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)
Problems
Megadeth Lyrics
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I need to be me, 'cause you're all to clear
And I can see there's something wrong with you
Oh, what do you expect me to do?
At least I gotta know what I want to be
Don't come to me if you need pity
Are you lonely, you got no-one
You got your body in suspension
The problem is you
Eat your heart out on a plastic tray
You don't do what you want and you fade away
You work for me, you're working nine-to-five
It's too much fun of being alive
I'm using my feet for my human machine
You work for me, living for the screen
Are you lonely, all needs catered
You got your brains dehydrated
Problem, problem, problem, the problem is you
Oh what what you gonna do, problem, problem
Problem, problem, problem, the problem is you
Well, what you gonna do with your problem
The problem is you, problem
I ain't death trip, but I ain't automatic
You work for me, just stay ecstatic
Don't you give me any orders
To people like me, there is no order
Bet you thought you had it all worked out
Bet you thought you knew what I was about
Bet you thought you'd solved all your problems
But you are the problem
Problem, problem, problem, the problem is you
Oh, what you gonna do with your problem?
I'll leave it up to you, oh problem
The problem is you, you got a problem
Oh what you gonna do?
They know a doctor, gonna take you away
They take you away and they throw away the key
They don't want you and they don't want me
You got a problem the problem is you
Problem, well, what you gonna do?
Problem, have you got a problem?
Problem, well you got a problem
(Repeat: x17)
Problem
The lyrics of Megadeth's song "Problems" suggest a feeling of dissatisfaction with oneself and the surrounding environment. The opening lines suggest the singer's dissatisfaction with their current status quo, and a sense of confusion about their purpose in life. They are aware of their own individuality and the clear-cut identities of others around them. There is a sense of resentment in the lyrics towards those who expect pity, and the singer seems to be urging those who feel lonely to take charge of their own lives.
The song deals with the societal pressure to conform to the norm and the consequences of not doing so. The lyrics point to the fact that living life on one's terms is better than living for someone else. The lyrics also touch upon the themes of worker exploitation, dehumanizing nature of work, and how the constant need for validation from the world takes a toll on an individual's mental health. The overall message of the song seems to be the need for self-realization and the importance of being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many problems, oh why am I here?
There are multiple problems making me question my purpose and existence.
I need to be me, 'cause you're all to clear
I need to be my true self since you are too transparent for me to imitate.
And I can see there's something wrong with you
I can clearly see and sense that there's an issue with your behavior.
Oh, what do you expect me to do?
What do you want me to do in response to your situation?
At least I gotta know what I want to be
I need to have a clear understanding of my goals and desires.
Don't come to me if you need pity
Don't expect me to sympathize or feel sorry for you if that's what you want.
Are you lonely, you got no-one
Do you feel isolated and have no one to lean on?
You got your body in suspension
You're in a state of temporary pause or halt with your physical form.
That's a problem, problem, problem
This state of being is a major issue.
The problem is you
The root of the issue is you and your actions.
Eat your heart out on a plastic tray
You're consuming something empty and meaningless.
You don't do what you want and you fade away
You're not fulfilling your desires and you're slowly disappearing or losing yourself.
You work for me, you're working nine-to-five
You're doing what I want you to do and working a typical job schedule.
It's too much fun of being alive
Living life is too enjoyable and rewarding.
I'm using my feet for my human machine
I am physically using my body to function and live life.
You work for me, living for the screen
You're working for me and living your life through a screen or digital world.
Are you lonely, all needs catered
Are you feeling lonely despite having all your needs fulfilled?
You got your brains dehydrated
Your mind is dried up and lacking stimulation or fluidity.
The problem is you, problem, problem, problem
You are the root of the problem, which is a major issue.
Oh what what you gonna do, problem, problem
What actions are you going to take to solve the problem?
Well, what you gonna do with your problem
How will you address and fix your problem?
I ain't death trip, but I ain't automatic
I am not suicidal, but I am not blindly following orders either.
You work for me, just stay ecstatic
You are doing what I want you to do and remaining extremely happy or enthusiastic about it.
Don't you give me any orders
Do not attempt to give me orders or commands.
To people like me, there is no order
Individuals like me do not believe in or follow any specific order or rules.
Bet you thought you had it all worked out
You probably believed that you had everything figured out or under control.
Bet you thought you knew what I was about
You probably believed that you understood me and my intentions.
Bet you thought you'd solved all your problems
You probably assumed that you had solved all your issues and challenges.
But you are the problem
You are actually the root of your own problems.
Oh, what you gonna do with your problem?
What steps will you take to address and solve your problem?
I'll leave it up to you, oh problem
I will let you handle and take care of your own problem.
You got a problem the problem is you
Your current issue is that you are the problem.
They know a doctor, gonna take you away
They know of a physician who will take you away from your current state and help you.
They take you away and they throw away the key
They will take you somewhere and not allow you to leave.
They don't want you and they don't want me
The people taking you away do not want either of us.
Problem, well, what you gonna do?
What actions will you take to handle your problem?
Problem, have you got a problem?
Do you have a current issue or difficulty?
Problem, well you got a problem
You currently have a problem or difficulty.
Problem, problem, problem, the problem is you
The problem currently is with you and your actions or situation.
Problem
Continuing to acknowledge and emphasize the existence of a problem.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glen Matlock, Paul Thomas Cook, Steve Jones, John Lydon
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