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.
Welcome Home
Rehab Lyrics
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Where the faucets drip at night
Welcome home
Where the screen door don't hang right
Welcome home
The only place you'll ever fight
Because you love
Over and over again
Chicken on the grill; hole in the wall where I got ill
Comin' home late smellin' like a still;
Mom waited up to get in my grill
I swear my dad caught me becomin' a man
Came with the bail money, did the best he can
A cross on the wall a bible on the table
Under a full moon, drinkin the black label
Standin' on a screened-in porch that lean
Chiefin' the good leaf, feelin' the breeze
Momma said everyday hit your knees
And give thanks that you're alive
Oh, take it to the house
take it to the house; take it to the
take it to the
take it to the house
Welcome home
Where the faucets drip at night
Welcome home
Where the screen door don't hang right
Welcome home
The only place you'll ever fight
Because you love
Over and over again
Think about the years
Troubles of the world don't matter here
Talk about Chevrolets over a beer
Don't gotta worry about what I hear
Because ya know its all said in love
Sometimes pushin' comes to shove
And we forgive, but we don't forget
And its okay to be full of it
'Cause we all know who we messin' with
Car in the yard over run by weeds
I remember when I used to climb that tree
When I was young and dumb
Oh
Oh, take it to the house
Take it to the house; take it to the
Take it to the; take it to the house
Welcome home
Where the faucets drip at night
Welcome home
Where the screen door don't hang right
Welcome home
The only place you'll ever fight
Because you love
Over and over again
What a beautiful day
Lookin' back and thinkin' bout the people that I'm missin'
You can hear 'em in the breeze and the trees if ya listen
Some are in the ground and some are in prison
Now I remember momma hangin clothes on the line
Way back before I opened my mind
And got hip to the guilt, hard times, and fear
And I'm just damn glad to be here
Welcome home
Where the faucets drip at night
Welcome home
Where the screen door don't hang right
Welcome home
The only place you'll ever fight
Because you love
Over and over again
Rehab's song "Welcome Home" is a poignant tribute to the enduring love and comfort of family and home. The lyrics describe various situations and memories associated with home, both good and bad, such as the comfort of mom's cooking and the frustration of a faulty screen door. The chorus repeats the phrase "welcome home" to evoke the sense of belonging and safety that comes with being in one's own familiar space, despite any flaws or difficulties that may be present.
The verses tell a series of stories about specific experiences at home, such as Dad bailing the singer out of jail and the family gathering to talk and drink beer. The mention of prayer and a cross on the wall hints at the importance of religion and faith in the family's daily life, as well as the recognition of the struggles and imperfections that come with being human. The final verse brings a note of reflection and a sense of loss, as the singer remembers those who are no longer with them but can still feel their presence in the familiar surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome home
Returning to a place where you feel accepted and loved
Where the faucets drip at night
A place where life is not perfect, but it's home
Where the screen door don't hang right
A place where things may be broken, but it doesn't matter because you are surrounded by those who love you
The only place you'll ever fight
Arguments and disagreements may occur among family members, but ultimately, they will always be there for each other
Because you love
The love shared in a family is the glue that holds it all together
Chicken on the grill; hole in the wall where I got ill
Memories of specific events that happened in the past, some good and some bad
Comin' home late smellin' like a still;
Remembering past experiences where you may have made some mistakes
Mom waited up to get in my grill
A mother's love and concern for her children, no matter what they have done
I swear my dad caught me becomin' a man
A father's role in guiding his son through the journey into adulthood
Came with the bail money, did the best he can
A parent's selfless acts to bail their child out of trouble and support them in their time of need
A cross on the wall a bible on the table
Expressions of faith and spirituality that may exist within the home
Under a full moon, drinkin the black label
Memories of moments spent together, enjoying each other's company and having a good time
Standin' on a screened-in porch that lean
Recalling specific details about the physical structure of the home where the memories were created
Chiefin' the good leaf, feelin' the breeze
Enjoying the simple pleasures of life, such as smoking and feeling the cool air on your skin
Momma said everyday hit your knees
The importance of prayer and gratitude in a family's daily routine
And give thanks that you're alive
Appreciating the gift of life and taking nothing for granted
Think about the years
Reflecting on the past and the memories created over a long period of time
Troubles of the world don't matter here
The home is a place of refuge from the problems and challenges that exist outside of it
Talk about Chevrolets over a beer
Sharing stories and memories about specific events and objects that hold significance to the family
Don't gotta worry about what I hear
In a family, love and trust are established, so there is no need to worry about what others say about you
Because ya know its all said in love
Even when families argue, the underlying motivation is always love and care for each other
Sometimes pushin' comes to shove
Families may have disagreements or conflicts that arise, but they ultimately find a way to work through them
And we forgive, but we don't forget
Forgiveness is an important value within a family, but past events may still be remembered and used as life lessons
And its okay to be full of it
In a family, it is okay to be flawed and make mistakes, as long as you are willing to learn and grow from them
'Cause we all know who we messin' with
Families understand each other's personalities, strengths, and weaknesses intimately
Car in the yard over run by weeds
Fondly remembering childhood memories, such as playing in the garden and exploring the home's outdoor area
I remember when I used to climb that tree
Recalling specific details from the past, such as activities done together or the physical characteristics of the home
When I was young and dumb
Laughing at the silly things done as a child and how much you have grown since then
What a beautiful day
Expressing gratitude for the present moment and the memories that have led up to it
Lookin' back and thinkin' bout the people that I'm missin'
Reflecting on family members who are no longer present, but their memories live on
You can hear 'em in the breeze and the trees if ya listen
Feeling the presence of loved ones who have passed on in the memories and details of the home
Some are in the ground and some are in prison
Acknowledging the hardships and challenges that family members may have faced or are currently facing
Now I remember momma hangin clothes on the line
Recalling specific moments of the past, where simple activities brought happiness and joy
Way back before I opened my mind
Appreciating how much you have grown and changed since the past and the memories that shaped you
And got hip to the guilt, hard times, and fear
Learning and growing from past hardships and struggles, which helped shape who you are today
And I'm just damn glad to be here
Expressing gratitude for the present moment and being surrounded by loving family members
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jimmy Daniel Alexander, Michael D Hartnett, Wayne A Scheiner
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