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)

Son Of A Bitch
Accept Lyrics

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You make the stars
Illusions and dreams
You're what you are
Do you know what I mean

I hear you clear
See in your eyes
Lying to please

It pleases to lie

You say, it's your way
You say we'll make it
Right to the top
Your bullshit gets me
What have you got

I don't believe
A word you say
You make me laugh
Get outta my way

You say, it's your way
Now listen to what I think of you

Son of a bitch, kiss my ass
Son of a bitch
Son of a bitch, you asshole
Son of a bitch

Cock suckin' motherfucker
I was right, take this, uh

Son of a bitch, kiss my ass
Son of a bitch
Son of a bitch, you asshole
Son of a bitch

Son of a bitch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Accept's "Son of a Bitch" are heavy on the criticism of someone who is dishonest and manipulative. The opening lines set the stage for a person who creates false realities for themselves and others, often lying to make themselves appear more impressive or desirable. The next lines express a sense of understanding from the singer, acknowledging that they see through the illusions and see the lies in the other person's eyes. The chorus is where the anger and frustration comes through, calling the other person a son of a bitch and telling them to kiss the singer's ass.

The second verse continues with the theme of the other person's lies, and how they claim their way is the only way to success. The singer doesn't believe a word of it and finds it ridiculous, even laughable. Finally, the outro features some colorful insults, calling the other person a "cock suckin' motherfucker" and repeating the "son of a bitch" line.

Overall, the message of the song seems to be about standing up to people who are trying to manipulate or deceive you. Accept isn't going to be taken in by this person's false promises or flattery. The song is a powerful declaration of independence and self-respect.

Line by Line Meaning

You make the stars
You create illusions that seem out of reach, like stars in the sky

Illusions and dreams
You offer false hopes and unrealistic desires

You're what you are
You are nothing more than what you present yourself to be

Do you know what I mean
Do you understand the deception that you are causing?

I hear you clear
I understand what you are saying

See in your eyes
I see through your lies and deception

Lying to please
You are willing to say anything to make others happy

It pleases to lie
You enjoy deceiving and manipulating others for your own benefit

You say, it's your way
You insist on controlling everything

You say we'll make it
You make promises that you cannot keep

Right to the top
You aim to achieve success by any means necessary