We Drink Your Blood
Powerwolf
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Our mother God we hold the sword in holy times We are the war, we never see the light The order call, we all will take more human wine And we toast to the night We fold our hands, we keep the bible in our minds Our father God, we are the hordes of cain And though you run we will take you and we find Any type, any vein We drink your blood When the midnight sky is red We drink your blood And we call the sanguine saints We drink your blood When the midnight sky is red We drink your blood And we open your veins Our father Lord, we are the demons of the wild When all we pray, stand the fight as one We tame the storm, we are the martyrs in the light Take your soul when you run We are the dark, we are the saints of blood at night We hear the call, when the moon shines red We grab your body, in the morning all we are Satisfied when you are dead We drink your blood When the midnight sky is red We drink your blood And we call the sanguine saints We drink your blood When the midnight sky is red We drink your blood And we open your veins We drink, we drink, we drink your blood Kyrie eleison We drink, we drink, we drink your blood Kyrie eleison We drink your blood, we drink your blood When the midnight sky is red (We drink your blood) We drink your blood And we call the sanguine saints (We drink your blood) We drink your blood When the midnight sky is red (We drink your blood) We drink your blood And we open your veins (We drink your blood)
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11 facts about this song
Genre"We Drink Your Blood" is a song by Powerwolf, a German power metal band known for incorporating themes of werewolves, vampires, and religion into their music.
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AlbumThe song was released in July 2011 as a part of the band's fourth full-length studio album, "Blood of the Saints".
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InfluenceLike many of Powerwolf's songs, "We Drink Your Blood" draws inspiration from Christianity and its iconography. The band's songs often take something from Christianity and give it a dark twist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "We Drink Your Blood" features the band performing in a gothic church setting, surrounded by monks and nuns. The video is shot in a dark, ritualistic tone.
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Parental AdvisoryDue to its dark lyricism and heavy metal elements, "We Drink Your Blood" comes with a parental advisory warning. The song is not, for instance, appropriate for young children.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a niche genre, the single and the album "Blood of the Saints" reached 23rd place on the German album charts, marking a significant success for the band.
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PopularityThe song "We Drink Your Blood" became one of Powerwolf's most iconic and popular tracks. As of 2021, the song has over 25 million plays on streaming platform Spotify.
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Live PerformancesPowerwolf frequently performs "We Drink Your Blood" during their live tours, and it has become a fan favorite, often leading to active audience participation.
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CriticismSome critics have regarded "We Drink Your Blood" as controversial due to its religious theming and the violent undertones of the lyrics.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "We Drink Your Blood" personify the band's iconic wolves as religious figures that consume the blood of their followers - a twisted interpretation of a common theme in various religious rites.
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Special EditionIn 2011, the band also released a remastered version of the song in the "Blood of the Saints" special edition.
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