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II. Mission Statement
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Part 2 of the Hodgkins story... new vocals applied last week. This one's packed full of staccato guitar riffs, thumping bass, big drums, a sick double lead on the guitar, and vocals that go from searing to soothing.
prog rock double leads metal guitarist
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Guitarist/vocalist influenced heavily by legends like Iron Maiden and Megadeth, and eventually by prog metal bands like Fates Warning and Dream Theater. Have p
Rock/metal guitarist/vocalist for over 25+ years, enjoying the opportunity to write, record, and share music.
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Genre
Metal • Heavy Metal
Charts
Peak #66
Peak in subgenre #6
Author
Andy Laverghetta
Rights
2009
Uploaded
May 21, 2009
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MP3 4.0 MB • 128 kbps • 4:24
Story behind the song
Part 2 - He knows something is wrong deep inside of him, but is afraid to learn the truth. At the same time, he is anxious to know, and prepares for the battle of his life. His significant other, a health care worker, is in denial... she knows the signs and symptoms, knows what he has, but refuses to tell him outright. Their surface conversations mask the "800 pound gorilla" in the room. This song is the unspoken request to know the truth and consciously prepare for the worst.
Lyrics
I begin my defense with a message A mission statement, a set of words I will use to focus my frustration Into a somehow deranged concentration A channel of fury A victim of life transformed Into superhero I am Again we dance to the rhythm of words That lead us merrily down the path to nowhere I hear the answer you try not to give me And so the anger builds and the frustration calls CHORUS: I will not look back I will not back down I will fight and I will win I will not bend over I will not look back I will not lay down I will not bend over And assume the truth you hide It remains to me a curious thing How naivete is to help me I want to I need to name my enemy And yet you continue to insult me I know what lies ahead And I feel what is deep inside Why cant you tell me what I already know Its going to be a very bumpy ride I know that you are trying to do whats best for me But you cannot protect me anymore Give me my focal point, my target, my mission And Ill beat what I can no longer ignore CHORUS
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s1goddess
Aug 20, 2009
Love everything about the song! Did a great job composing this one!