In July of 1989, S.O.B. met Napalm Death during a Japanese tour, and Napalm Death's members Shane Embury and Lee Dorrian played on the record Thrash Night, an EP released by Dorrian's label Rise Above. In the same year, the band held a session for John Peel's Radio program on BBC.
In June of 1995, after the release of Vicious World (their first experimentation with many sound effects and different song structures), Tottsuan, the band's lead vocalist, committed suicide by jumping onto railroad tracks as a train was moving. Soon after, Kevin Sharp of Brutal Truth took Tottsuan's place during live S.O.B. performances, but in 1996, the band announced that Tottsuan had been replaced by Naoto, former bassist of Rise of the Dead.
In 2003, S.O.B. made a comeback with the release of Still Grind Attitude which was a series of re-recorded classics with their most current vocalist Itsushi. They still exist today but are only actively known in Japan. While they still exist today, old school fans of the band criticize the band for once "selling out" in their career, where they used to participate in fashion conventions, played with mainstream pop-affiliated band, and changing their sound to "mainstream hardcore."
2) S.O.B. was initially called Blue Condition, forming in 1970 with future Saxon Graham Oliver on guitar, Steve "Dobby" Dawson on bass, and John Walker on drums. Their style was blues rock and hard rock. Shifting the line-up, Blue Condition changed their name to S.O.B. in 1974, taking inspiration from the 1972 Free album Tons of Sobs. In November 1975, SOB merged with a band called Coast and became Son of a Bitch.
Revival
S.O.B. Lyrics
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Picture me stacking riches
Icy B, the big deal on this big shit
Trick you like a child and his candies
Listen Mr Yang, nightmare like Freddy
Then you find out who the fuck we are
Then you start to think "oh shit, they only twenty?"
I pimp this shit, honey you can call me daddy
We running this trapshit like a phantom
We ain't the best but I swear we aiming at it
Survival of fittest, off the illest we survivals
You tryna jank us, wrong move we Revival
Hai capito bene etichetta off the blocco
Mi ricordo che la dope veniva dal porto
Qui facciamo dope shit su un microfono
Chi fotte Revival è un cadavere nel cofano
Queste strade mi hanno dato tanto, qua sogniamo un palco
E sono stanco di questa life in the block
Tu non sei dei nostri if you tell the cops
Questa è real shit, non scherziamo, no joke
Siamo dirty come il south, fotte un cazzo del tuo clout
Il crimine non paga ma restiamo underground
Fotte un cazzo se fai pop, fotte un cazzo sei fai Trap
Revival bitch, only real dawgs
The lyrics in S.O.B.'s song "Revival" reflect a sense of confidence and determination in their pursuit of success. The opening lines, "I'm flipping on these bitches / Picture me stacking riches" indicate their ambition to rise above others and achieve wealth. They refer to themselves as "Icy B" and proclaim themselves as significant players in the music industry. The line "Trick you like a child and his candies" suggests that they can manipulate and deceive their competition easily. The mention of Mr. Yang and Freddy alludes to nightmares and intimidation, further establishing their dominant presence.
As the song progresses, S.O.B. emphasizes their youthfulness and showcases their abilities despite their age. They assert their authority by asserting that they run the trap music scene like a phantom. While acknowledging they may not be the best, they are relentless in their pursuit of becoming the best. The lyrics also express a survival mindset, indicating that they are the fittest and will continue to thrive in the face of adversity. They warn anyone who tries to harm or deceive them that it will result in their own demise.
The Italian lyrics in the middle section add an international flair to the song. They mention memories of drugs coming from the port and express gratitude for the opportunities music has provided. S.O.B. convey a desire to escape their current lifestyle and express frustration with those who betray their trust. They highlight the importance of authenticity and remaining true to themselves, disregarding popular trends and fame. The phrase "Revival bitch, only real dawgs" can be seen as a declaration of their commitment to their craft and their refusal to compromise their integrity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm flipping on these bitches
I'm overpowering and outsmarting these women
Picture me stacking riches
Imagine me accumulating wealth
Icy B, the big deal on this big shit
I, Icy B, am the important one in this significant situation
Trick you like a child and his candies
Deceive you like a child is deceived with candies
Listen Mr Yang, nightmare like Freddy
Pay attention, Mr. Yang, this is a terrifying situation like Freddy Krueger's nightmares
Then you find out who the fuck we are
Then you discover our true identity
Then you start to think 'oh shit, they only twenty?'
Then you begin to think 'oh shit, they are only twenty years old?'
I pimp this shit, honey you can call me daddy
I'm in control of this situation, you can see me as the authority figure
We from the block but dripped out with Fendi
We come from a neighborhood, but we wear expensive Fendi clothing
We running this trapshit like a phantom
We are dominating this trap music scene like an apparition
We ain't the best but I swear we aiming at it
We may not be the best, but I promise we are striving to be
Survival of fittest, off the illest we survivals
The survival of the strongest, we are surviving despite being the illest
You tryna jank us, wrong move we Revival
If you attempt to deceive us, it's a mistake because we will revive and retaliate
Hai capito bene etichetta off the blocco
Did you understand? We are distinct from the rest of the block
Mi ricordo che la dope veniva dal porto
I remember when the drugs came from the port
Qui facciamo dope shit su un microfono
Here we create amazing music on a microphone
Chi fotte Revival è un cadavere nel cofano
Anyone who messes with Revival is a dead body in the trunk
Queste strade mi hanno dato tanto, qua sogniamo un palco
These streets have given me a lot, here we dream of a stage
E sono stanco di questa life in the block
And I'm tired of this life in the neighborhood
Tu non sei dei nostri if you tell the cops
You are not one of us if you report to the police
Questa è real shit, non scherziamo, no joke
This is real stuff, we are not joking
Siamo dirty come il south, fotte un cazzo del tuo clout
We are dirty like the south, we don't care about your influence
Il crimine non paga ma restiamo underground
Crime doesn't pay, but we remain in the underground scene
Fotte un cazzo se fai pop, fotte un cazzo sei fai Trap
We don't care if you make pop music, we don't care if you make Trap music
Revival bitch, only real dawgs
Revival, bitch, only genuine individuals
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Federico Rainò, Lorenzo Bovino
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