Dave Mustaine was an early member of the band Metallica, and helped pen tracks that wound up on their first two albums. In 1983, Mustaine was let go from the group by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield due to personal conflicts and substance abuse. He would be replaced by Kirk Hammett, guitarist for the Bay Area thrash band Exodus, who remains with the band to this day. Dave felt slighted and vowed to make his own band, which would be even faster and heavier than Metallica. Mustaine picked the name "Megadeth" from a pamphlet by California senator Alan Cranston that read: "The arsenal of megadeath can't be rid no matter what the peace treaties come to."
In 1985, Megadeth released their debut album, Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!, on the independent record label Combat Records, to moderate success. It caught the attention of bigger labels, which led to Megadeth signing with Capitol Records. Their first major-label album, Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?, was released in 1986 and was a major hit with the underground metal scene. Band members' substance abuse issues and personal disputes had brought Megadeth negative publicity during the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the band went on to release a number of platinum-selling albums, including So Far, So Good... So What! (1988), Rust in Peace (1990), and Countdown to Extinction (1992). These albums, along with worldwide tours, brought them public recognition.
Megadeth has had numerous guitarists, drummers and bassists throughout its 39-year career, with Mustaine being the only remaining original member of the group. The band temporarily disbanded in 2002 when Mustaine suffered an arm injury and re-established in 2004 without longtime bassist David Ellefson, who had taken legal action against him. Ellefson settled out of court and rejoined the band in 2010, but was fired in 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Megadeth's current lineup includes Mustaine, bassist James LoMenzo, guitarist Kiko Loureiro and drummer Dirk Verbeuren.
Megadeth earned platinum certifications in the United States for six of its sixteen studio albums, and has received twelve Grammy nominations. Megadeth won its first Grammy Award in 2017 for the song "Dystopia" in the Best Metal Performance category. The band's mascot, Vic Rattlehead, regularly appears on album artwork and live shows. Megadeth has hosted its own music festival, Gigantour, several times since July 2005, and held its first MegaCruise in October 2019.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megadeth
Studio albums
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (1985)
Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986)
So Far, So Good... So What! (1988)
Rust in Peace (1990)
Countdown to Extinction (1992)
Youthanasia (1994)
Cryptic Writings (1997)
Risk (1999)
The World Needs a Hero (2001)
The System Has Failed (2004)
United Abominations (2007)
Endgame (2009)
Thirteen (2011)
Super Collider (2013)
Dystopia (2016)
The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! (2022)
Dance in the rain
Megadeth Lyrics
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Trapped in a dingy corporate cubicle hell
Then go to work in the darkness on the midnight shift
Any chance you get, selling gas at the corner Shell
Three letters groups listening in on you
Under surveillance courtesy of Big Brother in your car
Drones monitor each and every move you make
You'll never see a ray of daylight
So far in debt you're struggling to survive
But you will break your back fighting and they'll help
Before you let them break your pride
"Powers that be" will never win; a storm is coming, get ready
You better learn to dance in the rain, instead of wait for the sun
Learn to dance in the rain, the sun will never come
Down on your luck, you had your hand out once or twice
But all you wanted was just a hand, they say
"You have the right to remain silent", so shut your mouth
Don't mention the broken promises and lies of hope and change
"Powers that be" will never win; a storm is coming, get ready
You better learn to dance in the rain, instead of wait for the sun
Learn to dance in the rain, the sun will never come
Never come, dance in the rain, it ain't gonna come
Enslave and impoverish the middle class
Make them dependent then strip it all away
Al-CIA-da, destruction, and democide
Addiction, corruption, every word's a lie
Races, classes, sexes, religious wars
Destroy the family, and what love is for
The Fed and the Bankers own all the politicians
May I introduce you to the sons of perdition?
Replace the dictators Washington appointed
The Devil Messiahs and the dangerously disappointed
They lie to themselves, pleased with what they've done
Soon they all will be repaid and there's nowhere to run
The lyrics of Megadeth's song "Dance in the Rain" explore themes of oppression, control and disillusionment in modern society. The first verse paints a picture of a mundane, soul-sucking existence where people are trapped in dead-end jobs, constantly monitored and never allowed to see the light of day. The second verse speaks to the frustration and betrayal many people feel towards the government and those in power. The chorus encourages listeners to embrace the storm of change, find resilience and joy in their circumstances and refuse to wait for better days that may never come.
The lyrics make several references to the loss of freedom and privacy in modern society. The line "Three letter groups listening in on you" is a nod to intelligence agencies like the CIA and FBI, while the mention of surveillance in the car and drones monitoring every move speaks to the pervasive influence of technology on our lives. The song also touches on themes of economic inequality and corruption, with phrases like "Enslave and impoverish the middle class/Make them dependent then strip it all away" and "The Fed and the Bankers own all the politicians" implying that those in power are actively working to keep the majority of people down.
Despite the bleak picture the lyrics paint, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope, urging listeners to dance in the rain and find joy and resilience in the midst of difficult circumstances. The use of the metaphor of rain is particularly powerful, as it suggests that even in the darkest moments, there is still potential for growth and renewal.
Overall, "Dance in the Rain" is a powerful commentary on the state of modern society, and a call to action for listeners to find strength and resilience in the face of oppression and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sentenced to work a dead end 9 to 5
Forced to work a menial job day in and day out
Trapped in a dingy corporate cubicle hell
Stuck in an uncomfortable and oppressive work environment
Then go to work in the darkness on the midnight shift
Having to work odd hours just to make ends meet
Any chance you get, selling gas at the corner Shell
Having to take up additional employment just to make enough money
Three letters groups listening in on you
Being constantly monitored and surveilled by government agencies
Under surveillance courtesy of Big Brother in your car
Being watched and tracked even when you are driving
Drones monitor each and every move you make
Being monitored by flying machines that can record and track your location
It doesn't matter who you know or who you think you are
There is no escape from the surveillance state, regardless of your connections or status
You'll never see a ray of daylight
Being so busy working that there is no time to enjoy life
So far in debt you're struggling to survive
Being weighed down by financial burdens that make life difficult
But you will break your back fighting and they'll help
Working hard to get ahead, but still needing assistance from others
Before you let them break your pride
Being determined not to let others take advantage of you
"Powers that be" will never win; a storm is coming, get ready
Believing that change is coming and the powerful will not continue to dominate
You better learn to dance in the rain, instead of wait for the sun
Advising to make the best of a difficult situation and persevere
Learn to dance in the rain, the sun will never come
Accepting that things may not get better, and it is important to find joy in everyday life
Down on your luck, you had your hand out once or twice
Being desperate for help and assistance at times
But all you wanted was just a hand, they say
Merely hoping for a little bit of help and compassion from others
"You have the right to remain silent", so shut your mouth
Being threatened to keep quiet about corruption and deceit
Don't mention the broken promises and lies of hope and change
Being aware of the discrepancies between words and actions of the leaders
Enslave and impoverish the middle class
Keeping the ordinary people downtrodden and poor
Make them dependent then strip it all away
Keeping people reliant on government and then taking away their support
Al-CIA-da, destruction, and democide
Highlighting the brutality and havoc caused by global conflicts
Addiction, corruption, every word's a lie
Conveying that dishonesty and unethical behavior are widespread in society
Races, classes, sexes, religious wars
Referring to divisions among people that lead to strife and conflict
Destroy the family, and what love is for
Expressing a view that societal fragmentation has led to the breakdown of relationships and values
The Fed and the Bankers own all the politicians
Believing that powerful financial entities control the political system
May I introduce you to the sons of perdition?
Introducing the idea of corrupt and evil individuals
Replace the dictators Washington appointed
Arguing for a reformation of the political system
The Devil Messiahs and the dangerously disappointed
Naming a group of people who are considered to be sinister and damaging
They lie to themselves, pleased with what they've done
Suggesting that people in power may be blind to the negative consequences of their actions
Soon they all will be repaid and there's nowhere to run
Suggesting that those in power will eventually face consequences for their actions
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE
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