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)

MILK
Anthrax Lyrics

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I woke up, can't wait to eat
Got my cereal, boy was I beat
Opened the fridge, and to my dismay
There was no milk, my mother will pay

I want some milk!
My coffee grows cold
I want some milk!

I should've been told

I wish I had some goddamn milk
My Cheerios just ain't the same
I wish I had some goddamn milk
Too bad the milkman never came

I can't go, out to the store
I'll just wait 'till Mommy buys more

I'll just have, wheat thins and beer
If I get sick the toilet is near

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anthrax's song "Milk" tell a story of a person who wakes up in the morning, eager to have breakfast. However, upon opening the fridge, they realize that there is no milk left, which ruins their plans. The frustration and disappointment felt by the singer is evident in the lyrics, as they express their desire for milk and their annoyance at their mother for not buying any. The singer highlights the impact of the missing milk on their breakfast experience, stating that their Cheerios are "just not the same" without it.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more desperate for milk, even realizing that they cannot go outside to the store to buy some. They contemplate settling for wheat thins and beer, knowing that they will inevitably end up getting sick. The chorus acts as a kind of lament, with the singer pleading for milk to no avail. The use of profanity in the lyrics conveys a sense of frustration and helplessness that many people can relate to, especially when dealing with seemingly minor inconveniences that nonetheless ruin their day.

Line by Line Meaning

I woke up, can't wait to eat
Excited to start the day with breakfast

Got my cereal, boy was I beat
Tired from yesterday, but hungry for cereal

Opened the fridge, and to my dismay
Disappointed to find the fridge empty of milk

There was no milk, my mother will pay
Mother is responsible for buying milk and forgetting will have consequences

I want some milk!
Expressing a strong desire for milk

My coffee grows cold
Without milk, coffee loses its intended flavor

I should've been told
Upset that nobody informed them about the absence of milk

I wish I had some goddamn milk
Strong expression of need for milk

My Cheerios just ain't the same
Cereal isn't as enjoyable without milk

Too bad the milkman never came
Disappointing that the regular source of milk delivery didn't arrive

I can't go, out to the store
Unable to leave the house to buy milk