Victim of Changes

Judas Priest

About Victim of Changes

"Victim of Changes" is a song by British heavy metal band Judas Priest, featured on their 1976 studio album Sad Wings of Destiny. Adrien Begrand, writing for PopMatters, claimed the song changed the course of metal history. Vocalist Rob Halford's performance is considered one of his finest ever, the guitar work is noted as well, Bob Gendron praising the song's "landslide riffs" in the Chicago Tribune. The song has come to be regarded as one of the band's classics, and Martin Popoff listed it at No.  17 in his "Top 500 Heavy Metal Songs of All Time". The song is a combination of two songs by two Judas Priest singers: "Whiskey Woman", by Priest founder Al Atkins and guitarist K. K. Downing, and "Red Light Lady" by later singer Rob Halford. Live versions of the song appear on several of the band's live albums, such as Unleashed in the East, '98 Live Meltdown and Live in London. 


Year:
1995
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Whiskey woman don't you know that you are drivin' me insane
The liquor you give stems your will to live and gets right to my brain
Don't you know you're driving me insane
You're tryin' to find your way through life
You're tryin' to get some new direction
Another woman's got her man
But she won't find no new connection

Takes another drink or two
Things look better when she's through

Take another look around, you're not goin' anywhere
Realized you're gettin' old and no one seems to care
You're tryin' to find your way again
You're tryin' to find some new
Another woman's got her man
But she won't find a new

Takes another drink or two
Things look better when she's through

You 'bin foolin' with some hot guy
I want to know why is it why
Get up get out you know you really blew it
I've had enough, I've had enough, good God pluck me

Once she was wonderful
Once she was fine
Once she was beautiful
Once she was mine (She was mine)

Now change has come over her body
She doesn't see me anymore
Now change has come over her body
She doesn't see me anymore

Changes, changes, changes, changes
Victim of changes

No, no, no, no

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Judas Priest

Judas Priest are a British heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1969. Known for twin lead guitars, a wide operatic vocal style, and for introducing the S&M leather-and-studs look into heavy metal, they have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: ALAN ATKINS, GLENN TIPTON, KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD

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13 facts about this song

Formation Details
"Victim of Changes" is a track from the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. The band was formed in 1969.
Album Detail
The song is off their second studio album, “Sad Wings of Destiny," which was released in 1976.
Song Length
“Victim of Changes” is one of Judas Priest’s longer songs, running for a total of 7 minutes and 47 seconds.
Whiskey Bottle Inspiration
The song's title was inspired by the label of a whiskey bottle which said "Victim of Changes."
Composition Origin
The song is a merger of two older songs: "Whiskey Woman," by the band’s original vocalist Al Atkins, and "Red Light Lady," by the band's current members.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Victim of Changes" tell a story of a woman who turns to alcohol following a breakup.
Live Performance
"Victim of Changes" is often used as the closing song during the band's live performances.
Signature Song
Over the years, "Victim of Changes" has become one of Judas Priest's signature songs.
Influential Track
The song, along with the album it was featured on, has been cited as highly influential in the development of the heavy metal genre.
Vocal Performance
It is well-known for Rob Halford's high-pitched, operatic vocal performance.
Song Ranking
In 2017, "Rolling Stone" magazine ranked "Victim of Changes" as the 15th greatest metal song of all time.
Critic Reception
The song has been praised by critics for its lyrical content, vocal performance, and heavy, driving guitar riffs.
Cover Versions
"Victim of Changes" has been covered by numerous artists, demonstrating the song's lasting influence.

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