Eyes of the Insane
Slayer
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A soldier's heart Reflecting back at me I keep seeing mutilated faces Even in my dreams Distorted images Flashing rapidly Psychotically abusing me Devouring my brain The eyes of the insane On a demented campaign Tortured spirits Will not let me rest These thoughts of mutilated faces Completely possessed Fragmented images Flashing rapidly Psychotically abusing me Worming through my head Shell shock battle fatigue Overwhelming anxiety Flashbacks panic attacks Death raising its ugly face at me Got to make it stop Can't take it anymore The dead keep haunting me They just keep coming back for more The eyes of the insane On an demented campaign Flashbacks panic attacks Death raising his ugly face at me Got to make it stop Can't take it anymore Death's face keeps haunting me It just keeps coming back for more Got to make it stop Can't take it anymore Death's face keeps haunting me It just keeps coming back for more A soldier Of misfortune I owe my pain an suffering To this hell These demons Ripping through my soul Evil's relentless hostility Won't let me sleep Shell shop battle fatigue Devastating insanity Flashbacks panic attacks Death's riding he's coming for me
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Written by: DAVE LOMBARDO, JEFFERY JOHN HANNEMAN, TOMAS ENRIQUE ARAYA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Band Performance"Eyes of the Insane" is a song by the American thrash metal band Slayer, known for its aggressive and fast-paced music styles.
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Album ReleaseThis song is from Slayer's 2006 album titled "Christ Illusion."
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Notable Achievement"Eyes of the Insane" won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, making it one of Slayer's most recognized tracks.
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Thematic ApproachThe song's lyrics are dark and poignant, dealing with the psychological trauma experienced by a soldier during war times.
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Lyrics InspirationLyrically, the song was inspired by an article vocalist/bass player Tom Araya read in Texas Monthly regarding soldiers who return from the Iraq war and their struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Collaboration EffortThe lyrics were crafted by band member Jeff Hanneman while the music was written in collaboration with Kerry King.
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Single Release"Eyes of the Insane" was released as a single and its music video was directed by Tony Petrossian, who had also directed videos for other heavy metal bands.
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Music Video ContentThe music video for "Eyes of the Insane" powerfully depicts the haunting reality of war and its side effects on soldiers’ mental health, reflecting the song's lyrics.
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Critical AcclaimWhile critics had mixed reviews regarding "Christ Illusion" as an overall album, "Eyes of the Insane" was often singled out for its powerful narrative and award-winning performance.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite its intense and disturbing theme, the song performed well commercially and it helped Slayer to keep their reputation as one of the leaders in thrash metal music.
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Cover VersionThe popular metal band "Suicide Silence" covered "Eyes of the Insane" as a tribute to Slayer. Its version was released in 2014 on the album "The Mitch Lucker Memorial Show".
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Genre ClassificationJust like most of Slayer's songs, "Eyes of the Insane" also falls under the thrash metal genre, characterized by its aggressive rhythmic style, fast tempo, and lyrics often rooted in rebellion, dystopia, and warfare.
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