Releasing the Demons

Godsmack

About Releasing the Demons

"Releasing the Demons" is a song by the rock band Godsmack from their third studio album Faceless and was written by frontman Sully Erna.


Year:
2003
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What do you see in the dark
When the demons come for you

If only you could have seen
How fucked up my life used to be
Then everything starts to change
Supposedly healing my pain
I never thought I'd feel this way
I never thought that I'd see a day
I'd run away from anything or anywhere or anyone
It's all these demons haunting me
Its all these little things trapped inside of me
Releasing me from all my sin

It's taken me all of my anger
And taken me all of my hate
To learn how my life came together
Releasing the demons again

And now I look through my minds eye
And see where my past needs to rest
Its always disturbed by these voices
That echo inside of my head
Another way that I can hide
Another reason to crawl inside and get away
From everything and everywhere and everyone
NO!
It's all these demons haunting me
Its all these little things trapped inside of me
Releasing me from all my sin

It's taken me all of my anger
And taken me all of my hate
To learn how my life came together
Releasing the demons, again

Facing the days as I grow into my own
Loving and hating is the same
And three-fold I told you
It comes back with laughter
Over and over again
It's coming back

It's taken me all of my anger
And taken me all of my hate
To learn how my life came together
Releasing the demons again

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Godsmack

Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its formation, Godsmack has released five studio albums, one EP (The Other Side), four DVDs, one compilation album (Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack), and one live album (Live and Inspired). more »

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Written by: SALVATORE P. ERNA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Releasing the Demons" by Godsmack is classified under the rock genre, specifically under alternative metal and hard rock.
Album Feature
The song is featured in Godsmack’s third studio album titled "Faceless," which was released in April 2003.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of "Releasing the Demons" delve into the personal struggles faced by the band's lead singer, Sully Erna, making it a deeply emotional song.
Production Information
"Releasing the Demons" was produced by Sully Erna and David Bottrill. Bottrill has worked with a variety of acclaimed rock bands, enhancing his reputation.
Chart Success
Despite being a fan-favorite, "Releasing the Demons" was not released as a single and thus did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Personal Significance
In various interviews, Sully Erna has mentioned that "Releasing the Demons" was his means of coping with the traumas he experienced in his childhood.
Performance Style
Unlike most Godsmack songs, "Releasing the Demons" is softer and slower. It starts off with an acoustic introduction but gradually builds up in intensity, reflecting Erna's cathartic process.
Songwriting Information
The song was written by Sully Erna and was his personal demonstration of the therapeutic power of music to provide healing and catharsis.
Critical Reception
Although not given individual attention, "Releasing the Demons" contributed to the positive reviews of the "Faceless" album, being praised as a testimony to the band's versatility and ability to infuse personal experiences into their works.
Live Performances
"Releasing the Demons" is not often included in Godsmack's setlist in their live concerts. However, when performed live, the song garners strong emotional reactions from the audience due to its deeply personal subject matter.

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