Symphony of Destruction
Megadeth
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You take a mortal man And put him in control Watch him become a god Watch people's heads a'roll A'roll, a' roll Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony Of destruction Acting like a robot Its metal brain corrodes You try to take its pulse Before the head explodes Explodes, explodes Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony Swaying to the symphony Of destruction The earth starts to rumble World powers fall A'warring for the heavens A peaceful man stands tall Tall, tall Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony Just like the Pied Piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes Swaying to the symphony Swaying to the symphony Of destruction
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Written by: Dave Mustaine
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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17 facts about this song
Song Creation"Symphony of Destruction" is a song by American heavy metal band Megadeth, from their 1992 album "Countdown to Extinction".
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Video ContentThe music video for the song, directed by Wayne Isham, portrays a man controlling a politician puppet, symbolizing the principle that politics is manipulated by invisible puppet masters.
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SuccessIt is one of the band's best-known songs and has been a concert staple since its release, often played as a closer.
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Chart History"Symphony of Destruction" reached No. 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States and peaked at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Singles SalesIn February 1993, the song was certified gold in the United States for sales of over half a million copies.
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Megadeth's RecognitionThis song helped Megadeth to become widely recognized and to reach a broader audience.
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GenreThe song has been described as a thrash metal and heavy metal anthem.
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Musical StyleIt stands out for its memorable and simple riff, composed of quavers played at a slow pace.
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Cover VersionsOver the years it has been covered by several artists, such as Nightwish, Arch Enemy, and Halestorm.
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Song Theme"Symphony of Destruction" tells the story of a citizen being controlled for the purpose of political manipulation and overthrow.
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Story Behind the NameThe title and music reflect Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine's fear of the world being controlled by a secret society.
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Song LengthThe original song is approximately 4 minutes and 2 seconds long.
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First ReleaseIt was first released as a single on July 6, 1992.
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Track OrderWithin the "Countdown to Extinction" album, "Symphony of Destruction" is track number 2.
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Awards"Symphony of Destruction" was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 1993 Grammy Awards, but lost to Nine Inch Nails' "Wish".
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InfluenceThe song had a large impact on the heavy metal genre and is often credited with helping to bring heavy metal into the mainstream in the early 1990s.
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Use in Media"Symphony of Destruction" has been used in numerous films, TV series, and video games, including The Simpsons, WWE, Guitar Hero, and NHL Rock The Rink.
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