The band retained the rights to their self-titled debut album which was released through licensing deals in several territories via their newly formed label, White Drugs. It was around this release that they quickly garnered a rabid following in many parts of the world - namely the United States, UK/Europe and Australia - as the result of heavy touring, intense live shows and their unusual blend of 1980's punk and modern day rock music.
The Bronx's style is influenced by bands from the 1980s Californian punk scene, such as Black Flag, Fear and Suicidal Tendencies - with subtle DC influences such as Bad Brains and Fugazi. This is blended with more traditional big rock guitar riffs and a hardcore style of drumming to further intensify the band's unique style.
To date, the band has released one full self-titled album (2003) as well as the limited edition "Bats!" (Tarantulas) and "La Muerte Viva!" (Wichita & Shock) EP's. A live DVD, titled "Live At The Annandale" was recorded at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney, Australia and released by, White Drugs.
Their second (again, self-titled) full-length album was released on July 18th, 2006 by Island Records - with a special vinyl edition of the album released on July 4th, 2006 by Swami Records - San Diego indie-label belonging to John Reis (Rocket From The Crypt).
In August 2006, former The Dragons guitarist Ken Horne became an official member of the band.
The bands most recent release (2008) was again self titled, and released on White Drugs. In 2009, the band, under the deceptive pseudonym Mariachi El Bronx, released an album entitled "El Bronx". It featured all band members playing mariachi music.
Around The Horn
The Bronx Lyrics
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Until you learn that clearing your heads'
The same as losing control in this space
Don't let it drive you crazy
Don't let it drive you insane there's no point
Because you just keep turning us on and turning us off
And on and off and on
Until we're light as a feather and we're stiff as a board
Give it a break cause if you try it again you'll get bored
Because you don't really know where it starts
But you know that it ends with no friends
Cause even this is a test and I'm sorry if it breaks your bubble
But you still need some rest because it's gonna go
It's gonna go
On and on and on, on and on and on, on and on and on
Until it hurts
We will go
On and on and on, on and on and on, on and and on
Until it hurts
keep turning us on, and turning us off
You keep turning us on and turning us off (x5)
The lyrics to The Bronx's song "Around The Horn" speak to the cyclical nature of life, particularly in the face of the pressure to constantly perform or achieve. The opening lines of the song urge the listener to take a break and approach whatever they are doing with more soul, indicating a need for a greater sense of purpose and intentionality. However, the song also acknowledges the difficulty of finding a balance between pushing oneself and losing control, especially in a world where success is often equated with constantly "turning on" and "turning off."
The repetition of the phrase "on and on and on" underscores this sense of endless striving, with the final line "until it hurts" suggesting that there is a physical and emotional toll that comes with the pursuit of perfection. The theme of isolation is also present in lines like "you know that it ends with no friends," suggesting that this relentless pursuit can come at the cost of connection and community. Overall, the song seems to be urging listeners to recognize the need for rest, reflection, and balance in their lives, rather than constantly chasing after external measures of success.
Line by Line Meaning
Give it a rest and then try it again with more soul
Take a break and give it another try with more passion and energy
Until you learn that clearing your heads'
Until you realize that clearing your mind leads to losing control in this situation
The same as losing control in this space
Clearing your thoughts can be detrimental in this setting
Don't let it drive you crazy
Don't allow this situation to make you feel overwhelmed or insane
Don't let it drive you insane there's no point
There's no reason to let this situation drive you to madness
Because you just keep turning us on and turning us off
Your actions cause us to become both excited and disheartened
And on and off and on
It's a continuous cycle
Until we're light as a feather and we're stiff as a board
Until we become physically and emotionally drained
Give it a break cause if you try it again you'll get bored
Take a break because trying again will lead to boredom
Because you don't really know where it starts
You're unsure where to begin
But you know that it ends with no friends
You realize that this will result in losing friendships
Cause even this is a test and I'm sorry if it breaks your bubble
This is a challenge and I apologize if it negatively affects you
But you still need some rest because it's gonna go
Take a break because this situation will continue
On and on and on, on and on and on, on and on and on
It will continue endlessly
Until it hurts
Until it becomes physically and emotionally painful
We will go
We will continue
On and on and on, on and on and on, on and and on
The cycle will persist
Until it hurts
Until it becomes physically and emotionally painful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES TWEEDY, JOBY J. FORD, JORMA VIK, MATT CAUGHTHRAN
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