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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club — Berlin
Album: Baby 81
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Released: 2007
Length: 3:09
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Hey there little lovers, why we fighting with each other
Ain't no use in crying like the others
We're fools in need, fools to believe
We're all fools in need too foolish to believe

I'm gonna somebody
Somebody
Somebody
Somebody

Killer don't you please, I got time and time to bleed
And there ain't no use in trying to deceive
I've been fooled by the lover, fooled by the sinner
Fooled myself into thinking I was living

I'm fightin' just to breathe
As I get back on my knees and say
Help me somebody
Help me somebody
I'm fightin' just to breathe
As I get back on my knees

I'm gonna somebody
Somebody
Somebody
Somebody

She said
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution

Hey there little lovers, no more fightin' with each other
Ain't no use in suffering like the others
They're fools in need, fools to believe
They're all fools in need too foolish to believe

I'm fighting just to breathe
As I get back on my knees and say
Help me somebody
Help me somebody
I'm fightin' just to breathe
As I get back on my knees

I'm gonna somebody
Somebody
Somebody
Somebody

Somebody's gonna hurt somebody
Somebody's gonna hurt somebody
Somebody's gonna hurt somebody
Somebody's gonna hurt somebody

She said
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Suicide's easy
What happened to the revolution
Comments (96)add comment
 TallCreative1 wrote:
Elvis Costelllo -- that you?




Well somebody had fun with THAT segue. Elvis Costello Living in paradise to this.
RP I  you
Posted 6 months ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
Elvis Costelllo -- that you?
Posted 8 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
ROCKING SONG! Those sassy little harmonic licks coming in from the side like that -- pure DYNAMITE!
Posted 9 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 bdwhitepm wrote:

Can someone suggest something by these guys as their...I don't know album the demonstrates why they have been making music for so long?  This song does not grab me, but I saw them open for another band once in a crappy venue.  I could see there was something there worth while, but it always seems to fall just short for me



Their debut album is a great place to start - perhaps still their very best overall album IMHO. And I like them all. And as someone else noted - their second album is also a standout.
Posted 9 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 MJdub wrote:

Super size, cheesy



I'll take 2
Posted 1 year ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
Super size, cheesy
Posted 1 year ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
 bdwhitepm wrote:

Can someone suggest something by these guys as their...I don't know album the demonstrates why they have been making music for so long?  This song does not grab me, but I saw them open for another band once in a crappy venue.  I could see there was something there worth while, but it always seems to fall just short for me



I would recommend the second album 'Take them on, on your own' (2003).
Whilst these guys hold a place in my heart as I discovered them during my college years - and man how malleable one can be during these years indeed! - 
I do understand your sentiment of feeling like something is 'missing', or maybe subdued.
To be honest, BRMC is just that in many ways; it's about controlled emotions outward, but deep emotions on the inside. Rock 'n roll, quoi  
But give that album a chance as it contains the most variation in songs imo, as well as a specific and rather unique sound I haven't heard back often.
Posted 2 years ago by fforgetso__    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by Luumu    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 cosmiclint wrote:

Love this band. My wife gave me Baby 81 for Christmas a few years back.




Posted 3 years ago by glennon6274    [ Reply ]
Love this band. My wife gave me Baby 81 for Christmas a few years back.
Posted 3 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
Nice, Bill. Political as ever!
Posted 3 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Let me try that again Too much BRMC Bill. They’re not as good to get this much rotation
Posted 4 years ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
Too much BM
Posted 4 years ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
Can someone suggest something by these guys as their...I don't know album the demonstrates why they have been making music for so long?  This song does not grab me, but I saw them open for another band once in a crappy venue.  I could see there was something there worth while, but it always seems to fall just short for me
Posted 4 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
Vocals have shades of some weird thing by Yellow Dog back in the late 70's somewhere...
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
This group has put out an outstanding catalog over the past 17 years.  I follow them as one of my favorite rock bands.  Hard to find a solid good rock band anymore, but they are out there (Black Keys, Black Crowes, etc).
Posted 4 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
It's good to hear this song performing  during Berlin 2017 live show.  Maybe they will also play it in Zagreb this June.  I bought the ticket :-) )
 
Posted 5 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}{#Bananajam}{#Dance}
Posted 10 years ago by Haardik    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Maybe somebody like it, not me!

 
Yes^^ and I like it!{#Devil_pimp}
Posted 10 years ago by Rofl_01    [ Reply ]
Fab-u-lous segue! An art form in itself! With one of my favorite up-yours sing-along songs!
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Lovin' the wicked tweaked harmonic licks in this one, PLUS the rhythm's got me moving...THANKS, RP!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Gawd - why did I not give this a 10 about a million years ago?!  Doing so now, and dancing to that wicked-good choreography...
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Just what I needed after a spectacularly crappy day. Like this a lot. Headphones are on and volume is up!
Posted 13 years ago by errantpenny    [ Reply ]
Dammit, RP, if you keep playing good stuff like this I'll NEVER make it to my appointments on time!

Posted 13 years ago by Catatonic42    [ Reply ]
Maybe somebody like it, not me!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 Kristi wrote:
CHAIR DANCE!

 
This is some frellin' GOOD choreography, and perfect for the song. (Too bad they're not all dressed in black leather - wouldn't that be smokin'?) Love this song.

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Ohhhh - this is for YUM!  Love it - dancing like a fool.... {#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Well that was FUN!
Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
Anyway - I am still KICKING myself that I was too late to get tickets for BRMC for a gig in a really great smalll venue here in Brighton. Grrrr - it would have been BRILLIANT!

Posted 14 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

I just wanted to give this graphic a comeback.
 
I think this works whatever with whatever is playing - I only came back to this track to look at a comment and these guys are dancing to the beat of Manu Chao!  Coolio!
Posted 14 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
Welcome to Malmö in May, BRMC will play at KB, https://www.kulturbolaget.se/

 
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
I've enjoyed just about everything I've heard from BRMC, this is no exception.
Posted 14 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
like it, play it again.
Posted 15 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
All of a sudden I can't control my left foot.  Good thing I'm not driving!

{#Jump}
Posted 15 years ago by fergie348    [ Reply ]
 Kristi wrote:
CHAIR DANCE!

 
I just wanted to give this graphic a comeback.
Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 nevar23 wrote:
Oh, excellent segue. BRMC "Berlin" —> Beatles "Revolution"  {#Clap}
 

Yup, twas brill!
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Hey, thanks for this.  Haven't heard BRMC for a while.....  over in this time zone.....
Posted 15 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP for rockin' the BRMC!
Posted 15 years ago by Moormann    [ Reply ]
sweeeeeet.....
and a place of honor following "All along the watchtower".  i really dig this album
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]

Fun in the same way ACDC is - big dumb fun rock (high praise)!


Posted 15 years ago by bbryan    [ Reply ]
love this!
Posted 15 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Scores 8 just on that opening riff.
Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
Its good but if you really wanted to rock you'd have chosen the Black Keys instead
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
BRMC version of My Sharona
the knack
Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Oh, excellent segue. BRMC "Berlin" —> Beatles "Revolution"  {#Clap}
Posted 16 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
I really do like the way these biker cats bandy about tasty bits of Petty, Primal Scream, and Smithereens, among other things. Some rippin' good runs here on the guitar, too!
Posted 16 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Naw.
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Love this song.
Posted 16 years ago by meddle    [ Reply ]
Baby_M wrote:
Good music for an early morning speed run in the GTI down country back roads.
Or a 2002 on up Subie WRX Get that tail out!
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
copymonkey wrote:
If you EVER hear a song like this on ANY Clearchannel station...I'll give you a dollar.
I can't say it was this song, but BRMC has been played on the local New Rock Clear Channel. Before I got my higher speed access back I had only heard BRMC from that station. Not often mind. They get a bit of play from the 2-6 lady who has rather wide tastes and a few contests she can use as an excuse to go outside the normal playlist. She has a "4:20 Turn On" as well and plays some unknowns there as well. She has also been yelled at for playing some odd things that "Don't Fit Our Profile"(from a PD who thinks Old Beasties fits "Nonstop New Rock" being neither new nor rock) Like when she played "It Puts The Lotion On It's Skin. Or It Gets The Hose Again"(forget the band and song name, but it is Buffalo Bill's lines from Silence) They also have "The Adventure Club" on sundays that plays some odd stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
what DID happen to the revolution?
Apparently nothing unusual.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
what DID happen to the revolution?
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
CafeRacer wrote:
I used to autocross an '84 GTI. What year is yours?
2008. I almost bought one back in '84, sweeeet little ride, but it was just out of my budget. (Had to settle for a Honda CRX instead--my favorite car until I got the GTI.)
Posted 17 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
karen wrote:
Ha!Ha! I've also noticed the much clearer air and better than average karma around here lately. You know what they say, it only takes one jerk...
You apparently never met Joe1. He WAS kicked out. Physicsgenius apparently bored of his role here in January.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Baby_M wrote:
Good music for an early morning speed run in the GTI down country back roads.
I used to autocross an '84 GTI. What year is yours?
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
Good music for an early morning speed run in the GTI down country back roads.
Posted 17 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
MojoJojo wrote:
Clear-Channel-esque? ( )
If you EVER hear a song like this on ANY Clearchannel station...I'll give you a dollar.
Posted 17 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
What is my defense if the cops get called on me for crankin' up RP?!?
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
every now and then you hear a song from radio paradise that breaks out of the pack and runs it in for a touchdown. this is such a song. whoa nellie.
Posted 17 years ago by ndad47    [ Reply ]
MojoJojo wrote:
Clear-Channel-esque? ( )
maybe. Don't know. I've not listened to clear channel. I do love this album though. It kicks.
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Clear-Channel-esque? ( )
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Now that is a song to get your blood pumping at 7am on a Saturday. When you have to be at work. On a 3-day weekend. By yourself.
Posted 17 years ago by metrophage    [ Reply ]
Wow ... somebody's still making actual rock music. 8.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
saw them here this summer...i had psyched myself up for a great show and was kind of disappointed. still dig the discs though. rawk on.
Posted 17 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
This absolutely rocks! It reminds me of the first Jesus & Mary Chain album.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
Marr wrote:
Ah just think, soon there will be a whole new generation of RP listeners who've never heard of Pysicsgenius. And when us old fogies talk about him they'll say, in their innocent voices, "Gandpa/Ma, who is the troll you keep talking about....?".
Ha!Ha! I've also noticed the much clearer air and better than average karma around here lately. You know what they say, it only takes one jerk...
Posted 17 years ago by karen    [ Reply ]
Very nice! Hooky, nice tempo and a great way to get the morning blahs out. The more I hear B.M.R.C. the more I like.
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
ruralfree wrote:
Never been a huge fan of these guys...but everything that RP is playing is great...need to re-visit.
I finally got this. Broke down and binged with six disks. This one is on heaviest rotation and on highest volume. SO cool! Now that I've been able to hear it loud all my ratings seem to be going up a point. Every song a winner IMO
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Never been a huge fan of these guys...but everything that RP is playing is great...need to re-visit.
Posted 17 years ago by ruralfree    [ Reply ]
This is good stuff...
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by hurrah    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
Haven't y'all noticed....good old PG is outta here. His use of this space to vomit his unending sarcastic negativity was not only inappropriate, but really bringing the whole atmosphere here down. So I actually emailed Bill to alert him to the troll, which he seemed to have already been aware of and had already taken some action to kick him out and it seems to have worked, yay!
Looks like Physics "90% of everything is crap" Genius is still around, but he hasn't posted in a while. Maybe he found an all-Beethoven radio station more to his liking. This is a great album, btw. I liked their last but this is an oustanding return to form.
Posted 17 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
ThirdRail_33 wrote:
Now why on earth dont I have this band in my collection yet? Great action.
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by ThirdRail_33    [ Reply ]
BillG wrote:
Right you are. He wasn't kicked out, he (evidently) just got bored with his chosen role here.
Ah just think, soon there will be a whole new generation of RP listeners who've never heard of Pysicsgenius. And when us old fogies talk about him they'll say, in their innocent voices, "Gandpa/Ma, who is the troll you keep talking about....?".
Posted 17 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
Just saw BRMC last week in Orlando. Second time I have seen them, and it was a great show. The sound quality was a lot better as well. BRMC is one of my favorite bands now.....and again I owe that to Radio Paradise. I heard "Rifles" off their first album 4 years ago here, and immediately became a big fan. Thanks again RP!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
DrLex wrote:
I don't believe Bill actively kicked him out. First of all, that would be rather un-RP-like. Next, there's no real way to do that anyway (if the account would be blocked, he could just create a new one). PG probably just got bored of spewing the same nonsense all over again. Or he finally realized that it doesn't make sense to listen to a station that plays "90% crap".
Right you are. He wasn't kicked out, he (evidently) just got bored with his chosen role here.
Posted 17 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
Haven't y'all noticed....good old PG is outta here. His use of this space to vomit his unending sarcastic negativity was not only inappropriate, but really bringing the whole atmosphere here down. So I actually emailed Bill to alert him to the troll, which he seemed to have already been aware of and had already taken some action to kick him out and it seems to have worked, yay!
I don't believe Bill actively kicked him out. First of all, that would be rather un-RP-like. Next, there's no real way to do that anyway (if the account would be blocked, he could just create a new one). PG probably just got bored of spewing the same nonsense all over again. Or he finally realized that it doesn't make sense to listen to a station that plays "90% crap".
Posted 17 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
Haven't y'all noticed....good old PG is outta here. His use of this space to vomit his unending sarcastic negativity was not only inappropriate, but really bringing the whole atmosphere here down. So I actually emailed Bill to alert him to the troll, which he seemed to have already been aware of and had already taken some action to kick him out and it seems to have worked, yay!
It was pretty obvious, huh? I mean really...if I hated EVERY song being played, I sure would be clicking on someone else's link and not "suffering" over here. P.S. I like these guys. They do pretty good.
Posted 17 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
CHAIR DANCE!
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
arserocket wrote:
Me likeeee before Physicgenius jumps in.
Haven't y'all noticed....good old PG is outta here. His use of this space to vomit his unending sarcastic negativity was not only inappropriate, but really bringing the whole atmosphere here down. So I actually emailed Bill to alert him to the troll, which he seemed to have already been aware of and had already taken some action to kick him out and it seems to have worked, yay!
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Black Rebel Motorcycle club opened for the Rolling Stones in Wichita last year. The whole show was just amazing.
Posted 17 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
Filling in for PG, now that's a scary concept. This band does nothing I haven't heard from, oh, a few thousand other wannabe innovator rockers who really have nothing new to contribute. I'm all for rebellion and disaffection, but please, show me something a bit more substantial. arserocket wrote:
Me likeeee before Physicgenius jumps in.
Posted 17 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
Pretty rockin'
Posted 17 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Seems like they're coming into their own? 8 out of the box!
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
plaid wrote:
I just saw them in Portland last weekend. I love their studio stuff, but their live performance was... not all that great, frankly. I can blame some of it on the piss poor job the sound team did, but not all of it. The first opener was a Portland band going by the name of The Upsidedown, who frankly sound fantastic. The second opener was The Fratellis, who, honestly, needed to be taken out back and shot.
with you on the Fratellis...Alex Harvey Band without the band, Alex harvey or anything else...just kpphutt
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
I just saw them in Portland last weekend. I love their studio stuff, but their live performance was... not all that great, frankly. I can blame some of it on the piss poor job the sound team did, but not all of it. The first opener was a Portland band going by the name of The Upsidedown, who frankly sound fantastic. The second opener was The Fratellis, who, honestly, needed to be taken out back and shot.
Posted 17 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
agnes wrote:
Makes me want a black motorcycle and a club.
Right on brother Agnes
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Makes me want a black motorcycle and a club.
Posted 17 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
YAY! BRMC is probably my favorite band and they are great live. Thank you for playing something from the new album. They're in DC soon and I can't wait so see them live again.
Posted 17 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
Me likeeee before Physicgenius jumps in.
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Let's hear it.
Posted 17 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]