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.
Monkey Business
Risk Lyrics
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Hoping that I'm not to late
Gossip has it, rumour says
Politics were not that mad
No one sees the liar
Any nation needs a fool
Most of us don't like it
Hey, it's crazy what you say
Do you think we would achieve?
Rubbish told in many ways
We should better not believe
Don't you hear the laughter
So ridiculous to see
Most of us ignore it
What the finest ass will do
Say, is it real
Is it really true
That you do, that you say it's no
Jiggery Pokery, no madness
I say, it is real
It is really true
What you do what you say to all
Let us call it
The lyrics of Risk's song Monkey Business talk about the prevalence of lies and dishonesty in politics and society as a whole. The singer is aware of the scandalous and disgraceful matters going on around them but hopes it's not too late to address them. They reference the prevalence of rumors and gossip which suggest that politics were not conducted with the highest level of integrity.
The next few lines delve into the idea that every nation needs a fool, someone who they can blame for their shortcomings or use as a scapegoat. They allude to the fact that a lot of people are displeased with this kind of behavior but are often apathetic towards it. The chorus then speaks to the absurdity of some of the things that are said and done in the political arena. The singer suggests that it's better not to believe in the rubbish that's told in several ways.
Towards the end, the singer asks if what they're hearing is true and laments the jiggery-pokery and madness that comes with it. They assert that it is indeed true and that it's time to call it what it is. Overall, the lyrics depict the cynicism and skepticism that many people harbor about politicians and the way politics is conducted.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm aware of a big disgrace
I am conscious of a significant embarrassment or shame.
Hoping that I'm not too late
I have a desire to take action to avoid the disgrace, but fear that it might be too late.
Gossip has it, rumour says
Rumors and gossip are being spread about the situation.
Politics were not that mad
The political environment was not as extreme as it is now.
No one sees the liar
The person responsible for the disgrace is not being recognized by others.
Any nation needs a fool
Every country needs someone to take the blame in times of disgrace.
Most of us don't like it
The majority of us don't approve of using someone as a scapegoat.
What the finest asshole do
The person responsible for the disgrace is behaving like a jerk.
Hey, it's crazy what you say
What you're saying is insane.
Do you think we would achieve?
Do you believe that what you're proposing would be successful?
Rubbish told in many ways
Various lies and false information are being spread.
We should better not believe
We shouldn't trust anything that's being said.
Don't you hear the laughter?
Do you not hear the mocking laughter of others?
So ridiculous to see
The situation is absurd and hard to comprehend.
Most of us ignore it
The majority of us are choosing to pretend not to notice what's happening.
What the finest ass will do
The person responsible for the disgrace will continue to act like a jerk.
Say, is it real?
Can we trust that what we're hearing is true?
Is it really true that you do, that you say it's no?
Are you really innocent in this situation despite what you're saying?
Jiggery Pokery, no madness
This is not a complicated or confusing situation, it's simply wrong.
I say, it is real
I believe that what's happening is truly happening.
It is really true what you do what you say to all
You are truly responsible for what's happening, regardless of what you might say to the contrary.
Let us call it Monkey Business
Let's give a name to this chaotic and foolish situation.
Contributed by Colin H. 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 .