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)
Indians
Anthrax Lyrics
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When it comes to someone else's fight
No one ever gets involved
Apathy can never solve
Forced out-brave and mighty
Stolen land-they can't fight it
Hold on-to pride and tradition
We're dissin' them
On reservations
A hopeless situation
Respect is something that you earn
Our Indian brothers' getting burned
Original American
Turned into second class citizen
Cry for the Indians
Die for the Indians
Cry for the Indians
Cry, cry, cry for the Indians
Love the land and fellow man
Peace is what we strive to have
Some folks have none of this
Hatred and prejudice
The song "Indians" by Anthrax speaks of the plight of Native Americans and their struggles against white oppression. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the message that Anthrax wants to convey. They highlight the fact that people tend to remain indifferent and uninvolved when it comes to fighting injustice done to those who are not "one of us". The apathy towards the plight of Native Americans is the central theme of this song. The lyrics further talk about the forced eviction of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands, leaving them with no choice but to fight against white oppressors.
The song highlights the values of pride and tradition for the Native Americans despite their hopeless situation, continuing to hold on to it despite the loss of their way of life. Anthrax rightly blames mainstream society for the social injustice and inequality faced by the Native American population. The song ends with a plea to love the land and fellow man, striving to attain peace while acknowledging the lack of these values in some people who are filled with hatred and prejudice.
Line by Line Meaning
We all see black and white
Many people do not see the complexities of other people's struggles and find it easier to have a polarized view of things.
When it comes to someone else's fight
People seem to be less concerned or apathetic when it comes to issues that do not personally affect them.
No one ever gets involved
People often do not take action or get involved in other people's struggles due to lack of interest and empathy.
Apathy can never solve
Ignoring problems or conflicts will never lead to a resolution or solution, and only perpetuates the issue.
Forced out-brave and mighty
Indigenous people were forcefully removed from their land despite their bravery and strength.
Stolen land-they can't fight it
Indigenous people's land was taken away from them, and they had no power to fight back against the colonizers.
Hold on-to pride and tradition
Despite their oppression, Indigenous people hold on to their values and beliefs as well as their sense of pride in their culture.
Even though they know how much their lives are really missin'
Indigenous people are aware of how much they have been stripped of their rights and culture, but they still continue to persist in order to preserve their heritage.
We're dissin' them
Society is disrespecting and ignoring the plight of Indigenous people.
On reservations
Indigenous people have been forced to live only on designated lands known as reservations.
A hopeless situation
The living conditions and treatment of Indigenous people on reservations is bleak and discouraging.
Respect is something that you earn
Respect has to be earned through actions and behavior, rather than simply given.
Our Indian brothers' getting burned
Indigenous people are being metaphorically burned, through their mistreatment and loss of land and culture.
Original American
Indigenous people are the original inhabitants of North America.
Turned into second class citizen
Indigenous people are treated as inferior and not given the same rights and opportunities as non-Indigenous people.
Cry for the Indians
A plea for people to empathize and feel sorrow for the struggles and oppression of Indigenous people.
Die for the Indians
A call for people to take action and make sacrifices in order to help Indigenous people in their struggles.
Cry for the Indians
A repetition of the plea for empathy towards Indigenous people's plight.
Cry, cry, cry for the Indians
A poignant repetition of the call for people to cry for Indigenous people's struggles.
Love the land and fellow man
A reminder that we should love and respect both the earth and the people who inhabit it.
Peace is what we strive to have
The goal is to cultivate a harmonious world where everyone can live in peace with one another.
Some folks have none of this
Sadly, some people are unable to see the importance of peace and respecting others' cultures and beliefs.
Hatred and prejudice
Hatred and prejudice are the root causes of much of the pain and struggles experienced by Indigenous people.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLIE L. BENANTE, DANIEL ALAN SPITZ, FRANK JOSEPH BELLO, JOSEPH A. BELLARDINI, SCOTT IAN ROSENFELD
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@ives3572
Lyrics
We all see black and white
When it comes to someone else's fight
No one ever gets involved
Apathy can never solve
Forced out-brave and mighty
Stolen land-they can't fight it
Hold on-to pride and tradition
Even though they know how much their lives are really missin'
We're dissin' them
On reservations
A hopeless situation
Respect is something that you earn
Our Indian brothers' getting burned
Original American
Turned into second class citizen
Cry for the Indians
Die for the Indians
Cry for the Indians
Cry, cry, cry for the Indians
Love the land and fellow man
Peace is what we strive to have
Some folks have none of this
Hatred and prejudice
@URUGETNIC
How the Indians and Turks are displayed is seen as a bar in their language and the symbol of the wolf Of course, the Turks also had a belief in one god. The belief in the sky god is also present in these Indians. They love the earth and spirits as the Turks love what do you think about it?
How the Indians and Turks are displayed is seen as a bar in their language and the symbol of the wolf Of course, the Turks also had a belief in one god. The belief in the sky god is also present in these Indians. They love the earth and spirits as the Turks love what do you think about it?
How the Indians and Turks are displayed is seen as a bar in their language and the symbol of the wolf Of course, the Turks also had a belief in one god. The belief in the sky god is also present in these Indians. They love the earth and spirits as the Turks love what do you think about it?
How the Indians and Turks are displayed is seen as a bar in their language and the symbol of the wolf Of course, the Turks also had a belief in one god. The belief in the sky god is also present in these Indians. They love the earth and spirits as the Turks love what do you think about it?
@fernandelei
We all see black and white
When it comes to someone else's fight
No one ever gets involved
Apathy can never solve
[BRIDGE:]
FORCED OUT - Brave and mighty
STOLEN LAND - They can't fight it
HOLD ON - To pride and tradition
Even though they know how much their lives are really missin'
WE'RE DISSIN' THEM ...
[PRE-CHORUS:]
On reservation
A hopeless situation
Respect is something that you earn
Our Indian brother's getting burned
Original American
Turned into, second class citizen
[REPEAT BRIDGE]
[REPEAT PRE-CHORUS]
[CHORUS:]
Cry for the Indians
Die for the Indians
Cry for the Indians
Cry, Cry, Cry for the Indians
Love the land and fellow man
Peace is what we strive to have
Some folks have none of this
Hatred and prejudice
[REPEAT BRIDGE]
[REPEAT PRE-CHORUS]
[REPEAT CHORUS]
[MOSH PART]
[WARDANCE]
TERRITORY, It's just the body of the nation
The people that inhabit it make its configuration
PREJUDICE, Something we all can do without
Cause a flag of many colors is what this land's all about
[LEAD BREAK]
[REPEAT FIRST VERSE]
[REPEAT BRIDGE]
[REPEAT PRE-CHORUS]
[REPEAT CHORUS]
@opheliakee3126
I'm Native American. It dont matter of you're not, as soon as this song comes on we are all Indians. Now let's rock on Brothers!! 🤘
@Morn__
I’m crying for you right now 😭😭
@davidnissim589
Joey Belladonna (the vocalist) is also Native American :)
@Leshen_
Fuck yeah brother 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@skipernipper7773
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@terryadams8620
Same here rock on
@adr1ew
As a native american, I feel really glad about the existence of this song
@elsakarachristou1051
🖤✌
@dhanyzaffry4829
Hi sir ! How are you ? I'm a Malay ,from Malaysia,the land of Mh 370..
@georgeman9476
@Dhany zaffry Don't forget MH17. Not a good year for the Airline