You Can't Bring Me Down
Suicidal Tendencies
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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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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!'.
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Musical StyleThe 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.
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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.
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Song InspirationThe song was written as a response to critics and naysayers who tried to bring the band down by dismissing their music and image.
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Video DirectorThe 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.
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Grammy NominationThe 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.
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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.
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Band's LineupThe 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.
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Song MessageWith 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.
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Album SuccessThe 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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