Psycho Holiday

Pantera

About Psycho Holiday

"Psycho Holiday" is a song by the American heavy metal band Pantera, released as the third and final single from their 1990 album Cowboys from Hell. It is the third song on the album.


Year:
2012
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Empty and sweating 
Head lying in your hands 
Shaking in the corner 
Done too much alcohol 
Gotta get away from it all 
'Cause it feels my blood is freezing 
My self insanity has taken its toll 
Frustration has taken its control 

Now I'm far from home 
Spending time alone 
It's time to set my demons free 
Been put to the test 
My mind laid to rest 
I'm on a psycho holiday 

Shot down on sight 
You are the target of attention 
One woman here, another there 
You can't please all the people all the time 
Can't tell the strangers 
From the friends you know 
Frustration has taken it's control 

Now you're far from home 
Spending time alone 
It's time to set your demons free 
Been put through the test 
Your mind laid to rest 
You're on a psycho holiday 

I'm strapped in for life 
Is this where I live 
Or where I die
You want my money 
You take my space 
My mind is telling me 
To leave this place 
My self insanity has taken its toll 
Frustration has taken its control 

Now I'm far from home 
Spending time alone 
It's time to set my demons free 
Been put through the test 
My mind laid to rest 
I'm on a psycho holiday

Now I'm far from home 
Spending time alone 
It's time to set my demons free 
Been put through the test 
My mind laid to rest 
I'm on a psycho holiday

Now I'm far from home 
Spending time alone 
It's time to set my demons free 
Been put through the test 
My mind will never rest 
Strapped in a psycho holiday

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Pantera

Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. They were formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul (drums) and Dimebag Darrell (guitar), along with vocalist Terry Glaze. Bassist Rex Brown joined the band the next year. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as the new vocalist. Pantera has sold around 20 million albums. Starting as a glam metal band, Pantera released four albums during the 1980s. For their fifth album, Cowboys from Hell, released in 1990, Pantera introduced a heavier groove and thrash metal sound. Their sixth album Vulgar Display of Power, released in 1992, revealed a heavier sound than Cowboys from Hell and their 1994 release of Far Beyond Driven debuted at No.1 on … more »

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Written by: Darrell Lance Abbott, Philip Anselmo, Philip Hansen Anselmo, Rex Brown, Rex Robert Brown, Vincent Paul Abbott

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Psycho Holiday" is a song by the American heavy metal band Pantera. - It was included in their fifth studio album named ‘Cowboys from Hell,’ released in 1990.
Band Members
The members of Pantera during the recording of this song were vocalist Phil Anselmo, guitarist Dimebag Darrell, bassist Rex Brown, and drummer Vinnie Paul.
Music Composer
The song was composed by all the members of the band with a significant contribution from Dimebag Darrell, known for his whole note vibrato and complex harmonics.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "Psycho Holiday" tackle the idea of needing mental relaxation or a reprieve from chaos, which contrasts with the heavy metal sound of the song.
Album Importance
"Psycho Holiday" is an iconic track from the album 'Cowboys from Hell,' which marked the transition in Pantera's musical direction from glam metal to a more groove metal approach.
Live Performances
The song is a popular choice in Pantera's live performances. An energetic rendition of it can be found on their live album 'Official Live: 101 Proof.'
Song Length
The track is about 5 minutes and 19 seconds long, falling in line with the longer compositions characteristic of the heavy metal genre.
Popular Reception
Fans and critics praised "Psycho Holiday" for its complex guitar riffs, aggressive rhythm, and Anselmo’s powerful singing style.
Song Title
The title "Psycho Holiday" is somewhat ironic, as it suggests a break from insanity rather than a vacation into it. This plays into the themes of the song - a need for respite amidst turmoil.
Influence
"Psycho Holiday," along with other tracks from 'Cowboys from Hell,' has been instrumental in establishing a burgeoning subgenre of heavy metal known as 'groove metal,' which favored mid-tempo rhythms and "groovy" riffs.

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