Rage Against the Machine released its eponymous debut album in 1992 to commercial and critical success, leading to a slot in the 1993 Lollapalooza festival. Their second album, Evil Empire, was released in 1996. Their third, The Battle of Los Angeles, followed in 1999, and in 2003, it was ranked number 426 on the same list. During their initial nine-year run, they became one of the most popular and influential bands in music history. They were also ranked No. 33 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.
In 2000, Rage Against the Machine released the cover album Renegades and disbanded because of growing creative differences. Members formed the rock supergroup Audioslave with Chris Cornell, the former frontman of Soundgarden. The same year, Rage Against the Machine announced a reunion and performed together for the first time in seven years at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2007. Until 2011, the band continued to perform at more live venues and festivals around the world. In 2016, Morello, Commerford and Wilk formed a new band, Prophets of Rage, with B-Real, Chuck D, and DJ Lord. Rage Against the Machine were nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility in 2017 and 2018, although both bids failed. The band had a large influence on the nu metal genre which came to prominence during the second half of the 1990s. In 2003, their self-titled album was ranked number 368 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
At the start of 2024, Wilk confirmed that the group had permanently broken up.
Pistol Grip Pump
Rage Against the Machine Lyrics
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They can be fucking with other niggas shit, but they can't be fucking with mine
Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times
They can be fucking with other niggas shit, but they can't be fucking with mine
I was raised in the hood called what the diffrence
The brothers in the hood be chivalrous
So I rest defense on my ligaments
Full life living it, never giving it back
Too late for slipping, so slack up
On my lap its on your lips so track shot
A steel dick more clip for pump but
All I'm saying there ain't no question who the man is
In my civic or in this show biz
I drill the fool, kill the fool
Come on what you say?
I think I can take care of all you muthafuckas don't delay right away
Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times
They can be fucking with other niggas shit, but they can't be fucking with mine
Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times
They can be fucking with other niggas shit, but they can't be fucking with mine
Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times, right?
Cause tricks be out for your blindside
Never understood it, but remember I showed you
That in these times you gotta look over your shoulder, strap
Well that ain't nothin' but the intent of gettin high
And a cop giving you shit for just passing you by
If your ever in trouble or on the double best to call your pals
If you got none buy a shotgun
Got a new new style
Around me
Are we getting along? We family, we better be
We got your back, we got your back kid
Just don't be pointing one of them guns, allright man
Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times
They can be fucking with other niggas shit, but they can't be fucking with mine
Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times
They can be fucking with other niggas shit, but they can't be fucking with mine
Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times
They can be fucking with other niggas shit, but they can't be fucking with mine
Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times
They can be fucking with other niggas shit, but they can't be fucking with mine
The lyrics of Rage Against the Machine's "Pistol Grip Pump" talk about the idea of having a weapon for self-defense in a dangerous environment. The song is an ode to the streets that the artist grew up in, where one has to protect oneself and one's belongings at all times. The "pistol grip pump," which is a type of gun, is a symbol of power and protection, as it serves as a warning to potential attackers to stay away. The lyrics also mention the importance of having a trusted crew or family to watch one's back and support each other in a world that can be unforgiving.
The song can be interpreted as a political commentary on gun control laws, as the artist argues that a person's right to bear arms stems from the need for self-defense in certain environments. The lyrics also suggest that those with power can use their position to take advantage of others and tries to showcase how the oppressed can fight back and assert their power. The chorus repeats the importance of keeping the "pistol grip pump" close, emphasizing that it's not only about self-protection but also about sending a message to those who may try to take advantage.
Line by Line Meaning
Pistol grip pump on my lap at all times
I always carry a gun for protection
They can be fucking with other niggas shit, but they can't be fucking with mine
People can mess with someone else's stuff, but not mine
I was raised in the hood called what the diffrence
I grew up in a tough neighborhood
The brothers in the hood be chivalrous
People in the neighborhood look out for each other
So I rest defense on my ligaments
I am always ready to defend myself
Full life living it, never giving it back
I live life to the fullest and never regret anything
Too late for slipping, so slack up
I can't afford to make mistakes, I have to stay on guard
On my lap its on your lips so track shot
My gun is always ready for anyone who might try to hurt me
A steel dick more clip for pump but
I have a lot of ammo for my gun
All I'm saying there ain't no question who the man is
I am in charge and no one can question that
In my civic or in this show biz
Whether I am in my car or in public, I am always prepared
I drill the fool, kill the fool
I don't mess around, I will defend myself aggressively
Come on what you say?
Do you have a problem with my attitude or my gun?
I think I can take care of all you muthafuckas don't delay right away
I am confident that I am capable of handling any situation, so don't mess with me
Cause tricks be out for your blindside
People might try to sneak up on you and hurt you
Never understood it, but remember I showed you
I may not fully understand what is going on, but I am ready to protect you
That in these times you gotta look over your shoulder, strap
In dangerous times, you always have to be on guard and armed
Well that ain't nothin' but the intent of gettin high
Some people might want to hurt you just to feel powerful
And a cop giving you shit for just passing you by
Even law enforcement might hassle you for no reason
If your ever in trouble or on the double best to call your pals
If you are in trouble, it is best to call your friends for help
If you got none buy a shotgun
If you don't have any friends to help you, buy a gun for protection
Got a new new style around me
I have a new attitude and approach to life
Are we getting along? We family, we better be
We should all get along because we are like family
We got your back, we got your back kid
We will always have your back, no matter what
Just don't be pointing one of them guns, allright man
Don't point your gun at anyone, okay?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DINO D. HAWKINS, ADRIAN MILLER, ERIC VIDAL, NICK VIDAL, ROGER TROUTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shelbydavis1173
Rage's covers of west coast classics are monumental.
@chrisE815
RATM's cover is the classic! ha!
@MindTaker39
Sometimes better then original. Like Maggies farm.
@dangould765
For real though.
@SoulOfTheSouth
This is a west coast cover of the rappers Volume 10. Actually Volume 10 got that line from UGK “Pocket Full of Stones” and they’re Texas. Down south.
@JohnAdam
To this day, right to this very minute.. There is still no sound that fuses rock and hiphop like Rages!⚡⚡❤️
@Alex-wp9cy
Ever listen to Hed PE? Definitely similar vibes
@larsnordstrom364
no one plays the guitar like Morello does
@canofeggs5410
Love the lp pfp
@luizfrancamacedocosta5290
Bela foto de perfil amigo