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1) Disturbed is an American alternative metal/hard rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1994. The band includes vocalist David Draiman, bassist John Moyer, guitarist/keyboardist Dan Donegan, and drummer Mike Wengren. Former band members are vocalist Erich Awalt and bassist Steve Kmak.
The band has released six studio albums, five of which have consecutively debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Disturbed went into hiatus in October 2011, during which the band's members focused on various side projects, and returned in June 2015, releasing their first album in four years, Immortalized, on August 21, 2015. They also recorded and released one live album, Disturbed: Live at Red Rocks on November 18, 2016, which was recorded on August 18, 2016 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, located about 10 miles west of Denver, Colorado. Their seventh studio album, Evolution, was released on October 19, 2018.
Before David Draiman joined Disturbed, guitarist Dan Donegan, drummer Mike Wengren, and bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak were in a band called Brawl with vocalist Erich Awalt. Before changing their name to "Brawl", however, Donegan mentioned in the band's DVD, Decade of Disturbed, that the name was originally going to be "Crawl"; they switched it to "Brawl", due to the name already being used by another band. Awalt left the band shortly after the recording of a demo tape; the other three members advertised for a singer. They posted an advertisement in the local music publication in Chicago, Illinois, called the "Illinois Entertainer". Draiman answered the advertisement after going to twenty other auditions that month. Guitarist Dan Donegan commented on Draiman: "You know, out of all the singers that we had talked to or auditioned, he [Draiman] was the only singer who was ready to go with originals. And that impressed me, just to attempt that".
With regard to Draiman being the singer for the band, Donegan said, "After a minute or two, he just starts banging out these melodies that were huge...I'm playing my guitar and I'm grinning from ear to ear, trying not to give it away that I like this guy, you know, because I don't want to, you know...[say] 'Yeah, we'll give you a call back. We'll, you know, discuss it.' But I was so psyched. Chill up my spine. I'm like, 'There is something here.'" As drummer Mike Wengren commented, "We clicked right off the bat." Draiman then joined the band in 1996 and the band was renamed Disturbed. When asked in an interview why he suggested to name the band "Disturbed," Draiman said, "It had been a name I have been contemplating for a band for years. It just seems to symbolize everything we were feeling at the time. The level of conformity that people are forced into was disturbing to us and we were just trying to push the envelope and the name just sorta made sense.
Disturbed headlined the 2018 Rock Fest, along with Godsmack and Incubus. The band announced via social media in early January of 2018 that they had entered the studio to begin recording their next studio album. In June 2018 lead guitarist Dan Donegan and bassist John Moyer confirmed with sources that the new album is complete, with 100% of the songs finished it is on to just mixing and mastering. Band members also posted a picture via Instagram together at a dinner party in celebration of completion of the recording process. The band's first album in over 3 years and the band’s first album in over 8 years to have bassist John Moyer being involved in.
The album, Evolution was released on October 19, 2018. On August 16, 2018, the lead single, titled "Are You Ready" was released. On September 21, 2018, the album's second single, titled "A Reason to Fight" was released.
Disturbed's mascot, named "The Guy", was originally just a drawing of a face with a large grin, as seen on the back of the album The Sickness. The original drawing of The Guy was then edited using a digital distorting program. After the original image had been distorted three times The Guy became the official mascot for the band. Later, he would be drawn as a full figure by artist David Finch.
Classified as a heavy meta or hard roc band, Disturbed is also regarded by some critics as nu metal and alternative metal. When asked about die-hard heavy metal fans not finding Disturbed heavy enough, Draiman at one time stated:
"We probably have too much melody going on or we're not quite as turbulent or caustic. While I really love that type of music, it's not what we try to do. If we have to place things in context, we're more hard rock than heavy metal these days. The secret is that we were never really part of any particular trend, although we definitely benefited from the popularity of what was called nu metal at the time ... We never had the stereotypical attributes that those bands had. We don’t rap; there’s no turntable involved; no fusion in that respect. We play, in my opinion, classic metal. Sabbath, Maiden, Priest, Metallica, Pantera: these are the bands that made us want to play."
Allmusic reviewer Bradley Torreano described the album Believe as "taking the sort of jump that their heroes in Soundgarden and Pantera made after their respective breakthrough records". He also described the title track as moving "from a brutal chug to a sweeping chorus that suddenly stops in its tracks and turns into a winding riff that recalls the work of vintage James Hetfield". Believe is also considered by several critics to be a step away from the nu metal sound featured on The Sickness, moving towards a more hard rock and heavy metal sound that was continued in their following albums.
According to frontman David Draiman on the band home documentary M.O.L., the lyrics that he writes are inspired by actual experiences of his own, and he stated that he likes to present his ideas with cryptic lyrics. These lyrical themes range from the Judeo-Christian concept of Heaven and Hell, domestic abuse, suicide, insanity, relationships, war, to more fantasy-like themes, such as vampirism, werewolves and demons.
They have often cited their influences as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Metallica, Pantera, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Queensryche, Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden.
Guitarist Dan Donegan uses guitar tunings Drop C, Drop C# and Drop B (also occasionally Eb), which are lower tunings than regular E standard. These lower tunings allow for a heavier sound and quicker chord changes in Donegan's riffs. Donegan also uses subtle electronic effects, which the rest of the band refers to as "The Danny Donegan Orchestra".
2) Late 80's Thrash band who released the album Disturbing the Peace in 1988.
"Cool crossover/thrash metal. The music takes off quite a few times, especially when it comes up with contrasting mixtures, like "Comatose", which blends heavy doomy riffage with brutal death-tinged outbursts; there are also some undeveloped, but intriguing attempts at more technical thrash (the instrumental "Brain Deth", the sophisticated technical "Productive Intercourse Serial Killer"), spiced with some jolly, rock'n roll hooks. The shorter numbers are pure unbridled hardcore ("Kill 'Em"), but here come the laid-back, soft moments ("Bought & Sold", "Die Die Die"), and things are well balanced. "Evil Sensations" is a pleasant surprise near the end, being energetic thrash/crossover, with a nice technical twist, followed by the melodic, but interesting instrumental "Astronomically", leaving very good impression, partially ruined by the aggressive hardcore closer "What The Fuck". The band disliked the popularity that a novelty song like WTF produced, and it WAS a fan favorite but largely dropped from their live set in the 1990s. Due in part to the lyrics and how the band felt about the song. The band was formed in Minneapolis, MN but toured extensively all over, including the stomping grounds of the later Disturbed; Chicago! They played Jack Koshick's Milwaukee MetalFest in it's earliest days and supported Sepultura and Pestilence on tour, as well as Death and Sadus, and local legends IMPALER. Earl passed away in 2008, he is missed by all who knew him, and his MySpace page remains testament.
3) A 70s UK punk band.
4) OC ReMixer Mark Dillon.
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Disturbed Lyrics
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Rah, ah, rah, ah
Rah, ah, rah, ah
Rah, ah, rah, ah
Rah, ah, rah, ah, rah
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Your mind won't ever, never let you say what you want
Still, your mind won't ever let you say
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Your mind won't ever, never let you say what you want
My little tired devotee
Your mind won't even let you feel
Quivering now, shivering now, withering
Your mind won't let you say that you're wondering now, pondering now, hungering
Won't let you say that you're questioning, wavering, weakening
Your mind won't let you say that you're hearkening, listening, heeding me now
Won't let you say that you want
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Your mind won't ever, never let you have what you want
I feel your hunger to taste me
Still, your mind won't ever let you say
Your kind is just the type that should use me
But your mind won't seem to let you have
The opportunity to abuse me, abuse me
Your mind won't even let you feel
Quivering now, shivering now, withering
Your mind won't let you say that you're wondering now, pondering now, hungering
Won't let you say that you're questioning, wavering, weakening
Your mind won't let you say that you're hearkening, listening, heeding me now
Won't let you say that you want
Me
Savor the addiction, savor the affliction, savor me
Savor the addiction, savor the affliction now
The addiction, savor the affliction, savor me
Savor the addiction, savor the affliction
Savor the addiction, savor the affliction
Savor me, savor me, yeah
Get it
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Get it
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Get it
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Because your mind won't let you say that you want me, that want me
Your mind won't let you say that you want me, that want me
Mind won't let you say that you want me, that want me
Won't let you say that you want me, that want me
What do you want?
What do you want?
What do you want?
What do you want?
The lyrics to Disturbed's song "Want" seem to be about the frustration of unspoken desires, specifically related to a relationship. The first verse sets the tone by suggesting that the person singing the song is aware that the other person wants them but is too afraid or inhibited to say so. The second verse continues to describe the person's internal struggle with their desire for the singer, and portrays them as "quivering now, shivering now, withering" with the weight of their unspoken longing.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the individual is unable to express their desire, with the added element of the singer recognizing the other person's longing but their struggle to act on it. The later verses of the song add an element of masochism to the relationship, with the line "your kind is just the type that should use me" implying that the individual desires to be abused in some way. However, the lyrics ultimately return to the theme of unspoken desire when the final lines repeatedly ask "what do you want?".
Overall, the song portrays the intense frustration and tension that can arise when one person desires another but is unable to express their feelings or act on them. It also hints at potentially unhealthy dynamics in a relationship, with the idea of masochism and abuse coming into play.
Line by Line Meaning
She want me, no
The person is being rejected by their admirer.
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
The person is aware that their admirer is attracted to them, but their admirer is hesitant to express their desire due to their internal conflicts.
Your mind won't ever, never let you say what you want
The person's admirer is constantly suppressing their true feelings and desires despite their overwhelming attraction to the person.
You howl and wail like a banshee
The person's admirer is struggling with internal conflicts and their emotional turmoil is causing them to express distressing vocalizations.
My little tired devotee
The person's admirer is fatigued from trying to suppress their true desires and needs guidance.
Your mind won't even let you feel
The person's admirer is suppressing their emotions to the point of numbness, making it difficult for them to follow their heart.
Quivering now, shivering now, withering
The person's admirer is experiencing physical and emotional distress as they struggle with their internal conflicts and suppressed desires.
Won't let you say that you're questioning
The person's admirer is hesitant to confront their innermost thoughts and desires.
Your mind won't let you say that you're hearkening
The person's admirer is hesitant to listen to their innermost thoughts and desires.
Listening, heeding me now
The person desires their admirer to follow their heart and express their true feelings and desires.
Savor the addiction
The person is enticing their admirer to embrace their attraction and desires.
Savor the affliction, savor me
Despite the internal conflicts, the person desires their admirer to treasure their attraction and embrace a relationship with them.
Yet your mind won't let you say that you want me yet
The person's admirer is still struggling with their internal conflicts and has yet to express their true desires.
Because your mind won't let you say that you want me
The person's admirer is suppressing their true desires, leading to inner turmoil and emotional distress.
What do you want?
The person is urging their admirer to confront and express their true desires and needs.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Wengren, Dan Donegan, David Draiman, Steve Kmak
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She want me, no
Rah, ah
Rah, ah
Rah, ah
Rah, ah
Rah, ah
Rah, ah
Rah, ah
Rah, ah
Rah
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Your mind won't ever, never let you say what you want
You howl and wail like a banshee
Still your mind won't ever let you say
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Your mind won't ever, never let you say what you want
My little tired devotee
Your mind won't even let you feel
Quivering now, shivering now, withering
Your mind won't let you say that you're
Wondering now, pondering now, hungering
Won't let you say that you're
Questioning, wavering, weakening
Your mind won't let you say that you're
Hearkening, listening, heeding me now
Won't let you say that you want
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Your mind won't ever, never let you have what you want
I feel your hunger to taste me
Still your mind won't ever let you say
Your kind is just the type that should use me
But your mind won't seem to let you have
The opportunity to abuse me, abuse me
Your mind won't even let you feel
Quivering now, shivering now, withering
Your mind won't let you say that you're
Wondering now, pondering now, hungering
Won't let you say that you're
Questioning, wavering, weakening
Your mind won't let you say that you're
Hearkening, listening, heeding me now
Won't let you say that you want
Me
Savor the addiction
Savor the affliction, savor me
Savor the addiction
Savor the affliction, now
Savor the addiction
Savor the affliction, savor me
Savor the addiction
Savor the affliction
Savor the addiction
Savor the affliction, savor me
Savor her mind, yeah
Yet
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Yet
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Yet
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Because your mind won't let you say that you want me
Don't want me
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Don't want me
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Don't want me
Your mind won't let you say that you want me
Don't want me
What do you want?
What do you want?
What do you want?
What do you want?
Lettie Kelly
Dosen't matter if I am 71 yrs old, I LOVE your music!!
Ren Bruce
I feel like I'm gonna be you when I'm 71.
Son Dic
GREAT!
loud90
Lettie, you rock! "We" are Disturbed!
Sava Jevtić
People usually brag about being young and loving this kind of music
Wamad Gaming
Lettie Kelly hellyeah at your age is be saying the same thing but to annotations of an autopsy gore gore gadget
TrueGamer181
This is so awesome! I just read that this was the first EVER song made by Disturbed. Apparently, David asked the guys to just play anything during the audition and he came up with stuff to sing on the fly. Thus, Disturbed was born with this song.
Austin Hawkins
If that's true then it just shows how amazing they are
Djordje Gusman
I see you watched their documentary. Nice.
AeroAngel
This is one of their best songs, so thats awesome!!!