The British big-beat duo Hardknox formed in 1996 when DJ Steve P. (a.k.a. S… Read Full Bio ↴The British big-beat duo Hardknox formed in 1996 when DJ Steve P. (a.k.a. Skycutter and Immortal Minds) and Lindy Layton (formerly of Beats International) joined forces. They released their debut single "Coz I Can" that year on the Skint Label, also the home of Fatboy Slim; NME gave it Single of the Week honors, which they also bestowed on the group's second effort, the Psychopath EP. The duo's hard-hitting, dancefloor-friendly style made them in-demand remixers, tweaking songs from diverse acts like Orgy, the Crystal Method and Faith No More. 1998 found Hardknox appearing on compilations like The Big Beat Conspiracy, Vol. 1 and Monster Breaks: A Collection of Big Beat Finery. The following year the duo appeared at Woodstock '99 and released their full-length debut, Come in Hard.

Their most famous tracks are "Psychopath", "Who's Money", and "Fire Like This", the latter of which was featured in the film Me, Myself and Irene

"Fire Like This" was also featured in a Fiat Punto Grande Television advertisement. Come in Hard also featured in Rallisport Challenge, a Microsoft rally game.

"Attitude" was featured in the La Femme Nikita episode 'Time to Be Heroes.'

Attitude
Hardknox Lyrics

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Yeah I had an attitude
I had an attitude
Where the attitude now
Where the attitude now
Where the attitude now
Yeah I had an attitude
You brought it all on yourself

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Hardknox's self-titled track "Hardknox" are simple yet powerful. The repetition of the phrase "I had an attitude" suggests a sense of self-awareness and reflection, as if the singer is acknowledging past behaviors or actions that may have led to negative consequences. However, the tone quickly shifts as the line "You brought it all on yourself" is added, suggesting that perhaps this attitude was a response to someone else's negative behavior towards the singer.

The repetition of the phrase "Where the attitude now" further emphasizes a sense of change or growth in the singer, as if they are asking themselves where that attitude they once possessed has gone. The lyrics overall could be interpreted as a message of reflection and personal growth, as the singer seems to be looking back on their past behavior and acknowledging the impact it had on themselves and those around them. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest a desire to move past these negative attitudes and behaviors and strive for a more positive mindset.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah I had an attitude
I used to have a combative and confrontational demeanor

I had an attitude
I possessed a particular way of thinking or feeling towards certain situations

Where the attitude now
What happened to that attitude I used to have?

Where the attitude now
Why don’t I have that same mindset anymore?

Where the attitude now
What happened to the disposition I used to have in the past?

Yeah I had an attitude
I previously held a confrontational and oppositional mindset

You brought it all on yourself
You are the cause of your own demise, and the outcome is a result of your own actions

Writer(s): Lindy Layton, Steve Proctor

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