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.
Mouth Money
The Bronx Lyrics
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Create a new violent type of love
Don't lead me to the bridge
Don't walk me to the water
I can't control myself from taking
Don't lead me to the bridge
Don't walk me to the water
I can't control myself
I'll take it all
How'd I get so hollow
You look like you just saw a ghost you knew
It must've said something so believing
No one before could build this type of love
Familiar faces can be so deceiving
Don't lead me to the bridge
Don't walk me to the water
I can't control myself
I'll take it all how'd I get so hollow?
Take your love consequence can't catch me
Save yourself before I spread all over you
The lyrics of The Bronx's song "Mouth Money" convey a sense of desperation and destructive longing for love. The singer seems to be aware that they are in a dangerous situation, but they cannot resist the allure of a violent and intense love. The repetition of the lines "Don't lead me to the bridge/Don't walk me to the water/I can't control myself" highlights the singer's lack of control and their willingness to follow their lover to an unknown and potentially dangerous place.
The lines "You look like you just saw a ghost you knew/It must've said something so believing/No one before could build this type of love/Familiar faces can be so deceiving" suggest that the singer's lover has been hurt before and is hesitant to trust again. However, the singer is willing to overlook this and plunge headfirst into this intense and dangerous relationship. The final lines "Take your love consequence can't catch me/Save yourself before I spread all over you" suggest that the singer knows that their behavior is destructive and is warning their lover to stay away before they are consumed by their dangerous love.
Line by Line Meaning
What happens now that it's over
What is the new direction of our love story now that it has ended?
Create a new violent type of love
Let's start a new love, one that is strong and intense.
Don't lead me to the bridge
Don't guide me towards the end of my rope.
Don't walk me to the water
Don't tempt me towards danger that I cannot handle.
I can't control myself from taking
I have no agency over my desires.
I'll take it all
I will bear the consequences of my actions.
How'd I get so hollow
How did I become so empty and devoid of emotion?
You look like you just saw a ghost you knew
You seem disturbed as if you have encountered something inexplicably scary.
It must've said something so believing
Whatever has caused this fear must have been powerful enough to convince you of something.
No one before could build this type of love
Our type of love is unique and unmatched by any previous relationship.
Familiar faces can be so deceiving
People you know well can surprise you by being something other than what you thought they were.
Take your love consequence can't catch me
I am willing to take any negative consequence that may come from loving you because I am unstoppable.
Save yourself before I spread all over you
Get away from me before my wild emotions consume and overwhelm you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES TWEEDY, JOBY J. FORD, JORMA VIK, MATT CAUGHTHRAN
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Shane V
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