1. Risk is a Thrash meta… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists under this name.
1. Risk is a Thrash metal / Speed Metal band from Witten, Germany. Known since 1967 as Faithful Breath, they decided to rename after changing their style from plain heavy metal to thrashy speed metal in 1986. They are well known by the singular artwork in the first four albums, which contain cartoons of savage animals, similar to computer games or comics. Their first release was The Daily Horror News in 1988, then the band released LP per year in a prolific carrier up to five albums and one EP. Although they started out quite successfully, sold 25,000 units of their 1990 album Dirty Surfaces and went on tour with Manowar, Rage and Sabbat, the two followed albums were not good received by the critics and the band called quits in 1994. The sound of Risk is particularly hard, with a many-sided vocal work, slicy guitars and a careful work of musical production, that making this band one of the classics of the German metal.
2. Risk is a hip hop legend / freestyle extroirdenaire. Known since his debut with Flatlined Society, he started his solo debut with walking on thin ice, a hip hop masterpiece for the ages. The hit song, dedication to dreamers propelled him to fame in 1999. Risk has featured with such artists as Balistic, Hawkeye Phanatic and Wesske, the current album, Mr Underrated Skills showcases some of Risks Finer talents.
3. Risk is a Merrimack Valley hardcore band from Billerica, MA. Representing 97H8 and Merrimack Valley Hardcore.
4. Risk is a hardcore/screamo band from Brooklyn, NY featuring ex members of Scent of Human History, Sometimes Walking Sometimes Running, United States, Jan Cux, etc.
DEAD OR ALIVE
Risk Lyrics
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A man on his knees
Sick of his life
High on crack
Just a wreck dead
You get out, you see
A man's misery
One more mad
One more dead
Dead or alive
Downtown connection
You've got to choose
A deal with hell
Dead or alive
It will burn you out
It wants to smash you down
Caught in trouble, caught in pain
Undercover murderer kills you certainly
Not me, I'll win the fight
Not me, I'll stay alive
Not me, I'll do it right
I can't help myself
Dead or alive
Help me God
Help me please
Help me out
Please don't let me die
In the opening lines of Risk's song "Dead or Alive," we are presented with a vivid picture of a man whose life has been destroyed by drug addiction. The lyrics depict him as being on his knees and high on crack, with no hope for the future. The second verse continues this bleak portrayal, as we see a man whose mind has been shattered by addiction, leaving him a wreck and ultimately dead. The chorus repeats the phrase "Dead or alive," creating a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer faces a choice between life and death.
The lyrics suggest that this choice is not an easy one, as the singer is presented with a "deal with hell" when faced with the downtown connection. The song goes on to warn of the dangers of addiction and the toll it can take on one's life. It speaks of being "caught in trouble, caught in pain," and ends with a plea for help from God, as the singer struggles to stay alive in the face of overwhelming circumstances.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dead or Alive" cast a harsh light on the destructive power of addiction, and the difficult choices that those who are struggling with it must face. The song is a powerful warning and a plea for help that speaks to anyone who has been touched by addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
You look out, you see
As you glance around, your attention is drawn towards
A man on his knees
An individual is collapsed on the ground, hunched over
Sick of his life
Desperate and exhausted by existence, ready to escape the pain
High on crack
Drugged up on a potent stimulant known for its intensity and danger
Just a wreck dead
This person is beyond repair, and will soon be gone from the world
You get out, you see
Once you leave your current location, you notice
A man's misery
The sorrowful and painful condition of the same person from earlier
Cracked up his mind
This individual's thoughts have shattered and lost all coherence
One more mad
Another person driven crazy by circumstances
One more dead
Another human being who has succumbed to despair and addiction
Dead or alive
A choice must be made- between life or death, hope or surrender
Downtown connection
The location is an urban city center with its own set of rules and problems
You've got to choose
There's no way to evade the decision you must make
A deal with hell
You are offered a choice that is evil or corrupt
Dead or alive
Once more, the decision is between life and death
It will burn you out
This path of darkness and destruction will slowly destroy your soul
It wants to smash you down
This malevolent force seeks to destroy you entirely, crushing any hope or joy in its wake
Caught in trouble, caught in pain
You are trapped in a cycle of misfortune, caught in a web of suffering
Undercover murderer kills you certainly
The cause of your demise is insidious, hidden beneath the surface
Not me, I'll win the fight
The artist feels confident in their ability to overcome these obstacles
Not me, I'll stay alive
The singer is determined to survive and thrive
Not me, I'll do it right
The individual is resolved to make the right choices and be moral
I can't help myself
Despite their best intentions, the singer feels helpless at times
Dead or alive
Once again, the choice looms
Help me God
The singer appeals to a higher power for support and guidance
Help me please
The individual begs for assistance and relief from their troubles
Help me out
A request for support and aid
Please don't let me die
The singer pleads to survive and overcome the challenges they face
Contributed by Dominic E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stefan Haga
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How can I change the picture and info ? So it is the real Risk and not that German trash band. Risk from Sweden is not risk from Germany .