Being fascinated with music since he was just three years old, he started a rockband in the mid 80s with present day actress E.G. Daily. After the band fell apart in short time he started working for Saban Entertainment 1989 to fill in for one afternoon and eventually stayed there six and a half years. There he scored many shows for Saban, but is probably most recognizable for his work on Power Rangers. Several of Wasserman's most popular scores and songs were eventually released on a successful concept album (Power Rangers: A Rock Adventure) which linked his music around a variation on the opening episodes of season two "The Mutiny" (except the second track, "Fight").
Prior to his work on Power Rangers, Wasserman began working for Saban earlier in 1989, and developed scores and co-wrote themes on a regular basis for several of their smaller series, his success with the PR soundtrack led to his work on bigger projects, and he contributed music for Sweet Valley High, VR Troopers, and the animated X-Men series. He left Saban in 1995, citing exhaustion.
After he left Saban in 1996 he started a band with girlfriend Kathy Fisher, whom he later married. The band, Fisher, got the title 'most downloaded song on the Internet' in 2000 and has enjoyed a steady stream of success since then.
He also began working on various video game titles with Pink Floyd producer Bob Ezrin, and contributed to DIC Entertainment around the same time. In 1998, his band Fisher contributed a song for the movie Great Expectations. The band would eventually generate 18,000 downloads after they uploaded content from a recent album to MP3 Internet sites, with the song "I Will Love You" receiving the most hits.
After a series of problems regarding CD Shipping, Fisher split from their then-manager and regained their independence, they remain reliable contributors to the world of television and commercial soundtracks, as well as continuing to distribute albums.
Wasserman returned to solo work again in 2005, and even returned to Power Rangers in 2005, composing the theme song for the thirteenth Power Rangers season Power Rangers SPD. News of his involvement reached the fanbase and demo versions of the theme were leaked, infuriating Disney executives. His ties to the fandom may have reinforced their decision not to bring Wasserman back to work on their 2006 season Power Rangers Mystic Force, even though Wasserman pitched two different theme songs for them to use that followed their "rap/hip hop" recommendations for the theme. Wasserman later contributed an instrumental version of his rock theme, as well as scoring work (for free) for a recent Power Rangers fanfilm, titled Celestial Fury.
He remains active with other television and commercial projects, his recent work includes music for America's Next Top Model.
5-4-1
The Mighty RAW Lyrics
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Attitude defined
Take and conquer, is your honor
Weak of soul and mind
Call on the five
Keep hope alive
Call the 5-4-1
Call the 5-4-1
Everytime you say you need us
Call the 5-4-1
Anytime you say you want us
Call the 5-4-1
Everytime you say you need us
5-4-1
5-4-1
5-4-1
5-4-1
Go!
Instrumental
Call the 5-4-1
Anytime you say you want us
Call the 5-4-1
Everytime you say you need us
Call the 5-4-1
Anytime you say you want us
Call the 5-4-1
Everytime you say you need us
The first verse of "5-4-1" by The Mighty RAW speaks on someone with a negative, perhaps even toxic, attitude. This person is characterized as one who takes advantage of weaker people to boost their own ego and sense of self-worth. The listener is encouraged to "keep hope alive" by calling on the titular "five" - potentially a group of people or a mindset that empowers the individual. The use of the number five in the song's title and in this verse may imply strength in numbers or a united front against the negativity described.
The chorus of the song repeats the call to "Call the 5-4-1" anytime the listener requires support or reassurance. The repetition of this line emphasizes its importance and suggests that the "5-4-1" is a reliable source of aid. Interestingly, the line "Everytime you say you need us" suggests that the "5-4-1" is willing to help on the listener's terms; they are always available when needed. The final repetition of "5-4-1" is accompanied by a call to action - "Go!" - indicating that this declaration of support is meant to inspire action in the listener.
Overall, "5-4-1" seems to be an empowering anthem for those looking for support against negative attitudes and individuals. The titular "5-4-1" may represent a group of people or a mindset that empowers individuals to stand up against negativity and come out stronger. The repeated call to "Call the 5-4-1" is a rallying cry for those in need of support, emphasizing that the singer and the "5-4-1" are there to help whenever they are needed.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll come calling, slowly crawling
You will eventually need and depend on us, coming to us humbly and slowly.
Attitude defined
We have a clear and unrelenting perspective.
Take and conquer, is your honor
Our honor is gained through dominating and taking control.
Weak of soul and mind
Those who do not follow our ways are seen as lacking strength and character.
Call on the five
Reach out to us, acknowledging our power.
Keep hope alive
Hold onto the belief that we will come through for you.
Instrumental
Call the 5-4-1
Anytime you say you want us
Call the 5-4-1
Everytime you say you need us
Appeal to us for help and support whenever you desire, and we will come through for you.
5-4-1
5-4-1
5-4-1
5-4-1
Go!
Our power is embodied and represented by the numbers 5-4-1, and we are ready to take action.
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.