Nuclear Assault had released six studio albums to date, in addition to two live albums, four EPs and one compilation album. Their most successful records are Survive (1988) and Handle with Care (1989), which peaked at Nos. 145 and 126 on the Billboard 200 chart, respectively. Other than four new songs in 2015 on the EP Pounder, the band had not released a full-length studio album since 2005's Third World Genocide, and they would continue to perform live sporadically over the years before calling it quits once again in 2022.
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Studio albums
Game Over (1986)
Survive (1988)
Handle with Care (1989)
Out of Order (1991)
Something Wicked (1993)
Third World Genocide (2005)
Resurrection
Nuclear Assault Lyrics
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But a strange piece of quantum physics fantasy
And if that's not the case then I can't help but laugh
At where the music's going, heading for the past
Stealing bits and parts like a musical Frankenstein
A chorus here, a bass riff there, who wrote it? Never mind
Bend down and pray before the god of sampling
Make yourself by stealing other people's fame
Resurrection
Resurrection
Club mix, dance, rap, don't tell me it's real music
There is no soul to the so-called songs they try to sing
Sure there are a few exceptions to the old rule
They only reinforce what it is I try to prove
Maybe they are the true artists in their field
It's just too bad that they share their space with a bunch of queers
While we're at it, let me please quickly point out
That glorifying racial violence is a stupid fucking thing to do, assholes
Learn to put the past behind you, don't try to bring it back
Don'tlet your toys sonfine you unrtil your brain goes slack
Need I remind you, you're doing nothing new
You think that they will sign you, good luck, you'll need it too
I'm only saying what's on my mind this point in time
Don't want to offend anyone unless they've narrow minds
Instead of stealing from the artist of an older age
Creating a brand new sound, a brand new scheme of things
I'm sure that you can see my point of view if you really try
I'd like to see this generation build a thing that shines
Stop digging up the bones of other people's art
You can make your own if you stop and really try
Resurrection
Resurrection
What the fuck's the matter with you?
The lyrics to Nuclear Assault's song Resurrection address the issue of musical plagiarism and the lack of originality in modern music. The band questions whether the music industry has lost touch with true creativity, replacing it with a focus on creating hits constructed from borrowed elements of the past. They propose that true musical innovation comes from taking inspiration and crafting something that is entirely original, rather than stealing from others to create a Frankenstein's monster of a song. The lyrics also touch on themes of racism and bigotry, calling out those who glorify violence and promote hate.
The repeated use of the word "resurrection" in the chorus serves as a call to action, urging musicians to resurrect the art of creating something truly new and original, rather than simply rehashing already popular songs. The song ultimately challenges the current state of the music industry and expresses a desire for a return to true artistic creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what I see is not a true reality
Questioning the validity of what is perceived
But a strange piece of quantum physics fantasy
Suggesting that reality may not match perception due to quantum physics
And if that's not the case then I can't help but laugh
Belittling the notion that reality matches perception
At where the music's going, heading for the past
Criticizing the direction of the music industry
Stealing bits and parts like a musical Frankenstein
Accusing the industry of plagiarism
A chorus here, a bass riff there, who wrote it? Never mind
Showing a lack of concern for originality
Bend down and pray before the god of sampling
Commenting on the industry's reliance on sampling
Make yourself by stealing other people's fame
Accusing the industry of profiting off of others' work
Resurrection
Chorus line, potentially referring to the resurrection of true music
Club mix, dance, rap, don't tell me it's real music
Dismissing certain genres as not being true music
There is no soul to the so-called songs they try to sing
Criticizing the lack of soul in certain songs
Sure there are a few exceptions to the old rule
Acknowledging that there are some exceptions to the rule of soulless songs
They only reinforce what it is I try to prove
Stating that these exceptions support their argument
Maybe they are the true artists in their field
Suggesting that some artists are true artists
It's just too bad that they share their space with a bunch of queers
Using a derogatory term to criticize others in the music industry
While we're at it, let me please quickly point out
Introducing a new topic of discussion
That glorifying racial violence is a stupid fucking thing to do, assholes
Condemning those who glorify racial violence
Learn to put the past behind you, don't try to bring it back
Encouraging the music industry to move forward rather than backward
Don'tlet your toys sonfine you unrtil your brain goes slack
Warning against becoming too reliant on technology
Need I remind you, you're doing nothing new
Pointing out the lack of originality in the industry
You think that they will sign you, good luck, you'll need it too
Suggesting that getting signed to a label is unlikely
I'm only saying what's on my mind this point in time
Disclosing personal thoughts and opinions
Don't want to offend anyone unless they've narrow minds
Clarifying that the intention is not to offend those with open minds
Instead of stealing from the artist of an older age
Advocating for originality rather than plagiarism
Creating a brand new sound, a brand new scheme of things
Encouraging the creation of something new and unique
I'm sure that you can see my point of view if you really try
Requesting empathy and understanding
I'd like to see this generation build a thing that shines
Encouraging the current generation to create something noteworthy
Stop digging up the bones of other people's art
Discouraging plagiarism and theft in the industry
You can make your own if you stop and really try
Encouraging originality and effort
What the fuck's the matter with you?
Conveying frustration and disbelief
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grogmaninteractive
One of the best trash songs ever. I F*****g love this album!
Sam King
2:41 Yeahh that litterally one of the best riffs of this song !!!
orionblack
Luv it! The phrasing the riff all of it ...fukking love it!!!
Luna the Wolfgon48
I used to have this very cassette tape lol. Someday someone is going to dig up a cassette in their yard, hold it up to show someone and ask "what is this" and the reply is going to be "i have no idea" lol.....
schizo man
slow, raw, and best of all fucking heavy \m/.
Itz Poizonn
RESSURECTION
Information Sniper
danny Lilker on the hook!!!! i still love this song even though there hating on hip hop i learned a lot about music digging up the samples that were used in rap music
OnePlickyDood
if you delve even further, theyre not talking about hiphop. theyre talking about fake fabricated music. if you think all fake music is hiphop, then youre right, disregard.
TMAT 2022
Me too! Listening to NA is always fun! But diggin' in the crates will always rule!
camisamaster
thrash song any tab??