exactly what i'm gonna do but i
gotta make a decision this time
i'm my own ball and chain and all the blame always comes right back on me

i've lived with y'all for long enough, proved i'm tough now, y'all gotta live with me
y'all gotta live with me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Him and Her", Rehab reflects on their past struggles with addiction, violence and emotional turmoil. The lyrics speak to the idea that the singer has been running away from their problems and past relationships, rather than confronting them head on. They acknowledge that they have made mistakes and have been in difficult situations, but they are now ready to face their challenges and make changes in their life.

The song acknowledges the singer's fear of themselves and their own violent tendencies. They have tried to be cool and maintain control, but have felt the urge to lash out and cause destruction. Despite this, they have consciously chosen to try and let things go and move forward, taking responsibility for their own actions, while not allowing other people to push them around. The line "I'm my own ball and chain and all the blame always comes right back on me" is particularly telling, as it speaks to the idea that we are often the ones holding ourselves back and that we must take responsibility for our lives.

Overall, "Him and Her" is a song about growth, self-reflection and finding the strength to face our problems head on. The lyrics and tone of the song are intense and introspective, allowing the listener to reflect on their own struggles and the importance of facing our past and present situations without fear.

Line by Line Meaning

I tried to be cool, I tried to maintain
I attempted to remain calm and collected.

let you sit up in my head and rent space in my brain
Letting your thoughts and opinions invade my mind and distract me from other things.

I chilled to keep from bashin' car windows and crashin'
I tried to calm down my emotions to prevent me from causing damage or harm to others or myself.

that's why you see me dashin', i hate to be lashin' out of fashion
I prefer to avoid out-of-control behavior and maintain a certain image or style.

besides i'd rather let it ride and take a cop car ride
I would prefer to go along with things peacefully rather than risk getting into trouble.

i'm afraid of me, that's why i hide
I am fearful of my own emotions, which is why I try to distance myself from others.

but those days are done
I have decided to move on from my past behavior and attitude.

i'm gettin' what i want and i don't need a gun
I am getting what I want without resorting to violence or aggression.

a lot of people gonna run the race
Many people will participate in this competition or challenge.

but i'ma be the one that went after the mushroom cloud
I will be the one who takes risks and goes after the biggest opportunities or challenges.

it's about what you say not how loud
The substance of what you say is more important than how much noise you make.

i've dealt with you, now deal with me, standin' on top, see see see
I have handled your attitude or behavior and now it's your turn to deal with me, as I have the upper hand or advantage.

if i say something to piss you off
If I say something that makes you angry or upset.

or if the sight of me makes you wanna barf
If my presence or actions make you feel disgusted or nauseated.

it just may be that you can see a little bit of you in me
You may identify with certain aspects of my personality or behavior.

cuz i've been runnin from this and that and those and them and him and her and
I have been avoiding various things or people, both male and female.

i'm not sure exactly what i'm gonna do but i gotta make a decision this time
I need to make a choice or take action, even if I am uncertain of the outcome.

i woulda never though, i got what i sought
I did not expect to actually achieve what I set out to do.

did a lot of dumb shit, but i ain't get caught
I made many foolish mistakes, but I was fortunate enough to not get caught doing them.

pants still saggin', back on the wagon
My pants are still hanging low and I have returned to old habits or behaviors.

came back with a bloody nose, bleedin' and braggin'
I returned from a difficult situation or confrontation, with injuries but also a sense of pride or accomplishment.

i know you hoped i fell off
You wanted me to fail or stumble.

i know if you could, my organs you'd sell off
You would go to great lengths to harm or exploit me if you could.

but it's cool, i ain't no fool, and nah, i can't let you push in my stool
I am not easily fooled or manipulated, and I will not let you take advantage of me.

so when you see me say hi
If you see me, acknowledge me or greet me.

we can hang for a minute, but after that bye-bye
We can spend some time together briefly, but then I have to leave.

hit me on the 2-way for a three way and maybe i might pull off the freeway
Contact me on a two-way radio for a possible joint venture or meeting, potentially on the freeway.

so you say i'm a piece of shit
You are insulting me or expressing your dislike of me.

how 'bout you motherfuckin suck my dick
I am responding to your insult with a crude and vulgar counter-insult.

cuz it just may be that you can see a little bit of you in me
You may be more alike to me than you realized or would like to admit.

i'm my own ball and chain and all the blame always comes right back on me
I am responsible for my own actions and decisions, and I often face the consequences.

i've lived with y'all for long enough, proved i'm tough now, y'all gotta live with me
I have dealt with the people around me for a long time, and I have shown that I am capable of handling things, so now they have to accept me as I am.

y'all gotta live with me
You have to deal with me and accept me as I am.

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