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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds — Bring It On
Album: Nocturama
Avg rating:
7.2

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Total ratings: 1229









Released: 2003
Length: 4:35
Plays (last 30 days): 6
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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+2 to 8 today, something clicking for me today, and I love Nick's voice.
LLRP
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. 
Great album overall - worth digging into.
This song is like a fist punching. Powerful and simple... If that makes sense haha :)
 ChardRemains wrote:

Definitely my favorite of the day.



so far, mine too!
Just put nick up to 10 because of the way he ripped chatgpd
 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.
 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. 
Ive seen many live concerts... But nothing, nothing in this world beats a  Nick cave and the Bad Seeds  concert. 
Blixa Bargeld!
 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"

Who's the acompanying vocal? 
 Angloray wrote:
shua wrote: no, his voice is probably enough. :) mmmmmmmmm


do you mean the Crash Test Dummies' Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm?
Never heard this before (and I'm a fan)--it's a great one.
I went to a festival for my 30'est birthday because The bad seeds where 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.
 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!
Awesome, I would love to see Nick in small venue, singing along with guinness in hand.  Great.
 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).
trekhead wrote:
Got a monkey that feigned concern for my friend...
More Nick Cave! How 'bout "The Ship Song"?
masterhead wrote:
Got a friend that fainted at a Monkees' Concert
Got a monkey that feigned concern for my friend...
Definitely my favorite of the day.
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
I keep thinking of the Nutty Professor's Gramma telling her kid to "Bring it awn...! I'll throw hot grease on you!" :-k
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
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.
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...
Perfect song for a Monday... thanks!
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.
fen9670 wrote:
MORE MORE MORE Nick Cave & Bad Seeds
Oh good. I'm not alone on this planet...
Great song with a killer chorus. Attitude number.
MORE MORE MORE Nick Cave & Bad Seeds
robca wrote:
Was watching a flick with some new acquaintances in which Cave appeared (can't recall the title)
Probably "Wings of Desire."
8) Ngoziman wrote:
and The Mercy Seat spring to mind
There is a cover of that song by J. Cash in the library...
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
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.
this could REALLY use some more lyrics. maybe he came up with the title and figured that was enough?
i like it, it\'s different
great song... how can it have a rating below 6? you guys never fail to suprise/dissapoint me.
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.
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.
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.
I\'m sure that this is a remake... anyone know who does the original?
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.
What were you thinking when you put this in the rotation?
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.
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.....
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.
You think he wants us to bring it on?
Kind of lackluster for me. Music is ok, vocals ok = just ok.
I am honored to be the first to extol the dark brilliance of Nick Cave and this cut!!!! More!!!! More!!!!