Voodoo

Godsmack

About Voodoo

"Voodoo", written by lead singer Sully Erna, is a single by alternative metal band Godsmack from their self-titled album. The song "Voodoo" was best known for its use in the MTV television program Fear. The video, directed by Dean Karr, shows witches performing a ritual with swords. The band is shown throughout the video playing in a corn field. A naked gorgon is shown dancing, which is also part of the ritual. Zombies come out of a lake and wander through the woods. The video features Laurie Cabot and members of her coven at that time. The idea of zombies came from the original inspiration of the song. At the House of Blues, vocalist Sully Erna stated that this inspiration was the film The Serpent and the Rainbow. The song was also used by WWE wrestler Batista during his time as Leviathan in the former WWE developmental territory Ohio Valley (OVW) from 2000 to 2002. “Voodoo” is the final track listed on the album. After roughly two minutes of silence, a hidden track (entitled "Witch Hunt") closes the album. Although "Voodoo" itself is 4:40 in length, the actual length (including the aforementioned silence and the hidden track "Witch Hunt") is 9:02. 


Year:
1998
4:39
726 
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I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did I want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came

Candles raise my desire
Why I'm so far away
No more meaning to my life
No more reason to stay
Freezing feeling, breathe in, breathe in
I'm coming back again

I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came

Hazing clouds rain on my head
Empty thoughts fill my ears
Find my shade by the moon light
Why my thought aren't so clear
Demons dreaming, breathe in, breathe in
I'm coming back again

I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came

I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came

I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came

I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came

Voodo, voodo, voodo, voodo
Voodo, voodo, voodo, voodo

So far away
I'm not the one who's so far away
I'm not the one who's so far away
I'm not the one who's so far away

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Godsmack

Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its formation, Godsmack has released five studio albums, one EP (The Other Side), four DVDs, one compilation album (Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack), and one live album (Live and Inspired). more »

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Written by: ROB MERRILL, SALVATORE P. ERNA

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13 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Voodoo" is a song by the American rock band Godsmack that blends heavy metal elements with elements of alternative rock and nu metal.
Album Release
It was released on the band's self-titled debut album "Godsmack" in 1998.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the 1972 movie "The Serpent and the Rainbow," which included witchcraft and shamanism themes.
Chart Performance
"Voodoo" managed to reach number 13 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks, giving Godsmack their first charting single.
Sequel Song
"Voodoo" got its sequel, titled "Voodoo Too" on the band's fourth studio album IV, released in 2006.
Music Video
The song's music video has a tribal setting filled with images of witch doctors and hot coals, giving it an eerie vibe.
Song Influence
The slow chanting vocals and intricate rhythm pattern in the song are heavily influenced by African tribal music, reflecting the voodoo theme of the song.
Band Recognition
The song is often recognized as one of Godsmack's most notable songs and is a staple in their live performances.
Lyrics
The lyrics are open for interpretation, suggesting a struggle with drugs, a wrongful relationship, mental illness, or literal voodoo.
Popular Culture
"Voodoo" was used in the soundtrack for the movie "Scorpion King" and is in the TV show "The Sopranos".
Song Composition
Unlike most Godsmack songs which are notable for their aggressive sound, "Voodoo" features a more laid-back and atmospheric sound.
Length
"Voodoo" is one of Godsmack's longest songs at four minutes and forty seconds in length.
Song Credits
Like all songs on the album "Godsmack," "Voodoo" was written by band members Sully Erna and Robbie Merrill.

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