T.N.T.
Anthrax Lyrics
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On your colored TV screen
Out for all that I can get
If you know what I mean
Women to the left of me
Women to the right
Ain't got no gun
Ain't got no knife
'Cause I'm
T.N.T.
I'm dynamite
T.N.T.
And I'll win the fight
T.N.T.
I'm a power-load
T.N.T.
Watch me explode
I'm dirty, mean and mighty unclean
I'm a wanted man
Public enemy number one
Understand
So lock up your daughter
And lock up your wife
Lock up your back door
And run for your life
The man is back in town
So don't you mess with around
'Cause I'm
T.N.T.
I'm dynamite
T.N.T.
And I'll win the fight
T.N.T.
I'm a power-load
T.N.T.
Watch me explode
T.N.T.
T.N.T.
T.N.T.
T.N.T.
T.N.T.
I'm dynamite
T.N.T.
And I'll win the fight
T.N.T.
I'm a power-load
T.N.T.
Watch me explode
The lyrics to Anthrax’s song T.N.T. are filled with aggression, danger, and a certain level of eroticism. The opening lines introduce the singer as an outlaw or renegade, who is riding out of the sunset, possibly on a motorcycle. He is seen on a colored TV screen, which could imply that he has achieved a certain level of celebrity, or that he's being pursued by the authorities. The use of the phrase "out for all that I can get" suggests a desperate individual who is ready to take whatever he wants by any means necessary. The repeated reference to women on either side of him seems to indicate that the singer is a womanizer or at least gives off that vibe.
The chorus, which repeats several times throughout the song in a cascade of wild, unbridled energy, highlights the explosive nature of the singer. The adjective "dirty" coupled with "mean and mighty unclean" suggest a certain disregard for personal hygiene, which further exudes a dangerous aura. The refrain "I'm dynamite" reinforces the singer's explosive nature and the mention of "power-load" implies a tremendous force or energy that is held within him. The second verse suggests that the singer is a wanted man and has become an enemy of the public. The use of the phrase "lock up your daughter and lock up your wife" seems to indicate that the singer is a sexual predator and should be avoided at all costs. He is back in town, and there is little anyone can do to stop him.
Line by Line Meaning
See me ride out of the sunset
I'm leaving in a grand fashion
On your colored TV screen
Everyone can witness my exit
Out for all that I can get
I'm going after what I want
If you know what I mean
You understand my intentions
Women to the left of me
Females are present on my left side
Women to the right
Females are present on my right side
Ain't got no gun
I'm unarmed
Ain't got no knife
I don't have a knife either
Don't you start no fight
Please avoid instigating any conflicts
'Cause I'm
The reason is that I am
T.N.T.
I'm synonymous with T.N.T.
I'm dynamite
I'm explosive
And I'll win the fight
I'll emerge victorious from any challenge
I'm a power-load
I'm a force to be reckoned with
Watch me explode
Observe the impact I have
I'm dirty, mean and mighty unclean
I'm nasty, cruel, and extremely vulgar
I'm a wanted man
Law enforcement agencies want me apprehended
Public enemy number one
I'm a target of society's outrage
Understand
Do you comprehend the gravity of my situation
So lock up your daughter
Protect your young lady
And lock up your wife
Shield your spouse
Lock up your back door
Secure your entrance
And run for your life
Escape the danger
The man is back in town
I've returned to this locality
So don't you mess with around
Avoid any interactions with me
T.N.T.
Again, I'm synonymous with T.N.T.
T.N.T.
Still, I'm referring to T.N.T.
T.N.T.
Once more, I'm talking about T.N.T.
T.N.T.
Yeah, T.N.T.
I'm dynamite
I'm highly explosive
And I'll win the fight
I'll emerge as the victor
I'm a power-load
I'm full of energy
T.N.T.
Yep, still referring to T.N.T.
Watch me explode
Observe me create a significant impact
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Ronald Belford Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JagannathMxO
Just so we're all on the same page, if Anthrax wins a Grammy for this song, Anthrax will have as many Grammy wins for AC/DC songs as AC/DC does
Adel Zaki
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AkkayHT-228
AC/DC only one grammy in 2008 wtf..
James Miller
....well now I'm kind of hoping they will win cuz that would sound fucking hillarious...also, AC/ DC deserves more grammy wins
MsAudrey
I'm an ACDC fan, but I think this version is a really good effort actually :)
Al M S
Better than six feet under cover
Mr. Grimm
Exodus: Hold my beer
Ethan Lane
Check out 6 feet under
James Wert
Awesome makes me wanna listen to more AC/DC hoyyy🤟
Lance Vance
What a dork.