Rats

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About Rats

"Rats" is a song by the Swedish rock band Ghost. It was released as the first single from their fourth album Prequelle. The track topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in July 2018, and was nominated for the Best Rock Song Grammy Award at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.


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In times of turmoil
In times like these
Beliefs contagious
Spreading disease
This wretched mischief is now coursing through your souls
Never to let go
Never to let go

Them rats! (Rats–rats–rats)

Into your sanctum
You let them in
Now all your loved ones
And all your kin
Will suffer punishments beneath the wrath of God
Never to forgive
Never to forgive

Them rats! (Rats–rats–rats)
Aaah whoah
Rats! (rats–rats–rats)
Aaah whoah
Rats! (rats–rats–rats)
Aaah whoah
Rats! (rats–rats–rats)
Aaah whoah

This devastation left your cities to be burnt
Never to return
Never to return!

Them filthy rodents are still coming for your souls
Never to let go
Never to let go!

Them rats! (Rats–rats–rats)
Aaah whoah
Rats! (rats–rats–rats)
Aaah whoah
Rats! (rats–rats–rats)
Aaah whoah
Rats! (rats–rats–rats)
Aaah whoah

They're still coming after you 
(Aaah whoah)
And there's nothing you can do
(Aaah whoah)
They're still coming after you
(Aaah whoah)
And there's nothing you can do
(Aaah whoah)
Rats!

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Ghost

In folklore, a ghost (sometimes known as an apparition, haunt, phantom, poltergeist, shade, specter or spectre, spirit, spook, and wraith) is the soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that can appear to the living. In ghostlore, descriptions of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to realistic, lifelike visions. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy, or in spiritism as a séance. The belief in the existence of an afterlife, as well as manifestations of the spirits of the dead, is widespread, dating back to animism or ancestor worship in pre-literate cultures. Certain religious practices—funeral rites, exorcisms, and some practices of spiritualism and … more »

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Written by: A Ghoul Writer, Thomas Dalgety

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7 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"Rats" was released as the lead single from Ghost's fourth album "Prequelle". - It reached the top of the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in July 2018.
Lyrics and Theme
The song expresses themes associated with the Black Death plague and the destruction it caused in 14th century Europe. - Despite the dark themes, the song is known for its catchy and upbeat tune.
Musical Composition
It exhibits an 1980s hard rock influence and features a prominent guitar solo. - The song runs for four minutes and twenty-one seconds.
Awards and Acknowledgements
"Rats" was nominated for "Best Rock Song" and won the "Best Metal Performance" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Band Details
Ghost, the Swedish rock band behind the song, is known for its eccentric performances featuring various 'popes' and 'nameless ghouls'. - Their album "Prequelle" also features various themes of horror and death, just like the song "Rats".
Video
The music video for "Rats" is choreographed and styled like a 1980s horror movie with its members appearing in dramatic costumes and makeup. - The video features a plague-infested setting that matches the song’s lyrical theme.
Pop Culture References
"Rats" has been featured in the videogame Rock Band 4, gaining popularity among the gaming community. - The song earned additional recognition when wrestler "Triple H" used it in the promotion of the WWE NXT Takeover.

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