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.
Notice Of Eviction
The Bronx Lyrics
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You try to sell me to the stars at night
You think I'm too uptight
Love you call me on the phone alone
You wish that I could stay speaking pain in codes
Telling me you still care through a dial tone
Drugs you want to put my life on hold
Like a naive friend
But I, I never want to face myself again
Unless I'm coming true
Speaking pain in codes
Telling you that I know I'm no good alone
I've tried so hard just to be myself
But I've erased everything I was
I tried searching for the truth alone
And I remember everything I've done
I'm thinking everything will turn out fine
But I'm a little kid without a soul
Oh give me just a little bit more time
Just a little bit
Say what you want to do to me or you
I don't care right
I've tried so hard just to be myself
But I've erased everything I was
I tried searching for the truth alone
And I remember everything I've done
I erased everything I know
But I'm a little kid without a soul
Give me just a little bit more time to solve my future
The Bronx's song "Notice of Eviction" is a powerful confession of self-doubt, self-destruction, and the consequences of toxic love. The song is a reflection of the struggles of a person caught in a cycle of drug abuse, emotional turmoil, and destructive relationships. The lyrics are rife with symbolism and metaphors, where the constant theme is to speak pain in codes, telling lies, and living in denial.
The first verse talks about the twisted love-hate dynamic where the singer's partner cheats on them, but still calls them in the middle of the night, claiming their love for them through a dial tone. The verses show a dichotomy between the desire for love and the pain of betrayal. The partner tries to hold the singer down and keep them trapped in a toxic relationship, while the singer struggles with their inner demons while trying to escape.
The chorus is a desperate plea for time, a little bit more time, to figure out their future. The singer is aware of their mistakes but can't seem to change them. They want to be true to themselves but have already erased everything they were. The song speaks to the profound human experience of trying to overcome ourselves, navigate toxic relationships and find a reason to live.
Line by Line Meaning
Days you always want to tell me lies
You consistently lie to me on certain days
You try to sell me to the stars at night
You try to dupe me by making promises of grandeur
You think I'm too uptight
You feel I'm too restrictive in my approach
Love you call me on the phone alone
You call me when you're alone out of love
You wish that I could stay speaking pain in codes
You want me to essentially express my hurt indirectly
Telling me you still care through a dial tone
You convey your affection for me over the phone despite being apart
Drugs you want to put my life on hold
You want to control my life by getting me hooked on drugs
You really want to see my growing old with you
You envision a future together where we age together
Like a naive friend
You see me as a gullible companion
But I, I never want to face myself again
I'm unwilling to confront my past actions and look introspectively
Unless I'm coming true
I don't want to change unless it's for good
Speaking pain in codes
Expressing my hurt obliquely
Telling you that I know I'm no good alone
I confess to you that I can't be alone
I've tried so hard just to be myself
I've made concerted efforts to be true to myself
But I've erased everything I was
I've had to let go of some of my defining traits
I tried searching for the truth alone
I attempted to find answers on my own
And I remember everything I've done
I'm haunted by my past actions
I'm thinking everything will turn out fine
I'm optimistic about the future
But I'm a little kid without a soul
But I feel immature and incomplete
Oh give me just a little bit more time
I need some more time to sort things out
Just a little bit
Just a small amount
Say what you want to do to me or you
You express your intentions for our relationship
I don't care right
I'm indifferent to the situation at the moment
I erased everything I know
I let go of my previous understanding
Give me just a little bit more time to solve my future
I need some extra time to plan for my future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATT CAUGHTHRAN, JOBY J. FORD, JAMES TWEEDY, JORMA VIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
José E. Nepomuceno
Days you always want to tell me lies
You try to sell me to the stars at night
You think I'm too uptight
Love you call me on the phone alone
You wish that I could stay speaking pain in codes
Telling me you still care through a dial tone
Drugs you want to put my life on hold
You really want to see my growing old with you
Like a naive friend
But I, I never want to face myself again
Unless I'm coming true
Speaking pain in codes
Telling you that I know I'm no good alone
I've tried so hard just to be myself
But I've erased everything I was
I tried searching for the truth alone
And I remember everything I've done
I'm thinking everything will turn out fine
But I'm a little kid without a soul
Oh give me just a little bit more time
Just a little bit
Say what you want to do to me or you
I don't care right
I've tried so hard just to be myself
But I've erased everything I was
I tried searching for the truth alone
And I remember everything I've done
I erased everything I know
But I'm a little kid without a soul
Give me just a little bit more time to solve my future
ToxicNomad
it's fairly simple for the most part, standard tuning -
I can't really write tabs but I can describe how to play it roughly if that helps?
The whole song is in an E+2=D basis (E1, D3 and so on), for the sake of your sanity I'll list the E frets, just add 2 to get the D frets which you'll be playing alongside.
333 333 333 333 333 333 3 11-12-11 for the verse (that's eleven, twelve, eleven, not one-one, one-two, one-one)
repeatedly play 11th fret, dropping down to 10th, then up to 15th. Drop straight from 15th down to the 333 333 strumming pattern of the verse
I still haven't gotten my head around the second chorus but I'll get back to you on that
José E. Nepomuceno
Days you always want to tell me lies
You try to sell me to the stars at night
You think I'm too uptight
Love you call me on the phone alone
You wish that I could stay speaking pain in codes
Telling me you still care through a dial tone
Drugs you want to put my life on hold
You really want to see my growing old with you
Like a naive friend
But I, I never want to face myself again
Unless I'm coming true
Speaking pain in codes
Telling you that I know I'm no good alone
I've tried so hard just to be myself
But I've erased everything I was
I tried searching for the truth alone
And I remember everything I've done
I'm thinking everything will turn out fine
But I'm a little kid without a soul
Oh give me just a little bit more time
Just a little bit
Say what you want to do to me or you
I don't care right
I've tried so hard just to be myself
But I've erased everything I was
I tried searching for the truth alone
And I remember everything I've done
I erased everything I know
But I'm a little kid without a soul
Give me just a little bit more time to solve my future
Михаил Безрукавый
love this song. the vocals are perfect + good instrumental
Root TheLucario
need for speed underground 2 will be a childhood memory forever
Alexander 07
Me gusta más que el most wanted
Álvaro Miguel
A melhor de todas ! \m/
Zaebaniy Underground
My first hardcore-punk song. 🤟
juan alvarez
holy shit, this makes me remember me playing on my old PS2, just driving my skyline in the rain with this song, i think im gonna cry
MrSanitsuj
great times
Steven Kraatz
strobe life ,they will kill us all and this one my top 3 for sure this whole album bangs
TheHonza09
great song!!