Cry of Achilles
Alter Bridge
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Crying out. Now you can’t escape you are buried in doubt And it pulls you down Now you’re in too deep you may never get out Such an awful place Tear it down It’s almost too late is the end coming now As you scream out loud You sever the peace til your truth has been found Is there nothing left to follow? Is there nothing left to steal? Crying out for something more than I’ve been shown Knowing none of this is real Don’t close your eyes Something beautiful is still alive Don’t close your eyes Never turn away and let it die I cannot seem to find the answers Every truth has slipped away All that riddles me will never cease to be Still I search this world in vain Don’t close your eyes Something beautiful is still alive Don’t close your eyes Never turn away and let it die Cry out to save tomorrow It’s not too late Or your heavy heart will follow You to the grave This is not the end. This is not the end Don’t close your eyes Something beautiful is still alive Don’t close your eyes Never turn away and let it die We can’t hesitate, hope is not too late For the time has come, what have we become? Nothing left to do but deny the truth
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Written by: MARK TREMONTI, MYLES KENNEDY, SCOTT PHILLIPS, BRIAN MARSHAL
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13 facts about this song
Band Members' Contributions"Cry of Achilles" was jointly composed by the members of the band Alter Bridge, including lead vocalist Myles Kennedy, guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips.
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Album AssociationThe song is from their fourth studio album, "Fortress," which was released in 2013.
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Production TeamMichael "Elvis" Baskette, who has been a regular collaborator with the band, produced the song.
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Genre Classification"Cry of Achilles" is mightily influenced by the progressive metal, both in terms of sound and lyrical themes.
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Success and RankingThe album "Fortress," which includes "Cry of Achilles," was a commercial success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US.
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Guitar ElementsConsidered as one of the most admired guitar tracks of Tremonti, "Cry of Achilles" is known for its intricate guitar riffs and solo.
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Fan ReceptionsAlter Bridge's followers favor "Cry of Achilles" due to its robust and dynamic musical configuration. It is known for its abrupt but elegant transitions from tender acoustic sections to heavy progressive metal parts.
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Musical StyleThe song mirrors the band's musical evolution. From start to finish, it's marked by potent guitar riffs, earth-shattering drum beats, and an intense vocal performance.
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Inspiration FactorThematically, the song details a struggle for freedom and the recognition of one's life's purpose. It serves as an encouragement and motivates listeners to overcome their obstacles.
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Live Performances"Cry of Achilles" is a crowd favorite at live concerts because of its energy and complexity, further exhibiting the band's musical prowess.
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Song LengthIt is one of the longest tracks on the album, running for approximately 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Radio AirplayDespite its length and intricate composition, "Cry of Achilles" received considerable airplay on rock radio stations.
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Album OpenerIt is the first track on the "Fortress" album, setting an intense and carnal tone for the rest of the album.
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