1) Chad Bromley (born March… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists titled Apathy.
1) Chad Bromley (born March 8, 1979), better known by his stage name Apathy (formerly "The Alien Tongue"), is a rapper and producer from Willimantic, Connecticut.
His first major release was his debut album; Eastern Philosophy in March 2006 with guest appearances from Celph Titled, Ryu, and Blue Raspberry. His second album Wanna Snuggle? was released in 2009 and his third studio album Honkey Kong was released in 2011, both to critical acclaim. His fourth studio album, Connecticut Casual was released on June 3, 2014 and reached #41 in the R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts.
Apathy is known for his frequent collaborations with other MCs and groups such as Demigodz, Celph Titled, Doe Rakers, Jedi Mind Tricks, Army of the Pharaohs, Styles of Beyond, and the Get Busy Committee.
In 2001 Bromley joined Demigodz a local rap collective that included Celph Titled, 7L & Esoteric, EL Fudge, Louis Logic and others. In the period 2000 to 2002 he released a number solo singles that included “Compatible”, “Just Begun”, “School”, and “Ain’t Nuttin’ Nice" released through Bronx Science Records. Bromley made his album debut when he appeared on the Jedi Mind Tricks album The Psycho Social in 1997. He featured on the tracks "The Three Immortals", "Omnicron" and "The Apostle's Creed". By mid-1997, the Demigodz collective fractured and Apathy together with producer Open Mic self-released the Sureshot Affair EP in 1998. He continued to collaborate under the Demigodz moniker and released The Godz Must Be Crazy EP in 2002 on Ill Boogie Records. The two-disc It's the Bootleg, Muthafuckas! Vol. 1 was released in 2003 and collected the earlier Demigodz material, while in 2004 Where's Your Album?!! brought together some of the previously released solo releases. Both appeared on the Demigodz label. After this second EP, Bromley signed on to Atlantic Records, but left the label in 2009 due to creative disagreements.
On June 30, 2015 Apathy dropped two projects: an EP called Weekend At The Cape and the fourth installment of his popular "It's the Bootleg, Muthafuckas!" compilation series called The Black Lodge.
Albums for 2016 include Handshakes With Snakes (which was originally a mixtape), The Widow's Son and an album with O.C. as Perestroika. However, on February 17, 2016 he told on his Facebook page that it wasn't possible to drop all three projects in 2016 and that The Widow's Son was delayed until early 2017. March 2017 Apathy said it would be released by the end of the year On July 11, 2017 he announced the release date for Perestroika for September 22, 2017.
2) Apathy is a doom/death metal band from Norrköping, Sweden, being the creation of multi-instrumentalist Viktor Jonas. The band started as a side-project in 2003 when Viktor was playing the drums in a black metal band called Nattstrype. The band disbanded later that year and gave Viktor time to focus on Apathy.
In April 2006 Apathy released a critically acclaimed EP; “Cold Endless Winter”, which, aside from Viktor Jonas featured Sebastian Gustafsson (Miss Behaviour) and Vidar Wetterhall (ex-Sarea, ex-Taiga, ex-Ravenlords).
After a couple months of hiatus, Viktor began working on new songs for an upcoming release. In late summer of 2007 he was approached by Serge Farinas (Simbelmyne, Amidst the Withering) and collaborations were initiated. Serge added additional rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars to the songs.
As on the first EP, Sebastian Gustafsson and Vidar Wetterhall were once again hired for bass guitar and vocal duties. Another guest musician, Johan Dyyk (Sabachthani), contributed with guitar solos for two of the songs.
"A Silent Nowhere" was released on the 24th of April 2008
3) Apathy was a Hardcore band from Baltimore, MD active from 1994 through 2001. They released three albums, 1997's self titled EP, 1999's full length entitled "What the Dead See Through the Eyes of the Living" both on Gain Ground Records (germany), and in 2001 a self released two song E.P. that was only available from the band directly. Their original line up was vocalist Rob Ingram, guitarists Ben Swan and Adam Brown, bassist Jimmy Hickey and drummer Ian Taylor. Later Nater Kane replaced Taylor on drums. Early tours were with bands such as Next Step Up, Torn Apart, Dying Fetus, Compression, Brother's Keeper, Shutdown and 25 ta Life.
4) Apathy was a Wisconsin-based grunge band from the early 00s led by Nirvana devotee Luke Helder. Helder is best known as the Midwestern Pipe Bomber who, in Spring of 2002 set off a large number of bombs across the Central United States in the shape of a smiley face.
5) Apathy was a Punk Band from Omaha, Nebraska, who put out an LP called "Out the Window" in 1988 (Fat Bat Records). Apathy went on many regional tours, and one national one. It was the latter that proved to be the downfall, as there was a major falling out on the national tour between two members and they never played together again, until a Punk Re-Union show in Omaha in 2008.
It Takes A Seven Nation Army To Hold Us Back
Apathy Lyrics
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Better get the best shit you wrote that makes them go wild
Shit a bitch'll put up in an AOL Profile
Download it, burn it, and ship it to Kansas
To a cousin that will pump it on a college campus
Play it at dances and translate it to Spanish
So foreign exchange motherfuckers'll understand this
Shit that'll make a chick send you her panties
Raps that'll change the existence of earth
From infants at birth if mum heard the verse
Like "What!?" Didn't understand it at first
So she reversed and played it until it made her brain burst
Thats how it works
Gotta love it 'till it hurts
Love it 'till I easily ease off skirts
Ease on your knees and I skeet on your shirt
Freeze on the Floor now back to work
Go ("Back and forth")
From here to the floor
'Till your bodies spasm and your feet are sore
Go ("Back and forth")
From here to the store
Use a box of Magnums now you need some more
Go ("Back and forth")
On top, make her rock, make her pop
Make her go, make her stop, for you blow it then
Go ("Back and forth")
From here to the bar
From near and from far
When you hear it in your car go...
Hey what's up Beatrice?
I see you standin' there with your little coach bag
Tiffany's bracelet trying to look all pretty (So?)
Thats like 250 dollars total
Thats two pairs of sneakers to me
Get the fuck outta here..
("I'm gonna fight'em all") ("Hold me back")
("Fight'em all") ("Hold me back")
("Fight'em all") ("Hod me back")
(What you gonna do Ap?)
("Fight'em all") ("Hold me back")
Yeah.. don't, don't calm down yet..
About time yeh (yeh)
[Emilio Lopez]
Hold me back, fuck that, I'ma gonna fight them all
If you can't fight'em later swing by the morgue
Cause ain't nobody know how to rock a mic no more
I'ma gonna start teaching rappers how to start write your bars
I ain't tryin' to tell nobody how to fight your wars
Fuck weapons son, I throw hooks like Jabber
I don't like any of y'all
And any of all, wouldn't give a fuck if my bank had a penny or more
Come through your crib smellin' like the scent of your whore
Give you debt with your same hand that was pettin' your whore
I admit it, I'm a sinner, broke plenty of laws
I never got stretched but I broke plenty of jaws
Listen, I'm Hungary, I'm amped, I'm ready, I'm suped
Been broke for too damn long son, I'm ready for loot
Once I'm more known the artists will never recoup
And I'ma gonna spit the flow 'till I own every coop
Go ("Back and forth")
Weed spot to the coke spot
Bring your fiend with you just to make sure the Coke's hot
("Back and forth")
If she with you now she's my lover
Boy you should've never ever bought that half of wine
("Back and forth")
'Lotta hoes on my dick
Do the dough that I get, plus the flows that I spit
("Back and forth")
Weed up get that money man
We about to change the game, won't be nothin' funny man
Yeah, Emilio
Ya'll can call me Mr. Lopez
Your girl already does...
("I'm gonna") ("I'm gonna") ("I'm gonna")
("I'm gonna fight 'em all") ("Hold me back")
(Fight'em all") ("Hold me back")
(Fight'em all") ("Hold me back")
(Fight'em all") ("Hold me back")
Change the record motherfucker!
The song "It Takes A Seven Nation Army To Hold Us Back" by Apathy is a rap song that encourages the audience to get the best out of their work and distribute it widely. The lyrics suggest that one should make music that is catchy enough to be popular and spread it to different places, even if it means sending it to far-off locations like Kansas for it to be played at college campuses. The song encourages artists to create music that is powerful enough to influence people of different cultures and languages, and even change the world. The lyricist says that the music should be appreciated and loved so much that it hurts and that it should be so good that even babies can feel it.
The song's verses are followed by a chorus that samples the popular song "Seven Nation Army" by the White Stripes. The chorus features the lyrics "I'm gonna fight 'em off, a seven nation army couldn't hold me back," indicating that the artist is determined to put forth his best work and fight for his art no matter what. The lyrics by Emilio Lopez that follow the chorus are similarly passionate and boastful, claiming that he is going to change the rap game and become an unstoppable force.
Overall, the song is about being confident in your abilities and creating art that can have a significant impact on the world. It encourages its listeners to believe in themselves and their work and to go all out to make their dreams come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Better get the best shit you wrote that makes them go wild
Make sure your writing is top-notch and will excite listeners
Shit a bitch'll put up in an AOL Profile
Create material that is so good it would make someone want to use it on their public profile
Download it, burn it, and ship it to Kansas
Distribute your content to areas where it may not have reached yet
To a cousin that will pump it on a college campus
Send it to someone who will help spread your music among college students
Play it at dances and translate it to Spanish
Play your music at events and consider translating it to reach a wider audience
So foreign exchange motherfuckers'll understand this
Try to make your lyrics understandable to people from different backgrounds
Shit that'll make a chick send you her panties
Write lyrics that have such an impact that it would make someone send you their undergarments
And fight with her family like "You don't understand me!"
Create music that will resonate with people so much that it causes conflict with their loved ones
Raps that'll change the existence of earth
Create a masterpiece that will forever change the landscape of music
From infants at birth if mum heard the verse
Make sure your music is so powerful that even newborns would be affected by it
Like "What!?" Didn't understand it at first
Write such a complex and deep masterpiece that it may be hard to comprehend at first listen
So she reversed and played it until it made her brain burst
The listener should be so intrigued by your music that they will play it on repeat until they fully understand and appreciate it
Gotta love it 'till it hurts
Have such a passion for your craft that it consumes you despite the effort and pain it may cause
Love it 'till I easily ease off skirts
The love for your music should be so great that it distracts you from romantic pursuits
Ease on your knees and I skeet on your shirt
A vulgar and explicit line that has no insightful meaning
Freeze on the floor now back to work
Take a break to celebrate your success then continue working on your craft
Hold me back, fuck that, I'ma gonna fight them all
I won't back down from a fight and will stand my ground against all opponents
If you can't fight'em later swing by the morgue
If you can't beat your enemies, you may end up in the morgue along with them
Cause ain't nobody know how to rock a mic no more
Today's rappers lack the necessary skills to captivate an audience
I'ma gonna start teaching rappers how to start write your bars
I will use my skills to teach aspiring musicians how to perfect their craft
I ain't tryin' to tell nobody how to fight your wars
I'm not interested in getting involved in anyone else's battles
Fuck weapons son, I throw hooks like Jabber
I don't need weapons, I have the ability to fight using only my fists
I don't like any of y'all
I don't have a high opinion of my competition
And any of all, wouldn't give a fuck if my bank had a penny or more
Money isn't important to me, I'm more interested in perfecting my art
Come through your crib smellin' like the scent of your whore
A vulgar and explicit line that has no insightful meaning
Give you debt with your same hand that was pettin' your whore
This line implies revenge or retribution against someone
I admit it, I'm a sinner, broke plenty of laws
The artist acknowledges their wrongdoing and criminal behavior
I never got stretched but I broke plenty of jaws
The artist is asserting their toughness and strength
Listen, I'm Hungary, I'm amped, I'm ready, I'm suped
The artist is hungry for success and is full of energy and enthusiasm
Been broke for too damn long son, I'm ready for loot
The artist has struggled financially for a long time and is ready for financial success
Once I'm more known the artists will never recoup
The artist believes they will become so successful that their competitors will never be able to catch up
And I'ma gonna spit the flow 'till I own every coop
The artist will continue to release music until they have achieved their goal of owning everything they desire
Weed spot to the coke spot
A reference to drug trafficking
Bring your fiend with you just to make sure the Coke's hot
A reference to a drug addict accompanying someone to make sure the drugs are of good quality
If she with you now she's my lover
The artist brags about taking someone else's partner
Boy you should've never ever bought that half of wine
A line that suggests the artist has gotten someone drunk to seduce them
'Lotta hoes on my dick
The artist has many women attracted to them
Do the dough that I get, plus the flows that I spit
The artist boasts about their wealth and skills
Weed up get that money man
A call to make money by selling drugs
We about to change the game, won't be nothin' funny man
The artist is confident in their ability to revolutionize the industry
Change the record motherfucker!
A demand to switch to a different song or topic of conversation
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.