Lyrics
We only had forty-five minutes
We had a limited time of forty-five minutes.
Before we were to start our show
We were about to begin our performance.
Our roadies had set up our gear
Our crew had set up our equipment, and we were prepared to start.
And we were (more than) ready to go
We were fully prepared and eager to perform.
Then the owner of the bar came to see us
The bar owner approached us with unsettling news.
And he told us that we would't get paid
We were informed that we wouldn't be compensated.
The thrashers in the bar had to wonder why the show was delayed
The audience wondered about the delay, given the thrashers in the bar.
Violence condoned
The acceptance or approval of violent actions.
Cough up the dough
Pay up the money owed.
We packed our guitars, we got in our cars
We packed our instruments and left without looking back.
We drove off and we never looked back
We left the scene and didn't reconsider.
Six fucking albums, still dealing with welchers
Despite having released six albums, issues with non-payment persisted.
I think I'm about to attack
The frustration reaches a point where physical confrontation seems imminent.
I love all our fans but I'm sick of this, man
The singer expresses love for fans but frustration with the situation.
If you book us then we'd better get paid
If a band is booked, they expect proper compensation.
The thrashers in the bar all showed him a mistake had been made
Thrashers in the bar correct the owner's mistake.
Fans irate, the time was late, they knew the band was gone
Fans, realizing the band is gone, become angry.
Tempers smoked, a riot broke, the violent clash was on
Tensions rise, and a violent clash ensues.
Chairs were thrown, damage sown, they paid to see the band
Chairs are thrown, and damage is done, as fans express their frustration.
Bottles flying, underlying vengeance for the fans
Bottles are thrown, indicating underlying anger and vengeance.
Take a stand and never change your plans
Encouragement to stand firm and not compromise.
Demand respect or be a useless fool
Insist on respect and avoid being a pushover.
Never let the big shots get away
Don't let those in power escape accountability.
With thinking that they're making all the rules
Challenge the notion that those in power make all the rules.
If they think that you're a weakling
If perceived as weak, fight to prove otherwise.
You'd better fight and show them it ain't true
Show strength to dispel misconceptions about weakness.
Teach them all a violent lesson
Suggests teaching a lesson through force.
And show them just what you can do
Advocates for demonstrating one's capabilities through force.
Revenge, revenge, support it each and every day
Support the concept of revenge as a means of rectifying wrongs.
Revenge, revenge, violence blows the weasels away
Violence is presented as a solution to eliminate deceitful individuals.
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