You Can't Bring Me Down

Suicidal Tendencies

About You Can't Bring Me Down

"You Can't Bring Me Down" is a song by Suicidal Tendencies, released in 1990 on the Lights... Camera... Revolution! album. It delivered moderate commercial success, and aided in the band's transition from punk rock to thrash metal. Although the song never reached any of the major music charts, it was a successful single.


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2012
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What the hell's going on around here?
First off-let's take it from the start
Straight out-can't change what's in my heart
No one-can tear my beliefs apart, you can't bring me
You ain't-never seen no one like me
Prevail-regardless what the cost might be
Power-flows inside of me, you can't bring me
Never-fall as long as I try
Refuse-to be part of your lie
Even-if it means I die, you can't bring me
You can't bring me down!
Who the hell you calling crazy?
You wouldn't know what crazy was if Charles Manson
...was eating Fruit Loops on your front porch
Time out-let's get something clear
I speak-more truth than you want to hear
Scapegoat-to cover up your fear, you can't bring me
You ain't-never seen so much might
Fight for-what I know is right
What up-you got yourself a fight, you can't bring me
Stand up-we'll all sing along
Together-ain't nothin' as strong
Won't quit-we ain't in the wrong, you can't bring me
You can't bring me down!
So why you trying to bring me
So why you trying to bring
Well you can't bring me down

Just cause you don't understand what's going on
...don't mean it don't make no sense
And just cause you don't like it,
...don't mean it ain't no good
And let me tell you something
Before you go taking a walk in my world,
...you better take a look at the real world
Cause this ain't no Mr. Rogers Neighborhood
Can you say "feel like shit?"
Yea maybe sometimes I do feel like shit
I ain't happy about it, but I'd rather feel like shit
...than be full of shit!
And if I offended you, Oh I'm sorry
But, maybe you needed to be offended
But here's my apology and one more thing...F*ck you!
Cause you can't bring me down

Suicidal!!!!

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Suicidal Tendencies

Suicidal Tendencies is an American crossover metal band founded in 1981 in Los Angeles, California by Mike Muir, its leader and only permanent member. The band has been credited as one of "the fathers of crossover thrash". To date, Suicidal Tendencies have released eight studio albums, one EP, four split albums including the rare "Welcome to Venice", six compilation albums (one of which is a "double-EP", while the other is a re-recording of their debut album), and two long-form videos. Other than a small selection of new and previously unreleased songs on the split/compilation albums Friends & Family, Vol. 2 (2001), Year of the Cycos (2008), No Mercy Fool!/The Suicidal Family (2010) and The Mad Mad Muir Musical Tour (2011), Suicidal Tendencies have releas… more »

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Written by: MICHAEL MUIR, ROCKY GEORGE

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10 facts about this song

Song Release Details
"You Can't Bring Me Down" by Suicidal Tendencies was released in 1990 as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album, 'Lights...Camera...Revolution!'.
Musical Style
The song is often recognized for its high energy and fast pace, making it a prime example of the band's crossover thrash style, combining elements of hardcore punk and heavy metal.
Critical Reception
"You Can't Bring Me Down" is considered one of Suicidal Tendencies' most popular and enduring songs, often receiving praise for its empowering message and intense musical composition.
Song Inspiration
The song was written as a response to critics and naysayers who tried to bring the band down by dismissing their music and image.
Video Director
The official music video for "You Can't Bring Me Down" was directed by Adam Bernstein, a noted music video director and filmmaker who has worked with a wide range of artists.
Grammy Nomination
The album 'Lights...Camera...Revolution!' from which the song is taken was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1991, showcasing the impact and recognition the band and the song had received.
Live Performance
"You Can't Bring Me Down" is often played during the band's live shows and is always met with great enthusiasm from the crowd, proving its iconic status within their discography.
Band's Lineup
The band's lineup during the recording of the song included Mike Muir on vocals, Mike Clark and Rocky George on guitars, Robert Trujillo (later of Metallica fame) on bass, and R.J. Herrera on drums, which is often considered their classic lineup.
Song Message
With lyrics that touch on themes of self-empowerment and resistance, "You Can't Bring Me Down" is seen as an anthem of defiance and perseverance, aligned with the punk ethos of resistance and non-conformity.
Album Success
The song helped to make 'Lights...Camera...Revolution!' one of Suicidal Tendencies' most commercially successful and critically acclaimed albums. The album peaked at number 101 on the Billboard 200, marking one of Suicidal Tendencies' highest-charting records to date.

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