Ronnie Van Zant said it best when he said...
"All I Can Do Is Write About It"
WHEN THE CROWDS ARE GONE
Performed by Savatage
Written by Jon Oliva, Criss Oliva, and Paul O'NeillI never wanted to know
Never wanted to see
I wasted my time
Till time wasted me
Never wanted to go
Always wanted to stay
'Cause the person I am
Are the parts that I play© 1990 EMI April Music / Metal Membrane Music ASCAP / Paul O'Neill
KINGS OF METAL
Performed by Manowar
Written by Joey DeMaio and Ross The BossThey wanna keep us down
But they can't last
When we get up
We're gonna kick your ass
Gonna keep burnin'
We always will
Other bands play
Manowar kills© 1988 Inar Music ASCAP
BADLANDS
Performed by Metal Church
Written by Craig Wells, Kurdt Vanderhoof, and Mike HoweAs the world awakens me so hard
My values have been changed
I make a promise to myself
Never again
A dusty Godforsaken path
Endless to my dismay
I know these are the Badlands
Somehow I'll find my way© 1988 Gnarly Tunes BMI
BEEN SO LONG
Performed by Seduce
Written by Mark Andrews, David Black, and Chuck BurnsIt's been so long
It's been so long
It's been so long
But not long enough© 1988 Totenkopf Songs / I.R.S. Music, Inc. BMI
DEEP IN THE GROUND
Performed by Two
Written by Rob Halford, John Lowery, and Bob MarletteThere's a hole
Deep in the ground
And I can be found
Diggin' it deeper
And if you want
You can come down
Look all around
'Cause you'll fit right in© 1998 Interscope Records
I WOULD CHANGE MY LIFE
Performed by Nanci Griffith
Written by Robert Earl Keen, Jr.I would change my life
I would make it right
I would change my life
If you would only change your mind© 1987 Keen Edge Music BMI
DISEASED
Performed by Fear Of God
Written by Dawn Crosby and Michael CarlinoMass starvation
But don't be alarmed
That part of the population
Doesn't matter much anyway
Blood drunk like water
Now no more rain
No more victims for the altar
In the temple of decay© 1990 Seven Sacraments Music / Tribal Whore Music / ASCAP
WELCOME TO THE 90S
Performed by Souls At Zero
Written by Souls At ZeroAin't it funny how the times change
You can change the words but they still mean the same
Lie through your teeth just to stay in the race
Shake my hand
Break my face© 1993 Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. / Hoy Noyce Music ASCAP
LEVON
Performed by Elton John
Written by Elton John and Bernie TaupinAnd Jesus, he wants to go to Venus
Leave Levon far behind
Take a balloon and go sailing
While Levon, Levon slowly dies© 1971 Dick James Music Ltd. London
VETERAN OF THE PSYCHIC WARS
Performed by Blue Oyster Cult
Written by Eric Bloom and Michael MoorcockYou ask me why I'm weary
Why I can't speak to you
You blame me for my silence
Say it's time I changed and grew
But the war's still going on dear
And there's no end that I know
And I can't say if we're ever
Ever gonna be free© 1981 B. O'Cult Songs, Inc. ASCAP
DO YOU REMEMBER ROCK 'N' ROLL RADIO?
Performed by Ramones
Written by RamonesDo you remember lying in bed
With your covers pulled up over your head?
Radio playin' so no one can see
We need change and we need it fast
Before rock's just part of the past
'Cause lately it all sounds the same to me© 1979 Bleu Disque Music Co., Inc. / Taco Tunes ASCAP
EMPTY AIR
Performed by Flotsam And Jetsam
Written by Kelly David Smith, Eric Knutson, Edward Carlson, Michael Gilbert, Jason Ward and Eric BeavermanI've spent my life
Reaching out to empty air
Slipping faster all the time
But no one seems to care© 1994 E.M.J.E.K Music / Music Corporation Of America, Inc. / Empty Set Music
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
Performed by Firefall
Written by Rick RobertsAnd you'll be alright
When your laughter reappears
And you learn to count your blessings
Not your tears© 1978 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / El Sueno Music BMI
POTTERS FIELD
Performed by Anthrax
Written by Frank Bello, Charlie Benante, John Bush and Scott IanI was told to love you
I was told to try
I was born to save you
I was born to die
I'll always be your scapegoat
You'll never take the blame
You never had a chance
It was your soul to save© 1993 NFP Music ASCAP
WHO'S BEHIND THE DOOR?
Performed by Zebra
Written by Randy JacksonHow can we find out more
Who owns the keyless door
Where does the circle end
Who are the unwatched men
Where do we go from here
Faith is a fading fear
Life is a waiting room
I hope they don't call me soon© 1981 Riddy-Diddy Publishing Corp. ASCAP
777
Performed by D'Molls
Written by Desi Rexx, Billy Dior, Lizzy Valentine and Sean FreehillEverybody wants an answer
But nobody wants to learn
Forget about eleven
Give me seven seven seven© 1988 Rexxtasy Music / Dizzy Mister Lizzy Music / Diorented Music / Hugh Ray Feather Music / Saint Seven Publishing BMI
VISIONS
Performed by King's X
Written by Doug Pinnick, Ty Tabor and Jerry GaskillThe lunatic says goodbye to those who say they love him
He's wise within himself though his craziness surrounds him
From his lips come truth within insanity
And people passing by don't hear and cannot see© 1987 Jetydosa Music ASCAP
RECIPE FOR HATE
Performed by Megadeth
Written by Dave MustaineEach day my shortcomings pick my pockets
My faults were letters carved in stone
As meaningful to you as words written in water
I'm left to walk this world alone© 2001 Sanctaury Records
JUSTICE
Performed by Atomic Opera
Written by Frank Hart, Mark Poindexter, Allison Smythe, Sam Taylor and Jonas VelascoWhen I pray "have mercy"
I will never ask for justice© 1994 Giant Records
MORE THAN A FEELING
Performed by Boston
Written by Tom ScholzWhen I'm tired and thinking cold
I hide in my music, forget the day
And dream of a girl I used to know
I closed my eyes and she slipped away© 1976 CBS Inc.
TIME BOMB
Performed by Sloppy Seconds
Written by Sloppy SecondsI got a chainsaw
All shiny and new
I got a chainsaw
And I'm looking for you© 1989 Toxic Shock
THE QUIET ROOM
Performed by Alice Cooper
Written by Alice Cooper, Bernie Taupin and Dick WagnerPlastic forks and spoons
No laces in my shoes
They all know what I tried to do
Outside the quiet room© 1978 Ezra Music / Jodrell Music Inc. / Candlewood Mountain Music Corp.
GRAVITY'S GONE
Performed by Drive-By Truckers
Written by Mike Cooley & Drive-By TruckersSo I'll meet you at the bottom if there really is one
They always told me when you hit it you'll know it
But I've been falling so long
It's like gravity's gone
And I'm just floating© 2006 Wayward Johnson's Music
DISTURBING THE PEACE
Performed by Death Angel
Written by Robert CavestanySo don't forget the day
The people had something to say
Retribution is underway
Disturbing the peace© 1990 USUSS Music BMI
SO FULL OF LIES
Performed by The Organization
Written by Robert CavestanyThe promise of tomorrow is all I can see
When those I trusted yesterday have failed me© 1995 Unsafe Unsane Recordings (BMI)
NO SECRETS
Performed by Rose Tattoo
Written by Angry Anderson and John MeyerHave you been frightened by that feeling
That some stranger knows your mind
They say we live in freedom
Are we so blind?© 1984 J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
CITIES SCENES AND THIEVES
Performed by Space Age Playboys
Written by Kory Clarke and Johnny JetsonGod is sad and we don't blame Him
© 1998 Clarke / Jetson Songs
INTO DUST
Performed by Metal Church
Written by Kurdt Vanderhoof and David WayneWhen everythings coming up roses
The thorns still leave scars on my hands
Just pour me a scotch and a soda
I'll get drunk and I'll act like a man© Info not available
RED IS A SLOW COLOUR
Performed by The Gathering
Written by René RuttenThe picture on the wall is chaotic
I don't want to look at it
But when I do
I cannot speak because of the confusion in my head© 1998 Magic Arts Publishing
MACHINE
Performed by Vanderhoof
Written by Kurdt Vanderhoof, Kirk Arrington and Damon AlbrightKillin' you, killin' time
I'll face your face man anytime
Someone tampered with your soul
Pullin' your strings like a puppet show© 1997 Vanderhoof Songs BMI
THE ELIMINATOR
Performed by Agnostic Front
Written by Agnostic FrontHanging or lethal injection
Gas chamber
Take a last breath
Firing squad
Electrocute
We'll execute
More than one face of death© 1986 Agnostic Front
BEAUTIFUL LIFE
Performed by Edwin McCain
Written by Edwin McCainAnd the vets still talk about the Tet offensive
And the freshmen boys all look so pensive
Because living large is so expensive
Hope daddy fueled the jet...© 1999 EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)
PSYCHOPATH
Performed by Lizzy Borden
Written by Lizzy Borden and Gene AllenYou turn and stare
You feel someone there
A psychopath
Could be anywhere
You start to run
But you won't go very far
I'll always know where you are© 1987 Metal Blade Records
SWEET TEA IN A
MASON JAR
Performed by Cooter "Bo" Jangles
Written by Cooter "Bo" JanglesSweet tea in a Mason jar
The memory takes me so far
Back to the day
When Mama used to say
Well, I love you boy
You're my pride and joy© 2003 Bo Jangles Music
DREAMBOAT ANNIE
Performed by Heart
Written by Ann & Nancy WilsonGoing down the city sidewalk
Alone in the crowd
No one knows the lonely one
Whose heads in the clouds
Sad faces painted over
With those magazine smiles
Heading out to somewhere
Wont be back for awhile© 1976 Andorra Music ASCAP
RAT TRAP
Performed by The Boomtown Rats
Written by Bob GeldofIt's only 8 o'clock but you're already bored
You don't know what it is but there's got to be more
You better find a way out, hey kick down the door
It's a rat trap...and you've been caught© 1978 Athlone Enterprises, Inc.(BMI)
SEÑORITA
Performed by Los Lonely Boys
Written by Henry, Jojo & Ringo GarzaMama warned me about a girl like you
Said a girl like that is going to break your heart in two
Your sexy legs and hair and nasty looking walk
Stop right there, Mama, you know that's what I want© 2004 Garza Bros Music BMI
IT AIN'T OVER YET
Performed by The Allman Brothers Band
Written by D. Crider and J. NealSome night when you're lonely
And your thoughts have turned to me
Just when you least expect it
I'll come walking through your dreams© Info not available
IF THE SHOE FITS
Performed by Hank Williams III
Written by Shelton Williams and Warren DennyNever could respect
The sheriff tryin' to break my neck
With a few friends
And a can of mace
Born on the South Side
With a lot of rebel pride
I raised a lot of hell
In my younger days© 1999 Curb Records, Inc.
ELECTRIC LASH
Performed by The Church
Written by Steve KilbeyOur eyes meet and I love her
I suspect she already knows
How those eyes see me so very very clearly
Even when they're closed© EMI Records
CAIN'S BLOOD
Performed by 4 Runner
Written by Jack Sundrud & Michael JohnsonSweet mother, she sang in the Sunday choir
On her head was a halo, she spoke brimstone and fire
Daddy lived by the bottle, Daddy died by the barn
Well he froze one night, Mama said "Serves him right.
The devil can keep him warm."© 1991 Magnasong Music Pub. / Red Quill Music; Almo Music Corp. BMI / ASCAP
CAN'T STAND ROCK N ROLL
Performed by The Anti-Nowhere League
Written by Exall, Culmer, Blake, Gilham & AghssaIt's time now for a different noise
You are the dead
And we are the boys© C Minor Music (BMI)
DREAD AND THE FUGITIVE MIND
Performed by Megadeth
Written by Dave MustaineWhat if I do get caught?
What if there is no judgment?
If I'm right I lose nothing
If you're right I lose it all
I ought to get caught because
I'm doing something wicked
I'm guilty, haunted by my fear
And the only consequences
Are dread and the fugitive mind© 2001 Sanctuary Records
WHERE THE DEVIL
DON'T STAY
Performed by Drive-By Truckers
Written by Mike Cooley, Ed Cooley & Drive-By TruckersDaddy tell me another story
Tell me about the lows and the highs
Tell me how to tell the difference between what they tell me is the truth or a lie
Tell me why the ones who have so much make the ones who don't go mad
With the same skin stretched over their white bones and the same jug in their hand© 2004 Wayward Johnson's Music
WILLOW
Performed by Wounded Soul
Written by Maria WardSwaying in the motions of her mind
Planted in the life she left behind
Daydreams in the abyss within her soul
Rooted in sadness...
She calls herself Willow© Wounded Soul
JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Performed by Low Stars
Written by Chris Seefried, Jude Christodal, Dave gibbs & Jeff RussoI know a doctor for the proctor he says, "We both get a cut"
I guess that's all right I guess that's okay but
He's talkin' 'bout his future like it isn't even passing him by
Some people keep on talkin' 'til they're living a lie© 2007 Denim Blue Notes (BMI) / Uru Music (ASCAP) / Feed The Pony Songs (BMI) / Jeffersongs Music Publishing (ASCAP)
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