1) One Man Army was a … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) One Man Army was a punk rock band from San Francisco, California. They were discovered by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong while playing in an East Bay club, and their debut album Dead End Stories was the first release on Adeline Records, Armstrong's label. Originally consisting of Jack Dalrymple (guitar, lead vocals), Brandon Pollack (drums), and James Kotter (bass), the members at the time of separation were Dalrymple, Heiko Schrepel (bass, backup vocals) and Chip Hanna (drums).
Together since 1996, rumors began spreading around 2003 that the band had broken up; One Man Army officially called it quits in 2005.
The band released three albums, Dead End Stories on Adeline Records (1998), Last Word Spoken on Adeline Records (2000), and Rumors and Headlines on BYO Records (2002). The band recorded a split EP with Chicago punk rock band Alkaline Trio in 2004. This was to be their last recorded effort.
The band have a live DVD, "The Show Must Go Off" released by Kung Fu Records in 2003.
Dalrymple went on to form Dead to Me (Fat Wreck Chords) with Western Addiction front man Chicken. Dalrymple co-wrote their debut album Cuban Ballerina as well as an EP Little Brother, but parted ways with Dead to Me after the birth of his first son. It is rumored that he will eventually return to Dead to Me for future projects. He also plays guitar in the Swingin' Utters and the Re-Volts.
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2) One Man Army is an alias of former Binary Star member One Be Lo.
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3) One Man Army is also an alias of Jezper Söderlund a swedish trance producer more commonly known as Airbase.
The Anthem / Ballroom Dancer 12" and CDr was released by JOOF Recordings in September 2004.
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4) One Man Army Is a Electronica artist from Norway bound to kill The Last Ninja.
Money In The Bank
One Man Army Lyrics
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I Found An Anchor To Hold Me Here
A Slice Of The Rich Upper Crust
All The While Maintaining Their Trust
The Indignities Of The Poor And The Social Elite
I Suffer Each And Every Day
As I Count What I've Taken
And Even Pay Me For My Time
As The Cars Keep Rolling In
I Thank God For An Easy Way Out
A Way They Know Nothing About
As The Cars Keep Rolling In
A Punk Is What They See
They'll Never Relate To Me
I Don't Care For The Finer Things
And I Sure As Fuck Don't Need Them
The Smug Upper Class
Looking To Write Off One More Tax
They're Going Nowhere Fast
As I Take Their Hard Earned Cash
They Trust Me With Every Dime
And Even Pay Me For My Time
As The Cars Keep Rolling In
I Thank God For An Easy Way Out
A Way They Know Nothing About
As The Cars Keep Rolling In
The song "Money in the Bank" by One Man Army depicts the life of a person who has found a way to climb up the social ladder by becoming a financial intermediary. The first few lines of the song talk about how the singer has found an anchor in the city, a slice of the upper crust, which is a reference to the wealthy clientele that the singer has amassed. The singer has to endure the indignities of the poor and the social elite, while they count the money they have accumulated through their dealings.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of how the rich put their trust in the singer with every dime and pay them for their time as the cars keep rolling in. The singer thanks God for an easy way out, which is a reference to the fact that their dealings are shady and illegal. The final lines of the verse talk about how the smug upper class is looking to write off one more tax, while the singer takes their hard-earned cash.
The chorus of the song is a declaration that the singer does not care for the finer things and does not need them. They are happy with the money they are making, and they are thankful for an easy way out. The final line of the chorus talks about how the cars keep rolling in, which reinforces the idea that the singer is making a lot of money in their dealings. Overall, the song is a commentary on the culture of greed, corruption, and inequality that exists in our society.
Line by Line Meaning
From The Suburbs To The Piers
I moved from the calm suburbs to the chaotic piers in search of something new.
I Found An Anchor To Hold Me Here
I finally found something to keep me grounded and stable amidst the chaos.
A Slice Of The Rich Upper Crust
I found a way to infiltrate the wealthy elite and get a piece of their wealth.
All The While Maintaining Their Trust
I betray their trust every day by stealing from them, yet they remain oblivious to it.
The Indignities Of The Poor And The Social Elite
Every day I am reminded of the struggles of both the poor and the rich, as I deceive them both for my gain.
I Suffer Each And Every Day
I deal with the guilt of my actions every day, but continue to do what I do because of the ease and gain it brings me.
As I Count What I've Taken
I revel in the money I have stolen from those who trust and pay me.
They Trust Me With Every Dime
People trust me with their hard-earned money, unaware of my true intentions.
And Even Pay Me For My Time
In addition to their trust, they even pay me for my seemingly innocent services.
As The Cars Keep Rolling In
Even as the wealthy continue to arrive in their luxurious cars, I continue to deceive them.
I Thank God For An Easy Way Out
I am thankful for the opportunity to easily deceive the rich for my own gain without getting caught.
A Way They Know Nothing About
The wealthy are unaware of the deceit and manipulation I use to steal from them.
A Punk Is What They See
To the wealthy, I am seen as nothing more than a lowly, insignificant punk.
They'll Never Relate To Me
The wealthy will never understand the struggles of the lower classes or my motivations for deceiving them.
I Don't Care For The Finer Things
I have no desire for lavish possessions and instead focus solely on my own personal gain.
And I Sure As Fuck Don't Need Them
I don't need the approval or validation of the wealthy, I am content with what I am doing.
The Smug Upper Class
The wealthy, smug in their wealth and status, are easy targets for my deceit.
Looking To Write Off One More Tax
They foolishly believe that their wealth can shield them from taxes, and as a result, are more susceptible to my deception.
They're Going Nowhere Fast
Despite their wealth, they are still stuck in their own lives and problems and cannot escape them.
As I Take Their Hard Earned Cash
I continue to deceive and take advantage of the wealthy who trust me with their money.
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