The Stage
Avenged Sevenfold
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So I arrived, naked and cold A welcomed change from the abeyance of a ghost town catacomb No need for counsel I appreciate the time I'm not alone (Why don't you get my lawyer on the phone) There were days these child eyes Would overlook the ugliness and fantasize I found my heart for the first time and I awakened in me I left myself to navigate, and oh I felt control (It seems these sheep have quite an appetite) Who is the crowd that peers through the cage, As we perform here upon the stage? As the boy became a man In came a calm sophistication I can hardly understand So lost in ego, didn't notice when the time had slipped away (Yeah, everybody's got a sob story) Jesus Christ, was born to die Leave it to man to levitate his own to idolize We're simply sociopaths with no communication baby I see your angle but we differ from our points of view (So tell me, what's your cross to bear?) Who is the crowd that peers through the cage, As we perform here upon the stage? Tell me a lie in a beautiful way I believe in answers just not today Hope my wheels don't abandon me now, Seeing that I'm out here alone I'm running out of fight And the wind speaks a comforting voice, Guiding me to her arms Mother, I'm alright It took the birth of sin to snake-rattle the mind Before a blow to the head by the gavel of time To wake up Won't you wake up? When did the walking apes decide that nuclear war Was now the only solution for them keeping the score? Just wake up Can't you wake up? (You do know this is just a simulation, don't you?) Who is the crowd that peers through the cage, As we perform here upon the stage? Tell me a lie in a beautiful way I believe in answers just not today
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Written by: MATTHEW SANDERS, ZACHARY BAKER, JONATHAN SEWARD, BRIAN HANER, BROOKS WACKERMAN
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10 facts about this song
Album and Release"The Stage" is the title track and first single from Avenged Sevenfold's 2016 album, also titled "The Stage."
- The song was released on October 13, 2016, a few weeks before the surprise release of the full album.
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Length and StructureThe song is known for its considerable length, as it runs for over 8 minutes.
- "The Stage" is a progressive metal song with complex song structure, containing an intro, verses, a chorus, a bridge and an intricate guitar solo section.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "The Stage" are influenced by artificial intelligence and the concept of a dystopian future.
- The band's lead vocalist, M Shadows, stated that the song and its video are about the destructive nature of humanity.
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Music VideoThe video for "The Stage," directed by Chris Hopewell, reflects the song's dark themes. It depicts a puppet show where humans are manipulated into violence and destruction by a group of elites.
- The video ends with the puppets becoming self-aware and turning on their puppet masters.
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Live PerformanceIn live performances, "The Stage" is typically performed with an intricate stage display, featuring lots of pyrotechnics and light effects.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its lengthy runtime, "The Stage" received positive reviews from critics.
- It was praised for its aggressive and complex instrumentals and deep, thought-provoking lyrics.
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RecognitionThe song was nominated for the Best Rock Song at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, marking the band's first ever Grammy nomination.
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Debut performanceThe song made its live debut at Knotfest in Mexico City on October 15, 2016, only two days after its official release.
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Band's Evolution"The Stage" showed Avenged Sevenfold's evolution as a band. It was seen as a departure from their earlier, more mainstream rock sound, fostering a more avant-garde, progressive approach.
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Cover ArtThe art cover for "The Stage" single features a skeletal puppeteer controlling mini puppet Skeletons, reflecting the song’s overarching themes of manipulation and power dynamics.
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