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)
Teach Us To Survive
Accept Lyrics
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No one tells what we should know
We're starving
No one cares about the law
No one tells use what we saw
We're starving (starving)
We never know whom we're believing
Looking for some real teachers
No one can explain the future
No one cares how we get nuts
We're crying
No one tells us how to love you
No one shows how we can win
We're losing
Why don't you help us growing
Why don't you teach us dying
We want to know how you are doing
Why don't you help us growing
Why don't you teach us dying
We want to know how you are doing
Want to know how you survive
Survive, survive, survive, survive, survive, survive
The lyric of Accept/DEAFFY's song TEACH US TO SURVIVE discusses the struggles of life and the lack of guidance and direction in navigating it. The first couple of lines express the sentiment that nobody seems to know what to do or is willing to share knowledge with others. The repetition of "We're starving" emphasizes how desperate the situation is, highlighting the lack of resources and support. The lack of guidance extends to trusting people who may not have their best interests at heart, leading to confusion and uncertainty in decision-making. The plea for "real teachers" indicates a yearning for genuine guidance and mentorship.
The second part of the song emphasizes the need for understanding and preparation for the future. The use of "nuts" in the line "No one cares how we get nuts" could be interpreted as meaning "crazy," which underscores the unpredictable and chaotic nature of life. The idea that "No one tells us how to love you" suggests that the struggles extend to relationships, and the lines "We're losing" and "We want to know how you survive" further emphasize the sense of defeat and helplessness.
Line by Line Meaning
No one knows what we should do
We lack guidance and direction.
No one tells what we should know
We lack knowledge and education.
We're starving
We are desperate and in need.
No one cares about the law
We lack justice and accountability.
No one tells use what we saw
We lack truth and transparency.
We never know whom we're believing
We lack trust and faith.
We don't know the things we're doing
We lack purpose and understanding.
Looking for some real teachers
We are searching for mentors and role models.
No one can explain the future
We lack foresight and vision.
No one cares how we get nuts
We lack support and resources.
We're crying
We are in pain and distress.
No one tells us how to love you
We lack guidance and understanding in relationships.
No one shows how we can win
We lack strategies and skills for success.
We're losing
We are failing and falling behind.
Why don't you help us growing
We are asking for assistance in personal development.
Why don't you teach us dying
We are seeking knowledge and wisdom on the inevitable end of life.
We want to know how you are doing
We are interested in understanding the experiences of others.
Want to know how you survive
We are requesting guidance on how to navigate challenges and persevere.
Survive, survive, survive, survive, survive, survive
We are emphasizing the importance of survival and resilience.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: DEAFFY, PETER BALTES, STEFAN KAUFMANN, UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, WOLF HOFFMANN, GABY HOFFMANN, JOERG FISCHER, WOLF HOFFMAN
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Реваз Чухлый
Супер и как необычно для Экцепта
TheDispather
Fantastic song and lyrics.
Sergei Ballon
@Anja Bendig Richtig!
Anja Bendig
Das waren die 80er!! Great!!!
David Michaelsen
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