There are currently four known artists using the Greed moniker.

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1. house act who nowadays mainly go under the moniker full intention, they were prolific dmc remixers in the 90's and scored a big hit with 'pump up the volume' in 1995

and (taken from previous Wiki entry):

2. a band from germany's smallest state the saarland^^ their music is a kind of rock ...

3. an amateur punk band from Osijek, Croatia

4. swiss producer tobias wirz along with vocalist lesley meguid

5. A punkband from Sundsvall in the middle of Sweden. The music style from the beginning was some sort of mix between The Exploited and The Varukers but with a touch of orginality. During the years, the music changed a bit and became more brutal then ever.

6. Hardcore band from Katrineholm, Sweden

7. Greed was a German metal band. They released an album, "One Of Seven", in 2003.

Pump Up the Volume
Greed Lyrics

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pump up the volume
pump up the volume

pump up the volume
pump up the volume

brothers and sisters
pump up the volume

we're gonna need you

brothers and sisters
pump up the volume
pump that baby

brothers and sisters
pump up the volume
we're gonna need you

brothers and sisters
pump up the volume
pump pump it ay

rock the house
rock the house

ah yea
ah yea

do it
do it do it

yea yea
yea yea

boogie down bo bo boogie down
boogie down

here we go, c'mon

do it
do it
do it

pump up the volume
pump up the volume
pump up the volume
dance dance

rythmic, systemic and world control
magnetic, genetic, dement your soul
rythmic, systemic and world control
magnetic, genetic, dement your soul
rythmic, systemic and world control
magnetic, genetic, dement your soul
rythmic, systemic and world control
magnetic, genetic, dement your soul

put the needle on the record
put the needle on the record
put the needle on the record
put the needle on the record
put the needle on the record
when the song beats go like this

pump up the volume
pump up the volume
pump up the volume
dance dance

mars
needs
women

mars

needs
women

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Greed's song Pump Up the Volume consist mainly of calls to action to the audience to pump up the volume and dance. The repetition of these phrases encourages a sense of excitement and energy, creating a party atmosphere. The chorus also addresses the audience as "brothers and sisters," suggesting a sense of unity and camaraderie amongst those listening to the music.

The verses, however, have a darker tone. They mention concepts such as "rythmic, systemic and world control" and "magnetic, genetic, dement your soul." These cryptic phrases suggest a more ominous perspective on the world, possibly hinting at the control and manipulation of people by those in power. The lines "put the needle on the record" and "when the song beats go like this" correlate to the feeling that music is the cure for this manipulation, and the audience can find liberation through dancing and music.

The overall message of the song is to let go and enjoy music as a form of freedom, and to resist against the darker side of society. It encourages the audience to come together and celebrate the power of music.

Line by Line Meaning

pump up the volume
Increase the volume of the music playback.

brothers and sisters pump up the volume we're gonna need you
Addressing the audience to raise the volume of the music as it is needed to get the attention.

pump that baby
Further encouragement from the artist to increase the volume of the music.

rock the house
Shake up and energize the audience through the music.

do it do it
Encouragement for the audience to actively participate in the experience.

boogie down bo bo boogie down boogie down
Encouragement to dance and let go through the rhythmic beats of the music.

rythmic, systemic and world control magnetic, genetic, dement your soul
Lyrics that suggest that the power of music rhythmically controls individuals through their genes.

put the needle on the record
Lyrics that suggest to begin playing music by placing the needle on the record.

when the song beats go like this
A cue to the audience that the rhythm has become more engaging and to energize them.

mars needs women
A nonsensical ramble to keep the energy up in the performance.

Writer(s): Charles A. Bobbit, Mike Gray, Bobby Byrd, William Griffin, Eric Barrier, Jon Pearn, Ricky Lyte, James Brown

Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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