Welcome to the Family
Avenged Sevenfold
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Hey kid (hey kid) Do I have your attention? I know the way you've been living Life's so reckless, tragedy endless Welcome to the family Hey There's something missing Only time will alter your vision Never in question, lethal injection Welcome to the family Not long ago you find the answers were so crystal clear Within a day you find yourself living in constant fear Can you look at yourself now, can you look at yourself? You can't win this fight In a way it seems there's no one to call When our thoughts are so numb And our feelings unsure We all have emptiness inside, we all have answers to find But you can't win this fight Hey kid (hey kid) I have to question What's with the violent aggression Details blurry, lost him too early Welcome to the family Hey Why won't you listen? Can't help the people you're missing It's been done, a casualty rerun Welcome to the family I try and help you with the things that can't be justified I need to warn you that there is no way to rationalize So have you figured it out now, so have you figured it out? You can't win this fight And in a way it seems there's no one to call When our thoughts are so numb And our feelings unsure We all have emptiness inside, we all have answers to find But you can't win this fight! Here for you and all mankind I've lost my mind Psychotic rounds in rabid dementia I won't be fine I see you're a king who's been dethroned Cast out in a world you've never know Stand down, place your weapon by your side It's our war in the end, we'll surely lose but that's alright So have you figured it out now, so have you figured it out? And in a way it seems there's no one to call When our thoughts are so numb And our feelings unsure We all have emptiness inside, we all have answers to find But you can't win this fight Deep inside where nothing's fine I've lost my mind You're not invited, so step aside I've lost my Deep inside where nothing's fine I've lost my mind You're not invited, so step aside I've lost my
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Written by: Zachary Baker, Brian Haner, Matthew Sanders, Jonathan Seward, James Sullivan
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Welcome to the Family" falls under the genre of heavy metal and hard rock.
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Album RecordThe song is part of the Avenged Sevenfold's fifth studio album, "Nightmare", released in 2010.
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Band CompositionAt the time this song was released, Avenged Sevenfold was comprised of members M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ, and was still in mourning for their drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan who had passed away in 2009.
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Tribute to The RevThe album "Nightmare", including "Welcome to the Family", is dedicated to the band's late drummer, who passed away while the group was still working on the album.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its heavy metal nature, "Welcome to the Family" did well on the charts. It reached #1 on the US Billboard Rock Songs and #2 on the UK Rock Chart.
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Video Game FeatureThe song has been featured in video games, including "Call of Duty: Black Ops" in their zombie mode. It was also available as downloadable content for Rock Band 3.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was critically appreciated for its heavy guitar riffs and memorable chorus. Its overall appeal to heavy metal fans and mainstream radio audiences was noted.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics to "Welcome to the Family" touch on themes of adversity and rising above challenges, symbolizing the band's resilience despite their loss and hardships.
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Musical StyleThe song begins with a fast drum arrangement, leading to heavy guitar riffs characteristic of Avenged Sevenfold's style, and then showcases the range and prowess of M. Shadows' vocal skills.
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Studio productionThe album "Nightmare", including "Welcome to the Family", was produced by Mike Elizondo, who has worked with other notable artists like Eminem and Dr. Dre.
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Temporary DrummerAvenged Sevenfold recruited drummer Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater to fill in for the late The Rev during the recording and touring of the "Nightmare" album.
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Public ReceptionThe fans received the song positively, and it's often cited as a favorite from the album. Regardless of the tragic circumstances surrounding the album "Nightmare," both die-hard and new fans warmly embraced "Welcome to the Family."
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PerformancesDespite the emotional context, "Welcome to the Family" became a staple in Avenged Sevenfold's live performances post-release.
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Track Position"Welcome to the Family" is the second track on the "Nightmare" album, following the title track. This placement sets the pace for the remainder of the album.
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Song DurationThe song spans a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 5 seconds.
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