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.
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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)
One Thing
Megadeth Lyrics
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That I got for you
Is the one thing
That you never do
One thing makes you feel brand new
Is the one thing that your coming to
Just the one thing
You call my number in the middle of the night
To tell me nothing else can make you feel alright
But it rings and rings you hang it up
And call me back again
One thing
That I got for you
Is the one thing
That you never do
One thing
That you got to choose
Is the one thing you can never lose
Just the one thing is your attitude
You call my name in the middle of the night
When your makin' love and it feels alright
But it's him not me
Can't you see a shot of reality?
I know what you do
I know what you want to do
I know when the lights go out
I know what you are gonna to do
One thing
That I got for you
Is the one thing
That you never do
Just the one thing gets you in the mood
Just the one thing its your attitude
One thing is one thing
Just the one thing
Oh!
The song "One Thing" by Megadeth is a gripping and meaningful piece that talks about the dynamics of a romantic relationship where one individual offers something that the other person cannot seem to reciprocate. The opening lines of the song, "One thing that I got for you, is the one thing that you never do," shows that the person giving all their love and attention is being neglected by their partner, making them feel unappreciated and unnoticed. The lyrics go on to convey that the person feels like they are the only one trying to make the relationship work and that their partner is not contributing or showing the same level of commitment.
The chorus of the song "One Thing" highlights the idea that there is only one thing that can make the person feel happy, which is their partner's love and affection. However, the partner seems to be captivated by someone else, leading to a situation where the person is left alone trying to figure out why their love is not being reciprocated. The bridge of the song shows a moment of realization where the individual understands that their partner is not satisfied with their relationship and instead wants to be with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
One thing
The focus of the song is a specific 'one thing.'
That I got for you
The singer has something intended for the listener.
Is the one thing
The 'one thing' the singer has for the listener is significant.
That you never do
The listener has never done the 'one thing' that the singer is referring to.
One thing makes you feel brand new
The 'one thing' has the power to evoke a sense of renewal within the listener.
Is the one thing that your coming to
The listener is seeking out the 'one thing' that is being referred to in the song.
Just the one thing
The singer is emphasizing that only a single item or idea is the subject of this song.
Gets you in the mood
The 'one thing' is arousing to the listener.
You call my number in the middle of the night
The listener contacts the singer at an inopportune time.
To tell me nothing else can make you feel alright
The listener is reaching out to the singer because they feel like nothing else can make them happy or satisfied.
But it rings and rings you hang it up
The call goes unanswered, but the caller hangs up before they reach the voicemail.
And call me back again
The listener tries again to contact the singer.
One thing
The subject of the song is being reiterated.
That you got to choose
The 'one thing' is something the listener must decide whether to embrace or not.
Is the one thing you can never lose
The 'one thing' is something that the listener cannot risk giving up.
Just the one thing is your attitude
The 'one thing' involves the listener maintaining a certain mindset.
You call my name in the middle of the night
The listener is calling out to the singer at an inappropriate time again.
When your makin' love and it feels alright
The listener is in the midst of an intimate moment but is still thinking of the singer.
But it's him not me
The person the listener is with is not the singer.
Can't you see a shot of reality?
The singer is trying to bring the listener back to the reality of their love life and not indulge in fanciful thinking.
I know what you do
The singer understands what the listener is doing or thinking about.
I know what you want to do
The singer is aware of the listener's desires.
I know when the lights go out
The singer is making a remark on the listener's behavior in the dark or behind closed doors.
I know what you are gonna to do
The singer has already predicted or anticipated the listener's actions.
One thing
The song concludes with the repetition of the central theme.
That I got for you
The singer stresses that what they have for the listener is valuable.
Is the one thing
The sole focus of the song is restated.
That you never do
The listener has yet to explore this 'one thing' that is being referred to.
Just the one thing gets you in the mood
The 'one thing' is arousing to the listener.
Just the one thing its your attitude
The 'one thing' is intertwined with the listener's mindset or outlook.
One thing is one thing
A basic statement that the subject matter of this song is only one thing.
Just the one thing
The singer reiterates that there is only one thing being talked about in the song.
Oh!
An exclamation to punctuate the end of the song.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE
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