Mouth for War
Pantera
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Revenge, I'm screaming revenge again Wrong, I've been wrong for far too long Been constantly so frustrated I've moved mountains with less When I channel my hate to productive I don't find it hard to impress Bones in traction Hands break to hone raw energy Bold and disastrous My ears can't hear what you say to me Hold your mouth for the war Use it for what it's for Speak the truth about me Determined Possessed, I feel a conquering will down inside me Strength, the strength of many to crush who might stop me My strength is in number And my soul lies in every one The releasing of anger can better any medicine under the sun Bones in traction Hands break to hone raw energy Bold and disastrous My ears can't hear what you say to me Hold your mouth for the war Use it for what it's for Speak the truth about me Determined There comes a time within everyone To close your eyes to what's real No comprehension to fail I vacuum the wind for my sail Can't be the rest Let others waste my time Owning success is the bottom line Like a knife into flesh After life is to death Pulling and punching the rest of duration No one can piss on this determination
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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
Band Creation"Mouth for War" was performed by Pantera, an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers—drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell—along with lead vocalist Terry Glaze.
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Song ReleaseThis song was released as the first single from their sixth album, "Vulgar Display of Power," which was dropped in 1992.
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Album Classification"Vulgar Display of Power" is considered one of the most influential heavy metal albums of the 1990s. It was certified double Platinum by the RIAA and hailed as defining the groove metal subgenre.
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Lyrics Impression"Mouth for War" lyrics are about harnessing anger and using it as a tool or a weapon for change—through words, not violence. This shows a more mature approach by the band towards handling issues.
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Video ThemeThe video for "Mouth for War" is heavily performance-based, showing the band playing in a room full of camouflage netting and some rare close-ups of Dimebag Darrell's guitar work.
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Song PopularityThe song reached number 92 on the UK Singles Chart and became heavier on Pantera's rotation on MTV's Headbangers Ball.
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Band Members' ViewThe band members considered the song as a turning point in their career, indicating their evolution from glam metal to a more serious, heavier sound.
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Song RecognitionIn 2012, the song was voted as the best song of the 1990s by the readers of Metal Hammer magazine, showcasing its lasting impact and legacy.
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Concert Staple"Mouth for War" became a staple in Pantera's live performances, often being used as the opening song.
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Tribute to the SongThe song was covered by many bands over the years as a tribute to Pantera's influence on heavy metal, including a version by metalcore band Bullet for My Valentine in 2009.
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