Since 2000, the band has played concerts around the U.S.A. and Europe, and has made numerous television appearances, including performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox News Channel, CNN, and as the house band on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly and MTV's Say What? Karaoke series.
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DownWithTheSickness
Richard Cheese Lyrics
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Do you feel that? Oh, shit.
Wah-ah-ah-ah
Wah-ah-ah-ah
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
Open up your hate and let it flow into me
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
You mother, get up, come on get down with the sickness
You fucker, get up, come on get down with the sickness
Madness is the gift that has been given to me
I can see inside you the sickness is rising
It seems that all that was good has died
Oh no, the world is a scary place
Now that you've woken up the demon in me, in me
Wah-ah-ah...
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
You mother, get up, come on get down with the sickness
You fucker, get up, come on get down with the sickness
Open up your hate and let it flow into me
Why can't you just buck up and die?
Get down with the sickness
Fuck you, I don't need this shit
Get down with the sickness
You stupid, sadistic, abusive fucking whore
Get down with the sickness
Here it comes
Get ready to die
Get ready to...die
Richard Cheese's cover of Disturbed's "Down With the Sickness" is a satirical take on the original song's aggressive tone. The opening lines, "Do you feel that? Oh, shit," are spoken in a comedic way, setting the tone for the rest of the song. Cheese's version also includes the signature "wah-ah-ah-ah" sounds from the original, but he exaggerates them, making them sound comical.
The chorus of the song, "Get up, come on get down with the sickness," is a call to action for listeners to embrace their inner demons and let their hate and anger out. Cheese's version emphasizes the absurdity of this message by using a lounge-style singing voice to deliver the lyrics. He also adds comical ad-libs such as "You mother" and "You fucker" to the end of each line.
The verses of the song describe the sickness and madness that exists within the singer and the world. Cheese's delivery of these lyrics is exaggerated and over-the-top, which adds to the comedic tone of the cover. The final lines of the song, "Get ready to die / Get ready to...die," are sung in a dramatic manner, once again emphasizing the absurdity of the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you feel that? Oh, shit.
Can you sense that? Oh, no.
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
Rise and join in the craziness.
Open up your hate and let it flow into me
Release your malice and direct it towards me.
Madness is the gift that has been given to me
Being insane is a talent that I own.
I can see inside you the sickness is rising
I can see your illness manifesting itself.
It seems that all that was good has died
Everything good and pure has perished.
Oh no, the world is a scary place
The planet is a frightening location.
Now that you've woken up the demon in me, in me
You have aroused the devil within me.
Why can't you just buck up and die?
Why can't you just surrender and perish?
Fuck you, I don't need this shit
Interjection of anger - I do not need this hassle.
You stupid, sadistic, abusive fucking whore
You foolish, cruel, violent sexual partner.
Here it comes
Here it arrives.
Get ready to die
Prepare to expire.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN, STEVE KMAK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Christopher Woods
One of my all time faves from the Cheese. This never left my head after first hearing it ๐ what a classic!
Mattmania30
Never knew that they could turn a heavy metal song into smooth jazz. Love it. ๐
Torgonius
I love doing this at karaoke. People rarely see it coming, and they are also down with the sickness.
JR
This guy is smooth. A great showman all around.
DaCoup **
Mr Cheese, you're such a pleasure to listen to thank you so much for your awesome covers ...
Mike Wevanne
conheci essa mรบsica as Dawn of the Dead e adoro atรฉ hoje!
HANDS FREE RIDING ์๋๊ณ ์์ ๊ฑฐ ํ๊ธฐ
Love this song!
Patricio Corvalan
I'll never forget that "Dawn of the Dead" song scene.
HaveADay
This cover is such a freaking classic. Whenever I got fired, or a girl dumped me back in the day, I would just send this link to them to listen to this song. Hahaha.
Lone Stoner
"Alright Bobby, would you be so kind as to give it to me?" Loved that lol