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.
White Guilt
The Bronx Lyrics
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When you're hanging around
Living with creeps and loving with liars
And everybody knows it's true
That all you're ever gonna be is entertainment
So entertain me
You shiver when they wake up
And even when you're sleeping baby
You're barely holding on
L.A. lady I know your feet must be so tired
From standing on a corner stomping out cigarettes like they were fires
The daughter of a thousand men
You've got your mothers eyes and whorish skin
You're a train wreck
But that's entertainment
[Chorus:]
You shiver when they wake up
And once more before they're gone
And even when you're sleeping baby you're barely holding on
So throw your skin back in your clothes
And wipe the blood running from your nose
'cause if the price is right tonight anything goes
Too many lines, one too many times
You're sharing the same vein
With your stage name
But it never quite feels the same
It never quite feels the same
I said, it never quite feels the same
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "White Guilt" by The Bronx is a commentary on the hollow nature of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, specifically the music and film industry. The song is addressed to an L.A. lady who is unfulfilled and lives a life devoid of real purpose, surrounded by shallow people who love and deceive her. She is a victim of the industry, used for her entertainment value, and forced to conform to its whims to survive. The lyrics describe her as a "train wreck," with "whorish skin" and a "daughter of a thousand men," suggesting that she is a sex worker or has been exploited by the industry in some way. The chorus of the song expresses her struggle to hold on to her identity and dignity, even as she is consumed by the industry and forced to compromise her values for the sake of her career.
The song signifies the band's deep sense of unease at the commodification of the music industry, where the human component is often lost sight of as the emphasis is placed more on the entertainment value that it can provide. The song is a melancholic portrayal of L.A.'s exploitative entertainment industry and an attempt to expose what happens behind the scenes. The band uses sharp, biting lyrics and a fast-paced, anxious melody to underscore the central themes of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
L.A. lady you always look so uninspired
You seem bored and uninterested in life
When you're hanging around
When you're passing time with people who bring you down
Living with creeps and loving with liars
Living with shady people and loving people who deceive you
And everybody knows it's true
Everyone is aware of your situation
That all you're ever gonna be is entertainment
You'll always be seen as just a form of amusement
So entertain me
I want you to entertain me despite your circumstances
You shiver when they wake up
You're afraid of the consequences when others become aware of your situation
And once more before they're gone
You feel anxious and scared until the moment of your escape
And even when you're sleeping baby
You can't even find peace in sleep
You're barely holding on
You're on the verge of breaking down
L.A. lady I know your feet must be so tired
I understand that you must be exhausted from your struggles
From standing on a corner stomping out cigarettes like they were fires
You have been reduced to stomping out cigarettes just to pass time
The daughter of a thousand men
You've had many sexual partners
You've got your mothers eyes and whorish skin
You resemble your mother in appearance and have a reputation for promiscuity
You're a train wreck
You are a complete disaster
But that's entertainment
Your life, despite its struggles, is seen as entertainment to others
So throw your skin back in your clothes
Cover yourself up and pretend everything is okay
And wipe the blood running from your nose
Hide the physical evidence of your struggles
'cause if the price is right tonight anything goes
You will do anything to survive if the price is right
Too many lines, one too many times
You've been through too many struggles and difficult situations
You're sharing the same vein
You're relying on the same drugs and vices as those around you
With your stage name
You've created a persona to hide your true identity
But it never quite feels the same
You can never escape the reality of your situation
It never quite feels the same
Things will always be difficult for you
[Chorus:] You shiver when they wake up
You're afraid of being caught and the consequences that follow
And once more before they're gone
You're anxious until you're out of danger
And even when you're sleeping baby you're barely holding on
Your struggles never truly go away, even in sleep
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES TWEEDY, JOBY J. FORD, JORMA VIK, MATT CAUGHTHRAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aisastagirite7055
L.A. lady you always look so uninspired
When you're hanging around
Living with creeps and loving with liars
And everybody knows it's true
That all you're ever gonna be is entertainment
So entertain me
You shiver when they wake up
And once more before they're gone
And even when you're sleeping baby
You're barely holding on
L.A. lady I know your feet must be so tired
From standing on a corner stomping out cigarettes like they were fires
The daughter of a thousand men
You've got your mothers eyes and whorish skin
You're a train wreck
But that's entertainment
You shiver when they wake up
And once more before they're gone
And even when you're sleeping baby you're barely holding on
So throw your skin back in your clothes
And wipe the blood running from your nose
'Cause if the price is right tonight anything goes
Too many lines, one too many times
You're sharing the same vein
With your stage name
But it never quite feels the same
It never quite feels the same
I said, it never quite feels the same
You shiver when they wake up
And once more before they're gone
And even when you're sleeping baby you're barely holding on
So throw your skin back in your clothes
And wipe the blood running from your nose
'Cause if the price is right tonight anything goes
Too many lines, one too many times
You're sharing the same vein
With your stage name
But it never quite feels the same
It never quite feels the same
@oktg91
One of the best rock songs ever written
@darladuchesscontadour5380
Just saw these guys tonight...couldn't remember where I heard them before. Good show. Lead singer did a great interacting with the crowd.
@jean-paulaudette9246
love the band, love the song, love the video. Hat trick!
@brizax
Love this band …
@rudolphmancini7722
I don't know how this band never blew up
@Mesa3077Boogie
+Rudolph Mancini that comment made my night
@AysimEParkan
+Rudolph Mancini I love this band, they need to make more videos.
@alternativechoise
+A. Elvan they r playing mariachi now for real
@josiahabram12
around the horn. it was played in a famous video game. also its a badass song
@w00x360
I saw them live as The Bronx and as Mariachi El Bronx in the same day at a festival in Leeds last year. Their performance as The Bronx was on eof the best gigs i've ever been to.
So I assume that they're still going as both.