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)
Smokin'
Anthrax Lyrics
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You gotta let yourself go, the band's gonna take control.
We're gettin' down today
We'll pick you up and take you away
Get down tonight
Smokin', smokin'
We're cookin' tonight, just keep on tokin'
I feel alright, mamma I'm not jokin', yeah.
Get your feet to the floor, everybody rock and roll
You've got nothing to lose just the rhythm and blues, that's all, yeah
We're gonna feel okay
We'll pick you up and take you away
Get down tonight.
Smokin', smokin'
We're cookin' tonight, just keep on tokin'
Smokin', smokin'
I feel alright, mamma I'm not jokin', yeah.
Everybody jumpin', dancin' to the boogie tonight
Clap your hands, move your feet
If you don't you know it won't seem right
We're gettin' down today
We'll pick you up and take you away
Get down tonight
We're gettin' down today
We'll pick you up and take you away
Get down tonight, well alright!
The lyrics of Anthrax's song Smokin' are a call to let loose and enjoy oneself to the sound of rock and roll. The song refers to smoking, but it's not necessarily about using drugs, as it could also mean dancing or having a good time. The energetic and upbeat message encourages listeners to let their guard down and get into the groove. The lines "We'll pick you up and take you away" suggest that the band is in control of the situation, and the audience is along for the ride. Throughout the song, the rhythmic instrumentals and catchy chorus reinforce the message of letting go and having fun.
Line by Line Meaning
We're gonna play you a song, a little bit of rock-n-roll
We are going to perform a song for you which is a rock-n-roll genre.
You gotta let yourself go, the band's gonna take control.
You must allow yourself to be taken over by the performance of the band.
We're gettin' down today
We are enjoying ourselves and having fun right now.
We'll pick you up and take you away
We will carry you along with us to enjoy this moment.
Get down tonight
Enjoy yourself right now and let loose.
Smokin', smokin'
The band is on fire and they are performing brilliantly.
We're cookin' tonight, just keep on tokin'
We are performing really well tonight, keep enjoying it.
I feel alright, mamma I'm not jokin', yeah.
I am feeling absolutely great and not kidding around.
Get your feet to the floor, everybody rock and roll
Start dancing to the music with your feet cause nobody is going to judge.
You've got nothing to lose just the rhythm and blues, that's all, yeah
You can just ditch your worries and dance to the rhythm and blues music.
Everybody jumpin', dancin' to the boogie tonight
Everyone is jumping and dancing to the music together tonight.
Clap your hands, move your feet
Participate and show your excitement by clapping your hands and dancing along.
If you don't you know it won't seem right
If you don't join the celebration, it will ruin the good vibe in the atmosphere.
We're gettin' down today
We are still enjoying ourselves and having fun right now.
We'll pick you up and take you away
We will still carry you along with us to enjoy this moment.
Get down tonight, well alright!
Enjoy yourself thoroughly right now and everything will be alright.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: B. DELP, T. SCHOLZ
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