Over its decade-long history, the band has undergone a large number of personnel changes. Multi-instrumentalist and main songwriter Anton Newcombe is the only member who has stayed with the Brian Jonestown Massacre since its beginning, when it was founded by Newcombe, tambourine player Joel Gion (who stayed with him the longest), and guitarist/bassist/vocalist Matt Hollywood. There are at least two dozen musicians who have been in the BJM at one point or another.
Ex-members include: guitarist Jeff Davies; Matt Hollywood, a founding member of Portland band The Out Crowd; Peter Hayes, founding member of San Francisco rock trio Black Rebel Motorcycle Club; Joel Gion, a founding member of San Francisco band, The Dilettantes; Rob Campanella, a Los Angeles producer and engineer who has worked with The Tyde, Beachwood Sparks, Dead Meadow, Mia Doi Todd, Frausdots, Scarling., and his band The Quarter After; Bobby Hecksher, founding member of Los Angeles band The Warlocks; solo recording artist Miranda Lee Richards; Matt Tow, founding member of the Australian band The Lovetones.
Current long-term members include Collin Hegna (bass), Frankie Teardrop (guitar,noise,etc), and Dan Allaire (percussion). Long-time guitarist Ricky Rene Maymi was recently replaced by Irina Yaikowsky for a short tour, who was in turn, replaced by Ricky Rene Maymi.
Much has been made of the fact that Newcombe is head strong and has just one vision in mind: his own. However, many of the musicians who quit his band have stayed in his orbit and continue working with him in some capacity. Newcombe was, at one point, a drummer in Hecksher's Warlocks. Campanella produces or engineers many of the records on Newcombe's record label, the Committee to Keep Music Evil and has also been on the last 2 highly successful European tours, playing keyboards and on occasion, guitar. Gion is forever showing back up shaking the tambourine at BJM shows. Even the Dandy Warhols appear to have buried the hatchet with Newcombe, as he joined them onstage at Lollapalooza in July of 2005.
In 2005 the band released the EP We Are the Radio, on Newcombe's record label The Committee to Keep Music Evil.
The band announced the release of a new studio album, tentatively titled My Bloody Underground, which was released in 2008. On September 3, 2007, the band released rough recordings from the album for download from their website. Music videos of the songs on the album have also been released, including a music video compilation DVD entitled 'Book of Days'. Songs from Brian Jonestown Massacre were specially adapted for use in the score to the critically acclaimed independent film, "Four Eyed Monsters."
Mary Please
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Lyrics
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I'll never feel ashamed of you
I'm tired of silly games
I cannot waste away the truth
I lay in bed all the day
There's nothing more to say to you
If I look for change
I know it takes a day or two
Away from you
Cause I remain in love with you
All my tears and fears I gained from you
I will not waste away,
For even have a day or two
And if you run away
There's no lookin after you
And that's the truth
Cause I remain in love with you
I'll do anything you ask to do
Stay true
The song "Mary Please" by The Brian Jonestown Massacre is a melancholic ballad that speaks of deep love and heartbreak. The opening lines of the song, "I know it seems insane, I'll never feel ashamed of you," shows that the singer is deeply in love with the subject of the song, Mary. Despite any outside opinions or judgment, the singer will never feel ashamed of their love for Mary.
The singer then goes on to express their exhaustion of playing childish games and not wasting away the truth. This could be a reference to a previous relationship or situation where the singer felt that they were not being honest with themselves or their partner. The next lines, "I lay in bed all the day, there's nothing more to say to you," suggest that the singer is feeling hopeless and helpless in their love for Mary.
The chorus of the song reveals the depth of the singer's love for Mary, even though they have experienced tears and fears because of her. The line "Cause I remain in love with you, all my tears and fears I gained from you" reveals that even though Mary may have caused the singer pain, their love remains strong. The last verse of the song, "And if you run away, there's no lookin after you, and that's the truth," shows that the singer recognizes that their love may not be enough to keep Mary from leaving. However, they still promise to "do anything you ask to do" and "stay true" to Mary.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it seems insane
I am aware that my behavior may appear irrational
I'll never feel ashamed of you
I will never feel embarrassed to be associated with you
I'm tired of silly games
I am exhausted from participating in frivolous activities
I cannot waste away the truth
I cannot ignore the reality of the situation
I lay in bed all the day
I spend my time lying down in bed
There's nothing more to say to you
I have no further words to express to you
If I look for change
If I seek to make a difference
I know it takes a day or two
I am aware that change can take time
Away from you
Without being in your presence
Cause I remain in love with you
Because I still feel deeply affectionate towards you
All my tears and fears I gained from you
The overwhelming emotions I experience are a result of my relationship with you
I will not waste away
I refuse to deteriorate or decay
For even have a day or two
Even if only for a brief period of time
And if you run away
In the event that you depart suddenly
There's no lookin after you
I will not attempt to track or find you
And that's the truth
That is the honest reality
I'll do anything you ask to do
I am willing to comply with any request you make
Stay true
Continue to be honest and faithful
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Barry Hemmy
An absolute gem!One of my favourite BJM tracks EVER!
Natarra Cordz
This is grande. The solo. Everything. I was lucky to wake up with it in my head today.
luther westcott
This is honestly one of the best songs ever written. What the fuck
Phobos Nation
this is one of my favorite songs of all time
Benjabola
This is my favorite song.
Joseph Olson
This song makes me want to start doing drugs again, and I mean that in the best way possible
Michael
Still sounds good
LaughingSamsDice66
Please let me play in this band??? Love this tune at 60yrs old.
Jimmy Smith
All BJM songs should be played loud.....but this one? WAY LOUD!
songs about mixing
the sound of yesterday today !