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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds — Bring It On
Album: Nocturama
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Released: 2003
Length: 4:37
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This garden that I built for you
That you sit in now and yearn
I will never leave it, dear
I could not bear to return
And find it all untended
With the trees all bended low
This garden is our home, dear
And I got nowhere else to go

So bring it on
Bring it on
Every little tear
Bring it on
Every useless fear
Bring it on
All your shattered dreams
And I'll scatter them into the sea
Into the sea

The geraniums on your window sill
The carnations, dear, and the daffodil
Well, they're ordinary flowers
But they long for the light of your touch
And of your trembling will
Ah, you're trembling still
And I am trembling too
To be perfectly honest I don't know
Quite what else to do

So bring it on
Bring it on
Every neglected dream
Bring it on
Every little scheme
Bring it on
Every little fear
And I'll make them disappear

So bring it on, bring it on
Bring it on
Every little thing
Bring it on
Every tiny fear
Bring it on
Every shattered dream
And I'll scatter them into the sea
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 sb204 wrote:

Just don't understand why there's not a single song from "Henry's Dream" on RP. 



SAME. It's easily my favorite of his albums. And he's still playing them live in concert as well. "Papa Won't Leave You Henry" and "I Had a Dream Joe" especially are both stellar tracks. 

And I second the listener here who posted about his Red Hand files emails. Subscribe if you can. It's fantastic content. 

I also really enjoyed his 2024 interview with Stephen Colbert. Mesmerizing interview. 
Posted 1 week ago by allisonrmanley    [ Reply ]
Just saw Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds a few days ago on his current 2025 tour. It was an AMAZING show! I wish I'd gone both nights. I highly recommend to catch him if he's heading somewhere near you. 
Posted 1 week ago by allisonrmanley    [ Reply ]
 vincent7771lebert wrote:

I went to a festival for my 30'est birthday because The bad seeds were the main band.
There was a few true fans and Nick could see that.
I guess he looked at each of one of us in the eyes once...
Man this show felt so good.




Ha! He did that at Lollapalooza 1994 too, though they played a daylight time slot and weren't the main act. There were a few of us fans there though.
Posted 1 month ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]




Posted 2 months ago by RC_in_TO    [ Reply ]
I live in Brighton UK and have seen Nick wandering around a few times over the years. I have always respected his privacy and not disturbed him. But I have to admit I’m star struck in his presence knowing who he is, yet most around him have no idea he is one of the most respected rock gods still around.

The last was when he was in a supermarket and it was all I could do not to follow him around to see what he bought! 

If you have not already done so… look up his ‘red hand files’ where he has a regular dialog with his fans and gives you are real glimpse into the man and his work. Marvellous stuff. 😎
Posted 2 months ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
I finally got to see Nick and the bad seeds live in late 2024
What an amazing show they put on! 
Posted 3 months ago by saltz64    [ Reply ]
Just don't understand why there's not a single song from "Henry's Dream" on RP.
Posted 4 months ago by sb204    [ Reply ]
Sounds like those bad seeeds grew into Screaming Trees.
Posted 4 months ago by Axeman    [ Reply ]
My second listen of this on RP. 
More, please. 
7 > 8 
Posted 4 months ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:


I'm with you, for sure! I love his work, love his half-Bowie, half-Edgar Winter "Freak Storm" character in the movie Johnny Suede (and love that he almost kills Brad Pitt's hilariously earnest (title) character by getting him to eat some dumpster-dive chicken!), and I have been truly blessed to have seen most of my musician-heroes, in places all over the whole freakin' world, even enjoyed spectacular times in Nick's heavenly hometown, but I've YET TO SEE NICK LIVE!
< > Here's a toast to hoping it happens somehow!





You may be in luck if you are in North America.  On tour in 2025. https://www.nickcave.com/tour-...
Posted 5 months ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
 libertinesupreme wrote:

I'm lucky enough to have seen most of my favourite artists live, except for ones that are impossible (I'm 24 and a fan of classic rock, so a lot of bands I would have to time travel to see), but Nick Cave is one of the last on my bucket list. He's such an incredible artist, and I hope to see him in concert some time. 



I'm with you, for sure! I love his work, love his half-Bowie, half-Edgar Winter "Freak Storm" character in the movie Johnny Suede (and love that he almost kills Brad Pitt's hilariously earnest (title) character by getting him to eat some dumpster-dive chicken!), and I have been truly blessed to have seen most of my musician-heroes, in places all over the whole freakin' world, even enjoyed spectacular times in Nick's heavenly hometown, but I've YET TO SEE NICK LIVE!
< > Here's a toast to hoping it happens somehow!




Posted 7 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Yessir, I'm likin' this.  
Posted 11 months ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
God, I love this song. 

MORE Nick & his seeds, RP.
Posted 1 year ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
+2 to 8 today, something clicking for me today, and I love Nick's voice.
LLRP
Posted 1 year ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
I'm lucky enough to have seen most of my favourite artists live, except for ones that are impossible (I'm 24 and a fan of classic rock, so a lot of bands I would have to time travel to see), but Nick Cave is one of the last on my bucket list. He's such an incredible artist, and I hope to see him in concert some time. 
Posted 1 year ago by libertinesupreme    [ Reply ]
Great album overall - worth digging into.
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
This song is like a fist punching. Powerful and simple... If that makes sense haha :)
Posted 1 year ago by jot    [ Reply ]
 ChardRemains wrote:

Definitely my favorite of the day.



so far, mine too!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Just put nick up to 10 because of the way he ripped chatgpd
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 fcatalao wrote:


Best concert I have ever seen in my life. And I have been to many. Nothing beats Nick Cave live. Mesmerising. 



The great thing about living where I do is I get an  opportunity to see everybody.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 shua wrote:

had a friend who went to a Nick Cave concert and said that she was so overwhelmed by his voice that she fainted. She may have been a little high at the time but still, that's a pretty good complement to the power of Nick Cave's vocals.



Best concert I have ever seen in my life. And I have been to many. Nothing beats Nick Cave live. Mesmerising. 
Posted 2 years ago by fcatalao    [ Reply ]
Ive seen many live concerts... But nothing, nothing in this world beats a  Nick cave and the Bad Seeds  concert. 
Posted 2 years ago by fcatalao    [ Reply ]
Blixa Bargeld!
Posted 3 years ago by thisbody    [ Reply ]
 Pjesnik wrote:

Who's the acompanying vocal? 




Actually its several guys


Guest musicians
Chris Bailey – chorus vocals on "Bring It On"Johnny Turnbull – backing vocals on "He Wants You", "Bring It On", "There Is a Town" and "She Passed by My Window"Norman Watt-Roy – backing vocals on "He Wants You", "Bring It On" and "There Is a Town"Mickey Gallagher – backing vocals on "He Wants You", "Bring It On", "There Is a Town" and "She Passed by My Window"Chas Jankel – backing vocals on "He Wants You", "Bring It On" and "There Is a Town"

Posted 3 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]
Who's the acompanying vocal? 
Posted 3 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 Angloray wrote:
shua wrote: no, his voice is probably enough. :) mmmmmmmmm


do you mean the Crash Test Dummies' Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm?
Posted 3 years ago by Milano    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before (and I'm a fan)--it's a great one.
Posted 3 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
I went to a festival for my 30'est birthday because The bad seeds were the main band.
There was a few true fans and Nick could see that.
I guess he looked at each of one of us in the eyes once...
Man this show felt so good.
Posted 4 years ago by vincent7771lebert    [ Reply ]
 MTL_Robbie wrote:
fen9670 wrote:
MORE MORE MORE Nick Cave & Bad Seeds
Oh good. I'm not alone on this planet...
 

Yes bring it on Bill!!! And some Gun club while we are at it!
Posted 4 years ago by vincent7771lebert    [ Reply ]
Awesome, I would love to see Nick in small venue, singing along with guinness in hand.  Great.
Posted 4 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
 shua wrote:
had a friend who went to a Nick Cave concert and said that she was so overwhelmed by his voice that she fainted. She may have been a little high at the time but still, that's a pretty good complement to the power of Nick Cave's vocals.
 
Not just a voice, Nick is full package (performance, energy, everything is on high level).
Posted 4 years ago by jasko    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Got a monkey that feigned concern for my friend...
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
More Nick Cave! How 'bout "The Ship Song"?
Posted 19 years ago by spartan    [ Reply ]
masterhead wrote:
Got a friend that fainted at a Monkees' Concert
Got a monkey that feigned concern for my friend...
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Definitely my favorite of the day.
Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
shua wrote:
had a friend who went to a Nick Cave concert and said that she was so overwhelmed by his voice that she fainted. She may have been a little high at the time but still, that's a pretty good complement to the power of Nick Cave's vocals.
no, his voice is probably enough. :) mmmmmmmmm
Posted 20 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
I keep thinking of the Nutty Professor's Gramma telling her kid to "Bring it awn...! I'll throw hot grease on you!" :-k
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
shua wrote:
had a friend who went to a Nick Cave concert and said that she was so overwhelmed by his voice that she fainted. She may have been a little high at the time but still, that's a pretty good complement to the power of Nick Cave's vocals.
Got a friend that fainted at a Monkees' Concert
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
had a friend who went to a Nick Cave concert and said that she was so overwhelmed by his voice that she fainted. She may have been a little high at the time but still, that's a pretty good complement to the power of Nick Cave's vocals.
Posted 20 years ago by shua    [ Reply ]
I'm so sad that Blixa has left the band. Not sure if the Seeds will ever be the same. But Nick Cave is Nick Cave, a unique artist with a unique poetry. I will always enjoy...
Posted 20 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
Perfect song for a Monday... thanks!
Posted 21 years ago by ontheroadid    [ Reply ]
Geed wrote:
Great song with a killer chorus.
Agreed on the killer chorus. I like this. Not enough to run out and buy it, but I like it.
Posted 21 years ago by streetsintherain    [ Reply ]
fen9670 wrote:
MORE MORE MORE Nick Cave & Bad Seeds
Oh good. I'm not alone on this planet...
Posted 21 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
Great song with a killer chorus. Attitude number.
Posted 21 years ago by Geed    [ Reply ]
MORE MORE MORE Nick Cave & Bad Seeds
Posted 21 years ago by fen9670    [ Reply ]
robca wrote:
Was watching a flick with some new acquaintances in which Cave appeared (can't recall the title)
Probably "Wings of Desire."
Posted 21 years ago by gregorbill    [ Reply ]
8) Ngoziman wrote:
and The Mercy Seat spring to mind
There is a cover of that song by J. Cash in the library...
Posted 21 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Was watching a flick with some new acquaintances in which Cave appeared (can't recall the title). I said "that's Nick Cave!" One of the assembled turned at me with a horrified look and said "You actually know who this guy is?"
Could have been Ghosts Of The Civil Dead. Pretty strange movie as far as I can recall. As for this song, it fits fairly nicely into the RP playlists as one of Nick's more accessible (dare I say more 'easy-listening') tracks. I'd really like RP to get some of his more challenging songs online. Maybe I'll have a go at uploading a few - Stagger Lee, Stranger Than Kindness, Red Right Hand and The Mercy Seat spring to mind
Posted 21 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
This is GREAT...I'm a huge Nick Cave fan., along with other bands with which some of the Bad Seeds have been associated with (Einstuerzende Neubauten, Crime & the City Solution etc...). NC produces some of the most intense music...gives me goose bumps...To me, this is what music is all about...goose bumps.
Posted 21 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
this could REALLY use some more lyrics. maybe he came up with the title and figured that was enough?
Posted 21 years ago by rymalia    [ Reply ]
i like it, it\'s different
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
great song... how can it have a rating below 6? you guys never fail to suprise/dissapoint me.
Posted 21 years ago by downbylaw    [ Reply ]
Allmusic.com: \"There are also a few surprises of an unpleasant nature on Nocturama: \"Bring It On\" sounds like alternative rock by-the-numbers; without Cave\'s vocals it could be the Wallflowers. This could be the first Bad Seeds track to sport a depressingly standard guitar solo over the fade. Longtime Cave fans may need to reach for the smelling salts after hearing it.\" Yup, that about sums it up.
Posted 21 years ago by eric    [ Reply ]
Huh... guess I was mistaken. I purchased one of Nick Cave's albums a few years ago and hated it -- almost as much as I disliked Smash Mouth's "Fush Yu Mang" album. I like this song, but am wary of buying another Nick Cave album.
Originally Posted by ScottFromWyoming: No, AMG says it's his.
Posted 21 years ago by ccordova    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by ccordova: I'm sure that this is a remake... anyone know who does the original?
No, AMG says it's his. What a scathing review of the album! Only one worse I've seen on AMG was a Prayer Boat album. At least the Nick Cave reviewer likes Nick Cave--he's just disappointed with the new record.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I\'m sure that this is a remake... anyone know who does the original?
Posted 21 years ago by ccordova    [ Reply ]
Funny story about Letterman I have my own small story which shows people's extreme reactions to this guy: Was watching a flick with some new acquaintances in which Cave appeared (can't recall the title). I said "that's Nick Cave!" One of the assembled turned at me with a horrified look and said "You actually know who this guy is?" I think I said, yup, I'm a fan or something. Well he didn't talk to me again that night, or ever. Oh yeah and if you are interested in more from Cave I would suggest his "Murder Ballads" record.
Posted 21 years ago by robca    [ Reply ]
What were you thinking when you put this in the rotation?
Posted 21 years ago by redezra    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this cut and the others on his CD the more I am drawn in to the textures and complexity of the music. Keep tunes like this coming.
there are two kinds of music, good and bad, and I decide.
Posted 21 years ago by TexSquid    [ Reply ]
i like this song thanks for playing it, didn\'t know nick cave could sound like this, i guess i need to listen to more of his work, always a pleasure tuning in here.....
Posted 21 years ago by jackmcdaid    [ Reply ]
I\'ve never met anyone who was on the fence about Nick Cave. It\'s all or nothing. Frexample David Letterman. I remember when Nick was on and at the end of the song when David usually walks over and says \"great job\" to the musician, the camera cut to Dave at his desk, laughing and wiping the tears away. Anyway, this song is pretty accessible, for Nick. I\'m glad it\'s here.
Posted 22 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
You think he wants us to bring it on?
Posted 22 years ago by tom_tom    [ Reply ]
Kind of lackluster for me. Music is ok, vocals ok = just ok.
Posted 22 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
I am honored to be the first to extol the dark brilliance of Nick Cave and this cut!!!! More!!!! More!!!!
Posted 22 years ago by BC_Night_Heron    [ Reply ]