Iron Man
by SHADOW.MAN.METAL Lyrics
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(*chanting*)
[Verse 1]
You could strike a match in my hand
Too black to tan, heavy-metal rhythm from a one man band
Bust my knuckles in a junkyard scuffle
Born in the ghetto, hard like metal
Got a '87 'vette with a fat gas petal
Live a hard life, shave with a knife
Love to get freaky on the gloomiest nights
[Chorus]
I got childhood scars in the streets of my life
Girls laughed, now they beggin' to be Mix-A-Lot's wife
The new breed is here, vigilante's of rap
Got eyes like fire, with my boys at my back
Now I'm back for revenge, all the rumors must end
Freaky breathin' is out, bold music is in
I lot of dummies gettin' money, just by clappin' their hands
Not the style or desire of a true Iron Man
(You know what I want to hear)
[Verse 2]
A southside broola don't drink coolers
Big money maker, not a dumb drug user
It's real not drama, hate pet llamas
Met Clint Eastwood, slapped his momma
Billboard thriller, Avenue chiller
Hard rock lover, and soft rock killer
Girls in the house, watch your blouse
I'm the man your momma was warnin' you about
The bad boy of rap, givin' no slack
Talk behind my back, and you might get slapped
You might get paid, but your metal ain't real
Your rock's like mush, this rock's like steel
[Chorus]
(uh, everybody now, *chanting*)
[Verse 3]
A big ego crushin', MC's fussin'
More lines in my face than a sunburn rushin'
Hardly ever speakin', girl's be tweakin'
Buggin' off the drums, cause the snare be peakin'
World's most hated, too bad to be rated
Makin' you mad and I'm elated
Beats sickapater, your bad I'm greater
Tougher than Schwarzenegger in "Terminator"
Guitar cord ripper, Perrier sipper
Transform scratchin' and not a needle skipper
Flesh like steel, MC's kneel
Mickey D's Shrimp Salad not part a my meal
Heavy drum hitter, can't stand kidders
Hate boss metal and I'm not a bullshitter
Girlies want to kiss, suckers throw a fist
A lot of rappers try to rap, but it ain't like this
[Sir Mix-A-Lot talking]
Ha haha ha, the true Iron Man of rap droppin' this big metal hammer
(*voice yelling over Sir Mix-A-Lot*)
Now that's true metal, posse up, yeah
The opening lines of SHADOW.MAN.METAL's song "Iron Man" describe the persona of the singer as someone with a tough exterior and a love for heavy metal music: "You could strike a match in my hand, too black to tan, heavy-metal rhythm from a one man band." The singer's brash demeanor is further conveyed through his descriptions of growing up in the ghetto, whipping adversaries with a brass belt buckle, and loving to get "freaky on the gloomiest nights." The singer is proud of his childhood scars of the street, but also acknowledges the superficiality of those who used to laugh at him: "Girls laughed, now they beggin' to be Mix-A-Lot's wife."
In the second verse, the singer continues to establish himself as someone who is tough, flashy, and unafraid to speak his mind. He boasts of being a "big money maker" who does not use drugs or drink coolers, and of having a love for both hard and soft rock music. He warns those who might talk behind his back that they "might get slapped," and he asserts that those who clap their hands to lesser forms of music are not the "true Iron Man." The final verse concludes with more boasts about the singer's musical prowess and its effects on his listeners: "Beats sickapater, your bad I'm greater / Tougher than Schwarzenegger in 'Terminator.'"
Line by Line Meaning
You could strike a match in my hand
I am so dark that I cannot tan and I have a heavy-metal rhythm that comes from within.
Too black to tan, heavy-metal rhythm from a one man band
I am so dark that I cannot tan and I have a heavy-metal rhythm that comes from within.
Bust my knuckles in a junkyard scuffle
I got into a fight in a junkyard and ended up bruising my knuckles.
Whippin' adversaries with a brass belt buckle
During the fight, I used my brass belt buckle to overpower my opponents.
Born in the ghetto, hard like metal
I come from a disadvantaged background, but I am strong and resilient like metal.
Got a '87 'vette with a fat gas petal
I own a 1987 Corvette with an excellent gas pedal.
Live a hard life, shave with a knife
I have a difficult life and I prefer to use a knife to shave.
Love to get freaky on the gloomiest nights
I enjoy living it up on the darkest and gloomiest nights.
I got childhood scars in the streets of my life
I have had traumatic experiences growing up in the streets that have left permanent marks on my psyche.
Girls laughed, now they beggin' to be Mix-A-Lot's wife
Women who used to laugh at me are now clamoring to be Sir Mix-A-Lot's wife.
The new breed is here, vigilante's of rap
A new kind of rapper has emerged, and we are vigilantes fighting for our cause.
Got eyes like fire, with my boys at my back
I am fierce and determined, with my friends supporting me at every turn.
Now I'm back for revenge, all the rumors must end
I have returned for vengeance, and I demand that all rumors be put to rest.
Freaky breathin' is out, bold music is in
I am experimenting with bold and innovative music styles, leaving behind the old and outdated techniques of the past.
I lot of dummies gettin' money, just by clappin' their hands
Many untalented individuals are making money through the simplistic act of clapping their hands.
Not the style or desire of a true Iron Man
This is not the style or aspiration of a genuine Iron Man.
A southside broola don't drink coolers
I, a Southside tough guy, do not drink cheap alcoholic beverages.
Big money maker, not a dumb drug user
I make a lot of money through my talent and hard work, rather than through drug use.
It's real not drama, hate pet llamas
My life is authentic, and I do not get caught up in petty dramas. I also have disdain for pet llamas.
Met Clint Eastwood, slapped his momma
I had the pleasure of meeting Clint Eastwood and even gave his mother a good slap.
Billboard thriller, Avenue chiller
I am an iconic figure on billboards, but I also know how to relax on the Avenue.
Hard rock lover, and soft rock killer
I am a fan of hard rock music, but I am also skilled at producing soft rock.
Girls in the house, watch your blouse
When women are around, be careful not to reveal too much skin.
I'm the man your momma was warnin' you about
I'm the kind of guy that your mother would warn you to stay away from.
The bad boy of rap, givin' no slack
I am the rebellious and unruly figure of rap music, refusing to be dominated or controlled.
Talk behind my back, and you might get slapped
If you try to talk behind my back, you might face my wrath and a physical assault.
You might get paid, but your metal ain't real
You might be making some money, but your music is not authentic or genuine.
Your rock's like mush, this rock's like steel
Your music is lacking in substance, while my rock is strong and powerful.
A big ego crushin', MC's fussin'
I have an overwhelming ego that makes other MCs angry and resentful.
More lines in my face than a sunburn rushin'
I have more wrinkles on my face than someone who has gotten a severe sunburn.
Hardly ever speakin', girl's be tweakin'
I am not very talkative, but girls are attracted to me nonetheless.
Buggin' off the drums, cause the snare be peakin'
I am getting excited and hyped up by the beats of the drums, especially the snare.
World's most hated, too bad to be rated
I am one of the most despised figures in the world, and my talent is often overlooked.
Makin' you mad and I'm elated
I enjoy making people angry and upset with my music and behavior.
Beats sickapater, your bad I'm greater
My beats are truly incredible, and I am superior to you in every way.
Tougher than Schwarzenegger in "Terminator"
I am as tough as Arnold Schwarzenegger was in the movie "Terminator".
Guitar cord ripper, Perrier sipper
I am an expert at playing guitar and enjoy drinking Perrier water.
Transform scratchin' and not a needle skipper
I am skilled at transforming the sound of records using scratching techniques, without any mistakes.
Flesh like steel, MC's kneel
My flesh is as tough as steel, and other MCs bow down to me.
Mickey D's Shrimp Salad not part a my meal
I do not eat McDonald's Shrimp Salad.
Heavy drum hitter, can't stand kidders
I am a percussionist that hits the drums heavily, and I am not a fan of pretenders or posers.
Hate boss metal and I'm not a bullshitter
I despise the overly-produced music of big record labels, and I am not one to lie or exaggerate.
Girlies want to kiss, suckers throw a fist
Girls are attracted to me, while other men try to fight me.
A lot of rappers try to rap, but it ain't like this
Many rappers attempt to produce music, but their skills do not compare to mine.
Ha haha ha, the true Iron Man of rap droppin' this big metal hammer
I am the genuine Iron Man of rap, releasing this innovative and powerful music.
Now that's true metal, posse up, yeah
This is authentic and top-quality metal music. Let's get together as a group and celebrate!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY L. RAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Looking down the street, what is this reason for insanity
Minding my own business all the time, where did I make
This crime?
I just keep walking, minding my way
Where did I go wrong? Just being myself
Now it's time they set me free, just let me be
Living in the shadows of darkness
The shadows of darkness
They're reaching inside of me, to see what I have
They'll never know what lies inside of my mind
Keep on prying on that door, you'll just get some more
Now the night is getting long, I'll cut like a shark
Look up to the western sky, you will defy
The eastern sun is rising tomorrow, now it's time to die
On and on it happens again, don't look beyond today
Resolutions they never do work, are you ready to fly?
Your accusations they'll never hurt me, just keep on
Talking you'll never be free in the dark of the night
You better not sleep, don't turn off the light
haveaband
sorry guys for taking 30 years to live in the disgusting ignorance of the existence of your kick ass sound!
PutrescentMessiah
i cant theres only 834 views, this is bullshit. one of the best bands ever and everybodys bumpin justin bieber. fuck em theyre not worthy. just hollow shells of what it means to be human. this is real musical talent infused with impending doom keeps me in reality. thanks alot for the upload.
Aron Maiden
this band its very cool... it reminds me to some BLACK SABBATH songs xD
xXxmtdoomxXx
nice sabbath worship