Pure Massacre
Silverchair
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People dying for no reason at all Age is no difference or if you're large or small Families been torn apart Doesn't have to be this way Some people just have no heart It's happening every day Pure massacre Pure massacre Pure massacre Pure massacre Machine guns pumping Hearts thumping Death is all around yeah People crying for freedom No one hears the sound oh Pure massacre Pure massacre Pure massacre Pure massacre alright There's people crying There's people dying But someone's taken it all Yeah Machine guns pumping, Hearts thumping, Death is all around, People crying for freedom No one hears the sound Pure massacre Pure massacre Pure massacre Pure massacre Pure massacre Pure massacre, yeah Pure massacre Pure massacre It's gonna be A pure massacre Yeah
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Written by: DANIEL JOHNS, BEN GILLIES
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Pure Massacre" is a song by the Australian rock band, Silverchair.
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Success RateIt was released in 1995 as the second single from their debut album, "Frogstomp," and reached the Top 10 in the Australian charts.
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Awards and Accolades"Pure Massacre" won the 'Single of the Year' at the 1995 ARIA Music Awards.
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International RecognitionThe song also charted well internationally, reaching no. 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the US.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for 'Pure Massacre' depicted the band performing in a desert setting, with intermittent shots of destroyed buildings - contributing to the overall theme of the song.
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Song's ThemeLyrically, "Pure Massacre" deals with war and its aftereffects, a topic unusual for a band who were teenagers at the time it was composed and recorded.
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Live PerformancesThis song has been frequently performed by the band in their live shows and is considered a Silverchair classic.
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Radio AirplaySilverchair's "Pure Massacre" became one of the most played songs on Australian radio in 1995.
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Track ListingThe song is the second track on their debut studio album, "Frogstomp."
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Musicians InvolvedThe members of Silverchair who recorded this song were Daniel Johns, Ben Gillies, and Chris Joannou.
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Lyrics FamiliarityEven though the lyrics were written by teenagers, they depicted an insightful perspective on war, earning the band further recognition and respect in the music industry.
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Record Label"Pure Massacre" was released under the label Murmur.
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Production TeamKevin Shirley, a prominent rock music producer known for his work with bands such as Journey and Iron Maiden, produced the song.
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B-Side TracksThe single features live versions of "Blind" and "Stoned" as its B-side tracks.
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