Album: City Of Evil (2005)

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• My story starts the day they said she can't be found
  The news so dark, heart stopped, stood silent without a sound
  It's over, she's finished
  Mother lies with your father and sister too
  Cold-blooded, they suffered
  Shot down by the outlaws after you
  
  Sorrow swallows my screams
  
  (Strength of the world) is on my shoulders
  (Strength of the world) is on my side
  (Strength of the world) the one true beholder
  (Ice in my veins) for those who'll die
  
  I've seen my family fade away
  You've taken my whole life, there's nothing left to say
  
  Avenge the dead, killed all who crossed me in my path
  Suicidal, I never planned on coming back
  I want it, I need it
  Revenge is dripping from my teeth
  Need nothing to feel power
  And bring the killers to their knees
  
  Nothing to lose vengeance to gain
  (You know I'll never be the same)
  So taste my breath, I'm close behind you
  (So desperate on your final day)
  Sorrow swallows my screams
  
  (Strength of the world) is on my shoulders
  (Strength of the world) is on my side
  (Strength of the world) the one true beholder
  (Ice in my veins) for those who'll die
  
  I've seen my family fade away
  You've taken my whole life, there's nothing left to say
  
  Sitting in silence with heaven above me
  I prayed every night by their graves
  While I search for closure I feel it no longer
  I can't turn my cheek away
  I stand before you, I'll sin when I have to
  But now I leave your side to avenge my family's pride
  
  I've seen my family fade away
  You've taken my whole life, there's nothing left to say
  
  (Strength of the world) is on my shoulders
  (Strength of the world) is on my side
  (Strength of the world) the one true beholder
  (Ice in my veins) for those who'll die
  
  So far forever now alone
  A greater punishment on me has been imposed
  A killer falling from the light
  I'll miss my family, I'll never be alright
  
  (That's all she wrote) Writer/s: Brian Jr. Haner, James Sullivan, Matthew Sanders, Zachary Baker
  Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 19

• Nolan Dorian JonesHe's right but the song in the final says "so she wrote"
• Jimmy from CanadaI think it's loosely based on True Grit.
• Tyler from Windsor, OnAlan, the Acoustic Solo in Sidewinder was done by Brian Haner, but it wasn't Synyster Gates. It was Brian Haner Sr., also known as "guitar guy" from the comedian, Jeff Dunham.
• Alexander Buckley from Butte Montana, KsWhen i hear this song, i think of 9/11 because he says "shot down by the outlaws" and "ice in my veins for those who've died".
• Crash from La, CaI take the song as it starting out with a woman finding out her immediate family was murdered...then as the song continues its all her suicide note, including confessing what she did to the killers, at the end - Thats all that she wrote (suicide note)
• Anthony from Cp, NjI definitely have to agree with Alex. I think the only band out there as a whole that is more musically talented than a7x is Rush. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of great musicians playing with bands now, but not all of them can come together and make music quite as good as Rush and a7x. Each guy in each band is EXCELLENT at whatever instrument they play.
• Alan from The Meadow Of Rainbows, United KingdomYup, it is Brian Haner.
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synyster_Gates
  Brian Elwin Haner, Jr. (born July 7, 1981), better known by his stage name Synyster Gates or simply Syn or "Gates", is an American musician. He is the lead guitarist and backup vocalist for American hard rock/heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold.
• Alan from The Meadow Of Rainbows, United KingdomSorry for the double post, I read the comments about Syn's real name, I think it could be Brian Haner, it refers to him with that name in the City of Evil booklet when it says "Acoustic Solo Left on Sidewinder by Brian Haner"
• Alan from The Meadow Of Rainbows, United KingdomI think this could be classed as a "Chapter Four Part 2", both songs are about revenge.
• Clayton from Slc, UtAlex i agree with you on not hating a single song by Avenged Sevenfold
• Clayton from Slc, UtYo Matthew his name is BRIAN!!!! AND HE IS FREAKING AMAZING!!!!
• Chauncey from Omha, NeIt's Brian Haner. If you don't know who he is, then look him up.
• Nick from Chesterfield, MiHis name is Brian, if not, everything, on and off the web, is wrong!
• Matthew from Childress, TxHey Alex, Synyster's name is Ryan not Brian
• Alex from Sterling, VaI am about as big a sevenfold fan as they come and they are next to Neil Peart (who does all of Rush's lyrics) the most talented lyrical and musical band ever. Brian (Synyster) harmonizes with matt so well.
  I have yet to find a song i hate by them
• Joe from Gallipolis, Ohi agree also
• Airk from Skagway, AkI agree with Marc they can tell a story pretty damn well!
• Marc from Riverside, CaDoes anybody agree that they do a damn good job at storytelling?
• Jon from Belpre, OhI think this is set in the west in the 1800s.
  He has to find the person who killed his family to allow his life's end. He often mentions "Stength of the world" because he has so much on himself to carry.

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