Deal With the Devil
Forged in Metal Fury: Judas Priest's Pact with the Devil
Lyrics
Forged in the Black Country
Reference to the industrial region of the Black Country, possibly symbolizing a tough and gritty background.
Under blood red skies
Describing the environment with intense and possibly ominous imagery.
We all had our dream to realize
Everyone had dreams they wanted to achieve.
Driving in that transit
Traveling in a van (transit) to Holy Joe's, a possible reference to a significant place or event.
Down to Holy Joe's
Recalling the past when they were reckless and passionate about metal music.
Used to lose our head while metal flowed
Highlighting the intense and passionate atmosphere while listening to metal music.
Nothing held us back or dared to try
Nothing restrained them, and they dared to take risks.
Something in our blood won't let us die
Suggesting an inherent resilience in their nature that prevents them from giving up or succumbing easily.
We built our world of metal watched it grow
They actively contributed to the metal culture and saw it flourish.
Fueled the fury solid to the bone
Expressing their commitment and dedication to the metal genre.
Gotta deal with the devil
Acknowledging a pact or commitment made, possibly metaphorically with challenges or the darker side of the music industry.
'Cause you know that's it's real
Emphasizing the reality and seriousness of the commitment made.
Done a deal with the devil
Reiterating the acknowledgment of making a pact with challenging forces.
From a heart made of steel
Describing their strong and unyielding nature, likening it to a heart made of steel.
Rollin' down the M-Way
Narrating their journey on the highway (M-Way), possibly symbolizing the road to success in the music industry.
Took it to the smoke
Taking their music to a larger audience, possibly in urban areas ('the smoke').
Banging heads there 'til we all went broke
Recalling times of financial struggle during their music career.
When we don the leather
When they put on leather attire, symbolizing the transformation into metal culture.
And the whips and chains
Embracing the rebellious and unconventional aspects of metal culture.
Nothing matters more, we can't be tamed
Expressing that nothing matters more than their commitment to the metal lifestyle, and they cannot be restrained.
Fighting through the din and accolades
Facing challenges and gaining recognition despite the noise and criticism.
Turn the phase around with razor blades
Turning negativity or challenges around, possibly with aggressive and determined actions.
Watched the movement grow into one voice
Observing the growth of the metal movement and the unity it brought.
Took on the whole world it had no choice
Confronting and challenging the world, suggesting a fearless attitude.
Late at night
Describing a moment in the night, possibly a metaphor for a challenging or critical period in their journey.
You're in our sight
Feeling a sense of accomplishment and focus during this moment.
Where we can feel what we've been waiting for
Anticipating and celebrating the culmination of their efforts and the support of their fans.
Let me hear you roar
Encouraging the audience to express their enthusiasm and support.
On this stage, let it rage
Highlighting the intensity of their performance on stage and the freedom it provides.
For a time we leave the world behind
Taking a break from the challenges of the world to connect with like-minded individuals.
To be with our own kind
Expressing a sense of unity and belonging with their fans and the metal community.
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