On Your Feet, on Your Knees
Extrema are not just another Italian Heavy Metal band, they are Italian hea… Read Full Bio ↴Extrema are not just another Italian Heavy Metal band, they are Italian heavy Metal! The band, driven by the crunchingly abrasive guitars and energetic personality of Tommy Massara, came to light During the cold Milanese Winter of 86. However the definitive line-up (Mattia Bigi on Bass, Christiano Dalla Peligrino on Drums and GianLuca Perotti on Vocals) was not set in stone until 1989. There then came, after some initial hardships and a spell in the U.S, the forging of a united, solid and extremely tight unit. 1993 saw the release of their first studio album Tension at the seams. The release hit the Italian Metal scene full frontal, which at the time was suffering an identity crises, and as a result started to look upon Extrema as their focal point. The album enjoyed world wide release and was closely followed by an Italian tour cumulating in opening slots for Mettalica as well as the huge Italian star Vasco Rossi who personally chose the band. Their video Child of Boogaow caused interest outside the then rather closed and tight nit Italian Metal scene. The end of 93 saw the release of the mini LP Proud, powerful n alive which included the superb cover of the Dead Kennedys Too drunk to fuck In Jan 1994, Extrema were well and truly baptized, when after enthusiastic reviews they dominated the polls in the best new band category. The following year saw the recording of The Positive Pressure of Injustice a solid and potent release instantly followed by a hardcore tour of over 100 mind-bending, energetic shows. In 1996, to then further enhance their ever growing fan base they collaborated with Italian Rap superstars Articolo 31 recording the single Mollami which was to have been that years true eye of the storm. Although a big hit, the Metal kids were still rather sceptic towards such hybrid forms, and therefore turned up their nose to what they saw as a heavy Metal scandal (they just werent ready). During 1996 and 1999, the war machine Extrema, paused a while to dedicate time towards various side projects and collaborations which included the likes of J Ax and DJ Jad with the release of the classic vai bello/qui non si scherza. In 2001 the album Better Mad than Dead showed the world that they were back, with more energy, power and guts than ever, and once again ready to dominate. This slicing and modern release put them right back on top of the Italian scene. They toured constantly for the first half of the year and then blew their fans away at the Tattoo the Planet gig with Slayer. The second part of the year saw the fans treated to the heavy rotation of their new videos Another Nite and Wannabe A new contract in 2003 treated the fans once again to another video All Around and the compilation of rare Extrema songs And the best is yet to come. This included all their collaborations, remixes as well as 3 new songs. It was polished off with some spectacular artwork and the video the world decline. Since then Extrema have thrown themselves back on stage and into the festival scene with such shows as the Heineken Jammin Festival with Metallica culminating with their success at Flippaut festival with Korn. December 2004 saw a slight line-up change with the departure after 15 years of Chris Dallapellegrina. After a couple of months of auditions, a new name: Paolo Crimi, formally drumming for Beerbong The debut shows were received ecstatically by the fans, so much so that they were invited to participate at Europes and Italys most prestigious rock/Metal festival: Gods of Metal and the famous Summer day in Hell festival. The Fans were many and the reaction was wild, and as their trademark saying goes: It was Un fottuto massacro collettivo (A fucking collective massacre) In June/July the band went into Rodger music Studios to record their latest offering using (The sound pusher) Mauro Androlli (www.mauroandreolli.com) and gave life to Set the World on Fire. The release date is set for the 11th of November (Ammonia/V2/Edel) The recording of the video Nature(first single) begins in October and then, once and for all, they really will Set the World on Fire. Extrema.Devastating and proud as always

On Your Feet on Your Knees
Extrema Lyrics


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I know you want my instant reaction
At your every command
Obey without objection
(Your) mouth talk's shit
Convict and resist
No more friends
But just enemies
You live just to be trendy
Don't (to) ever forgive me
Feelings fore life are only negative
Spoken:
What do you think about my new car?
I don't give a fuck!

Hey fool!
Don't walk in my shoes
You know you are born to loose
Stab me in the back
(So) wait for my counter attack
(I'll) be coming after yor ass
No excuses, no mercy
My revenge will be complete
When you'll cry like a little bitch

Chorus
On your feet on your knees
On your feet on your knees

(It's) time to tell you how I feel
Spread your grief like a disease
To the people that you meet

You got to cease and desist!

Message: to the people that you envy
Can't be envious to the land of plenty
Always i-n-c-o-m-p-l-e-t-e





Stand up!
Be yourself!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "On Your Feet on Your Knees" by Extrema paint a vivid picture of a broken friendship or relationship. The song starts with the singer expressing their frustration with the other person's constant need for their instant reaction and obedience. The other person's actions are described as fake, shallow, and trendy. The singer's response to the other person's behavior is one of defiance and resistance. They refuse to be walked over and taken for granted. By the chorus, the singer is ready to take action and make the other person pay for their actions. The lines "On your feet on your knees" indicate that they will make the other person suffer both physically and emotionally. The song urges the listeners to be true to themselves and to stop being envious of others.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you want my instant reaction
You're seeking an immediate response from me


At your every command
You want me to do everything you say


Obey without objection
I should obey you without questioning


(Your) mouth talk's shit
You say things that aren't true


Convict and resist
I should reject your opinions


No more friends
We're no longer friends


But just enemies
We're now each other's enemies


You live just to be trendy
You only care about being fashionable


Don't (to) ever forgive me
You won't forgive me


Feelings fore life are only negative
You think long-term emotions are always bad


Spoken:
Spoken dialogue


What do you think about my new car?
You're asking for my opinion on your new car


I don't give a fuck!
I don't care at all


Hey fool!
Addressing someone foolishly


Don't walk in my shoes
You can't understand my experiences


You know you are born to loose
You're destined to fail


Stab me in the back
You've betrayed me


(So) wait for my counter attack
I'll come back at you


(I'll) be coming after yor ass
I'm going to seek revenge


No excuses, no mercy
I won't make any exceptions or show mercy


My revenge will be complete
I'll make sure to get my own back


When you'll cry like a little bitch
You'll feel the pain and suffering like a coward


Chorus
The chorus of the song


On your feet on your knees
Get up and show me respect


On your feet on your knees
Get up and apologize


(It's) time to tell you how I feel
I'm going to express myself now


Spread your grief like a disease
Your sadness will spread to others


To the people that you meet
To everyone who crosses your path


You got to cease and desist!
You need to stop what you're doing


Message: to the people that you envy
A message to those you're jealous of


Can't be envious to the land of plenty
You can't be jealous in a place with abundant opportunities


Always i-n-c-o-m-p-l-e-t-e
You'll never feel complete


Stand up!
Take a stand for yourself


Be yourself!
Don't change who you are




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