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)
Crucified
Accept Lyrics
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Nothing's guaranteed
You might give your soul away
To cut yourself a deal
I really hate uncertainty
Will I win or lose
[Chorus]
Going insane, roll the dice again
Crucified, deep inside
I'm feeling crucified
Life is like a lottery
Can I ever win
Will it be another one
Or me, who's cashing in
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Accept's song Crucified talk about how life is uncertain, just like a slot machine and a lottery. The metaphor of a slot machine is used to describe how uncertain life is - you never know whether you'll win or lose, and sometimes you might give away something as valuable as your soul just to get a chance at a deal. The uncertainty is frustrating, but the singer of the song still keeps playing, still keeps rolling the dice, because that's all they can do. They feel crucified, deep inside, because of the constant ups and downs of life.
The song goes on to compare life to a lottery, another game where the outcome is uncertain. The singer wonders whether they will ever be the one to win big, or if they will always be the one to miss out. The chorus repeats the idea that life is just a game, and that the uncertainty can drive one insane. This person feels trapped, feeling crucified by the constant uncertainty and inability to predict what will happen next.
Overall, Accept's song Crucified is about the frustration of being unable to control the outcome of one's life. It's about feeling powerless and trapped, like a player in a game that one can never win. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever experienced uncertainty or felt like they need to keep playing the game of life even when the stakes are high.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is like a slot machine
Life is unpredictable, with outcomes that are determined by chance.
Nothing's guaranteed
There are no guarantees in life, so one must take risks in order to achieve their goals.
You might give your soul away
In order to achieve success, one may have to make significant sacrifices or compromises.
To cut yourself a deal
In order to make progress, one may have to make deals with others or with fate itself.
I really hate uncertainty
The artist is uncomfortable with the randomness and unpredictability of life.
Will I win or lose
The singer is questioning the likelihood of success or failure.
Ain't nothing but a game
Life is simply a game, with rules that are constantly changing.
Going insane, roll the dice again
Even when things seem hopeless or chaotic, the artist must keep trying to make progress.
Crucified, deep inside
The artist feels trapped and helpless, unable to change their circumstances.
I'm feeling crucified
The artist feels overwhelmed and oppressed by external forces beyond their control.
Life is like a lottery
Life is full of opportunities and chances, but success cannot be guaranteed.
Can I ever win
The artist is questioning whether they will ever be able to achieve their goals.
Will it be another one
The singer wonders if someone else will take their place and achieve the success they desire.
Or me, who's cashing in
The singer hopes that they will be the one to succeed and benefit from their efforts.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CYRIL JOHN CURNIN, SCOTT CUTLER
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