Kid Rock released several studio albums from 1988 that mostly went unnoticed before his 1998 record 'Devil Without a Cause', released with Atlantic Records, sold 11 million albums behind the hits, "Bawitdaba","Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why". In 2000, he released The History of Rock which was a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from his previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass". In 2001, he released the follow up, Cocky. After a slow start, his country-flavored hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow resurrected the album and it went gold as a single and pushed the album's sales to more than 5 million. It was followed by 2003's self-titled release, which failed to chart a major hit. In 2006 he released Live Trucker , a live album. In 2007 Kid Rock released Rock N Roll Jesus, which produced a hit in "All Summer Long." It was his first worldwide smash hit, charting #1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock N Roll Jesus would go on to sell 5 million albums worldwide including being certified triple platinum in the US.
He has sold 22 million albums to date in the United States, which currently ranks him as the 99th best selling music artist of all time in the U.S.
Fist of Rage
Kid Rock Lyrics
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Gotta make this money
This money is me
This money is everything I do and see
Who are you to judge me
Just let me be and let me breathe
I see this whole world headed for damnation
I can't believe this whole world twisted me
You fuckin' biggets, you fakes, you want to-be's
I see the future and its lookin' grim
A lake of fire lookin' like a gonks whip
I'm a fist of rage (one foot in the grave)
I'm a fist of rage (far from saved)
I'm a fist of rage (in a broken state)
(I'm a razor blade slippin' through a wrist of hate)
I'm a fist of rage
I'm a fist of rage
I'm a fist of rage
Crack another bottle and let me knock one back
Huh-huh, Slim Jim's
And the tin men grins
Fat heads with dreads
And all the feds growing shark fins
Huh-huh, my girls knocked up
We're in love but she's young and yo I think I'm being locked up
I couldn't cut the mustard with a Ginsu
And a twist of brown for all the bullshit I been through
I'm looking for love but it's got too many damn faces
I can't win even with these four aces
My place is here in the mix with the tricks and sickos
I spend g's but only make nickels
My soul tickles
But this ain't even fun and games
My heart bleeds from the pleasures of the pain
My fuse is short and it's lit like me I'm short
It's sketchy
It's getting hard to see
My heart bleeds believe it every dying breath
These people take and they take
Until there's nothing left
I'm a fist of rage
I'm a fist of rage
I'm a fist of rage
I'm a fist of rage (one foot in the grave)
I'm a fist of rage (far from saved)
I'm a fist of rage (in a broken state)
(I'm a razor blade slippin' through a wrist of hate)
Trouble
Ya feeling bold with me
You're up a creek
And you don't know it
Finger on the trigger but your punk ass is scared to pull it
And I know it
'Cause the fear you hide your eyes show it
Payback on your ass cause you're over due and I know I owe it
Now when your goin' down bet I'll be blowing up
Hear the sound of a shotgun cock and realize you're fucked
I hope you see my middle finger from the stage
(Feel me coming, feel me coming, feel me coming, feel me coming)
I'm a fist of rage (one foot in the grave)
I'm a fist of rage (far from saved)
I'm a fist of rage (in a broken state)
(I'm a razor blade slippin' through a wrist of hate)
I'm a fist of rage
I'm a fist of rage
I'm a fist of rage
The lyrics of Kid Rock's "Fist of Rage" are raucous, angsty, and filled with pain. The song seems to be a commentary on the state of the world and how it is taking a toll on the singer. He talks about the importance of money and how it is his only source of identity. The lyrics highlight the singer's desperation, as he feels that the world is against him, and he has no one to lean on or any place to turn. He feels the world is hastening towards damnation and is beyond salvation. He is angry, and his rage is palpable.
The lyrics also highlight how the singer is tired of all the bigotry and fake people in the world. The future seems grim, with a lake of fire on the horizon, looking like a gnarled whip. The singer is in a broken state, and he feels like a razor blade that is slipping through a wrist of hate. The lyrics highlight the singer's frustration, as he feels like he is drowning in a sea of deceitful people who only care about themselves, and no one else.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Fist of Rage" paint a picture of a singer who is lost and hopeless, with his anger being the only thing keeping him going. The song seems to be a commentary on the state of the world, and how it affects people in different ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta make this money
I need to earn money to survive
This money is me
Money is an integral part of my identity
This money is everything I do and see
Money is the driving force behind my actions and perception of the world
Who are you to judge me
I don't appreciate being criticized by others
Just let me be and let me breathe
Please allow me to live my life as I see fit
I see this whole world headed for damnation
I have a pessimistic view of the future of humanity
And I'm ready to leave
I am willing to distance myself from society if need be
I can't believe this whole world twisted me
I feel like external forces have negatively impacted my life
You fuckin' biggets, you fakes, you want to-be's
I'm frustrated with people who are intolerant or inauthentic
I see the future and its lookin' grim
I am not optimistic about what is to come
A lake of fire lookin' like a gonks whip
I envision a future where there will be great suffering and pain
I'm a fist of rage (one foot in the grave)
I am extremely angry and feel like I am reaching the end of my life
I'm a fist of rage (far from saved)
I feel like I am beyond redemption or saving
I'm a fist of rage (in a broken state)
I am in a state of emotional and mental turmoil
(I'm a razor blade slippin' through a wrist of hate)
I am in a very dark place and may be considering self-harm
Crack another bottle and let me knock one back
I use alcohol to cope with my problems
Fat heads with dreads
I am fed up with people who I perceive as pretentious or disingenuous
And all the feds growing shark fins
I distrust or dislike government authority figures
My girls knocked up
My girlfriend is pregnant
We're in love but she's young and yo I think I'm being locked up
I am in a serious relationship but am worried about being arrested or imprisoned
I couldn't cut the mustard with a Ginsu
I am not good enough or capable of achieving my goals
And a twist of brown for all the bullshit I been through
I have experienced a lot of hardship and use drugs as a coping mechanism
I'm looking for love but it's got too many damn faces
I struggle to find genuine love in a world that seems fake
I can't win even with these four aces
I feel like even with resources or advantages, I still cannot succeed
My place is here in the mix with the tricks and sickos
I feel more comfortable and understood among people who are unconventional or outsiders
I spend g's but only make nickels
I feel like I am wasting a lot of money without making any significant progress
My soul tickles
I feel a sense of discomfort or unease within myself
But this ain't even fun and games
My struggles are not something I can make light of
My heart bleeds from the pleasures of the pain
I am going through internal turmoil that causes me pain but also a strange sense of enjoyment
My fuse is short and it's lit like me I'm short
My temper is quick to ignite and I am also physically short in stature
It's sketchy
I am unsure or uneasy about my situation
It's getting hard to see
I am losing my clarity or perspective
My heart bleeds believe it every dying breath
I am going through significant pain and turmoil throughout all aspects of my life
These people take and they take
I feel like others are constantly taking from me without reciprocity
Until there's nothing left
Others will continue to take until there is nothing more for me to offer
Trouble
I am anticipating trouble or foreseeing further difficulties
Ya feeling bold with me
You may be feeling confident or confrontational towards me
You're up a creek
You are in trouble or difficulty
And you don't know it
You are unaware of the trouble you are in
Finger on the trigger but your punk ass is scared to pull it
You may have a weapon but are too afraid to use it
And I know it
I am aware of your hesitation and fear
Cause the fear you hide your eyes show it
Your fear is visible in your eyes and can't be kept hidden
Payback on your ass cause you're over due and I know I owe it
I am seeking revenge on you because I feel like I owe it to myself
Now when your goin' down bet I'll be blowing up
I will enjoy watching your downfall
Hear the sound of a shotgun cock and realize you're fucked
You will be in a lot of trouble when you hear the sound of a gun being cocked
I hope you see my middle finger from the stage
I am expressing my anger and disdain towards you by flipping you off from a performance stage
Feel me coming, feel me coming, feel me coming, feel me coming
You will feel the brunt of my anger and revenge soon
Lyrics © CRADLE THE BALLS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN A. TRAVIS, MATTHEW SHAFER, R.J. RITCHIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Quick Silvertongue
My favorite song on this album by far.
Timothy Aaron
Love the intro lyrics! Heck, the whole song is badass! They take, and take until there's nothing left! Great venting song. IM A FIST OF RAGE!!!! You feeling bold with me?!!! (Good stuff)😎⚡
Ruben Dominguez
I don’t care what he said as long as he plays fist of rage
Kyle Davis
Simpsons ftw
Craig Rine
What did he say?
Mike Paul
I was literally just watching this episode of family Guy that's why YouTube this song rofl
Mike Paul
I mean I was literally just watching this episode of The Simpsons LOL
Ezekiel Donelow
Fs all the way
novanut1964
great music to workout with weights gets me pumped up
Richard Hardin
This song is my life,that I'm trying to change