The Rods' third album, released 1983, was entitled In the Raw. In 1984 Canedy and Bordonaro played on Jack Starr's album Out of the Darkness with Rhett Forrester of Riot and Gary Driscoll of Rainbow. Then in 1984 the Rods released their fourth studio album Let Them Eat Metal and recorded the album The Rods Live. Their album Heavier Than Thou was originally released in 1986. An album was also released the same year, entitled Hollywood under the name Canedy, Feinstein, Bordonaro & Caudle (all of the band members). Rick Caudle handled lead vocals on that album, with Feinstein only playing guitar. Following poor sales of their final two albums the group split up.
Canedy is also a producer of heavy metal bands, and his credits include Anthrax's Armed and Dangerous and Spreading the Disease, Exciter's Violence & Force, Overkill's Feel the Fire, Possessed's Beyond the Gates and Roxx Gang's Love 'Em and Leave 'Em.
In 2008 the Rods announced that they were reuniting with the line-up of Feinstein, Bordonaro and Canedy, and in August 2008 they played at the Metal Rock Fest in Lillehammer, Norway. The album Vengeance was released in 2011 to positive reviews, and The Brotherhood of Metal was released in 2019.
Discography
Rock Hard (1980), reissued as The Rods (1981)
Full Throttle (EP) (1981)
Wild Dogs (1982)
In the Raw (1983)
The Rods Live (1983)
Let Them Eat Metal (1984)
Hollywood (1986) – released under the name Canedy, Feinstein, Bordonaro & Caudle
Heavier Than Thou (1986)
Vengeance (2011)
Brotherhood of Metal (2019)
Rattle The Cage (2024)
Cold Sweat And Blood
The Rods Lyrics
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Tomorrow comes, going to do it again
I can't get ahead, I can't get away
Ain't got no money and I just got paid
You've got to look out for yourself
You've got to look out for yourself
Nobody's going to take you by the hand
You can't break me, you can't keep me down
I'm going to make it, going to have my day
Cold sweat and blood, I'm going to win
Cold sweat and blood, I'm going to make it
Cold sweat and blood, going to have my day
Cold sweat and blood, sweat and blood
You've got to look out for yourself
You've got to look out for yourself
Nobody's going to take you by the hand
'Cause nobody gives a damn
You can't break me, you can't keep me down
I'm going to make it, going to have my day
Cold sweat and blood, I'm going to win
Cold sweat and blood, I'm going to make it
Cold sweat and blood, going to have my day
Cold sweat and blood, sweat and blood
Cold sweat and blood, I'm going to win
Cold sweat and blood, I'm going to make it
Cold sweat and blood, going to have my day
Cold sweat and blood, sweat and blood
The lyrics to The Rods' song "Cold Sweat and Blood" detail the struggles of working hard and feeling like you can't get ahead. The singer works long hours for the man and can't seem to escape the cycle of working and getting paid without ever truly making progress. The lyrics, "Ain't got no money and I just got paid," highlight the frustration of feeling like no matter how hard you work, there's never any real reward.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "You've got to look out for yourself," emphasizing the idea that no one else will do it for you. The lyrics, "Nobody's going to take you by the hand, 'Cause nobody gives a damn," speak to the harsh reality that in the end, you're on your own.
The second half of the song takes a more determined tone as the singer declares, "You can't break me, you can't keep me down, I'm going to make it, going to have my day." The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the only way to succeed is to be self-reliant and strong enough to push through the hardships.
Overall, the lyrics to "Cold Sweat and Blood" speak to the struggle of working hard and feeling like you're not making progress, but also the importance of staying determined and pushing through adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Long hours I work for the man
I work hard for my job every day
Tomorrow comes, going to do it again
I'll repeat my routine again tomorrow
I can't get ahead, I can't get away
I feel stuck and unable to move forward
Ain't got no money and I just got paid
Even though I just got paid, I still have no money
You've got to look out for yourself
You must take care of yourself
Nobody's going to take you by the hand
No one will guide you through life
'Cause nobody gives a damn
Because no one cares about you
You can't break me, you can't keep me down
I'm resilient and won't be defeated
I'm going to make it, going to have my day
I will succeed and have my moment
Cold sweat and blood, I'm going to win
I'll work hard, with all my sweat and blood, to triumph
Cold sweat and blood, I'm going to make it
I'll do whatever it takes to succeed
Cold sweat and blood, going to have my day
My hard work will pay off and I'll have my significant moment
Cold sweat and blood, sweat and blood
Winning requires putting in tremendous effort and sacrifice
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Domenic Vitanza
The Rods should have been a huge metal band
Rick Oswald
Love this album, Sammy's voice made them a much better band imho.
john daly
great record !
Seagull Rock Squawk
When I back my car out of the garage......and slip this cd's song on ( #11 )......drum intro.......and hit the pedal.....nothing better to go into town with !
ButThatsShacksTrain
Listen to this song off the live album, then listen to this version. Then rethink your Tony Blair comment. It's a great song either/both ways!!!!
Noxbi Z.
@kurczaczka1 It's a pleasure to meet you mr. tony blair. ;)