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)

Burning
Accept Lyrics

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I hear a rock 'n' roll guitar,
Screamin' wild on the radio
Well, I know what I like,
Know and it's right
Gotta take me through the night

The sound is comin' out,
It's breakin' down the doors

Like an earthquake
Explodin' your brains,
Do it again, power is a natural right

I say, hey rock 'n' roller,
Power in your hands
You and your music,
Right on rockin' man

You gotta hear it for a while,
It bowls you over, like dreamin'
Oh, hell what a night,
Keep a rockin' on night
Hey, boy can't you see the light

I say, hey rock 'n' roller,
Power in your hands
You and your music,
Make me rockin' mad

Burning, burning, burning just like fire
Burning, burning, burning just like fire
Burning, burning, burning just like fire
Burning, burning, burning just like fire

I say, hey rock 'n' roller,
Power in your hands
You and your music,
Make me rockin' mad

Burning, burning, burning just like fire
Burning, burning, a rock 'n' roll desire
Burning, burning, burning just like fire
Burning, burning, a rock 'n' roll desire

Burning, burning, burning just like fire
Burning, burning, burning just like fire

I say, hey rock 'n' roller,
Power in your hands
Hey, rock 'n' roller,
Right on rockin' man

Burning, burning, burning just like fire
Burning, burning, burning just like fire

Burning, burning, burning just like fire
Burning, burning, burning just like fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Burning" by Accept pay tribute to the power and energy of rock 'n' roll music. The opening lines describe the sound of a "rock 'n' roll guitar" blasting out of a radio, and the excitement this causes in the listener. The singer is drawn to the raw, primal energy of rock music, and describes the feeling of being swept away by its power. He encourages the rock 'n' roller to keep playing, recognizing that the music is more than just entertainment - it represents a force of nature, like an "earthquake exploding your brains."

Throughout the song, the lyrics celebrate the physical and emotional impact of rock 'n' roll, using metaphors of fire and burning to convey the intensity of the experience. The chorus repeats the phrase "burning just like fire," emphasizing the transformative and cathartic nature of rock music.

Ultimately, the message of the song is one of liberation and release. The power of the music enables the singer to transcend his everyday life, to be "bowled over" and transported to a different plane of existence. Through the invigorating energy of rock 'n' roll, he finds the freedom to embrace his primal instincts and live life to the fullest.

Line by Line Meaning

I hear a rock 'n' roll guitar, Screamin' wild on the radio
The loud sound of an electric guitar playing rock n roll music is heard through the radio and is captivating.

Well, I know what I like, Know and it's right Gotta take me through the night
The singer knows the type of music he enjoys and wants it to accompany him as he rocks through the night.

The sound is comin' out, It's breakin' down the doors Like an earthquake Explodin' your brains,Do it again, power is a natural right
The sound of the rock n roll music is so intense and powerful that it feels like an earthquake, and it overwhelms the mind, taking over the body and soul, with the power to rock again.

I say, hey rock 'n' roller,Power in your hands You and your music,Right on rockin' man
The singer acknowledges the power that the rock n roll musician has in creating such captivating music. The musician's ability to create their music and share it with fans is admirable.

You gotta hear it for a while,It bowls you over, like dreamin'
Only hearing such music for an extended period can do it justice. It captures your imagination like a dream.

Oh, hell what a night,Keep a rockin' on night,Hey, boy can't you see the light
The night is so electrifying and filled with energy that the singer encourages everyone to keep rocking. The music creates an aura of excitement.

You and your music,Make me rockin' mad
The rock n roll musician is able to make the singer feel incredibly happy and excited when they listen to their music.

Burning, burning, burning just like fire,Burning, burning, burning just like fire
The energy and passion of the rock n roll music are like a burning fire, overwhelming and all-consuming.

Burning, burning, a rock 'n' roll desire
The desire and longing for the rock n roll music are intense and burning.

Hey, rock 'n' roller
The singer is calling out to the rock n roll musician, acknowledging their talent and passion.

Right on rockin' man
The singer encourages the rock n roll musician to continue creating excellent music and rocking on.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jorg Fischer, Peter Baltes, Stefan Kaufmann, Udo Dirkschneider, Wolf Hoffmann, Joerg Fischer, Wolf Hoffman

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