Since the bands inception in 2002, the Anglos have become collectively known for their signature sound that effortlessly blends a number of diverse musical elements. Citing an eclectic mix of influences ranging from Cypress Hill and Outkast, to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fugazi, Mos Def and James Brown, to Beethoven, Miles Davis, and Bob Marley the Anglos infuse the raw edges of rock and the rhythmic timing of rap with the heavy backbeats synonymous with funk and reggae.
Fronted by vocalist John O' Leary and MC Bryan Bozeman, the Anglos maintain a delicate balance between melodic vocals and sharp rhymes. Brandon Parker provides assaulting riffs on guitar, while Danny Helm's undeniably intricate bass lines round out the bands bottom end. Drummer Kevin Compton, who Atlanta-area reviewers have revered as "supplying the deadliest beats in the South, puts the punctuation on the Anglos complex arrangements. The result of all this raw talent and genre-blending is a refreshingly unexpected sound that blurs the lines between musical styles.
And there is no better way to experience that sound then at a live show. Performing as if they are under the impression that amplifiers will be outlawed within the next few hours, the Crazy Anglos never hesitate to unleash two fistfuls of intensity every time they play. This pure, unbridled energy is flat-out contagious, and has a tendency to instigate fits of (welcomed) borderline-chaotic behavior from the crowd. In essence, making an attempt to remain seated when the Crazy Anglos hit the stage is like to trying to turn down a Jager bomb, its pretty much impossible.
The Crazy Anglos distinctive sound, unparalleled stage show, and healthy flair for defiance has won them an exceptionally loyal following, earned them undisputed respect, and cemented their name in the Atlanta music scene.
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Crazy Anglos Lyrics
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Hell they helped me to bend
I'm jumping any false trend
With a devilish grin
So defend and meet fate on the shakiest grounds
And build mounds of sick sounds in the darkest of towns
Now get down or freak, let it lose in the streets
And beat beat the elite 'cause they're all just cheats
And I can't seem, to get this out of my head
Let's subtract and see this catastrophe
More shut down from the blasphemy
Or stomped down from the acts
And the world won't stop 'till they're trashing me
Let's subtract and see this catastrophe
More shut down from the blasphemy
Or stomped down from the acts
And the world won't stop 'till they're trashing me
Until then I will fade
Say what, say what, say what
Fade
You will never break me
Fade
Say what, say what, say what
Fade
Away, away, away
I've seen the wise teach lies
And set them in heads
Scattered, shattered like the glass thats imbedded instead
Go pretend to make life circle, circle me still
The falling stars from the skies rolling over the hills
And spill spill like they feel like they're more than they seem
These broken ties and these lies that they are telling me
And I can't seem to get this out of my head
Please get this out of my head
Let's subtract and see this catastrophe
More shut down from the blasphemy
Or stomped down from the acts
And the world won't stop 'till they're trashing me
Let's subtract and see this catastrophe
More shut down from the blasphemy
Or stomped down from the acts
And the world won't stop 'till they're trashing me
Until then I will fade
Say what, say what, say what
Fade
You will never break me
Fade
Say what, say what, say what
Fade
Away, away, away, away
Tired of all this selfless aggravation
Mind entranced, constant stimulation
Bold behold the eyes of a stallion
Fade into this promise of Babylon
Seen the things I wish I had never seen
Waking up in sweat from a bad dream
Feel the walls slowly closing in on me
Fade to black or to the next destiny, destiny, destiny
Until then I will fade
Say what, say what, say what
Fade
You will never break me
Fade
Say what, say what, say what
Fade
Until then I will fade
Say what, say what, say what
Fade
You will never break me
Fade
Say what, say what, say what
Fade
You will never break me
Fade
Fade
You will never break me
Fade
Fade
Fade
You will never make me
Fade
The lyrics to Crazy Anglos's song, "Fade," speak to the struggle against societal pressures and false teachings. The opening lines suggest that even the wise can be influenced to teach lies, leading the singer to jump off any false trend. With a devilish grin, the singer defends themselves and accepts their fate on shaky ground. They strive to create sick sounds in the darkest of towns and take down the elite, who are all just cheats. The chorus repeats the word "fade" as a statement of resistance and resilience against the world's attempts to break them down.
The second part of the song dives deeper into the frustration with the world's injustices. The wise have set lies in people's heads and caused them to scatter and shatter like broken glass. Society pretends to create circles of life, but they are just falling stars from the sky rolling over hills. The singer is tired of selfless aggravation and constant stimulation of the mind. They talk about bold behold the eyes of a stallion and the promise of Babylon. The chorus repeats again as a statement of perseverance.
Overall, the lyrics express a sense of rebellion against oppressive teachings and societal pressures. The singer encourages listeners to defend themselves, create their own sounds, and dismantle the injustices of the elite.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen the wise teach lies
The singer has observed knowledgeable people instructing falsehoods
Hell they helped me to bend
These same individuals aided in the singer's deviation from the norm
I'm jumping any false trend
The singer refuses to follow any fake fads
With a devilish grin
The artist is enjoying their nonconformity
So defend and meet fate on the shakiest grounds
The artist challenges others to stand up for their beliefs, even in precarious situations
And build mounds of sick sounds in the darkest of towns
The singer creates provocative musical art in undesirable places
Now get down or freak, let it lose in the streets
The singer encourages listeners to party wildly and express themselves in public
And beat beat the elite 'cause they're all just cheats
The artist believes that those in power are corrupt and deserve to be undermined
And I can't seem, to get this out of my head
The artist is unable to stop thinking about something
Let's subtract and see this catastrophe
The artist urges scrutiny and evaluation of the current situation
More shut down from the blasphemy
The singer is experiencing pushback for their unconventional ideas
Or stomped down from the acts
The artist is getting repressed for their actions
And the world won't stop 'till they're trashing me
The singer is convinced that the world won't cease criticism until they are destroyed
Until then I will fade
The singer will retreat and withdraw from the world
Say what, say what, say what
This is a repeated catchphrase in the song
You will never break me
The artist is confident that they cannot be defeated
Away, away, away
The artist is leaving the current situation behind
And spill spill like they feel like they're more than they seem
The singer accuses others of pretending to be greater than they actually are
These broken ties and these lies that they are telling me
The singer is angry about the falsehoods that others are presenting to them
Please get this out of my head
The artist begs to stop thinking about something that is bothering them
Tired of all this selfless aggravation
The artist is frustrated with the endless efforts to please others
Mind entranced, constant stimulation
The artist feels trapped by the never-ending stream of information
Bold behold the eyes of a stallion
The singer describes the powerful sight of a horse
Fade into this promise of Babylon
The artist will slowly disappear into a society that fails to live up to its potential
Seen the things I wish I had never seen
The singer has witnessed events that they regret experiencing
Waking up in sweat from a bad dream
The singer is having terrifying nightmares
Feel the walls slowly closing in on me
The singer feels trapped and claustrophobic
Fade to black or to the next destiny, destiny, destiny
The artist will either disappear or prepare for the future
You will never make me
The artist is unwavering in their determination to persist
Fade
The repeated chorus of the song
Contributed by John F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.