Accept is a German heavy metal band from the town of Solingen, formed in 19… Read Full Bio ↴Accept is a German heavy metal band from the town of Solingen, formed in 1976 by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and former members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass). Their beginnings can be traced back to the late 1960s, when the band got its start under the name Band X. Accept's lineup has changed over the years, which has included different singers, guitarists, bassists and drummers.

Their current lineup consists of Hoffmann, vocalist Mark Tornillo, guitarists Uwe Lulis and Philip Shouse, drummer Christopher Williams and bassist Martin Motnik. Before arriving at their current lineup, Accept has undergone numerous lineup changes, being Hoffmann the last remaining original member since its inception, and he is the only band member to appear on each album.

Accept played an important role in the development of speed and thrash metal, and they were part of the German heavy metal scene, which emerged in the early to mid-1980s. They have also been cited as an influence or inspiration by a number of acts, including Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Pantera, Testament, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Overkill, Exodus, and Annihilator, as well as fellow Germans such as Helloween, Blind Guardian, Doro, Sodom, Rage, and Grave Digger. Accept achieved its first commercial success with their fifth studio album Balls to the Wall (1983), which is the band's only album to be certified gold in the United States and Canada, and spawned their well-known hit "Balls to the Wall".

Accept have broken up and reformed multiple times. They first split up in 1989, several months after the release of Eat the Heat (which was their only album with Dirkschneider's initial replacement David Reece), but reformed in 1992 and released three more albums before disbanding again in 1997. After briefly reuniting in 2005, Accept announced their third reunion in 2009, with former T.T. Quick frontman Mark Tornillo replacing Dirkschneider (who declined to participate), and the band has recorded five albums with him: Blood of the Nations (2010), Stalingrad (2012), Blind Rage (2014), The Rise of Chaos (2017) and Too Mean to Die (2021); each of those albums renewed Accept's popularity in Germany and entered the top ten charts there.

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Studio albums
Accept (1979)
I'm a Rebel (1980)
Breaker (1981)
Restless and Wild (1982)
Balls to the Wall (1983)
Metal Heart (1985)
Russian Roulette (1986)
Eat the Heat (1989)
Objection Overruled (1993)
Death Row (1994)
Predator (1996)
Blood of the Nations (2010)
Stalingrad (2012)
Blind Rage (2014)
The Rise of Chaos (2017)
Too Mean to Die (2021)

12. Generation Clash II
Accept Lyrics

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Warnings surround you
That life ain't long
Same old stories
You've heard ?em before

They tell you to listen
To be like they've been
You carry a burden

Whatever you do

They never approve of
The things that you do
Revolution
In the heart of your home

But what do they do
To comfort you
At times when you don't feel alright

Generation clash
Generation clash
You got the guts to go

Bitching forever
For wasting time
You better not worry
You're doing alright
They tell you to listen
To be like they've been

But what do they do
To comfort you
At times when you don't feel alright

Generation clash
Generation clash
You got the guts to go
Generation clash
Kiss those times goodbye
Generation clash
You got the guts to go

Generation clash
Generation clash
You got the guts to go
Generation clash
Kiss those times goodbye
The times are gone for good
Generation clash
You got the guts to go

Generation clash
Oh it's the generation clash
Generation clash
Nothing ventured nothing gained

So get alive
Generation clash

Overall Meaning

Accept's song "Generation Clash II" is a track that speaks out against the pressures of society and the older generation. The lyrics warn of the fleeting nature of life and the fact that the same old stories that were told to previous generations can be heard again. The song urges individuals to listen to themselves and not be swayed by the demands of conformity, while also acknowledging the isolation that can come from rejecting the status quo.

The song is an anthem for the young and restless, who are feeling marginalized and misunderstood by the older generation. It highlights the generation gap, which is often synonymous with conflict, rejection and fighting for acceptance. Despite the challenges faced by the generation, the lyrics emphasize the importance of having the courage to go your own way and not be held back by the opinions of others. The song encourages us to embrace change and cherish opportunities to change our world.

Line by Line Meaning

Warnings surround you
You are being cautioned about the hardships of life.

That life ain't long
Life is short.

Same old stories
These stories have been told many times before.

You've heard ?em before
You are already familiar with these stories.

They tell you to listen
They advise you to pay attention.

To be like they've been
To learn from their experiences.

You carry a burden
You feel weighed down by responsibilities.

Whatever you do
Regardless of your actions.

They never approve of
They do not endorse.

The things that you do
Your actions.

Revolution
A significant change or upheaval.

In the heart of your home
Within your family.

But what do they do
However, what actions do they take?

To comfort you
To provide you with comfort.

At times when you don't feel alright
During times when you feel upset or down.

Generation clash
The clash between generations.

You got the guts to go
You have the courage to move forward.

Bitching forever
Complaining constantly.

For wasting time
Because of lost time.

You better not worry
Do not worry.

You're doing alright
You are doing well.

Kiss those times goodbye
Say farewell to those moments.

The times are gone for good
Those moments have passed permanently.

Oh it's the generation clash
This is the clash between generations.

Nothing ventured nothing gained
Without taking risks, there are no rewards.

So get alive
Get energized and motivated to take action.

Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Deaffy, Peter Baltes, Stefan Kaufmann, Udo Dirkschneider, Wolf Hoffmann

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