Anthrax's lineup has changed numerous times over their career, leaving Ian as the only constant member of the band. The band has had a revolving cast of singers and lead guitarists, including Neil Turbin, John Bush, Dan Spitz and Rob Caggiano. Since 2013, the band has consisted of Ian, drummer Charlie Benante, bassist Frank Bello, vocalist Joey Belladonna and lead guitarist Jonathan Donais. Ian and Benante (who replaced one-time drummer Greg D'Angelo in 1983) are the only two members to appear on every album, while Bello has been a member of Anthrax since 1984, replacing original bassist Dan Lilker. After two stints in Anthrax, from 1984 to 1992 and again from 2005 to 2007, Belladonna returned to the band in 2010.
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Studio albums
Fistful of Metal (1984)
Spreading the Disease (1985)
Among the Living (1987)
State of Euphoria (1988)
Persistence of Time (1990)
Sound of White Noise (1993)
Stomp 442 (1995)
Volume 8: The Threat Is Real (1998)
We've Come for You All (2003)
Worship Music (2011)
For All Kings (2016)
Antisocial
Anthrax Lyrics
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You're in love with hell existence
Money is all that you desire
Why don't you pack it and retire?
It's common nature, you can't fool me
I'm just the money that you can't let free
Rainy day genius clouds your mind
Don't you realize the blind leads the blind?
You're anti, you're antisocial
You're anti, you're antisocial
You're anti, you're antisocial
You're anti, you're antisocial
Oh mister time, will you ever unwind?
Or just rebuild on a new design
Your claim to fame is law and order
The rich get rich, the poor get poor
You put a price tag on what you see
This one's for you, that's for me
If that's winning, I'd rather lose
Why don't you listen to my senseless views?
You're anti, you're antisocial
You're anti, you're antisocial
You're anti, you're antisocial
You're anti, you're antisocial
How do you feel?
You're a train ride to no importance
You're in love with hell existence
Money is all that you desire
Why don't you pack it in and retire?
It's common nature, you can't fool me
I'm just the money that you can't let free
Rainy days genius clouds your mind
Don't you realize the blind leads the blind?
You're anti, you're antisocial
You're anti, you're antisocial
You're anti, you're antisocial
You're anti, you're antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
Antisocial
The lyrics of Anthrax's song "Antisocial" criticize the materialistic and self-centered nature of modern society. The singer is addressing someone who is obsessed with money, and whose life is devoid of meaning. The metaphor of a "train ride to no importance" suggests that their pursuit of wealth and status is ultimately meaningless in the grand scheme of things. They are "in love with hell existence," implying that their desire for material wealth and success is leading them down a path of moral and spiritual destruction. The line "It's common nature, you can't fool me" suggests that the singer is aware of the selfishness and greed that underpin their society.
The chorus, "You're anti, you're antisocial," is a direct insult to the person the singer is addressing. They are accusing them of being isolated and detached from society because of their obsession with money and material possessions. The final verse turns its attention to the broader societal structures that enable such greed and excess to flourish. The lines "Your claim to fame is law and order / The rich get rich, the poor get poor" suggest that the systems in place that are supposed to protect the vulnerable are instead designed to benefit the wealthy.
Overall, "Antisocial" is a scathing critique of modern society's obsession with wealth, success, and individualism. It highlights the corrosive effects of these values on individuals and society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a train ride to no importance
You are insignificant and make no valuable contribution to the world.
You're in love with hell existence
You are attracted to a negative and destructive way of life.
Money is all that you desire
Your sole motivation is acquiring and accumulating wealth.
Why don't you pack it and retire?
You should quit your pursuits and walk away from your ambitions.
It's common nature, you can't fool me
Your behavior is typical and unoriginal, and I am aware of your intentions.
I'm just the money that you can't let free
I represent the financial gain that you are unwilling to let go of.
Rainy day genius clouds your mind
Your judgment is clouded by delusions of grandeur on days that are not prosperous.
Don't you realize the blind leads the blind?
You are following a path that leads to destruction and those leading you have no idea where they are going.
You're anti, you're antisocial
You reject the norms and values of society and shun social interaction.
Oh mister time, will you ever unwind?
Time seems to be forever moving forward, without any rest or respite.
Or just rebuild on a new design
Time will never stand still, it will only bring about new changes and experiences.
Your claim to fame is law and order
You are known for the rules and regulations you put in place to control others.
The rich get rich, the poor get poor
The wealthy class continues to accumulate wealth while the lower class remains in poverty.
You put a price tag on what you see
You only value things that have monetary worth and disregard the intangible aspects of life.
This one's for you, that's for me
We each have our own interests and priorities.
If that's winning, I'd rather lose
If success means acting in ways that go against my values, I'd rather not succeed.
Why don't you listen to my senseless views?
Even though my opinions may seem nonsensical, you should still consider them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bernard Bonvoisin, Norbert Krief, Jimmy Pursey
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