You've Got Another Thing Comin'
Judas Priest
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One life I'm gonna live it up I'm takin' flight, I said I'll never get enough Stand tall I'm, young and kind of proud I'm on the top, but as long as the music's loud If you think I'll sit around as the world goes by You're thinkin' like a fool 'cause it's a case of do or die Out there is a fortune waiting to be had If you think I'll let you go you're mad You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' That's right here's where the talking ends Well, listen, this night there'll be some action spent Drive hard callin' all the shots I got an ace card comin' down rocks If you think I'll sit around while you chip away my brain Listen I ain't foolin' and you'd better think again Out there is a fortune waiting to be had If you think I'll let it go you're mad You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' In this world we're livin' in, we have our share of sorrow Answer now and don't give in, aim for a new tomorrow Oh so hot no time to take a rest yeah Act tough ain't room for second best Real strong got me some security Hey, I'm a big smash I'm goin' for infinity yeah! If you think I'll sit around as the world goes by You're thinkin' like a fool 'cause it's a case of do or die Out there is a fortune waiting to be had If you think I'll let you go you're mad You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing ahh Comin' on now You've got another thing comin' Yeah yeah yeah yeah You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin' You've got another thing comin'
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Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Robert Halford
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"You've Got Another Thing Comin'" is a single by the British rock band Judas Priest. It was first released on the album "Screaming for Vengeance" in 1982.
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BandmatesJudas Priest, the creators of "You've Got Another Thing Comin", consists of members Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill, Scott Travis, and Richie Faulkner.
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Popularity in the U.S."You've Got Another Thing Comin'" is Judas Priest's only song to make it into the top 100 Billboard singles chart in the United States, peaking at number 67.
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Music StyleThe song is characterized by its powerful heavy metal sound that was becoming increasingly popular in the 1980s and helped solidify Judas Priest's place as one of the leading bands in this genre.
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Song WritingGuitarist K.K Downing and Glen Tipton and vocalist Rob Halford wrote "You've Got Another Thing Comin'". They have been accredited with many of Judas Priest's bestselling hits.
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Unexpected SuccessThe band didn't initially expect "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" to be a hit, in fact, it was included in "Screaming for Vengeance" almost as an afterthought.
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SignificanceThe song is considered by many as Judas Priest's signature song. It embodies the band's style of heavy pounding riffs, piercing vocals, and defiant, rebellious lyrics.
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AirplayDespite not being the lead single, "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" received more airplay than any other track from the album and became a regular feature in MTV rotation.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song, including Firewind on their "Breaking the Law" EP in 2004, and Snot during live performances.
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Live Performances"You've Got Another Thing Comin'" became a staple in Judas Priest's live performances, and it often served as the final number in their concerts.
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ImpactThe song's success in the United States has been attributed to contributing significantly to the popularity of heavy metal music in the country during the 1980s.
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