Israel's Son

Silverchair

About Israel's Son

"Israel's Son" is a song by Australian rock band Silverchair, released in 1995. It was the third single released from their debut full-length album, Frogstomp, which was released earlier the same year. It was also released on their The Best of Volume 1, and used on the soundtrack to the western version of Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie. It is the only Frogstomp song the band still played live in the years prior to the band going into "indefinite hibernation” in 2011. The song was taken half a step down, likely to compensate for Daniel Johns' changing vocals. "Israel's Son" is one of four songs on the album written solely by Johns. 


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2000
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Hate is what I feel for you
And I want you to know that I want you dead
You're late for the execution
If you're not here soon, I'll kill your friend instead

All the pain I feel
Couldn't start to heal
Although I would like it to

I hate you and your apathy
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you here
I'm playing this pantomime
But I don't see you showing any signs of fear

All the pain I feel
Couldn't start to heal
Although I would like it to

This time I'm for real
My pain can not heal
You will be dead when I'm through

Hate is what I feel for you
And I want you to know that I want you dead
You're late for the execution
If you're not here soon, I'll kill your friend instead

All the pain I feel
Couldn't start to heal
Although I would like it to

This time I'm for real
My pain can not heal
You will be dead when I'm through, through, through

Pain and execution
Put your hands in the air
Put your hands in the air
The air, yeah

I am, I am Israel's son
Israel's son I am
Put your hands in the air
Put your hands in the air

I am, I am Israel's son
Israel's son I am
Put your hands in the air
Put your hands in the air

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Silverchair

Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 as Innocent Criminals in Merewether, Newcastle with the line-up of Ben Gillies on drums, Chris Joannou on bass guitar and Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars. The group got their big break in mid-1994 when they won a national demo competition conducted by SBS TV show Nomad and ABC radio station, Triple J. The band were signed by Murmur, and were successful on the Australian and international rock stages. more »

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Written by: DANIEL JOHNS

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Israel's Son" is a song by the Australian rock band Silverchair. It was included in their debut studio album, "Frogstomp," which was released in 1995.
Performance Success
The song not only gained popularity in Australia, but also made its mark internationally, further cementing Silverchair's reputation as a promising young rock band.
Musical Composition
"Israel's Son" belongs to the grunge genre, which was immensely popular during the 1990s. The track is characterized by its heavy, distorted guitar riffs and dark, introspective lyrics.
Song Inspiration
Daniel Johns, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, wrote the song when he was only 15. He drew inspiration from a news story about a child who killed his own parents.
Lyrics Controversy
Due to the dark and aggressive content of the lyrics, the song initially sparked some controversy. Some critics felt that it glorified violence, which the band strongly denied.
Live Performances
"Israel's Son" became one of Silverchair’s most potent live tracks, often sparking intense mosh pits during concerts.
Music Video
The music video for "Israel's Son" was directed by Robert Hambling. The video matched the song's dark theme, featuring eerie, mesmerizing visuals that amplified the grunge atmosphere.
Record Sponsor
The song, along with the entire Frogstomp album, was recorded under the label, "Murmur," a subsidiary of Sony Music.
Recognition
While "Israel's Son" didn't chart as successfully as some of Silverchair's other songs, it received critical acclaim for its powerful sound and daring lyrics, and is often cited among the band's best work.
Legacy
More than two decades after its release, "Israel's Son" remains one of the defining tracks of Silverchair's discography and a standout piece of 1990s grunge rock music overall.

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