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)
Time
Anthrax Lyrics
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Through now, got another man to see
Gotta call him on the telephone ay-o
Gotta find a piece of paper
Sit down, got another letter to write,
Think hard, gotta get a letter just right
Little ringin' on the telephone oh no,
Gotta write another letter
All we want
Two, three, go!
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head
If I, tell ya what I'm doing today
Will you, shut up and get out of my way
Someone ask me what the time is, I don't know
Only know I gotta go now
No time, tryin' ta get a watch repaired
No time, never got a thing to wear
Little ringin' on the telephone
Oh no, hear a ringin' in my head now
No such thing as tomorrow
All we want
Two, three, go!
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head
No such thing as tomorrow
All we want
Two, three, go!
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head
Tickin' in my head!
The lyrics to "Got The Time" by Anthrax reflect the frenzied and fast-paced nature of modern life, as the singer rushes through his day with a sense of urgency and a never-ending to-do list. The repetition of the phrase "tick tick tickin' in my head" emphasizes the relentless passing of time and the insistent pressure to keep moving forward, while the chorus emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the need to make the most of each moment. The singer is constantly on the move, rushing to make phone calls, write letters, and get things done, but there is a sense of anxiety and desperation underlying his actions, as if he can never keep up with the demands of modern life.
One of the key themes of the song is the idea that there is "no such thing as tomorrow," emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and making the most of each day. The singer is aware that time is slipping away, and he feels a sense of urgency to accomplish everything he needs to do before it's too late. The song captures the frenetic energy and sense of anxiety that many people feel in today's fast-paced world, as they struggle to keep up with the demands of work, family, and social obligations.
Overall, "Got The Time" is a fast-paced and energetic song that captures the spirit of modern life, with its constant demands and sense of urgency. The lyrics reflect the anxiety and pressure that many people feel as they strive to keep up with the pace of modern society, while the catchy chorus emphasizes the importance of making the most of every moment and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up, got another day to get,
The singer is waking up and preparing for another day of work.
Through now, got another man to see
The singer has an appointment to see someone.
Gotta call him on the telephone ay-o
The singer needs to call the person to confirm the appointment.
Gotta find a piece of paper
The artist needs to write down some important information.
Sit down, got another letter to write,
The artist needs to write a letter.
Think hard, gotta get a letter just right
The singer wants to make sure their letter is perfect.
Little ringin' on the telephone oh no,
The phone is ringing and interrupting the writing process.
Gotta write another letter
The artist needs to get back to writing the letter.
No such thing as tomorrow
The artist emphasizes the importance of accomplishing tasks today, as tomorrow is not guaranteed.
All we want
The artist is eager to get things done.
Two, three, go!
The singer is counting down to emphasize urgency.
Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head
The artist is very aware of the passing of time.
If I, tell ya what I'm doing today
The singer is frustrated with someone asking too many questions.
Will you, shut up and get out of my way
The singer wants to be left alone to complete their tasks.
Someone ask me what the time is, I don't know
The singer is so focused on their tasks that they can't keep track of time.
Only know I gotta go now
The artist needs to leave soon.
No time, tryin' ta get a watch repaired
The artist doesn't have time to get their watch repaired.
No time, never got a thing to wear
The singer doesn't have time to choose an outfit.
Hear a ringin' in my head now
The singer is experiencing stress and pressure.
Tickin' in my head!
The sound of time passing feels overwhelming to the artist.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Ian Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1111starseed
I got so much trouble on my mind
Paranoia time
I'm running out of life
Clockwise and the seconds tick way
Each line that cuts my face
Cut as each hand moves into place
Paranoiaamped and wired
Bile black the thoughts that run my head
There's so much to be said
They're so much living dead
Walking corpses shambling through life
With nothing in their sight
Dance on their bones, step in and fight
Paranoia
Amped and wired
Life and death are fighting for my time
I can't seem to find the time
I want what's mine
Time through the clock
Just keeps talking
It just walks any damn place
It feels like walkin'
My mind keeps thinking
Clockwise as the seconds tick way
I make my move today
Time and lifelife and time
To have and hold and sometimes find
It isn't mine, it isn't yours
Man to man I'll fight you for, time and life
Life and time
One day I'll get what's mine
Through the persistence of time
Life and death as words they don't mean shit
It's what you do with them
And how you live with it
Raging like a bull inside a cage
Just give me a stage
Where this bull can rage
Paranoia
Amped and wired
Life and death are fighting for my time
I can't seem to find the time
I want what's mine
Time through the clock just keeps talking
It just walks any damn place
It feels like walkin'
My mind keeps thinking
Clockwise as the seconds tick away
I make my move today
Time and life
Life and time
To have and hold
And sometimes find
It isn't mine, it isn't yours
Man to man I'll fight you for...
Time and life
Life and time
One day I'll get what's mine
Through the persistence of time
Paranoia's lost its hold on
Paranoia's lost its hold on
Paranoia's lost its hold on
Paranoia's got no hold on me
Time don't have nothing
To do with how high you can
Time don't got nothing
To do with how high you can count
Time and life
Life and time
To have and hold
And sometimes find
It isn't mine, it isn't yours
Man to man I'll fight you for
Time and life
Life and time
One day I'll get what's mine
Through the persistence of time
@krustyassninja666
I searched for the song with lyrics for my buddy and this popped up so hear they are dude.
I got so much trouble on my mind
Paranoia time
I'm running out of life
Clockwise and the seconds tick way
Each line that cuts my face
Cut as each hand moves into place
Paranoiaamped and wired
Bile black the thoughts that run my head
There's so much to be said
They're so much living dead
Walking corpses shambling through life
With nothing in their sight
Dance on their bones, step in and fight
Paranoia
Amped and wired
Life and death are fighting for my time
I can't seem to find the time
I want what's mine
Time through the clock
Just keeps talking
It just walks any damn place
It feels like walkin'
My mind keeps thinking
Clockwise as the seconds tick way
I make my move today
Time and lifelife and time
To have and hold and sometimes find
It isn't mine, it isn't yours
Man to man I'll fight you for, time and life
Life and time
One day I'll get what's mine
Through the persistence of time
Life and death as words they don't mean shit
It's what you do with them
And how you live with it
Raging like a bull inside a cage
Just give me a stage
Where this bull can rage
Paranoia
Amped and wired
Life and death are fighting for my time
I can't seem to find the time
I want what's mine
Time through the clock just keeps talking
It just walks any damn place
It feels like walkin'
My mind keeps thinking
Clockwise as the seconds tick away
I make my move today
Time and life
Life and time
To have and hold
And sometimes find
It isn't mine, it isn't yours
Man to man I'll fight you for...
Time and life
Life and time
One day I'll get what's mine
Through the persistence of time
Paranoia's lost its hold on
Paranoia's lost its hold on
Paranoia's lost its hold on
Paranoia's got no hold on me
Time don't have nothing
To do with how high you can
Time don't got nothing
To do with how high you can count
Time and life
Life and time
To have and hold
And sometimes find
It isn't mine, it isn't yours
Man to man I'll fight you for
Time and life
Life and time
One day I'll get what's mine
Through the persistence of time
@robdavies6027
Their best album, dark and serious. Playing-wise, their best ever. This solo from Dan Spiitz is just amazing. Just fucking amazing.
@entrancemperium5506
That solo from Dan Spitz... So unique, musical and original. His solos in general are incredibly well researched, polished and executed. Even live.
@1111starseed
I got so much trouble on my mind
Paranoia time
I'm running out of life
Clockwise and the seconds tick way
Each line that cuts my face
Cut as each hand moves into place
Paranoiaamped and wired
Bile black the thoughts that run my head
There's so much to be said
They're so much living dead
Walking corpses shambling through life
With nothing in their sight
Dance on their bones, step in and fight
Paranoia
Amped and wired
Life and death are fighting for my time
I can't seem to find the time
I want what's mine
Time through the clock
Just keeps talking
It just walks any damn place
It feels like walkin'
My mind keeps thinking
Clockwise as the seconds tick way
I make my move today
Time and lifelife and time
To have and hold and sometimes find
It isn't mine, it isn't yours
Man to man I'll fight you for, time and life
Life and time
One day I'll get what's mine
Through the persistence of time
Life and death as words they don't mean shit
It's what you do with them
And how you live with it
Raging like a bull inside a cage
Just give me a stage
Where this bull can rage
Paranoia
Amped and wired
Life and death are fighting for my time
I can't seem to find the time
I want what's mine
Time through the clock just keeps talking
It just walks any damn place
It feels like walkin'
My mind keeps thinking
Clockwise as the seconds tick away
I make my move today
Time and life
Life and time
To have and hold
And sometimes find
It isn't mine, it isn't yours
Man to man I'll fight you for...
Time and life
Life and time
One day I'll get what's mine
Through the persistence of time
Paranoia's lost its hold on
Paranoia's lost its hold on
Paranoia's lost its hold on
Paranoia's got no hold on me
Time don't have nothing
To do with how high you can
Time don't got nothing
To do with how high you can count
Time and life
Life and time
To have and hold
And sometimes find
It isn't mine, it isn't yours
Man to man I'll fight you for
Time and life
Life and time
One day I'll get what's mine
Through the persistence of time
@dwaynestjohn5324
Top 5 Anthrax albums 1.among the living 2. Persistence of time 3. Spreading the disease 4. State of euphoria 5. Sound of white noise
@Wilder_TheWolf
5 - Fistful Of Metal
4 - Worship Music
3 - For All Kings
2 - State Of Euphoria
1 - Spreading The Disease
@LivingInTheKaliYogurt
I put Persistence of Time and Sound of White Noise as #1 and #2 personally and For All Kings instead of State of Euphoria on my list. Yours is super solid, though. All great albums!
@9326metal
My favourite album. Love the Bush era too but this album was untoppable. Nothing topped it.
@TheRichie213
I remember when this came out. This is real metal!
@pulse4503
Released in 1990 for the record a golden year 4 thrash
@pulse4503
@Coy Leigh I beg 2 differ this is still great