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)
Not My Problem
Accept Lyrics
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Made your bed now lay your head, you don't get no sympathy
Hear that sound it's coming down, the hammer's got to fall
Hit the lights you're in the sights, up against the wall
Don't blame your misfortunes on me
You've done this all on your own
So many others are too blind to see
Not my problem
Not my problem
It's not my problem
Not my problem
Keep it to yourself
Realize how many times I've bailed you out before
I bought your charms with open arms, now I close the door
You've done the crime now do the time, go bitch to someone else
Take a stand and play your hand, you've brought this on yourself
Don't blame your misfortunes on me
You've done this all on your own
So many others are too blind to see
Well, let me throw the first stone
You're not my problem
Not my problem
It's not my problem
Not my problem
Keep it to yourself
Don't blame your misfortunes on me
You've done this all on your own
So many others are too blind to see
Well, let me throw the first stone
Not my problem
Not my problem
It's not my problem
Not my problem
Keep it to yourself
The lyrics to Accept's song "Not My Problem" convey a message of detachment and apathy towards someone else's troubles. The first verse sets the tone by portraying a person who has dug their own hole and sinned against the singer. Despite this, the singer refuses to offer any sympathy, emphasizing that they have no responsibility for the other person's actions. It's a message of personal accountability, suggesting that the consequences of one's choices should be faced without relying on others for support.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Not my problem" multiple times, further reinforcing the singer's disinterest and desire for the other person to keep their issues to themselves. They highlight how they have previously helped and forgiven the individual, but now they have chosen to close the door on them. The singer makes it clear that they will not be held accountable for the other person's mistakes anymore and encourages them to take responsibility for their own actions.
Overall, "Not My Problem" is a straightforward song about refusing to take on someone else's burdens and emphasizing the importance of self-accountability. It promotes the idea that everyone should face the consequences of their choices without relying on others for help or sympathy.
Line by Line Meaning
Dug your hole, don't bear your soul and sin all over me
You created your own problems, don't burden me with your mistakes and negative actions
Made your bed now lay your head, you don't get no sympathy
You made your choices, now face the consequences without expecting any sympathy from me
Hear that sound it's coming down, the hammer's got to fall
You will soon face the unavoidable consequences of your actions
Hit the lights you're in the sights, up against the wall
You are now under scrutiny and facing a difficult situation
Don't blame your misfortunes on me
Stop trying to hold me responsible for the negative outcomes you are experiencing
You've done this all on your own
You are solely responsible for the situation you find yourself in
So many others are too blind to see
Many people fail to recognize your true nature and the problems you cause
Well, let me throw the first stone
I am willing to openly criticize and express my disapproval of your actions
Keep it to yourself
Keep your problems and complaints to yourself; I have no interest in hearing them
Realize how many times I've bailed you out before
Recognize the numerous occasions in the past when I helped you overcome your problems and difficulties
I bought your charms with open arms, now I close the door
I used to be welcoming and accepting of you, but now I am shutting you out and ending our relationship
You've done the crime now do the time, go bitch to someone else
You committed the wrongdoing, now accept the consequences and find someone else to complain to
Take a stand and play your hand, you've brought this on yourself
Take responsibility for your actions and face the outcome that you have caused
You're not my problem
I don't consider your issues or challenges to be my responsibility
Keep it to yourself
Do not burden me with your problems; deal with them on your own
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Deaffy Deaffy, Mark Tornillo, Martin Motnik, Wolf Hoffmann
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