feelings
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You gotta be a strong man
And know what you want
And fight ev'ryone in your way

You're the one who sweats
And what do you get
When someone else picks up your pay
Hey, when you're fightin' a wolf
It's a fight to the end with a pack

You work all day long
You're stuck to the phone
Burn up a hundred cigarettes

The yes men you know
They tell you no go
And dissatisfaction's all you get

Oh, when you're needing a queen
Ev'ry card that you get is a jack

Accept what we do
This message to you
Is rock forever and ever
We've still got the feel
The music is real
And we'll rock 'n' roll forever, forever

You gotta be strong
We'll rock 'n' roll
Forever

No sword and no knife
Can help you survive
Survival is a business head

A good deal you need
Or you're lost in their greed
You're rotten, helpless, dead

Hey, when you're fightin' a wolf
It's a fight to the end with a pack

Accept what we do
This message to you
Is rock forever and ever
We've still got the feel
The music is real
And we'll rock 'n' roll forever, forever

Accept what we do
This message to you
Is rock forever and ever
We've still got the feel




The music is real
And we'll rock 'n' roll forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Accept's song "Feelings" revolve around the theme of perseverance in the face of adversity. The song urges its listeners to be strong and know what they want, because life can often be a struggle. It encourages them to fight against the challenges they face and not let others get in the way of their success. The lyrics also touch on the idea of paying dues, with lines about working hard all day and being stuck to the phone. The song acknowledges that life can be difficult, but it encourages listeners to never give up and to keep on fighting.


One of the most interesting aspects of "Feelings" is the fact that it was released as a B-side to Accept's hit single "Balls to the Wall." Given that "Balls to the Wall" is one of the band's most well-known songs, it's interesting to consider how "Feelings" might have been more appreciated if it had been given its own release. The song's lyrics also show a maturity and wisdom that wasn't always present in Accept's earlier work, which focused more on heavy metal tropes like Satanism and violence.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta be a strong man
You must possess strength


And know what you want
And have clarity of your desires


And fight ev'ryone in your way
And be ready to battle with anyone who blocks your path


You're the one who sweats
You put in the effort


And what do you get
But what do you receive


When someone else picks up your pay
When someone else takes the credit and reward for your hard work


Hey, when you're fightin' a wolf
When you are up against a fierce opposition


It's a fight to the end with a pack
It will be a long and intense battle against a group


You work all day long
You put in a full day of work


You're stuck to the phone
You are constantly tied to the phone


Burn up a hundred cigarettes
And smoke a hundred cigarettes in the process


The yes men you know
The people who always agree with you


They tell you no go
Are now telling you that you cannot go forward


And dissatisfaction's all you get
Leaving you with only disappointment


Oh, when you're needing a queen
When you are in need of a partner


Ev'ry card that you get is a jack
All the options presented to you are disappointing


Accept what we do
Embrace our music


This message to you
Our message to you


Is rock forever and ever
Is to rock indefinitely


We've still got the feel
We still have the same passion


The music is real
Our music is authentic


And we'll rock 'n' roll forever, forever
And we will continue to play rock and roll music indefinitely


No sword and no knife
Physical weapons cannot aid you


Can help you survive
In the world of business


Survival is a business head
Success requires business savvy


A good deal you need
You must secure advantageous deals


Or you're lost in their greed
Or else you will fall prey to the greed of others


You're rotten, helpless, dead
You will be left with nothing




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH
Written by: Joerg Fischer, Peter Baltes, Stefan Kaufmann, Udo Dirkschneider, Wolf Hoffmann

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