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)
Snap/I'd Rather Be Sleeping
Anthrax Lyrics
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To sum up the problems which we face
History's a lesson, let us learn by our mistakes
Just don't expect to make sense
Out of what you see
For I can tell you now that
Knowing is believing
You're the victim of a big time government scam
And though you may not be inclined to believe
The man behind the desk does get paid to deceive
You live in your little dream world
You're much too cool to care
I really have to warn you
I think it's only fair
They await the final hour
As happy as they are sick
Laughing so hysterically
At all those who they've tricked
Who an I to tell you who to believe in
When all the masks they seem so damn deceiving?
How can I say to you, "You be free"
That would never bring about mass anarchy
Now, would it?
From sun up to sun down
Decisions make my head spin round
Make me drunk, sick and tired
Keep me up 'til I retire
And while I could be out barhopping
Meat market, rocker chick shopping
Out there, chasing my dick
In it's never ending search for chicks
But, I'd rather be sleeping
In my bed, crashed out
A slice of death, wrapped up
All in wool, passed out
Drunk, you stupid fool
In my bed, crashed out
A slice of death, wrapped up
All in wool, passed out
Drunk, you stupid fool
No more waking hassles
Weary of the daily battles
So on my bed, I lay curled
No more waking hassles
Weary of the daily battles
So on my bed, I lay curled
A "could be" man of the world
But, I'd rather be sleeping
In my bed, crashed out
A slice of death, wrapped up
All in wool, passed out
Drunk, you stupid fool
In my bed, crashed out
A slice of death, wrapped up
All in wool, passed out
Drunk, you stupid fool
The song Snap/I'd Rather Be Sleeping by Anthrax is a mixture of two separate songs that were blended together: one is about government corruption and mind control, and the other is a parody of the rock n' roll lifestyle. The lyrics speak about the difficulty of finding answers, learning from past mistakes, and not blindly trusting those in power. The song urges the listener to open their mind and see the workings of the government, emphasizing that those in power are paid to deceive the population. It warns against living in a dream world and promotes the idea of being aware and conscious. On the other hand, the second part of the song is a humorous take on the rock n' roll lifestyle, with the singer admitting that while chasing women and living the high life might be exciting, he would rather just sleep and avoid the chaos of that world.
The song's two distinct parts fuse together to present a picture of how overwhelming daily life can be for people, both in terms of the political climate and in the personal pursuit of pleasure. The lyrics highlight the extremes of the musical lifestyle, and how it can ultimately lead to exhaustion and a desire for simplicity. The imagery in the lyrics portrays sleeping as a type of escape from the complexities of life, allowing the listener to find respite from the constant battling required of daily existence.
Line by Line Meaning
No, there are no easy answers
There is no simple solution
To sum up the problems which we face
To summarize the difficulties we confront
History's a lesson, let us learn by our mistakes
We should learn from our past errors
Just don't expect to make sense
Don't expect everything to be logical
Out of what you see
From what you observe
For I can tell you now that
Because I can tell you right now
Knowing is believing
To believe, you must know
So if you open your mind you might understand
If you broaden your perspective, you could comprehend
You're the victim of a big time government scam
You are being swindled by the government
And though you may not be inclined to believe
Even if you are skeptical
The man behind the desk does get paid to deceive
The person in power lies for money
You live in your little dream world
You are delusional
You're much too cool to care
You are too apathetic to be bothered
I really have to warn you
I must caution you
I think it's only fair
I believe it's equitable
They await the final hour
They anticipate the end
As happy as they are sick
As thrilled as they are unwell
Laughing so hysterically
Laughing insanely
At all those who they've tricked
At those they have deceived
Who am I to tell you who to believe in
Why should I dictate your beliefs?
When all the masks they seem so damn deceiving?
When they all appear fake?
How can I say to you, "You be free"
How can I tell you to be liberated?
That would never bring about mass anarchy
That would not result in chaos on a large scale
Now, would it?
Would it?
From sun up to sun down
From dawn to dusk
Decisions make my head spin round
Choices make me dizzy
Make me drunk, sick and tired
Make me intoxicated, sick and exhausted
Keep me up 'til I retire
Keep me awake until I stop working
And while I could be out barhopping
And though I could go to bars
Meat market, rocker chick shopping
Looking for women to hook up with
Out there, chasing my dick
Pursuing sexual encounters
In its never ending search for chicks
In its endless hunt for women
But, I'd rather be sleeping
But, I prefer to be asleep
In my bed, crashed out
Lying in my bed, dead asleep
A slice of death, wrapped up
A piece of mortality, enveloped
All in wool, passed out
Wrapped in blankets, unconscious
Drunk, you stupid fool
Intoxicated and foolish
No more waking hassles
No more waking troubles
Weary of the daily battles
Tired of the everyday struggles
So on my bed, I lay curled
So I lie huddled in my bed
A "could be" man of the world
A potential worldly individual
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Written by: CASSIDY BRECHT
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on Now its dark
Jesus… you need your art spoon-fed to you.
Now It’s Dark is about the movie Blue Velvet.