I'm the Man
Anthrax
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Now we're Anthrax and we take no shit And we don't care for writing hits The sound you hear is what we like I'll steal your pop-tarts like I stole your Socks! No man, what's the matter with you? I'll get it the next time, I mean it Charlie, beat the beats, the beats you beat The only thing harder's the smell of my feet So listen up 'cause you might get dissed Go drain the lizard or take a Chair! Damn, watch the beat! I'm on your case, I'm in your face Kick you and your father back in place Step up sucker, understand Don't you know, I'm the man! I'm the man! I'm so bad I should be in detention! I'm the man! Shut up! We've got real def rhythms and fresh new jams And ya think we got egos but we're just hams Scott plays stick ball and likes to skate Frank is never on time he's always Sleeping! "Late!" Drink the drinks, the drinks they drank I put my money in the bank They cut their crack, they offer joints We don't do drugs, do you get our Meaning! "Point!" "Point!" Watch the beat! I'm on your case, I'm in your face Kick you and your father back in place Step up sucker, understand Don't you know, I'm the man! I'm the man! I'm bad! I'm so bad I should be in detention! I'm the man! Shut up! For a heavy metal band raps a different way We like to different and not cliche They say rap and metal can never mix Well all of them can suck our Sexual organ in the lower abdominal area! No man, it's "dicks!" Master! Fart the farts, the farts he farted I pick my nose 'cause I'm retarded Like El Duce says "smell my anal vapor" And wipe my butt with your Face! "Toilet paper!" Yo, watch the beat! I'm on your case, I'm in your face Kick you and your father back in place Step up sucker, understand Don't you know, I'm the man! I'm the man! I'm bad! I'm so bad I should be in detention! I'm the man! Shut up! So, as this rap is winding down It's plain to see we wear the crown You know Anthrax is number one But we don't care, we just want to have A festival! "Fun" you stupid idiot! We are the kings that all shout hell We're like a diamond that is forever And will remain the hardest ever I'm so bad, it's a crime
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Written by: CHARLIE L. BENANTE, DANIEL ALAN SPITZ, FRANK JOSEPH BELLO, JOSEPH A. BELLARDINI, SCOTT IAN ROSENFELD
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10 facts about this song
Album information"I'm the Man" is one of the most popular songs by Anthrax. It was released as part of the band's 1987 EP, also called "I'm the Man."
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Genre crossoverThis song is known for its unique blend of thrash metal and rap/hip hop, which was very innovative and uncommon during the 80s.
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Lyrics and themeThe lyrics mockingly refer to the egotistic and boastful nature often seen in the lyrics of hip-hop songs. The band members portray themselves as 'the man,' similar to what rappers do.
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Live performances"I'm the Man" is known to be a crowd-pleaser at Anthrax's concerts, and it often causes humor among the band members and the audience.
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Music videoThe music video for the song features the band members dressed in funny outfits and acting in an exaggerated manner, and it became quite popular for its humor.
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Critical receptionThe song was almost universally praised by critics and loved by fans, especially for its originality in combining two very different musical genres.
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Role in Anthrax's career"I'm the Man" played a significant role in giving Anthrax their identity, setting them apart from other thrash metal bands of their time.
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Covers and remixesThe song has been covered and remixed by various artists in the music industry, signaling its lasting popularity and influence.
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Cultural significance"I'm the Man" is considered one of the pioneering songs in the crossover thrash genre (a fusion of thrash metal and hardcore punk) which became very popular in the late 80s and early 90s.
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Band members' viewThe band members of Anthrax have often expressed their fondness for "I'm the Man," labeling it as one of their most enjoyable songs to perform. Despite the song's humorous nature, they take pride in the musicianship that went into its creation.
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