During that time it came to a major deal, several entries in music charts and playtime on MTV Germany. After J.D. quit, the band kept going as a trio. They went back to their roots and thought about their strength in music: more metal and a bigger, badder sound! This marks the birth of Sub Dub Micromachine.
The SDMM phenomenon made its rounds: there wasn’t a club in the country the ‘Micromachine’ didn’t bring to the boiling point. The first album called Rabautz! was finally released in the spring of 2002 on Tubareckorz/SPV.The songs were down to the point, talking about real life situations: everything from love to hate, everyday craziness and the sometimes hard life of a musician.
The second album entitled Auferstanden! followed in 2008 along with a lavish high-quality music video for “Road to Nowhere”. As of 2014 the band is back in studio and recording their third album.
RECOGNIZE YOURSELF
Sub Dub Micromachine Lyrics
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Who is the man / That beats his child
Who is the man / That cleans his car
Who is the man / That feasts in bars
Chorus:
I'm sure you recognize yourself
Who is the man / Looser in bed
Who is the man / With the smart look
Who is the man / who reads 'Do it yourself' books
Chorus
The man without muscles / You recognize
The man with slipper-shoes / You recognize
The man with dirty nails / You recognize
The man with a short thick / You recognize
The man with hears on back / You recognize
The man with a bald head / You recognize
The man that loves calendars / You recognize
The man that's never laughing / Don't ask why
Chorus
The lyrics to Sub Dub Micromachine's song "Recognize Yourself" are a critique of societal norms and expectations associated with masculinity. The lyrics pose a series of rhetorical questions calling out various behaviors often associated with toxic masculinity, particularly the objectification and mistreatment of women and children. By asking "who is the man that cheats his wife" and "who is the man that beats his child," the song confronts and condemns the rampant mistreatment of vulnerable and marginalized individuals that is often excused or overlooked by society. The lyrics continue, calling out more mundane and superficial behaviors like cleaning one's car or "feasting in bars," implying that these seemingly insignificant actions can still contribute to a larger culture of toxic masculinity.
However, each verse then culminates in the chorus, where the lyrics proclaim "I'm sure you recognize yourself." By doing so, the song is urging listeners to critically examine their own behaviors and beliefs in relation to toxic masculinity. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this message, creating a sense of urgency to recognize and reject toxic behaviors.
Overall, the powerful lyrics of "Recognize Yourself" serve as a call to action for individuals to critically examine and reject toxic masculinity in all its forms. The song urges listeners to recognize their own complicity in maintaining harmful societal norms and to actively work towards dismantling them.
Line by Line Meaning
Who is the man / That cheats his wife
Who is the man that betrays his partner's trust and causes harm in his intimate relationship
Who is the man / That beats his child
Who is the man that physically abuses and hurts his own offspring
Who is the man / That cleans his car
Who is the man that puts excessive focus on material possessions such as his car, possibly neglecting more important aspects of his life
Who is the man / That feasts in bars
Who is the man that prioritizes drinking and partying in bars over fulfilling responsibilities and maintaining healthy relationships
Chorus:
I'm sure you recognize yourself
The artist suggests that the listener may identify with one or more of the negative traits described in the previous lines
Who is the man / Shit in his head
Who is the man with negative and toxic thoughts, possibly causing harm to his own mental health
Who is the man / Looser in bed
Who is the man who lacks sexual prowess and confidence, possibly causing dissatisfaction in his intimate relationship
Who is the man / With the smart look
Who is the man who presents himself as intelligent and put-together, but may have negative traits and habits behind the facade
Who is the man / who reads 'Do it yourself' books
Who is the man that tries to fix and improve things on his own, but may lack the necessary skills and knowledge
Chorus
Reiteration of the artist's belief that the listener may have negative traits that they can recognize in themselves
The man without muscles / You recognize
You recognize the man who lacks physical strength and may be perceived as weak
The man with slipper-shoes / You recognize
You recognize the man who wears casual and possibly unprofessional footwear
The man with dirty nails / You recognize
You recognize the man who lacks personal hygiene and attention to detail
The man with a short thick / You recognize
You recognize the man who lacks height and may be perceived as inferior
The man with hears on back / You recognize
You recognize the man who gossips and spreads rumors about others, potentially causing harm and conflict
The man with a bald head / You recognize
You recognize the man who may be perceived as unattractive and lacking in confidence due to his hair loss
The man that loves calendars / You recognize
You recognize the man who obsesses over planning and organizing his schedule, possibly neglecting spontaneity and enjoyment in life
The man that's never laughing / Don't ask why
The man who never laughs and may be closed off emotionally or struggling with inner turmoil, and the singer advises not to inquire further
Chorus
Final repetition of the idea that the listener may have negative traits that they can recognize in themselves
Contributed by Sarah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
IronLexus
great song... sound quali is nice :) thx for upload ^^ rate this song up to let the hell get out to kicks someone asses. GO AHEAD METALHEADS!!!