In 1992, along with fellow American White Power band Final Solution, Bound For Glory was one of the first American white power rock bands to play a concert in Europe or abroad, setting a precedent that gained exponentially as the years went on. The concert in Weimar, Germany had over 4,000 attendees from all over Europe. The concert also included the German bands Störkraft and Radikahl.
Since the beginning the band has gone on to record 9 studio albums and one split album with the Finnish band Mistreat. They also released 2 collaboration records titled "Guess whos coming to Dinner (Vol 1 and 2) which featured guest vocals from Landser, Celtic Warrior, Griffin and more. The band was active from 1989-2007 then returned in 2011 and is currently writing new material and playing select shows.
BFG has played concerts throughout the US and Europe and in 2013 they officially became the first American RAC band to play in Japan.
Time Bomb
Bound for Glory Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
A message to those who agitate
I'll show you the true meaning of hate
A message to those who aggravate
Fuck with me and I'll seal your fate
Your kiss ass ethics enough to drive me berserk
Never in your life did you know the meaning of our work
You try to dictate our lives, but now I dictate your health
I'm gonna explode///
CHORUS
So here I stand on the White House steps
I've got no conscience and I've got no regrets
My tolerance is overloaded with your apathy
You're blind leading the blind, but you're not leading me
It's a message to those out there
This walking Time Bomb no longer cares
For years and years you tried to make me bend
But now the wick is lit and my fuse is to an end!
You're just like a shepherd leading the sheep
Making promises that you just can't keep
Just like pied piper leeding the rats
Playing your tune while your wallets get fat
Your nothing but a puppet in a 3-piece suit
Your strings are pulled by special interest groups
Pressure's coming down so you pass another law
You try to bring us down but there's just one flaw
I'm still alive...
The song "Time Bomb" by Bound for Glory is an anti-establishment anthem that expresses the anger and frustration felt by individuals who have been oppressed and subjected to societal norms that they cannot agree with. The lyrics of the song are a wake-up call to those in power who exploit the less privileged and dictate their lives without understanding their struggles. The verses of the song specifically attack those who try to bend the world to their own will and use their wealth and influence to enrich themselves without a care for others. The singer of the song, a "walking Time Bomb," no longer cares about the promises made by politicians and leaders who claim to represent the people. He sees through their actions and tunes out their hollow words.
The chorus of the song introduces the idea of being on the White House steps, suggesting the character is now a terrorist prepared to take action against the government. The words "I've got no conscience and I've got no regrets" suggest that the character is now beyond the point of no return and is ready to take extreme measures to make a statement. The chorus also highlights the singer's willingness to take on this role, which is in marked contrast to the "blind leading the blind" leadership around him. The final line, "I'm still alive," is perhaps the most significant of the song, indicating that despite his difficulties, setbacks, and confrontations, the singer is still standing, and that there is a hope, however small, that he will be able to make a difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
A message to those who agitate
I have a message for those who try to stir things up.
I'll show you the true meaning of hate
If you mess with me, you'll see just how much I can hate.
A message to those who aggravate
I have another message for those who annoy me.
Fuck with me and I'll seal your fate
If you mess with me, it'll be the end for you.
Your kiss ass ethics enough to drive me berserk
Your insincere morals are driving me crazy.
Never in your life did you know the meaning of our work
You have no idea what we really do.
Rich little college boy living off your parent's wealth
You're a spoiled rich kid living off your parents' money.
You try to dictate our lives, but now I dictate your health
You've been trying to control us, but now I have power over your well-being.
I'm gonna explode
I'm boiling over with anger and about to snap.
So here I stand on the White House steps
I'm standing on the steps of power.
I've got no conscience and I've got no regrets
I'm not troubled by what I'm about to do.
My tolerance is overloaded with your apathy
I can't take your lack of concern anymore.
You're blind leading the blind, but you're not leading me
You may be fooling others, but not me.
It's a message to those out there
I have a message for everyone listening.
This walking Time Bomb no longer cares
I'm done caring about the consequences of my actions.
For years and years you tried to make me bend
You've been trying to control and manipulate me for a long time.
But now the wick is lit and my fuse is to an end!
But now I'm about to lose control and explode.
You're just like a shepherd leading the sheep
You act like a leader, but you're really just leading others to their demise.
Making promises that you just can't keep
You make promises you can't fulfill.
Just like pied piper leeding the rats
You're like the Pied Piper, leading people to their destruction.
Playing your tune while your wallets get fat
You're using your power for personal gain.
Your nothing but a puppet in a 3-piece suit
You're just a figurehead controlled by others.
Your strings are pulled by special interest groups
You're manipulated by those who have their own interests in mind.
Pressure's coming down so you pass another law
You create laws to maintain your power and control.
You try to bring us down but there's just one flaw
You're trying to take us down, but you have one weakness.
I'm still alive...
I'm still standing strong against your attempts to destroy me.
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
samu
on Our Voice Is Stronger
Samu, para ser un nazi tienes nombre de origen judio, menudo payaso estas hecho, das pena samuelito, haver si crecemos jefe