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)

Don't Give a Damn
Accept Lyrics

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I ain't gonna be damned no more
If I'm standing my ground
There's times when I got no style
Just hanging around

But don't take it for granted
That you're so cool with me
Next time you leave this room

You better slam that door

'Cause I don't give a damn
I don't give a damn
I don't give a damn, what you think of me
I don't give a damn, what you think of me

Are you ever come back to me
'Cause you're sure bad luck
You ain't nothing but trouble
You never gave, just took

That's why I don't give a damn
I don't give a damn

I don't give a damn, what you think of me
I don't give a damn, what you think of me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Accept's "Don't Give a Damn" seem to be about the singer's defiance and unwillingness to be oppressed or controlled by anyone else. The singer is tired of being judged or looked down upon by others and decides to stand their ground, even if it means sacrificing their style or social status. The singer urges those who may have taken their presence for granted to leave and never return, showing that they do not need anyone's approval or validation. The chorus "I don't give a damn, what you think of me" further emphasizes the singer's independence and self-assurance.

Moreover, the song elaborates on the singer's past experiences with someone who was a source of bad luck and trouble in their life, who took advantage of them without giving anything in return. The singer recognizes this person as nothing but a burden and declares that they do not care if this person ever comes back into their life.

Overall, "Don't Give a Damn" is a song about the need for personal autonomy and the rejection of societal pressure to conform or please others. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their individuality and assert themselves, even if it means being perceived as unconventional or unpopular.

Line by Line Meaning

I ain't gonna be damned no more
I am done with being judged for my actions

If I'm standing my ground
I will not back down from my beliefs

There's times when I got no style
I am not always fashionable or trendy

Just hanging around
I am comfortable with being idle or doing nothing

But don't take it for granted
Do not assume anything about me

That you're so cool with me
Do not act friendly if you are not going to be genuine

Next time you leave this room
When you exit, do it with conviction

You better slam that door
Make a bold exit

'Cause I don't give a damn
Because I am indifferent

Are you ever come back to me
If you come back to me

'Cause you're sure bad luck
Because you bring bad vibes