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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accept_(band)
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)
Fast As a Shark
Accept Lyrics
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A church clock beats
Midnight, darkness all around
You better beware
You better take care
Be prepared for the shock
And he's the one
Who's breathing down your neck
Coming from behind
Now it's your time
A loser will die
Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer, he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
Cause the killer's on the attack
Surprise attack
Coming from the back
An expert of the deadly knack
Just take care
Just beware
Be prepared for the fight
Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer, he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
Cause the killer's on the attack
Watch out, watch out
Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer, he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
Cause the killer's on the attack
Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer, he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
Cause the killer's
Cause the killer's
Cause the killer's on the attack
The song "Fast As a Shark" by Accept is a fast-paced heavy metal tracks that tells a story of a killer on the loose. The opening lines of the song set the mood with fog-filled streets and the church clock striking midnight while darkness surrounds. The singer warns the listener to be prepared for the shock, as the killer is coming from behind and will attack suddenly. The lyrics emphasize the speed of the killer, stating that he moves fast as a shark and will rip out the victim's heart.
As the song continues, the singer encourages the listener to beware of this expert of the deadly knack, as the killer is sneaky and often comes from behind in a surprise attack. The lyrics advise the victim to prepare for the fight and watch out for the killer. The song concludes with the recurring chorus, emphasizing the speed and relentless nature of the killer.
Overall, "Fast As a Shark" evokes a sense of fear and tension, painting a vivid picture of a dangerous situation. The lyrics warn the listener to be aware of their surroundings and to watch out for those who may wish them harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Fog in the streets
The atmosphere is unsettling and unclear
A church clock beats
The time is ticking, marking the approach of something ominous
Midnight, darkness all around
It's the darkest hour of the night; foreboding surrounds
You better beware
Be cautious and aware
You better take care
Exercise due diligence and caution
Be prepared for the shock
Psych yourself up as the unexpected is imminent
The time has come
The moment of reckoning has arrived
And he's the one
The antagonist that protagonist fears is present
Who's breathing down your neck
The sinister entity is getting uncomfortably close
Coming from behind
The danger arrives from an unexpected direction
Now it's your time
The singer has to face the challenge now
A loser will die
Someone who cannot overcome the danger will perish
Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the dark
The assailant will attack swiftly and viciously
He's a killer, he'll rip out your heart
The antagonist is a merciless murderer who will destroy the singer
On a one-way track and you're not coming back
The singer is going down and no comeback is in sight
Cause the killer's on the attack
The enemy is striking with full force
Surprise attack
The threat comes unexpectedly
An expert of the deadly knack
The antagonist is skilled in lethal tactics
Just take care
Exercising caution is crucial
Be prepared for the fight
The artist must summon all their courage to face the enemy
Watch out, watch out
Stay alert and pay attention
Cause the killer's
The enemy is looming
Cause the killer's
The enemy is threatening
Cause the killer's on the attack
The danger is present and must be dealt with
Lyrics © SMV Schacht Musikverlage GmbH & Co. KG
Written by: Peter Baltes, Stefan Kaufmann, Udo Dirkschneider, Wolf Hoffman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@backtometal646
Fog in the streets, a church clock beats
Midnight, darkness all around
You better beware, you better take care
Be prepared for the shock
The time has come and he's the one
Who's breathing down your neck
Coming from behind, now it's your time
A loser will die
Fast as a shark, he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer, he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
'Cause the killer's on the attack
Surprise attack, coming from the back
An expert of the deadly knack
Just take care, just beware
Be prepared for the fight
Fast as a shark, he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer, he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
'Cause the killer's on the attack
Watch out, watch out
Fast as a shark, he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer, he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
'Cause the killer's on the attack
Fast as a shark, he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer, he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
'Cause the killer's, 'cause the killer's
'Cause the killer's on the attack, attack, attack
Attack, attack, attack, attack
@davidhoffmann9555
Lyrics...
Fog in the streets
A church clock beats
Midnight - darkness all around
You better beware
You better take care
Be prepared for the shock
The time has come
And he's the one
Who's breathing down your neck
Coming from behind
Now it's your time
A loser will die
Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer - he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
'cause the killer's on the attack
Surprise attack
Coming from the back
An expert of the deadly knack
Just take care
Just beware
Be prepared for the fight
Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer - he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
'cause the killer's on the attack
Watch out - watch out
Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer - he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
'cause the killer's on the attack
Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the dark
He's a killer - he'll rip out your heart
On a one way track and you're not coming back
'cause the killer's
'cause the killer's
'cause the killer's on the attack
@michaelr.4878
One of the most important and influential metal songs of all time.
@tfries1607
First time I heard this was as a young , fat and obnoxious punk rocker. Needless to say I was hooked, even though hardcore punk was my new love, I've always loved metal.
@wolfgangsema1316
1:57 1:58 1:58 😮😮😮😮😮😮😅😅😊😊😊
@jackg9092
@@wolfgangsema1316 I would refer you to Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.
@user-qj6ht1rx7i
You are correct. And very few "experts" ever refer to it as being so. This entire record is a must own for a true metal fan. Often overlooked for others that pale in comparison. Well done...
@MarkVARBERO
Absolutely 💯
@pepedc2203
Just to put this song and album in context - it was released 2 years before Metallica's 'Kill'em all'. This track still kicks butt now, so imagine how ground-breaking and brutal it sounded 30+years ago even before thrash made it's mark?!
You are listening to metal gold right here!
@richardmunky5028
it came out the same year Metallicas Hit the lights came out lol, and id call that song thrashier
@astuinpaskaan
Yes. Accept was kicking balls before metallica even pushed their little trolleys. What?
@tttarms1970
I remember it well. I was hooked. When i went to school my brother would drop me off fucking cranking this. People were scared. Good ol days. Still stands up to this day