History:
Lee formed Methods of Mayhem on the eve of his divorce from Pamela Anderson. Their first self-titled album was released in late 1999 and went on to be certified gold. The album featured appearances by Fred Durst, The Crystal Method, U-God, Kid Rock, Snoop Dogg, Lil' Kim, George Clinton and Mix Master Mike. "It's pretty good for what it is…" Nikki Sixx conceded in 2000. "I guess you'd call it rap-rock." The band disbanded in September 2000.
Lee announced that he is reforming Methods of Mayhem, and would start recording in March 2009. Rumors of new members such as drummer Will Hunt, guitarist J3, guitarist Phil X (who contributed to the first album), and the return of touring bassist Marty O'Brien circulated. While an official touring line-up has yet to be confirmed, it is known that each of these members have contributed to the latest album. A live performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno saw Morgan Rose (of Sevendust) playing drums, DJ Aero on turntables, J3 on guitar and vocals, and Lee on vocals and guitar. There was no bass player. Methods of Mayhem recently have been signed to Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records.
Style:
The band's self-titled debut featured a rap metal style, while A Public Disservice Announcement was more varied in style, covering genres such as rap rock, nu metal and dance-rock.
Band members:
Current members:
Tommy Lee - vocals, rhythm guitar, drums, percussion (1999–2000, 2009–present)
John "J3" Allen III - guitar, vocals (2009–present)
DJ Aero - turntables, electronics (1999–2000, 2009–present)
Marty O'Brien - bass, synthesizer, vocals (2000, 2009–present)
Morgan Rose - drums, percussion (2010–present)
Former members:
Stephen Perkins - drums, percussion (1999–2000)
Will Hunt – drums, percussion (2009–2010)
TiLo - vocals (1999–2000)
Chris Chaney - bass (1999–2000)
Mix Master Mike - turntables (1999)
Kai Marcus - guitar, vocals (1999–2000)
Discography:
1999 - Methods of Mayhem
2010 - A Public Disservice Announcement
Fight Song
Methods Of Mayhem Lyrics
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These are the gifts I've been given
All the things in my life that make it worth living
If you come stepping up and start fucking with them
I'll break you
There's a line that you cross to begin the beating
It's the ones that I love the things I believe in
I'll die for
These are the things that I fight for
...
Tag you're it
Dropped you with an elbow
Think you're gonna make it mother fucker awe hell no
Tag you're it got you with my forehead mutha fuckin headbutt headbutt
Your it
I am a man on a mission
Come to hunt you and beat you into submission
In the end you will be the one who is wishing....
It's over
Now feel the anger beginning
As it rises inside I'm caught up within it
You can run you can hide but I won't forget it
...I'll find you
Tag you're it dropped you with an elbow Think you're gonna make it
Mother fucker awe hell no
Tag your it got you with my kneecap slammin mother fuckers like they're
Never gonna be back
Tag your it got you with my shoulder runnin into brothers like a mutha fuckin boulder
Tag your it got you with my forehead Mutha fuckin headbutt headbutt your it!!
TAG!!
RAP!!.....
Shut the fuck up back the fuck up mother fucker's gonna get it
In the head in a minute
Shut the fuck up back the fuck up mother fucker's gonna get it
In the head in a minute
I say good bye......
Tag You're it
Caught you with an uppercut
Every time I see you face I want to fuck it up
Tag you're it
Caught you with a drop kick
Tag motherfucker,
I won't stop I won't back down
I won't stop I won't back down
I won't stop I wont back down
The song "Fight Song" by Methods Of Mayhem is an anthem for fighting back against those who try to mess with what one loves and believes in. The lyrics describe the things that the singer considers worth fighting for and how fiercely he will defend them. The chorus ("Tag, you're it") symbolically implies that whoever messes with what he loves and believes in will be the target of his anger, and that he won't stop until he has achieved victory against them. The second half of the song is a rap verse in which the singer taunts his opponent, showing how he is not afraid to fight and will keep on going until he wins.
Line by Line Meaning
These are the gifts I've been given
These are the blessings and positive things in my life that bring me joy and make me feel fulfilled.
All the things in my life that make it worth living
These are the things that give my life meaning and purpose, and make it worth living.
If you come stepping up and start fucking with them
If you try to interfere with or destroy these gifts and positive aspects of my life,
I'll break you
I will not stand for it and will respond with force and aggression.
Please won't you give me a reason
Please provide me with a justifiable cause or motive for your actions.
There's a line that you cross to begin the beating
There is a clear boundary or limit that cannot be crossed without receiving punishment or retaliation.
It's the ones that I love the things I believe in
It is the people and things that I deeply care about and am dedicated to.
I'll die for
I am willing to sacrifice my own life in order to protect or defend these important things.
These are the things that I fight for
These are the things that I am willing to fight and potentially die for, as they are too important to me to let go.
Tag you're it
I have targeted you as my enemy and will now attack you.
Dropped you with an elbow
I have hit you with my elbow and caused you to fall.
Think you're gonna make it mother fucker awe hell no
You are mistaken if you think you can defeat me or get away from my attack.
Got you with my forehead mutha fuckin headbutt headbutt
I have used my forehead to hit you and cause you pain and damage.
Your it
I have tagged you as my opponent and made it clear that we are in a fight.
I am a man on a mission
I am determined to achieve my goal and will stop at nothing to do so.
Come to hunt you and beat you into submission
I have come to find you and force you to surrender and submit to my power and authority.
In the end you will be the one who is wishing....
When all is said and done, you will regret ever crossing me or trying to defeat me in this fight.
Now feel the anger beginning
My anger is starting to rise and build within me.
As it rises inside I'm caught up within it
As my anger intensifies, I become consumed and overwhelmed by it.
You can run you can hide but I won't forget it
You may try to escape or hide from me, but I will not forget what you have done and will seek my revenge.
Tag you're it dropped you with an elbow Think you're gonna make it mother fucker awe hell no
I have hit you with my elbow and don't believe that you have a chance of defeating me.
Got you with my kneecap slammin mother fuckers like they're
I have used my knee to strike you and will continue to violently attack others in this way.
Never gonna be back
You will likely not recover from my attack, as it has caused significant damage.
Got you with my shoulder runnin into brothers like a mutha fuckin boulder
I have charged at you with my shoulder, using it as a powerful weapon, and will continue to do so.
I say good bye......
I am signaling the end of this fight or possibly the end of your life.
Caught you with an uppercut
I have hit you with an upward punch to your chin or face.
Every time I see you face I want to fuck it up
Each time I see you, I feel an intense desire to hurt and damage your face or other body parts.
Caught you with a drop kick
I have kicked you while leaping or jumping into the air.
I won't stop I won't back down
I will continue to fight and persist, never giving in or quitting.
Contributed by Tyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.