Night of the Hunter

30 Seconds to Mars, Thirty Seconds to Mars

About Night of the Hunter

"Night of the Hunter" is a song by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, featured on their third studio album This Is War. Written by lead vocalist Jared Leto, the song was released as the fifth and final single from the album in 2011. The track was produced by Flood, Steve Lillywhite and 30 Seconds to Mars, and was inspired by Jared and his brother Shannon's youth in Louisiana.


Year:
2009
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I was born of the womb of a poisonous man
Beaten and broken and chased from the land
But I rise up above it, high up above it and see
I was hung from the tree made of tongues of the weak
The branches were bones of liars and thieves
Rise up above it, high up above and see

Pray to your god, open your heart
Whatever you do, don't be afraid of the dark
Cover your eyes, the devil inside

One night of the hunter
One day I will get revenge
One night to remember
One day it'll all just end, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh

(Un, deux, trois, cinq)
Blessed by a bitch from a bastard's seed
Pleasure to meet you but prepare to bleed
Rise, I'll rise, I'll rise
Skinned her alive, ripped her apart
Scattered her ashes, buried her heart
Rise up above it, high up above and see

Pray to your god, open your heart
Whatever you do, don't be afraid of the dark
Cover your eyes, the devil inside

One night of the hunter
One day I will get revenge
One night to remember
One day it'll all just end, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh

Honest to God I'll break your heart
Tear you to pieces and rip you apart
Honest to God I'll break your heart
Tear you to pieces and rip you apart
Honest to God I'll break your heart
Tear you to pieces and rip you apart
Honest to God I'll break your heart
Tear you to pieces and rip you apart

Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah

One night of the hunter
One day I will get revenge
One night to remember
One day it'll all just end, oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh

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30 Seconds to Mars

30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter), Shannon Leto (drums, percussion) and Tomo Miličević (lead guitar, keyboards). Following the departure of Matt Wachter (now of Angels & Airwaves) in 2007, Tim Kelleher became the bassist for the group, performing live only with both Jared and Miličević recording bass for studio recordings, while Braxton Olita (keyboards) was added to the touring lineup in 2009. Previously, the group also featured guitarists Solon Bixler (now of Great Northern) and Kevin Drake (now of Polaroid Kiss). more »

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Written by: JARED LETO

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15 facts about this song

Album
"Night of the Hunter" is a song from the 2009 album by 30 Seconds to Mars, "This Is War."
Jared Leto's Involvement
Jared Leto, the band's frontman, sang the vocals and also helped in the writing and production of the song.
Variety of Influences
The song features a mix of influences, including electronic rock, alternative rock, and progressive rock.
French Influence
The song's title is inspired by the 1955 thriller film of the same name, "The Night of the Hunter," directed by Charles Laughton.
Song Duration
The track is the longest on the album, running at a length of 5 minutes, 41 seconds.
Band Members
Apart from Jared Leto, the song features Tomo Miličević on guitar, synth, violin, and programming, and Shannon Leto (Jared's brother) on drums and percussion.
Use in Television
The song was used in the MTV series "Teen Wolf."
Unique Composition
To create the effect of tension and release, the song follows a quiet-loud-quiet pattern and incorporates the use of a synthesizer.
Festival Performance
"Night of the Hunter" has often been used in the band's live performances, including at the Download Festival in 2010.
Versatile Sounds
The song showcases the diversity and versatility of the band, with sounds ranging from orchestral to digital, and lyrics that adopt a storytelling narrative.
Co-Producers
The song was co-produced by Flood and Steve Lillywhite, who have worked with notable artists such as U2 and the Rolling Stones.
Critical Reception
The song has been critically acclaimed, with reviewers praising its lyrical depth and complex musical structure.
Music Video
Like the rest of the songs on the "This Is War" album, "Night of the Hunter" has a musical video that contains combat footage from Iraq.
Jared Leto’s Influences
Jared Leto has said that the songs on "This Is War" including "Night of the Hunter" were influenced by his experiences and observations in Los Angeles, California.
Unique Sound
Jared Leto has described the song as being like "a collage of soundscapes" which aims to take listeners on a musical journey.

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