Ten Masked Men is a British death metal cov… Read Full Bio ↴England (1996 - present)
Ten Masked Men is a British death metal cover band who specialize in covering pop songs. The band was formed in 1996 when Mark ("The Mauler") and Dave ("The Chef") Hutson did a cover of Oasis' "Wonderwall". The song was much the same as the original, except it was played with distorted guitars and death metal grunts. It was recorded on a 4-track in a bedroom and was soon followed by "Stayin' Alive", "Into the Groove" and "Beat It". These simple recordings were played to friends and in some clubs. There was still no band name at that time but the moniker Ten Masked Men was adopted after hearing a news broadcast about masked terrorists.
In 1999 the first CD, Ten Masked Men, was recorded and was given out free at a local club. A five-track EP was recorded later that year and Star Wars references came into play with the name The Ten Masked Men Strike Back, which was swiftly followed up with the second full-length CD Return of the Ten Masked Men in 2000.
It was three years until the next CD was recorded, entitled The PhanTen Masked Menace. A new full-length album came out in early 2008, entitled Attack Of The Ten Masked Men.
The band appeared on Channel 4 television in the UK on the late night show Born Sloppy, where special guest Jack Osbourne had to guess the name of the tune that Ten Masked Men had just played. Due to legal issues the band were only allowed to play 30 seconds of each song, which were "Livin' La Vida Loca", "...Baby One More Time" and "Push It". The band also played live on the XFM breakfast show.
Ten Masked Men have covered songs ranging from Frank Sinatra, to 1980s hits like Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer", and modern hits such as "Seven Days" by Craig David and "Something Kinda Ooooh" by Girls Aloud. Each album also features a song from the soundtrack to one of the James Bond movies.
Members:
* Mark "The Mauler" Hutson
* Dave "The Chef" Hutson
* Apocalypse Al
* Battle Damage Davies
* Pablo "The Snoot"
* Ross Well "The Incident"
* Billy Bub "The Janitor"
* Gary "The Gimp" Hearns
* Neil "Numbnut" Matthews
* Martin "Meathead" Matthews
Discography:
Year of Release Title
1999 Ten Masked Men
1999 The Ten Masked Men Strike Back EP
2000 Return of the Ten Masked Men
2003 The PhanTen Masked Menace
2008 Attack Of The Ten Masked Men
Stayin Alive
Ten Masked Men Lyrics
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I'm a woman's man: no time to talk.
Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around
since I was born.
And now it's all right. It's OK.
And you may look the other way.
We can try to understand
the New York Times' effect on man.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother,
you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin',
and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive.
Well now, I get low and I get high,
and if I can't get either, I really try.
Got the wings of heaven on my shoes.
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose.
You know it's all right. It's OK.
I'll live to see another day.
We can try to understand
the New York Times' effect on man.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother,
you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin',
and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah. Stayin' alive.
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk,
I'm a woman's man: no time to talk.
Music loud and women warm,
I've been kicked around since I was born.
And now it's all right. It's OK.
And you may look the other way.
We can try to understand
the New York Times' effect on man.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother,
you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin',
and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me, yeah.
I'm stayin' alive.
The Ten Masked Men's version of "Stayin' Alive" is a cover of the Bee Gees' classic disco hit. The lyrics describe a confident, stylish man who is always on the move, dancing and enjoying life with women and music. The chorus emphasizes the importance of "stayin' alive" no matter who you are or what you're going through, with the city breaking and everybody shaking. The song ends with a plea for help, suggesting that even someone as confident as the singer can feel lost and need support to keep going.
The lyrics to "Stayin' Alive" have been interpreted in many ways over the years. Some see the song as a representation of the disco era, with its emphasis on dancing and good times, while others see it as a more universal message of hope and resilience. The line "We can try to understand the New York Times' effect on man" has been especially puzzling to some, with some speculating that it refers to the power of the media to shape people's opinions and actions.
One interesting fact about "Stayin' Alive" is that it was originally written for the soundtrack of the film "Saturday Night Fever," which starred John Travolta. The Bee Gees were asked to contribute some songs to the film, and "Stayin' Alive" was one of the hits that emerged from the collaboration. The song became a worldwide smash, reaching number one in many countries and helping to make disco one of the most popular genres of music in the late 1970s.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk,
I exude confidence through my body language
I'm a woman's man: no time to talk.
I prioritize attracting women and don't waste time on small talk
Music loud and women warm, I've been kicked around
Loud music and women's attention help me forget my struggles
since I was born.
I've had a tough life
And now it's all right. It's OK.
I've overcome my struggles and everything is alright now
And you may look the other way.
Others may not appreciate my success or lifestyle
We can try to understand
We can try to comprehend
the New York Times' effect on man.
The influence of media on society
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother,
Regardless of your background or gender
you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Everyone is surviving and persevering
Feel the city breakin' and everybody shakin',
The energy of the city is electrifying and infectious
and we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Despite the chaos of city life, we're still surviving
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
A celebratory expression of staying alive
Well now, I get low and I get high,
I experience ups and downs in my life
and if I can't get either, I really try.
I still try to persevere even when things aren't going my way
Got the wings of heaven on my shoes.
I feel empowered and unstoppable
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose.
My confidence and joy keep me winning in life
You know it's all right. It's OK.
I'm content and at peace
I'll live to see another day.
I'm optimistic about the future
Life goin' nowhere. Somebody help me.
Feeling stuck and seeking help
Somebody help me, yeah.
Asking for assistance
I'm stayin' alive.
Despite challenges, I'm still surviving
Contributed by Alexandra C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
demon91
Background vocals would have been quite awesome, but this rules anyway!
nakam1chi
Woof woof woof woof, stayin alive, stayin alive....
Enrico Lindemann
einfach nur Hammergeil .......
Péter Ring
Disco is dead... or disco is death?
Lēoht Steren
Anthem for 2020?
trustyaxe
Novelty Metal? Is that a thing? Lol! Pretty cool, though.
The Brown Man
So fuckin brutal.
Helena-Alice Bailey
fucking br00tal \m/
Poncho Alatriste
esto es la putamadre
Jans Meza
quue cancion mas fea