Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 … Read Full Bio ↴Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group is considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene from the 1980s and is part of the "Big Four" of the genre, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. They were also one of the first thrash metal bands (along with Overkill and Nuclear Assault) to emerge from the East Coast. The band has released 11 studio albums, several other albums, and 26 singles, including collaborating on a single with American hip hop group Public Enemy. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Anthrax sold 2.5 million records in the United States from 1991 to 2004, with worldwide sales of 10 million. Four of the band's studio albums have also achieved gold certifications by the RIAA, including their third full-length record Among the Living (1987), which cemented Anthrax's reputation as one of the most successful thrash metal bands.

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)

Cupajoe
Anthrax Lyrics

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I really need a cup of coffee
Go get me a cupajoe
Cupajoe
Black and Strong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anthrax's song Cupajoe are quite straightforward and easy to interpret. Essentially, the singer is expressing their need for a cup of coffee because they are tired, drained, or in need of a pick-me-up. The use of the term "cupajoe" is a colloquialism for coffee, which may be more prevalent in certain regions of the United States. The usage of the words "black and strong" also suggest that the singer requires a strong cup of coffee with no add-ons such as milk or sugar. Overall, the song seems like a lighthearted and fun expression of a universal human need - caffeine.

Line by Line Meaning

I really need a cup of coffee
My current physical condition necessitates the intake of a caffeinated beverage which is commonly consumed in the morning or throughout the day.

Go get me a cupajoe
Please acquire a mug containing a brewed beverage derived from roasted coffee beans, also known as 'cupajoe'.

Cupajoe
A moniker for the aforementioned caffeinated beverage I have requested, also known as a cup of joe.

Black and Strong
I prefer my cupajoe in its natural form, without the addition of any cream or sugar, leaving it black and potent in strength.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLIE L. BENANTE, FRANK JOSEPH BELLO, JOHN ROBERT BUSH, SCOTT IAN ROSENFELD

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