Laid to Rest
Lamb of God
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If there was a single day I could live A single breath I could take I'd trade all the others away The blood's on the wall so you'd might as well just admit it And bleach out the stains commit to forgetting it You're better off empty and blank Than left with a single pathetic trace of this Smother another failure, lay this to rest Console yourself, you're better alone Destroy yourself, see who gives a f*ck Absorb yourself, you're better alone Destroy yourself I'll chain you to the truth, for the truth shall set you free I'll turn the screws of vengeance and bury you with honesty I'll make all your dreams come to life And slay them as quickly as they came Smother another failure, lay this to rest Console yourself, you're better alone Destroy yourself, see who gives a f*ck Absorb yourself, you're better alone Destroy yourself See who gives a f*ck See who gives a f*ck See who gives a f*ck Failure If there was a day I could live If there was a single breath I could take I'd trade all the others away I'd trade all the others away
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Written by: CHRIS ADLER, DAVID RANDALL BLYTHE, JOHN CAMPBELL, MARK MORTON, WILL ADLER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Laid to Rest" is a song by the American groove metal band Lamb of God from their fourth studio album "Ashes of the Wake", which was released in 2004.
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Commercial SuccessThe song is one of Lamb of God's most known tracks, and has been featured in numerous films and video games.
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Genre Classification“Laid to Rest” is often categorized as Groove Metal, and has elements of Thrash Metal and Death Metal.
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Album ThemeThe song, as part of the "Ashes of the Wake" album, heavily deals with the war in Iraq, which was ongoing at the time. Although it does not directly address the event, it is often interpreted as commentary on war and its aftermath.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Laid to Rest" was filmed in an old steel mill, and it shows the members of the band performing the song among flames and molten metal.
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Band's ViewpointAccording to the band members, the song was written from the perspective of a murder victim haunting his killer.
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Chart Performance"Laid to Rest" appeared on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the USA.
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Guitar TechniquesThe song features complicated guitar riffs marked by alternate picked chromatic three-note groupings and fast hammer-ons and pull-offs, which has made it a favourite among metal guitarists around the world.
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Live Performances"Laid to Rest" is a regular part of Lamb of God's live performances and is known for its energy and crowd interaction.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often used in popular culture, most notably in video games like Guitar Hero II and Rock band. It has thus cemented itself as a prominent part of the metal genre's influence on popular culture.
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Cover VersionsThere are many cover versions of "Laid to Rest" by different artists, further indicating the song's impact and popularity.
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