Slave to the Grind

About Slave to the Grind

"Slave to the Grind" is a song by Skid Row. It was the second single and the title track from their second album, Slave to the Grind. The song was released in 1991 and written by bandmates Sebastian Bach, Rachel Bolan and Dave "The Snake" Sabo. It reached #43 on the UK Singles Chart. The video also got heavy rotation on MTV but was not as successful as previous singles and did not chart in the US. On March 22, 2011, Halestorm released an EP called ReAnimate containing a cover of "Slave to the Grind". On June 10, 2016, Rage covered this song as a bonus track for their 22nd studio album The Devil Strikes Again. It was #18 on VH1's 40 Greatest Metal Songs. more »

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1993

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You got me forced to crack my lids in two 
I'm still stuck inside the rubber room 
I gotta punch the clock that leads the blind 
I'm just another gear in the assembly line-oh no 

The noose gets tighter around my throat 
But I ain't at the end of my rope 

'Cause I won't be the one left behind 
Can't be king of the world if you're slave to the grind 
Tear down the rat racial slime 
Can't be king of the world if you're slave to the grind 
Get it? 

A routine injection, a lethal dose 
But my day in the sun ain't even close 
There's no need to waste your prayers on me 
You better mark my words 'cause I'm history, yes indeed 

You might beg for mercy to get by 
But I'd rather tear this thorn from my side 

'Cause I won't be the one left behind 
Can't be king of the world if you're slave to the grind 
Tear down the rat racial slime 
Can't be king of the world if you're slave to the grind 

They swallowed their daggers by turning their trick 
They tore my intentions apart brick by brick 
I'm sick of the jive 
You talk verbal insecticide 

They swallowed their daggers by turning their trick 
They tore my intentions apart brick by brick 
I'm sick of the jive 
You talk verbal insecticide 

I won't be the one left behind 
Can't be king of the world if you're slave to the grind 
Tear down the rat racial slime 
Can't be king of the world if you're slave to the grind 

I said slave to the grind 
Slave to the grind, slave to the grind

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Skid Row

Skid Row is an American heavy metal band formed in 1986. They gained fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their powerful vocals and hard-hitting songs. The band's self-titled debut album was a commercial success, and their most popular songs include "18 and Life" and "I Remember You." more »

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