The first album produced two singles, “One Night Stand” and “Blood on the Cross”, and it didn't take too long until the Bucket found themselves being regulars on MTV’s seminal program 'Headbanger’s Ball' as well as earning a spot on playlists of hard rock and heavy metal radio stations across the country. Eighteen months and thousands of touring miles later, “One Night Stand” had become a top 40 single. It was time to head back into the studio for the making of album number two.
The second album, 1992's 'Get Used to It', was recorded in Memphis with legendary rock producer Terry Manning (known for working with George Throrgood, Led Zeppelin, and ZZ Top, ). A song from that release, “Ride with Yourself”, found its way onto the popular comedy film Wayne’s World. The group had received serious attention across the U.S. Still, in the middle of the subsequent touring, drummer Liam Jason left the band for unexplained reasons. The Bucket replaced Liam with former AC/DC and Dio skin-basher Simon Wright, a move that brought them some international notice. Wright who remained with the band through the recording and touring of the band’s third album, which was called simply 'Pain'. Although that album again found support in hard rock circles, that was to be the end of Rhino Bucket's phase one.
The varying musical trends of the mid to late 90s proved a hostile environment for the Bucket's brand of dirty rock. The story jumps ahead to spring 2000. One Friday night, over a beer or three (maybe even four or more), Georg and Reeve decided to try and look at reforming the band with axeman Brian Forsythe (formerly of KIX) filling in the lead guitar slot. The "new" Rhino Bucket soon found their cult audience had been patiently waiting for them as well. Their first gig back, held at Ricki Rachtman’s World Famous Cathouse, was a complete sell out. Two movie soundtracks followed, along with gigs up and down the golden state and once again, and it was time to look for another recording contract. This time, the band knew exactly what they wanted and wound up turning down offers from labels they didn’t think were right for them. The Bucket eventually received a phone call from an old acquaintance of Brian's: the CEO of indie rock label Acetate Records. It had taken years, but the Bucket had found their new home.
The band welcomed the new millennium with album number four, which has the apt title 'And Then It Got Ugly'. The guys felt proud to have come up with something that they viewed as "100% Rhino Bucket": high-energy rock and roll without flash and gimmicks. Iconic drama The Wrestler, featuring action star Mickey Rourke as a charismatic wrestling champion, brought another wave of interest in the group after the film-makers used the bombastic Bucket tune "Welcome to Hell". Their 00s-era touring has kept the fire burning with their cult following, ready for whatever the guys happen to do next.
The groups best known line-up:
Georg Dolivo - Lead Vocals/Guitars
Brian "Damage" Forsythe - Guitars/Vocals
Reeve Downes - Bass/Vocals
Simon Wright - Drums
Take Me Down
Rhino Bucket Lyrics
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I never stood a change
Suicide would have been a much better plan
A two faced evil game
From the day you walked in and said hello
But still I chose to play, you got high and you left me low
Take Me Down, just little further
Down so low that i'm never going to get back up
I would have seen you for all that you're worth
But in a twisted turn
I let you tear me apart with all your hurt
The lyrics to Rhino Bucket's "Take Me Down" tell the story of a man who used to be happy but is now in a dark place due to a failed relationship. He admits that he never stood a chance and that suicide would have been a better option than living with the pain of being betrayed by someone he loved. The person he is referring to is described as "two-faced" and a player of "an evil game." Despite this, the singer chose to continue in the relationship, and the person ultimately left him feeling low and broken. The song ends with a plea to be taken down even further, as the singer has accepted that he will never be able to fully recover from the hurt he experienced.
Overall, the lyrics capture the raw emotions and pain associated with a failed relationship. The singer admits to his shortcomings and poor choices but is ultimately left grappling with the aftermath of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not one to brag, but I used to be a hell'uva happy man
I don't usually boast, but in the past, I was extremely content.
I never stood a change
I never had a fighting chance.
Suicide would have been a much better plan
Killing myself would have been an improvement.
A two faced evil game
There were two dark sides to this relationship.
From the day you walked in and said hello
Ever since you came into my life.
But still I chose to play, you got high and you left me low
Despite this, I still chose to engage with you, and you abandoned me when you reached new heights.
Take Me Down, just little further
Take me down even deeper into despair.
Down so low that i'm never going to get back up
So low that I'll never recover.
In a perfect world
In an ideal scenario,
I would have seen you for all that you're worth
I would have understood your true value.
But in a twisted turn
Yet, things transpired differently.
I let you tear me apart with all your hurt
I allowed you to destroy me with your pain.
Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.