As one of the first and most admired rapcore songs, the Anthrax version of "Bring the Noise" is considered highly influential. It attempted to bridge the gap between hip hop and heavy metal and paved the way for other attempts to mix the two genres. It was ranked #12 on VH1's 2006 list of the 40 Greatest Metal Songs and is featured in the video games WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW, WWE Day of Reckoning and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.
The title of the Anthrax version is sometimes spelled "Bring tha Noise" or "Bring tha Noize".
Bring The Noise
Anthrax & Public Enemy Lyrics
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Death row, what a brother knows
Once again, back is the incredible
The rhyme animal
The uncannable D, Public Enemy Number One
Five-O said, "Freeze!" and I got numb
Can I tell 'em that I never really had a gun?
But it's the wax that the Terminator X spun
Cause a brother like me said, "Well
Farrakhan's a prophet and I think you ought to listen to
What he can say to you, what you wanna do is follow for now"
Power of the people, say
"Make a miracle, D, pump the lyrical"
Black is back, all in, we're gonna win
Check it out, yeah y'all, here we go again
Turn it up! Bring the noise!
Turn it up! Bring the noise!
Never badder than bad cause the brother is madder than mad
At the fact that's corrupt as a senator
Soul on a roll, but you treat it like soap on a rope
Cause the beats and the lines are so dope
Listen for lessons I'm saying inside
Music that the critics are blasting me for
They'll never care for the brothers and sisters
Mow, cause the country has us up for the war
We got to demonstrate, come on now, they're gonna have to wait
Till we get it right
Radio stations I question their blackness
They call themselves black, but we'll see if they'll play this
Turn it up! Bring the noise!
Turn it up! Bring the noise!
Get from in front of me, the crowd runs to me
My deejay is warm, he's X, I call him Norm, ya know
He can cut a record from side to side
So what, the ride, the glide should be much safer than a suicide
Soul control, beat is the father of your rock'n'roll
Music for whatcha, for whichin', you call a band, man
Making a music, abuse it, but you can't do it, ya know
You call 'em demos, but we ride limos, too
Whatcha gonna do? Rap is not afraid of you
Beat is for Sonny Bono, beat is for Yoko Ono
Run-DMC first said a deejay could be a band
Stand on its feet, get you out your seat
Beat is for Eric B. and LL as well, hell
Wax is for Anthrax, still it can rock bells
Ever forever, universal, it will sell
Time for me to exit, Terminator X-it
Turn it up! Bring the noise!
Turn it up! Bring the noise!
From coast to coast, so you can stop being like a comatose
"Stand, my man? The beat's the same with a boast toast"
Rock with some pizzazz, it will last. Why you ask?
Roll with the rock stars, still never get accepted as
We got to plead the Fifth, we can investigate
Don't need to wait, get the record straight
Hey, posse's in effect, got the Flavor, Terminator
X to sign checks, play to get paid
We got to check it out down on the avenue
A magazine or two is dissing me and dissing you
Yeah, I'm telling you
The lyrics to Anthrax featuring Public Enemy's song Bring the Noise address social and political issues. The lyrics provide a critique of the American justice system, representation in the media, and the state of rap music. The song starts with a reference to death row and the power of the police, followed by an acknowledgment that the rapper does not carry a gun. The lyrics reference Malcolm X and encourage listeners to follow his teachings. The chorus "Turn it up! Bring the noise!" is a call to action, urging people to speak up and demand change for their community.
The lyrics continue with a critique of the corrupt state of the government, referring to the country being "up for the war." The rapper emphasizes the need for change and calls for "demonstration" until it is achieved. The lyrics then shift to the commercialization of rap music, with the rapper criticizing critics and radio stations for being hypocritical. The song highlights the power of rap music to be a voice for the voiceless and provides social commentary on the injustice that faces many fighting for equal rights.
Line by Line Meaning
Bass! How low can you go?
Start the beat with a low bass and build it up
Death row, what a brother knows
The harsh reality of the streets
Once again, back is the incredible
Public Enemy is back
The rhyme animal
Chuck D's nickname
The uncannable D, Public Enemy Number One
Chuck D is untouchable, Public Enemy is the top of the game
Five-O said, "Freeze!" and I got numb
Police brutality and oppression
Can I tell 'em that I never really had a gun?
Social commentary on being falsely accused and racial profiling
But it's the wax that the Terminator X spun
DJ Terminator X is the one creating the beats
Now they got me in a cell cause my records, they sell
Success and fame attracting negative attention
Cause a brother like me said, "Well
Speaking out about controversial issues
Farrakhan's a prophet and I think you ought to listen to
Referencing Louis Farrakhan and his teachings
What he can say to you, what you wanna do is follow for now"
Encouraging listeners to reflect on their actions and follow a positive path
Power of the people, say
Referring to the power that people can have when they unite
"Make a miracle, D, pump the lyrical"
Using music as a tool for social change
Black is back, all in, we're gonna win
Black pride and empowerment
Check it out, yeah y'all, here we go again
Starting the song's chorus
Turn it up! Bring the noise!
Urging listeners to turn up the volume and amplify the message
Never badder than bad cause the brother is madder than mad
Anger and frustration with systemic injustice
At the fact that's corrupt as a senator
Calling out political corruption
Soul on a roll, but you treat it like soap on a rope
Using musical creativity and talent as a commodity
Cause the beats and the lines are so dope
The beats and lyrics are so good that they deserve recognition
Listen for lessons I'm saying inside
Message of the song that listeners should pay attention to
Music that the critics are blasting me for
Reception of Public Enemy's music by critics
They'll never care for the brothers and sisters
Realizing that their message will not be appreciated by everyone
Mow, cause the country has us up for the war
The country is preparing for war, and the people are caught in the middle
We got to demonstrate, come on now, they're gonna have to wait
Urging people to stand up and protest
Till we get it right
Continuing to fight for change until it is achieved
Radio stations I question their blackness
Questioning the authenticity and integrity of radio stations that claim to cater to Black audiences
They call themselves black, but we'll see if they'll play this
Challenging radio stations to play their message
Get from in front of me, the crowd runs to me
The energy and excitement that Public Enemy brings to their performances
My deejay is warm, he's X, I call him Norm, ya know
Introducing DJ Terminator X
He can cut a record from side to side
Highlighting DJ Terminator X's skills
So what, the ride, the glide should be much safer than a suicide
Using music to escape from the difficulties of life
Soul control, beat is the father of your rock'n'roll
The roots of rock and roll music
Music for whatcha, for whichin', you call a band, man
Celebrating the artistry and creativity of music
Making a music, abuse it, but you can't do it, ya know
Acknowledging that creativity should not be limited or censored
You call 'em demos, but we ride limos, too
Recognizing their success and fame
Whatcha gonna do? Rap is not afraid of you
Defiantly challenging those who try to suppress their message
Beat is for Sonny Bono, beat is for Yoko Ono
Acknowledging the impact that various artists have had on music
Run-DMC first said a deejay could be a band
Recognizing the innovative contributions of Run-DMC
Stand on its feet, get you out your seat
Urging people to dance and enjoy the music
Beat is for Eric B. and LL as well, hell
Acknowledging the talent of other musicians
Wax is for Anthrax, still it can rock bells
Collaboration between different genres of music
Ever forever, universal, it will sell
The longevity and widespread appeal of music
Time for me to exit, Terminator X-it
Ending the song with a clever wordplay on DJ Terminator X's name
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CARLTON RIDENHOUR, ERIC SADLER, HENRY III BOXLEY JAMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@martinkuliza
i remember that as well
it was great wasn't it?
i remember a time of chaos, Ruined dreams this wasted land
HANG ON... SORRY LOL
I mean.... I remember a time before the roadwarrior when the world was powered by the black fuel
SORRY.. HANG ON.. LOL
I remember a time before this
i remember a time when hip hop was one thing , back in the day of Grandmaster flash and NEW YORK, NEW YORK and L.L. Cool J - Radio
the time when Hip Hop and Metal was separated
i then remember the conflict that arose
i then remember the arguments of WHO'S MUSIC WAS THE HARDEST OF HARDCORE
and then.............. IT MASHED INTO ONE MUTHERFUCKING HARDCORE COMPOSITION TO ROCK THE WORLD AND BREAK THE BEATS
Thank you Anthrax
thank you Aerosmith
thank you Public Enemy
thank you Beastie Boys
Thank you Run DMC
Thank you Sir Mix a Lot
Thank you Metal Church
and it all sort of went from there didn't it
@theevilascotcompany9255
I remember whenever this song came up in a school dance, you had all the metalhead kids and all the hip hop kids on the dance floor at the same time just tearing it up. That was great.
@GraemeWilliams21
That's fucking based.
@marko43zla23
@@GraemeWilliams21 Based af
@DrJ-hx7wv
No dance at a school would ever play Anthrax back then.
You're full of it.
@QuinCreeperKid
@@DrJ-hx7wv didnt realize you attended every school dance in the world
@psychem7758
Based AF
@BlackWolf-kr7wo
This is what Martin Luther King Dreamed of.
@usualdosage7287
@Dac Tucker sounds like something a tucker dude would say
@towedarray7217
Truly. Well said. He might not have expected it but assuming he would have been a music fan and adaptive person (which he seemed to have been) he would have LOVED to see this. It would have given him hope. Heck it still gives me hope even now in 2020.
@matt8264
Thanks Obama and BLM for dividing us again.