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)
No Time To Loose
Accept Lyrics
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Have been to all places
But everything seems so sad without you
Your love has flown away
The days are cold and gray
I can't love no one else like I′ve loved you before (Before)
Oh, don't say you can′t love me no more
Girl, I need you so much
I feel so lonely, so lonely
Can′t believe this shall be the end
But the love letters I have sent
Have got no answer, how can I go on?
Oh baby, oh, give me your love, no time to lose
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
Light up my life, don't waste no time
I know if you are back then you are mine
Oh baby, oh, give me your love, no time to lose
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
Light up my life, don′t waste no time
I know if you are back then you are mine
Your love has flown away
The days are cold and gray
Can't love no one else Like I′ve loved you before, before
Take my hand, I'll take your soul
Oh, don′t say you can't love me no more
Girl, I need you so much
I feel so lonely
Oh baby, oh, give me your love, no time to lose
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
Light up my life, don't waste no time
I know if you are back then you are mine
Give me your love, no time to lose
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
Light up my life, don′t waste no time
I know if you are back then you are mine
Give me your love, no time to lose
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
Light up my life, don′t waste no time
I know if you are back then you are mine
Give me your love, no time to lose
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
Light up my life, don't waste no time
I know if you are back then you are mine
The lyrics of Accept's song "No Time To Lose" reflect the emotions of longing and heartbreak experienced by the singer after a failed relationship. The first paragraph sets the scene, describing how the singer has explored different paths and places, but none of them bring him joy without the presence of his loved one. We can infer that he is feeling lost and incomplete without her.
The second paragraph further emphasizes the singer's despair, stating that his love has left him, leaving behind cold and gray days. He admits that he cannot love anyone else the way he loved her before, indicating that he still holds strong feelings for her. He pleads for her to take his hand, symbolizing his willingness to mend their relationship, and expresses his desperation, begging her not to say that she can no longer love him.
In the third paragraph, the singer expresses disbelief that their relationship could come to an end. He mentions the love letters he has sent to her but has received no response, leaving him unsure of how to move forward. The singer is yearning for her love and requires it to go on. He longs for her to return, hoping she can bring happiness back into his life and eradicate the feelings of sadness and loneliness that consume him.
The final chorus repeats the plea for her to give him her love, emphasizing the urgency by urging her not to waste any time. The singer declares that if she comes back, she will be his. The repetition of this chorus emphasizes the singer's desperation and the importance he places on rekindling their love. The repeated request for her love and the promise of devotion if she returns demonstrate that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to rebuild their relationship and find happiness once again.
Overall, the lyrics of "No Time To Lose" depict a narrator who is deeply affected by the absence of a loved one and desperately longs for their return. The song showcases the emotional turmoil experienced after a failed relationship and the intense desire to rebuild what has been lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I've gone so many ways
I have traveled down various paths and made many choices
Have been to all places
I have visited numerous locations
But everything seems so sad without you
However, nothing brings me joy or happiness in your absence
Your love has flown away
Your affection and devotion have left
The days are cold and gray
The passing time feels bleak and lacking warmth
I can't love no one else like I've loved you before (Before)
I am unable to develop the same deep affection for anyone else as I had for you in the past
Take my hand, I'll take your soul
Join with me, and together we will form a deep, emotional connection
Oh, don't say you can't love me no more
Please do not express that your love for me has diminished
Girl, I need you so much
My dependence on you is incredibly strong
I feel so lonely, so lonely
I experience a profound feeling of isolation and emptiness
Can't believe this shall be the end
I cannot accept that our relationship may come to a conclusion
But the love letters I have sent
However, the letters expressing my affection that I sent to you
Have got no answer, how can I go on?
Did not receive a response, leaving me uncertain of how to proceed
Oh baby, oh, give me your love, no time to lose
Oh my dear, please bestow your love upon me without delay
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
My beloved, return to me and banish all my sadness and sorrow
Light up my life, don't waste no time
Illuminate my existence and let us not waste any more moments
I know if you are back then you are mine
I am confident that if you return, you will belong to me
Your love has flown away
Your affection and devotion have departed
The days are cold and gray
The passing time feels bleak and lacking warmth
Can't love no one else like I've loved you before, before
I am unable to develop the same deep affection for anyone else as I had for you in the past
Take my hand, I'll take your soul
Join with me, and together we will form a deep, emotional connection
Oh, don't say you can't love me no more
Please do not express that your love for me has diminished
Girl, I need you so much
My dependence on you is incredibly strong
I feel so lonely
I experience a profound feeling of isolation and emptiness
Oh baby, oh, give me your love, no time to lose
Oh my dear, please bestow your love upon me without delay
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
My beloved, return to me and banish all my sadness and sorrow
Light up my life, don′t waste no time
Illuminate my existence and let us not waste any more moments
I know if you are back then you are mine
I am confident that if you return, you will belong to me
Give me your love, no time to lose
Grant me your affection quickly without delay
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
My beloved, return to me and banish all my sadness and sorrow
Light up my life, don′t waste no time
Illuminate my existence and let us not waste any more moments
I know if you are back then you are mine
I am confident that if you return, you will belong to me
Give me your love, no time to lose
Grant me your affection quickly without delay
Baby, come back, drive away all my blues
My beloved, return to me and banish all my sadness and sorrow
Light up my life, don′t waste no time
Illuminate my existence and let us not waste any more moments
I know if you are back then you are mine
I am confident that if you return, you will belong to me
Writer(s): Frank Farian, Fred Jay, Stefan Klinkhammer
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