Devil in a Midnight Mass
Billy Talent
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A devil in a midnight mass, He prayed behind stained glass A memory of Sunday class Resurrected from the past Hold your breath and count to four Pinky swears don't work no more Footsteps down the hallway floor Getting closer to my door I was alive but now I'm singing Silent night for the rest of my life Silent night for the rest of my life Silent knight at the edge of your knife (Forgive me father) Won't make it right Silent night for the rest of my life Silent night at the edge of your knife (You're guilty!) A devil in a midnight mass Killed the boy inside the man The holy water in his hands Can never wash away his sins Hold your breath and count to four Pinky swears don't work no more Put my trust in god that day Not the man that got his way I was alive but now I'm singing Silent night for the rest of my life Silent night for the rest of my life Silent night at the edge of your knife (Forgive me father!) Won't make it right Silent night for the rest of my life Silent knight at the edge of your knife (You're guilty!) Whisper, whisper don't make a sound Your bed is made it's in the ground Whisper, whisper don't make a sound Your bed is made it's in the ground Whisper, whisper don't make a sound Your bed is made it's in the ground Whisper, whisper don't make a sound Your bed is made it's in the ground Whisper, whisper don't make a sound Your bed is made it's in the ground Whisper, whisper don't make a sound Your bed is made and it's in the ground
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Written by: AARON SOLOWONIUK, BEN KOWALEWICZ, IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Devil in a Midnight Mass" is a song by the Canadian rock band Billy Talent, which falls under the genre of Punk Rock and Alternative Rock.
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Album AppearanceThe song is part of their second studio album titled "Billy Talent II". It's the first track on the album.
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Release DateThe song was first released on May 30, 2006 in Canada, about a month before the album's full release in June 2006.
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Production CreativesThe song, like every other song on "Billy Talent II", was produced by Gavin Brown, who has also worked with bands like Three Days Grace.
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Lead SingerThe song was sung by the band's lead vocalist, Benjamin Kowalewicz.
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Chart PerformanceIn the United Kingdom, "Devil in a Midnight Mass" reached the 22nd spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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ThemesThe song tackles the theme of Catholic Church sex abuse cases. This makes it one of the band's darker songs lyrically.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by Sean Michael Turrell, a well-established name in the Canadian music scene.
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AwardsThe song won the MuchMusic Video Award for Best Rock Video in 2007.
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Video Game AppearanceThis song was also featured in the video game NHL 07, boosting its popularity among the gaming community.
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MeaningAccording to band, the song's protagonist is a child who takes revenge on a priest who has been molesting him.
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Critical AcclaimThe song drew widespread praise for its intense, driven melodies and raw, emotional lyrics. It's considered a standout track, even among the band's impressive discography.
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Song Structure"Devil in a Midnight Mass" is characterized by its heavy use of guitar power chords and a driving, high-energy drum beat.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of 2 minutes and 52 seconds, making it a fairly short, but impactful track.
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Live PerformanceThe band first performed this song in Toronto, their hometown, before becoming a regular part of their live performances.
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