By the Sword
Slash
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With the horses that you ride, And the feelings left inside, Comes a time you need to leave all that behind, Well they claim they'd like to know, And they'll fight you there to go, And they're gatherin' around for all the show, Well there is a reward, To live and die by the sword, Well they tried to complicate you, But you left it all behind, All the worldly possessions, Are left for recollections, And finally it's all gone! They're releasing all the hounds, What is lost can still be found, When you're walking with your fear down on the ground, Well there's those who choose to run Following the setting sun, And now it seems the journey's has begun, Well there is a reward, To live and die by the sword, Well they tried to complicate you, But you left it all behind, All the worldly possessions, Are left for recollections, And finally it's all gone! With the horses that you ride, And the feelings left inside, There's a time you need to leave it all behind, Well there is no reward, To live and die by the sword, Well they tried to complicate you, But you left it all behind, All the worldly possessions, Are left for recollections, And finally it's all gone!
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Written by: SAUL HUDSON, ANDREW STOCKDALE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
ArtistSlash, originally named Saul Hudson, is an English-American musician known for being the former lead guitarist of the famous rock band, Guns N’ Roses.
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Collaboration"By The Sword" is a collaboration between Slash and Andrew Stockdale, the lead vocalist of the band Wolfmother.
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Album Relevance"By The Sword" is a track from Slash's self-titled debut solo album, which was released in 2010.
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GenreThe song exhibits the hard rock genre for which Slash is well-known. It features his distinctive guitar style and heavy riffs.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "By The Sword" peaked at No. 65 on Billboard's Canadian Hot 100 chart.
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Music VideoIn the song's music video, Andrew Stockdale and Slash are shown performing in a mansion, filled with audience members, including a pair of celebrities, Dave Navarro and Steven Adler.
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SongwritingBoth Slash and Stockdale worked together in the songwriting process of "By the Sword."
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Recording ProcessSlash has revealed that majority of the songs on his debut album, including "By The Sword," were recorded on a live basis to truly capture the dynamics of each song.
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Inspired CompositionThough hailing from separate bands, Slash's crisp guitar solos mesh perfectly with Stockdale's powerful, operatic vocal style. The result is a sound somewhat reminiscent of Led Zeppelin.
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Album DiversitySlash's album featured a different vocalist on every track, with Stockdale lending his rich vocal talent to "By The Sword."
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Impact"By the Sword" is an emblematic song that highlights Slash's proficiency as a guitarist, solidifying his status in the music industry post-Guns N’ Roses era.
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