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)
Safe Home
Anthrax Lyrics
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Through the open door
I come falling through it
There's a sign post up ahead
Like a watershed
And it opens my eyes
Ways, for me to begin
To be born again
Ways, all so differently
Shine for me to see
The better man that I am
I've been places in my head
Behind me worse than what's ahead
And on my path just like a dream
Takes me from the in between
From out of nowhere you came strong as stone
And now I'll never have to be alone
What it is I know
You have always been my safe home
I walk, I run, I burn out into you
You have always been my safe home
My whole world has moved on
I know what I am and I'll always be
Your reality, is better than I could dream
All my fears turn from black to white
And I'd stand and fight
The whole world for you
Faith, and destiny
I never did believe
My only God is love and
Faith, what I see in you
And I can hold it true
Like a weight in my hand.
The song "Safe Home" by Anthrax talks about overcoming obstacles and finding a safe place in someone. The opening lines imply that the singer has been through some difficult experiences, but he has come out stronger and more aware. The "sign post up ahead" represents a turning point, leading him to a new beginning and a chance to rediscover himself. He has learned things about himself that he never knew before and has become a better man.
The second verse delves deeper into the idea of needing a safe haven. The singer has been through struggles that have left him feeling lost, but he has found someone who gives him the strength to keep going. The lyrics "From out of nowhere you came strong as stone, and now I'll never have to be alone" show that the person he has found is a source of stability and support, someone who he can rely on in times of need. The chorus repeats the idea that this person is his safe home, the one place where he can feel secure and protected.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and resilience. Even when life gets difficult, there are people who can help us weather the storm. It's important to have someone in your life who makes you feel safe and loved, and this song celebrates the role that person can play in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been down this road once or twice before
I have been in similar situations before
Through the open door
Opportunities were available
I come falling through it
I took advantage of the opportunities
There's a sign post up ahead
There is an indicator of what's to come
Like a watershed
It marks a turning point
And it opens my eyes
I gained new insight
Ways, for me to begin
New ways opened up for me to start over
To be born again
To start anew
And knowing for the first time
I realize for the first time
Ways, all so differently
Different and better ways are available
Shine for me to see
I can see the better options clearly
The better man that I am
I have improved as a person
I've been places in my head
I have thought a lot about things
Behind me worse than what's ahead
The past was worse than the future
And on my path just like a dream
The future seemed improbable
Takes me from the in between
It lifts me from uncertainty
From out of nowhere you came strong as stone
You unexpectedly came to my rescue
And now I'll never have to be alone
I'll never feel alone ever again
What it is I know
I'm aware of what it is
You have always been my safe home
You have been my sanctuary
I walk, I run, I burn out into you
I'm drawn to you in every way
My whole world has moved on
My life has changed because of you
I know what I am and I'll always be
I have come to recognize my identity
Your reality, is better than I could dream
The reality with you is better than my dreams
All my fears turn from black to white
My fears have turned into hope
And I'd stand and fight
I'll face my problems head-on
The whole world for you
I'll do anything for you
Faith, and destiny
Belief and fate
I never did believe
I used to be skeptical
My only God is love and
Love is my only guiding principle and faith
Faith, what I see in you
I see faith in you
And I can hold it true
I can trust in it
Like a weight in my hand.
It's something tangible and dependable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLIE L. BENANTE, FRANK JOSEPH BELLO, JOHN ROBERT BUSH, SCOTT IAN ROSENFELD
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Still life
I've been down this road once or twice before
Through the open door
I come falling through it
There's a sign post up ahead
Like a watershed
And it opens my eyes
Ways, for me to begin
To be born again
And knowing for the first time
Ways, all so differently
Shine for me to see
The better man that I am
I've been places in my head
Behind me worse than what's ahead
And on my path just like a dream
Takes me from the inbetween
From out of nowhere you came strong as stone
And now I'll never have to be alone
What it is I know
You have always been my safe home
I walk, I run, I burn out into you
You have always been my safe home
My whole world has moved on
I know what I am and I'll always be
Your reality, is better than I could dream
All my fears turn from black to white
And I'd stand and fight
The whole world for you
Faith, and destiny
I never did believe
My only God is love and
Faith, what I see in you
And I can hold it true
Like a weight in my hand
I've been places in my head
Behind me worse than what's ahead
And on my path just like a dream
Takes me from the inbetween
From out of nowhere you came strong as stone
And now I'll never have to be alone
What it is I know
You have always been my safe home
I walk, I run, I burn out into you
You have always been my safe home
My whole world has moved on
I've been places in my head (x2)
I've been places in my, places in my, places in my head
Paul Korver
Safe Home
I've been down this road once or twice before
through the open door
i come falling through it
there's a sign post up ahead
like a watershed
and it opens my eyes
ways, for me to begin
to be born again
and knowing for the first time
ways, all so differently
shine for me to see
the better man that I am
I've been places in my head
behind me worse than what's ahead
and on my path just like a dream
takes me from the inbetween
from out of nowhere you came strong as stone
and now I'll never have to be alone
what it is I know
you have always been my safe home
I walk, I run, I burn out into you
you have always been my safe home
my whole world has moved on
i know what i am and I'll always be
your reality, is better than I could dream
all my fears turn from black to white
and i'd stand and fight
the whole world for you
faith, and destiny
I never did believe
my only god is love and
faith, what I see in you
and I can hold it true
like a weight in my hand.
clockworkmike83
Having Joey Belladonna back around is definitely considered the classic lineup, but what John Bush brought to the table can NEVER be underestimated. He helped shape the band into writing more though provoking material, more complicated arrangements and let's be honest, a more deliverable vocal style. In the early days of the Big 4 and thrash, John Bush was considered the lottery if you get him to sing for your band. Of all the vocalists at the time, he stood out ahead of anyone else, still does
Eric Dahlstrom
Belladonna is Steve Perry compared to bush rock n roll, they sound so much better w bush. I was so happy to meet him,such a humble nice guy. Almost got Metallica under his belt.
Jory Armstrongest
Well said and quite accurately put! John and the boys during these years were finding there way, il always consider them part of the Big 4 of Thrash Metal influences
Daniel Almeida
We all know the best one is Neil Turbin anyways
ChiAeNima
John Bush is the Anthrax I loved.
Bill Wang
Well said. That Bush era was so memorable. Joey is authentic Anthrax...... unlike scab kiss bush era anthrax isn't scab-thrax
Felipe Santos
One of the best songs of all time for me, so underrated. Greetings from Brazil. 🇧🇷
Kolbapuurija
This song is definetly one of the best in Anthrax songs.
Ivo Kozel
Kolbapuurija the best ever
XL Bully
In the john bush era. Yes