D.O.A.
Bloodrock
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Laying here looking at the ceiling Someone lays a sheet across my chest Something warm is flowing down my fingers Pain is flowing all through my back I try to move my arms and there's no feeling And when I look I see there's nothing there The face beside me stopped it totally bleeding The girl I knew has such a distant stare I remember We were flying along and hit something in the air I remember We were flying along and hit something in the air Then I looked straight at the attendant His face is pale as it can be He bends and whispers something softly He says there's no chance for me I remember We were flying along and hit something in the air I remember We were flying along and hit something in the air Life is flowing out my body Pain is flowing out with my blood The sheets are red and moist where I'm lying God in Heaven, teach me how to die I remember We were flying along and hit something in the air I remember We were flying along and hit something in the air
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Written by: BENJAMIN LLOYD JOLLIFFE, FRASER MACLEOD TAYLOR, GUSTAV TOMAS WOOD, JOHN STUART TAYLOR, SIMON MITCHELL
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"D.O.A." by Bloodrock falls under the genre of progressive rock and hard rock.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of "D.O.A." were inspired by a plane crash. Their songwriter, John Nitzinger, wrote the song about the effect it would have on him.
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Unusual Tune DurationUnlike the typical rock song, "D.O.A." has a duration of 8 minutes and 37 seconds, making it one of the longer songs of that era.
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Groundbreaking MomentThe song is known for its grisly topic and sinister pace which was groundbreaking for its moment and challenged the usual upbeat nature of rock.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the gruesome subject, the song managed to reach number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971.
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Album Reference"D.O.A." is a track from the second album by Bloodrock, which shares the same name as the band. The album was released in 1970.
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Production ClassificationThe song was produced by Terry Knight, who also played a significant role in the success of the band Grand Funk Railroad.
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Soundtrack FeatureThe song became popular again when it was featured in the movie, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 in 1986.
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Controversy Based PopularityIt was deemed controversial due to its disturbing lyrics which describe a dying plane crash victim. This notoriety helped it gain popularity.
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Radio Broadcasts RuleThe gory content and longer duration made it less suitable for regular radio broadcasts. However, it frequently played on late-night FM radio shows.
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Band Evaluation"D.O.A." marked Bloodrock's highest charting single, solidifying their place in the pantheon of rock music history.
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Critics EvaluationCritics have described the song as one of the "most frightening" songs ever made due to its content and atmospheric sound.
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