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Music Quotes:

A good song should make you wanna tap your foot and get with your girl. A great song should destroy cops and set fire to the suburbs. I'm only interested in writing great songs.
- Tom Morello
 

Band Name Origins:

  • To get more specific on the other entries, The term "Rage Against the Machine" comes from a speech infamous Communist Karl Marx in which he asked the people to "Rage against the machine." Submitted by: Melanine.com
  • the 'machine' aka the political machine of america is what they're 'rage'ing against. these communist lovers despize the capitalist system, and want it changed. However in over 10 years of singing the have failed to change anthing. The group is extremely hypocritical since they disrespect people that profit from the capitalistic system, however they make millions each year. To sum that up for those of lesser intelligence: they're pissed at ppl that make a lot of money, yet they make a shitload each year. And if you do bring up the argument that they give some to charity, than two things: 1. fuck you, get a book, and start reading 2. theyt donate enough to get a tax benefit Don't getme wrong, i think their music is not too bad, but the morals that they are preaching are just wrong. however due to the 1st ammendment (for you dumbshits that freedom of speach) I will not make any vilified claims against them. Submitted by: Deus ex Machina

Why the Name is Stupid:

  • It sounds like someone got angry when there computer crashed. Submitted by: Chris

Performer Nick Names:

Known informally as: RATM. Submitted by: Sooper Trouper

Known informally as: Rage. Submitted by: Rock'n'roll Rebel

Better Off Solo:

Name
New Career
Comments & Submitter Name
"Zach de la Rocha""Apparently, he left RATM to go solo. But what has he done since then? NOTHING!!!!" - Ned

New Band Names:

New Name
Why It's Better
Submitter Name
Lust for the MachineWith Zach leaving, I think they need to revamp their image a little. rageagainstrageagainstthemachine
F**k Capitalism and Buy Our AlbumI think it's a more accurate name, considering that they are just a bunch of musicians, and not the big socialists they claim to be. Martin Zimmerman

Better Names for Current Songs:

Original Song Name
New Song Name
Submitter Name
"calm like a bong""calm like a bomb"racecar
"Front Line""Freedom"DJ Kaito
"Rectify""Testify"Ryan E

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer
Comment
Submitter Name
"Sleep Now in the Fire,"OWCH!!!Ryan E
"Bulls On Parade,"They can be in a parade, but not on it.Ryan E

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name
Song & Band Name
Comments & Submittor Name
"Guerilla Radio""There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With The Radio," Aaron Tippinhekifier
"Calm Like a Bomb""Sh-Boom," Leon McAuliffThink about it, it's not that complicated. - Collin

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"Renegades Of Fun" originally "Renegades Of Funk"
Shannon Ingrid Travis
"Calm Like A Bob" originally "Calm Like A Bomb"
Not all Bob's are calm.
Peter
"Tie Me" originally "Tire Me"
Heck Noover Nuck

Add a Letter To a Song Title:

"Bulls Own Parade" originally "Bulls On Parade"
Marcia Zarwetten-Grassi
"Bulls Won Parade" originally "Bulls On Parade"
Marcia Zarwetten-Grassi
"Tire Men" originally "Tire Me"
Mandy Seever

Change a Letter In a Song Title:

"Hire Me" originally "Tire Me"
Stiles
"Bully On Parade" originally "Bulls On Parade"
Marcia Zarwetten-Grassi
"Bells On Parade" originally "Bulls On Parade"
Betty Samson
"Gulls On Parade" originally "Bulls On Parade"
Hard to envision gulls flying in ranks and files!
Alanis More Upset
"Bulbs On Parade" originally "Bulls On Parade"
Alanis More Upset

There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.

Song Parodies:

Original Song Name
Parody Song Name
Parody Author
"Bullet In The Head""The Great Jakko Wakko Rock Opera Part 3: Jeffrey Gets Angry"Jakko Wakko
"Bulls On Parade""Muels On Parade"Noah Andrew Hoskins
"No Shelter""No Shelter (Autistic Version)"Dennis
"Bulls on Parade""Random Sentences"Bookworm7896
"Killing In The Name Of""Drilling In The Name Of"Stickman and Friends
"Killing in the Name of""I Just Want A Sandwich"Dylan Baranski
"Bulls on Parade""Bolsheviks on Parade"N. E. Stott
"Guerrilla Radio""Gorilla Radio"Mewtwo
"Killing in the Name Of""Playing in the Game Of (Ode to boxers)"Ned Riley
"Bullet In Ya Head""Mullet on Ya Head"The Heretic

There are additional song parodies available.

Untapped Commercial Ideas:

Song Name
Product
Submittor
People Of The SunTanning SalonsLaur Laur
BombtrackBomb Squad/ Fire DepartmentsChris Prunotto
Guerilla RadioHalosteve mcmahan
TestifyCourt TVCory B
Sleep Now In The FireCremationAaron Saraco
There are additional commercials that haven't been done yet available.

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name
Company/Organization
Submittor
Bulls On ParadeA failing stock trading companyChris Norton
Killing In The Name OfKlu Klux KlanCharlie Decker
Sleep Now In The FireSmokey The Bear/Fire PreventionTheMatrixKid
TestifyWorld Trade OrganizationCapitalE

Duets Not Yet Performed:

First Band/Song Name
Second Band/Song Name
New Song Name
Submittor
Devil's Radio
   George Harrison
Guerilla Radio
   Rage Against the Machine
Devil's Guerilla Radio
Satan's listened to RATM...
Sir Alan George Palgut I
S*** On The Radio
   Nelly Furtado
Guerrilla Radio
   Rage Against the Machine
S*** On The Guerilla Radio
Nelly and Zach, what a perfect (evil) couple.
rocky
My Radio Sure Sounds Good To Me
   Graham Central Station
Guerrilla Radio
   Rage Against the Machine
My Guerilla Radio Sure Sounds Good To Me
That's why Larry Graham's been so belligerent lately.
soul
Pills For Breakfast
   Faith No More
Bulls On Parade
   Rage Against The Machine
Pills For Breakfast On Parade
Paid for by the pill pushers that supply all your neignborhood pharmacies.
Mr. Bill
There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available.

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :

Rise Against The Machine
Rise Against combined with Rage Against The Machine
Submitted By: Chris Bodily TM
Swing Outrage Against The Sister Machine
Swing Out Sister combined with Rage Against The Machine
Submitted By: Natalie Snortman
Rage Against The Machine Guns and Roses
Rage Against The Machine combined with Guns 'N' Roses
Note: I did not just place these two band names together. The idea here, is to rage against machine guns, and against Roses.
Submitted By: Donna Gelpigi
Rage Against Carter, The Unstoppable Sex Machine
Rage Against The Machine combined with Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine
...purely out of jealousy.
Submitted By: neptunevsmars

There are additional Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.

Misheard Lyrics:

"Township Rebellion"
Misheard Lyrics:
Fight the war
f*ck the door
Original Lyrics:
Fight the war
f*ck the norm!
"Bulls on Parade"
Misheard Lyrics:
Rally down at Friendlys, with a pocket full of shells
Original Lyrics:
Rally 'round the family, with a pocket full of shells
"Killing In The Name Of"
Misheard Lyrics:
Remember the bags And your trophy wife!
Original Lyrics:
By wearing the badge, They're the chosen whites!
"Snakecharmer"
Misheard Lyrics:
Your friend is a frog
That disappears when your wee-wee's erect.
Original Lyrics:
Your friendship is a fog
That disappears when the wind redirects.
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Story:

"Killing In The Name Of"
Misheard Lyrics:
Remember the bags And your trophy wife!
Original Lyrics:
By wearing the badge, They're the chosen whites!

Story about this misheard lyric by: Bobbie Souffle

I assumed this had something to do with the subjects of the song being fickle and only marrying women to be their trophy wives. Bags equalling old women, and such subjects refusing to be altruistic and take care of the elderly (specifically women).

There are additional misheard stories available.

Repetitive Lyrics:

"Bombtrack"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
Burn, burn, yes you're gonna burn
Why They're Repetitive:
hmm..where is it now...oh yeah...THE WHOLE F***ING CHORUS
Submitted by: DanielFromDK
"How I Could Just Kill A Man"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
Here is something you can't understand
How I could just kill a man!
Here is something you can't understand
How I could just kill a man!
Why They're Repetitive:
I'm beginning to understand...
Submitted by: wadded beef
There are additional repetitive lyrics available.

Nonsensical Lyrics:

"Guerrilla Radio"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
Lights out, guerrilla radio
Turn that s*** up
Why They're Nonsensical:
You call it s*** but you ask to turn it up. You repeatedly contradict yourself. You're nuts.
Submitted by: Ned Riley
"Killing In The Name"
The Nonsensical Lyrics:
Killing in the name of
Why They're Nonsensical:
Of what? Love? Hate? Please tell me!
Submitted by: Ned Riley
There are additional nonsensical lyrics available.

Misrhymed Lyrics:

"Killing In The Name"
The Misrhymed Lyrics:
Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses.
Why They're Misrhymed:
"forces" and "crosses" don't rhyme.
Submitted by: Steve
"Bullet In The Head"
The Misrhymed Lyrics:
You're bowing down to the flag
you gotta bullet in ya head!
Why They're Misrhymed:
just happened to notice it... not a funny song, but great timing!
Submitted by: Murphy

Dated Lyrics:

"Know You're Enemy"
The Dated Lyrics:
Born with insight and a raised fist
A witness to the slit wrist, that's with
As we move into '92
Still in a room without a view
Ya got to know
Ya got to know
That when I say go, go, go
Amp up and amplify
Defy
I'm a brother with a furious mind
Action must be taken
We don't need the key
We'll break in
Why They're Dated:
Because of the 'move into '92' part. It was released in 92. Which was the past.
Submitted by: none
 

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"Down Rodeo"
Opening Lines:
Yeah, rolling down Rodeo with a shotgun.
Comments:
Just to be clear, that's ro-DAY-o as in Rodeo Drive, not ro-DEE-o.
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
"Killing In The Name"
Opening Lines:
Killing in the name of
Comments:
well the "of" isn't in the title but it's still one of the opening words... I think it deserves credit
Submitted by: Daniel

Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:

"No Shelter"
The Lyrics:
There be no shelter here.
Why:
It should be "there IS no shelter here".
Submitted by: Steve
 

Songs That Are Banned:

"Bullet In The Head"
The band was to perform on the famous TV show Saturday Night Live, but when the band arrived and was ready to play, the producers felt that the radical lyrics to this song were not appropriated and they banned the band from the show.
Submitted by: hypersk
"all songs"
banned from Clear Channel after 9/11
Submitted by: weirdkid106

Song Title Acrostics:

BOP: "Bulls On Parade"
Submitted by: Emit Remmus
POTS: "People Of The Sun"
Submitted by: Brian Kelly

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