Israel's Son
Silverchair
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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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Written by: DANIEL JOHNS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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Performance SuccessThe song not only gained popularity in Australia, but also made its mark internationally, further cementing Silverchair's reputation as a promising young rock band.
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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.
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Song InspirationDaniel 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.
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Lyrics ControversyDue 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.
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Live Performances"Israel's Son" became one of Silverchair’s most potent live tracks, often sparking intense mosh pits during concerts.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Record SponsorThe song, along with the entire Frogstomp album, was recorded under the label, "Murmur," a subsidiary of Sony Music.
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RecognitionWhile "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.
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LegacyMore 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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