Avenged Sevenfold City of Evil (2005) 1. Beast and the Harlot 2
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Avenged Sevenfold City Of Evil (2005) 1. Beast and The Harlot 2. Burn It Down 3. blinded in chains 4. bat country 5. trashed and scattered 6. seize the day 7. sidewinder 8. the wicked end 9. strength of the world 10. betrayed 11. M.I.A 1. "Beast And The Harlot" This shining city built of gold, a far cry from innocence, There's more than meets the eye round here, look to the waters of the deep. A city of evil. There sat a seven-headed beast, ten horns raised from his head. Symbolic woman sits on his throne, but hatred strips her and leaves her naked. The Beast and the Harlot. She's a dwelling place for demons. She's a cage for every unclean spirit, every filthy bird and makes us drink the poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings. Fallen now is Babylon the Great. The city dressed in jewels and gold, fine linen, myrrh and pearls. Her plagues will come all at once as her mourners watch her burn. Destroyed in an hour. Merchants and captains of the world, sailors, navigators too. Will weep and mourn this loss with her sins piled to the sky, The Beast and the Harlot. She's a dwelling place for demons. She's a cage for every unclean spirit, every filthy bird and makes us drink the poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings. Fallen now is Babylon the Great. The day has come for all us sinners. If you're not a servant, you'll be struck to the ground. Flee the burning, greedy city. Lookin' back on her to see there's nothing around. I don't believe in fairytales and no one wants to go to hell. You've made the wrong decision and it's easy to see. Now if you wanna serve above or be a king below with us, You're welcome to the city where your future is set forever. She's a dwelling place for demons. She's a cage for every unclean spirit, every filthy bird and makes us drink the poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings. Fallen now is Babylon the Great. [x2] 2. "Burn It Down" Jealousy's an ugly word, but you don't seem to care Converse behind my back, but now I'm here Need no one to comply with me through everyone that I defeat Don't need you, fuck camaraderie, this rage will never go away Hatred fuels my blood, I'll burn ya down (you can't help me) One king to watch the horsemen fall, I'll fight 'til the end (I won't help you) I can't trust anyone, see it in my eyes Now I can understand, it's sorrow that feeds your lies You're on my back when the water gets too deep for you to breath A crutch for you that won't always be there Hide in the dark another day, the fear in you is here to stay So keep the fuck away from me and learn to trust the words I say Hatred fuels my blood, I'll burn ya down (you can't help me) One king to watch the horsemen fall, I'll fight 'til the end (I won't help you) I can't trust anyone, witness and see it in my eyes Now I can understand, put faith in you for the last time It's sorrow that feeds your lies Run from me before I tear you down (be afraid) You chose the wrong side (it feels so right) I won't help you, let you rot away (despise what you say) Run towards the light exposing your soul (we won't be there by your side) Salvation's dying (somebody's crying) We're all gone in the end, sweet child we'll miss you No, so far away, far away I can't trust anyone, witness and see it in my eyes Now I can understand, put faith in you for the last time It's sorrow that feeds your lies Falling away, can't buy back time Burned it down anyways 3. "Blinded In Chains" And we're at it again, I turn around another fucking war, man I don't know where to begin, but I'll start with the radical leaders Their steps we're followin' Running, don't go back and fight, too many you'll lose (And as clowns you follow suit behind the blood between the red and white and bl ue but it's too deep for you to see and everyone eventually will take the step c ause it's in sight you take the left I'll take the right I fell the hate you've built for me and I say pay attention baby) As they thank the Lord the blind can't see Like a plague fed to the brain deadly disease But it wasn't a sin, a sorry life in judging every action And as they're feeding your mind with this shit you forget How to speak how to ask all the questions The business at hand tonight, make the people choose (I see another side in you but there's not much more I can do from on the outsid e looking in your government is listenin' to push you on the story of immortal f ather mortal son give them your mind and all your wealth the cycle will rebirth itself) If they had it their way, I'd burn in Hell and your future's a fuckin' disaster can't you see Don't give them all the power when your future's in desperate trouble baby As they thank the Lord the blind can't see Like a plague fed to the brain deadly disease I'd run away tonight with my mind still intact you gotta make it alright Easier said than done with no place to hide and having no place to... Running away from condition, I see you but you're running away from Your scared seductive system Most would claim I live a lie when pointing out it's easy to predict these thing s Every color has its side, they live together vote and most embrace these same da rk times Please help us, please save us of course they have control we're all the same Up on the cross, crucified their problem drove the nail and let Him rot Family and friends, it won't matter in the end I'm sure they'll understand Now look at the world and see how the humans bleed As I sit up here and wonder 'bout how you sold your mind, body and soul Looking at the fields so green I know this sounds obscene I see you're living for tomorrow but decisions you have made will leave you empt y As they thank the Lord the blind can't see Like a plague fed to the brain deadly disease I'd run away tonight with my mind still intact I've gotta make it alright Easier said than done with no place to hide and having no place to run You've fallen asleep in denial Look at the way we're dyin' How it ends I'll never know Just live your life blind like me 4. "Bat Country" "He who makes a beast out of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man" Caught here in a fiery blaze, won't lose my will to stay. I tried to drive all through the night, the heat stroke ridden weather, the barren empty sights. No oasis here to see, the sand is singing deathless words to me. [Chorus:] Can't you help me as I'm startin' to burn (all alone). Too many doses and I'm starting to get an attraction. My confidence is leaving me on my own (all alone). No one can save me and you know I don't want the attention. As I adjust to my new sights the rarely tired lights will take me to new heights . My hand is on the trigger I'm ready to ignite. Tomorrow might not make it but everything's all right. Mental fiction, follow me; show me what it's like to be set free. [Chorus] So sorry you're not here I've been sane too long my vision's so unclear. Now take a trip with me but don't be surprised when things aren't what they seem . Caught here in a fiery blaze, won't lose my will to stay. These eyes won't see the same, after I flip today. Sometimes I don't know why we'd rather live than die, we look up towards the sky for answers to our lives. We may get some solutions but most just pass us by, don't want your absolution cause I can't make it right. I'll make a beast out of myself, gets rid of all the pain of being a man. [Chorus] So sorry you're not here I've been sane too long my vision's so unclear. Now take a trip with me but don't be surprised when things aren't what they seem . I've known it from the start all these good ideas will tear your brain apart. Scared but you can follow me I'm too weird to live but much too rare to die. 5. "Trashed And Scattered" Keep on writing you're just raping yourself (nothing can take my mind away from them) Don't you ask about me, ask 'bout somebody else (Once I've fallen there's many s tories to tell) I can feel it, won't embrace it, it's overwhelming how far you take it (Stuck in a state of questioning) And don't you tell me you know we're destined, you won't convince me, I won't li sten (Resentment building, you've put our lives on hold) Trashed and scattered again, I'm feelin' so low You waste your breath while fuckin' with me, my blood is so cold My destination always unknown, I'll find my way there But you Goddamn Motherfuckers always wasting my time I won't be the victim, but the first to cast a stone Sedated nights to the bar room fights as metropolis takes its toll And don't you try to stop me, it's a place you'll never know Don't try to judge or take shots at me, I'll never let you seize control Play your game and walk away, your integrity don't mean shit Crawl on me you fucking parasite, and I'm gonna take you out Label me, that's fine, I'll be somebody else (Nothing in front of me but holes a head) Lie about my life, have a story to tell (Lights went down, was on the edge and I fell) Oh you're so insightful, let me remind you to twist and break me, should make yo u worried (Long way to go and you're right there) Two-faced liar, don't try and know me, deceit brings fire, makes sure you can't breathe (Pick at pieces of my body below) I never bothered with all the rumors, too much garbage (all the same) (I know my destination) I'll stand right here, come on you falsehood deceitful liar (There's no shame) Don't ever take my side, I know you're never right, I'll justify the means (Noth ing's what it seems) I'll stand around and fight, but there's no point tonight, been chained to this machine Trashed and scattered again, I'm feelin' so low You waste your breath while fuckin' with