Enemy
Drowning Pool
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The words you used were mine, used a thousand times Doesn't make them what I've bled I hated you, I loathed you Though felt, I never let the words begin to spill Make me sick 'till I can't breathe Never want to be your enemy Silence me, so I can't be, Never want to be your enemy I walk the High road away from you God knows what I've been through This is the life I have, this is the life I choose I walked away, the high road away from you Walk away, walk away, you made an enemy I never, I never wanted, I never wanted to poison or burn through Labeled malcontent, by bastards of decent, Excuse this place I stand, words are to elude you Make me sick 'till I can't breathe Never want to be your enemy Silence me, so I can't be, Never want to be your enemy I walk the High road away from you God knows what I've been through This is the life I have, this is the life I choose I walked away, the high road away from you Walk away, walk away, you made an enemy Deep inside realize never want to be your enemy Change me, rearrange me, make me your enemy (Yeah) Deep inside realize never want to be your enemy (Walk away from) Change me, rearrange me, make me your enemy (Enemy, yeah) Deep inside realize never want to be your enemy (Walk away from) Change me, rearrange me, make me your enemy, your enemy I walk the High road away from you God knows what I've been through This is the life I have, this is the life I choose I walked away, the high road away from you Walk away, walk away, you made an enemy
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Written by: EZEKIEL L. LEWIS, BALEWA M. MUHAMMAD, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY, LESLIE JEROME HARMON, KING SOLOMON LOGAN, CHRISTOPHER J. CORNELL, RYAN B. TEDDER
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"Enemy" was released in 2007 as part of the third studio album "Full Circle" by the band Drowning Pool.
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Album SuccessDespite mixed reviews, "Full Circle" managed to chart in the Billboard Top 200, showing the popularity of songs like "Enemy".
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Song ThemeMuch like other Drowning Pool's songs, "Enemy" is heavy with a theme about personal battles and struggles.
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Band HistoryAt the time "Enemy" was released, Drowning Pool had experienced a change in their lineup, with vocalist and song co-writer Ryan McCombs at the fore.
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Song PopularityThe song "Enemy" became a hit among Drowning Pool fans, largely due to its catchy hooks and heavy riffs.
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Video Release"Enemy" also had a music video released to help promote the song and the album. The video achieved moderate success on various music channels.
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Song InspirationRyan McCombs has stated in interviews that "Enemy" was written about personal enemies, those who make life harder for no reason.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not charting as highly as their significant hit "Bodies", "Enemy" did achieve moderate chart success.
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Fan Reception"Enemy", being one of the heavier songs on "Full Circle", was often cited as a fan favorite at live shows.
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Musical StyleThe song follows Drowning Pool's signature sound, combining aggressive vocals with heavy guitar riffs and pounding drums.
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Radio Play"Enemy" received regular airplay on several mainstream rock radio stations following its release.
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Song WritingAlongside Ryan McCombs, other band members CJ Pierce, Stevie Benton, and Mike Luce are credited as co-writers for "Enemy".
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Song InterpretationWhile the song clearly discusses enemies, some fans interpret it as focusing on inner demons and personal struggles rather than external forces.
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Concert StapleDespite line-up changes in the band, "Enemy" remains a staple in the band's concert set-list due to its popularity.
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Compilation Inclusion"Enemy" is included in several Drowning Pool's compilation and greatest hits albums due to its strong performance and reception.
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