Formed in Huntington Beach in 1996, Wank quickly gained momentum and garner… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in Huntington Beach in 1996, Wank quickly gained momentum and garnered a reputation for themselves with highly entertaining live shows and a self-released album, Get a Grip on Yourself. Their continuing success as a live act brought them to the attention of producer Mike Ness, who oversaw the recording of "Larry Brown" for a split 7" release with 22 Jacks on Time Bomb Records.

Mickey
WANK Lyrics

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Mickey was a bad ass from phoenix
He had a dagger with a skull on the handle
Living by his own rules
He had a stare that could kill
A strong man
Three to one, count mickey in
It's always a pleasure to dance
Pray for your life 'cause he delegates

Nothin to chance whoa
Bombastic, ballistic
Grounded by a bullet in the back
Well I said yeah yeah mickey's back yeah
One by one knock em out baby
Dagger in hand you're gonna leave that boy for dead
I know you crazy kid
One by one,
You mess around, not mickey man
Get to the point (yeah)
Make it good
Look in his eyes and you play with your life
Playig with fire, energy crude
So tragic, malicious
Grounded by a bullet in the back
Well I said yeah yeah mickey's back
Yeah one by one knock em up baby
Dagger in hand
You're gonna leave that boy for dead
I know you crazy kid
One by one, one by one
Mickey mickey
Knock em out baby
Dagger in hand
You're gonna leave that boy for dead
I know you crazy kid
One bye one, one by one
Mickey!!!!
Stick em up, stick em up, stick em up,
You mess around
Not mickey man
Get to the point(yeah)
Make it good
Look in his eyes and you play with your life
Playing with fire, energy crude
So tragic malicious
Grounded by a bullet in the back
Well I said yeah yeah mickey's back yeah
One by one knock em out baby
Dagger in hand you're gonna leave that boy for dead
I know, you crazy kid

One by one, one by one(2x)
Mickey was a bad ass from phoenix

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to WANK's song "Mickey" tell the story of a tough guy named Mickey, who is described as a "bad ass from Phoenix." He is portrayed as a powerful individual who lives by his own rules and has a menacing stare that can kill. The song seems to glorify his strength and combativeness, as the lyrics mention his dagger with a skull on the handle and his ability to take on multiple opponents at once. The chorus of the song emphasizes Mickey's power to knock out his enemies one by one using his dagger, and warns listeners not to mess with him or play with their lives by looking into his eyes.

The lyrics seem to be celebrating violence and aggression, painting Mickey as a hero and champion of the tough-guy image. However, the mention of him being "grounded by a bullet in the back" suggests that no matter how powerful someone may seem, they are ultimately vulnerable and can be brought down. The repeated line "I know you crazy kid" also implies that Mickey's behavior is reckless and possibly self-destructive. Overall, the lyrics to "Mickey" showcase the kind of toughness and bravado that is common in the world of rock music, but also hint at the dangers and consequences that come with such behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

Mickey was a bad ass from phoenix
Mickey was a tough guy from Phoenix

He had a dagger with a skull on the handle
He carried a weapon with a grim decoration

Living by his own rules
He lived life by his own rules

He had a stare that could kill
His gaze could be lethal

A strong man
He was physically powerful

Three to one, count mickey in
He was ready to face overwhelming odds

It's always a pleasure to dance
He enjoyed a good fight

Pray for your life 'cause he delegates
Fear for your life when he's in charge

Nothin to chance whoa
He left nothing to chance

Bombastic, ballistic
He was loud and violent

Grounded by a bullet in the back
He was killed by a gunshot from behind