Man Raze is:
Phil Collen (vocals/guitar) – Phil joined Def Leppard in 1982, and with band mate and best friend Steve Clark was able to create the bands highly influential and incredibly successful trademark dual guitar sound. Def Leppard have sold over 55 million albums worldwide to date. The band recently co-headlined an arena tour in the US and Canada with Bryan Adams and had a greatest hits album “Rock Of Ages: Definite Collection” released in May 2005.
Paul Cook (drums) – Founder member and mainstay with one of the most influential bands of all time – the Sex Pistols. The bands 1977 album “Never Mind The Bollocks…” has launched a thousand imitators and is constantly name checked by generation after generation of musicians. Paul Cook has also played with the likes of Johnny Thunders, Edwyn Collins and Greedy Bastards (alongside Phil Lynott and Scott Gorham).
Simon Laffy (bass) – long time friend of Phil Collen and member of Collen’s pre Def Leppard outfit Girl. Simon handles the bulk of Man Raze’s production duties also.
But Man Raze is much more than a sum of its parts. Freed from the expectations of their former (or current) outfits, the band can play whatever they like. The sound is truly eclectic – a mix of the classic and contemporary influences that have shaped the individual members as musicians - from the Police and Trojan Records through to Hendrix, Bowie and Nirvana. The band has released their debut single through their own label and all recordings are self recorded and produced.
Man Raze debut single, “Skin Crawl”, was released through Surrealist Records on the 31st October 2005 and is available through Amazon.co.uk. Surrealist Records is a new independent label distributed in the UK through Shellshock/Pinnacle (Sub Pop, Acid Jazz, Grand Union). An album is set to be released in 2007.
Turn It Up
Man Raze Lyrics
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I'm sick and tired of the city white noise
I duck and cover with my digital toys
I got the long shot, kick the bucket, scarface, yeah, you've got it
Big five, wet dream, rude boy, yeah, you rock it!
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
I wanna play it to the end
I'm a mass-transit baby, but I'm going nowhere
I've got time-lapse vision and a 1000-yard stare, yeah
Electric Ladyland, Speed King, Iron Man
Communication Breakdown, Tommy, get out of town!
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
I wanna feel it in my head
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
I wanna know what that song just said
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Come on, shake me to my bones
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
I'm getting crazy on my own
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
I wanna feel it in my head
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
I wanna know what that song just said
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
I wanna hear that song again
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
I wanna hear it to the end, yeah
In Man Raze's song "Turn it Up," the lyrics express a weariness of the city and modern technology. The singer feels overwhelmed by the constant noise, and seeks solace in music, specifically rock and roll. The references to classic rock songs and artists throughout the lyrics add to the idea that the singer is searching for meaning and escape through music. The repeated refrain of "turn it up" emphasizes the desire for the music to be louder and more present, drowning out the distractions of daily life.
The second verse adds to the feeling of being stuck in a mundane routine, with the reference to mass transit and the "1000-yard stare." The use of classic rock song titles provides a sense of nostalgia and longing for simpler times. The repeated lines of "I wanna feel it in my head" and "I wanna know what that song just said" convey a hunger for emotional connection and understanding.
Overall, the lyrics of "Turn it Up" express a desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life and find meaning and connection through rock and roll music. The references to classic songs and artists provide a sense of shared history and community among music lovers, and the repeated refrain of "turn it up" encourages the listener to fully immerse themselves in the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick and tired of the city white noise
I'm exhausted from constantly hearing the noise of the city.
I duck and cover with my digital toys
I use technology to escape from the noise and chaos of the city.
I got the long shot, kick the bucket, scarface, yeah, you've got it
I have various slang terms and expressions in my vocabulary.
Big five, wet dream, rude boy, yeah, you rock it!
I have a wide range of interests and music tastes, from classic rock to ska.
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Increase the volume of the music!
I wanna hear that song again
I want to listen to that song one more time.
I wanna play it to the end
I want to listen to that song all the way through to its conclusion.
I'm a mass-transit baby, but I'm going nowhere
I rely on public transportation to get around, but my life feels stagnant.
I've got time-lapse vision and a 1000-yard stare, yeah
I'm feeling stuck and unfulfilled, and it's hard for me to focus on anything.
Electric Ladyland, Speed King, Iron Man
I'm a fan of classic rock, and these are some of the bands/artists that I like.
Communication Breakdown, Tommy, get out of town!
These are some classic rock songs/albums that I enjoy listening to, but I also want to metaphorically escape my current situation.
Come on, shake me to my bones
I want the music to move me physically and emotionally.
I'm getting crazy on my own
I'm having fun dancing and listening to this music, even if it's just by myself.
I wanna feel it in my head
I want the music to fully engage my senses and emotions.
I wanna know what that song just said
I'm trying to fully understand and absorb the meaning of the lyrics.
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rhonda Causey
Finally we get to hear Phil's voice as lead!! About damn time, IMO!! At this point, all I can say is "More plz"!!
Emily Clark
this song is so awesome. i love phils voice.
Sundanceprophet
Ahh Phil Collen is so amazing! I love his voice.
joe swinford
I remember MAN RAZE on some long forgotten TV show, and thought then, this is FANTASTIC. Just found this again!
cheapseats12
Very Sex Pistols sounding with some Leppard melodies! Very good!
Katrina Land
great sound!!! sounds alot like def leppard! i love phil hes doing a great job!!! keep on rocken!!!!
Sundanceprophet
This is just one of those true rock songs, and honestly its been awhile since I've heard a new one.
Karyn Luke
Love this song bouncy tune
OneTheBlue
With a Sex Pistol on drums no less. It warmed my heart when punk and metal finally jumped in bed together. That 80s animosity between fans of the different genres was stupid.
bull shitter
This is what Def Leppard should be doing--rocking hard:)