Bring The Noise
Anthrax (feat. 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 song "Bring in the Noise" by Anthrax feat. Public Enemy is a highly charged rap-metal track that critiques institutional racism and oppression against the black community. The lyrics of the song are an attack on those in power who discriminate against the black community, and advocates for the "power of the people." The line "Bass! How low can you go?" is a reference to the powerful bass that is synonymous with hip-hop music. The song also makes a reference to Farrakhan, a controversial Black Muslim leader, whose message Public Enemy aims to amplify, urging people to follow his message and fight for their rights.
The song also criticizes the music industry for only promoting certain types of music, thereby creating a monopoly on what music people can hear. The lines "Radio stations I question their blackness, they call themselves black, but we'll see if they'll play this" suggests that radio stations and music labels only care about profiting off black artists rather than promoting their music. The song attempts to fight against this by promoting a new style of music that is both political and powerful.
Overall, "Bring in the Noise" is a highly political song that challenges the status quo and empowers the black community to fight against discrimination and oppression. It combines the heavy sounds of metal with the lyrical prowess of rap, creating a unique and powerful sound that demands attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Bass! How low can you go?
How deep and intense can the music get?
Death row, what a brother knows
The knowledge and experiences one gains from living a hard life
Once again, back is the incredible
Public Enemy is back and unstoppable
The rhyme animal
The rapper who is highly skilled in wordplay
The uncannable D, Public Enemy Number One
A reference to the group's charismatic and powerful frontman
Five-O said, "Freeze!" and I got numb
The singer was shocked and overwhelmed by law enforcement
Can I tell 'em that I never really had a gun?
The singer denies possessing a weapon
But it's the wax that the Terminator X spun
The DJ's music is what caused the artist's problems with authorities
Now they got me in a cell cause my records, they sell
The artist's success in the music industry has contributed to their imprisonment
Cause a brother like me said, "Well
The artist has been unjustly targeted due to their controversial opinions
Farrakhan's a prophet and I think you ought to listen to
The singer believes that Minister Louis Farrakhan's ideas are worthy of attention
What he can say to you, what you wanna do is follow for now"
The artist encourages listeners to consider the message of Farrakhan and follow his ideas
Power of the people, say
The voice and influence of the masses is important
"Make a miracle, D, pump the lyrical"
The singer urges the DJ to create something amazing with their music
Black is back, all in, we're gonna win
The black community is united and will achieve success
Check it out, yeah y'all, here we go again
The artist is excited to start a new musical project
Never badder than bad cause the brother is madder than mad
The artist is always at their worst, angriest and most manic
At the fact that's corrupt as a senator
The singer is frustrated by the widespread corruption they see in the government
Soul on a roll, but you treat it like soap on a rope
Despite the soulful music's popularity, some people disrespect it
Cause the beats and the lines are so dope
The music is so great because of its rhythm and lyrics
Listen for lessons I'm saying inside
The artist is imparting wisdom through their music
Music that the critics are blasting me for
The critics dislike the artist because they represent a subculture that is different from their own
They'll never care for the brothers and sisters
The critics disregard or disparage the singer's culture and values
Mow, cause the country has us up for the war
The artist's community is in danger because of large-scale conflicts
We got to demonstrate, come on now, they're gonna have to wait
The group intends to resist their oppression through peaceful protests and nonviolent resistance
Till we get it right
The singers will keep protesting until their situation improves
Radio stations I question their blackness
The singer doubts the authenticity of some radio stations' claims to black culture
They call themselves black, but we'll see if they'll play this
The artist doubts whether certain radio stations will play their music because of its controversial content
Get from in front of me, the crowd runs to me
The artist's popularity and influence attract a large following
My deejay is warm, he's X, I call him Norm, ya know
The singer has a close relationship with their DJ
He can cut a record from side to side
The DJ is capable of creating complex and entertaining music mixes
So what, the ride, the glide should be much safer than a suicide
The artist believes the thrill of the music should be enough to inspire and entertain, without the danger of self-harm
Soul control, beat is the father of your rock'n'roll
The DJ's rhythm and soulfulness is what underlies all great rock music
Music for whatcha, for whichin', you call a band, man
The DJ's music is just as legitimate as a traditional band's music
Making a music, abuse it, but you can't do it, ya know
Only experts like the DJ are capable of producing high-quality music consistently
You call 'em demos, but we ride limos, too
The DJ is successful and has as much wealth and luxury as a traditional band
Whatcha gonna do? Rap is not afraid of you
The singer believes in the strength and power of the rap movement
Beat is for Sonny Bono, beat is for Yoko Ono
The music is for every type of person and musical taste
Run-DMC first said a deejay could be a band
The DJ has been an influential part of the music industry for a long time
Stand on its feet, get you out your seat
The music is so good that it will make listeners dance and move with excitement
Beat is for Eric B. and LL as well, hell
The artist respects and admires icons of the rap genre like Eric B. and LL Cool J
Wax is for Anthrax, still it can rock bells
The DJ can incorporate any music genre successfully, even heavy metal
Ever forever, universal, it will sell
The music is timeless and appeals to everyone, ensuring its popularity
Time for me to exit, Terminator X-it
It's time for the artist's DJ to leave, so the show is over
From coast to coast, so you can stop being like a comatose
The music is popular across the entire country and can energize people
"Stand, my man? The beat's the same with a boast toast"
The music's rhythm is effective and immediately likable
Rock with some pizzazz, it will last. Why you ask?
The music will have staying power because of its unique and lively style
Roll with the rock stars, still never get accepted as
Even though the music is great, it hasn't yet achieved mainstream acceptance
We got to plead the Fifth, we can investigate
The group will use constitutional protections to resist wrongful persecution
Don't need to wait, get the record straight
The truth needs to be told and the singer's ideas should be shared
Hey, posse's in effect, got the Flavor, Terminator
The singer has a team working with him to promote his music and message
X to sign checks, play to get paid
The DJ is a business partner who helps ensure financial success
We got to check it out down on the avenue
The artist and his team need to investigate the issues in their community
A magazine or two is dissing me and dissing you
The singer is being criticized by mainstream media outlets
Yeah, I'm telling you
The singer is speaking frankly and passionately about his experiences and beliefs
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CARLTON RIDENHOUR, ERIC SADLER, HENRY III BOXLEY JAMES
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