Devour
Shinedown
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Take it and take it and take it and take it all Take it and take it and take it until you take us all Smash it and crash it and thrash it and trash it You know they're only toys Try it you'll like, it don't hide it, don't fight it, just let it out Steal and shoot it and kill it or take another route Take it and take it and take it You know they're only toys Devour, devour Suffocate you own empire Devour, devour It's your final hour Devour, devour Stolen like a foreign soul Devour, devour What a way to go! You want it, you want it, you want it Well here it is Everything, everything ,everything Isn't so primitive Take it and take it and take it and take it and take it all Nobody, nobody wants to feel like this Nobody, nobody wants to live like this Nobody, nobody wants a war like this Devour, devour Suffocate you own empire Devour, devour It's your final hour Devour, devour Stolen like a foreign soul Devour, devour What a way to go! Diving down, round and round [Repeat: x2] Devour, devour Suffocate you own empire Devour, devour It's your final hour Devour, devour Stolen like a foreign soul Devour, devour What a way to go! Devour, devour Suffocate you own empire Devour, devour It's your final hour Devour, devour Stolen like a foreign soul Devour, devour What a way to go! Said twice not once
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Written by: DAVE BASSETT, BRENT SMITH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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5 facts about this song
Artist Information"Devour" is a song by two different well-known rock bands: Disturbed and Shinedown. It's important to note that these are two separate songs, each unique in its own style, despite sharing the same title.
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Disturbed's "DevourReleased on June 3, 2008, as part of the album "Indestructible.
- The album "Indestructible" debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart, and it is known as one of Disturbed's pivotal works.
- "Devour" is one of the heavier tracks on the album, showcasing the band's signature blend of heavy metal and hard rock.
- Disturbed vocalist David Draiman wrote the song about how people can lose themselves to their hunger and craving for success.
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Shinedown's "DevourReleased on May 20, 2008, as the lead single from their third studio album, "The Sound of Madness."
- It reached number 2 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and stayed in the chart for 26 weeks.
- The song bears an anti-war message, reflecting the political climate at the time of its release.
- With its mix of heavy guitars and piercing lyrics, "Devour" showcased a darker, heavier sound compared to Shinedown's previous work.
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Recognition and AwardsWhile neither of the "Devour" tracks won any awards, both bands have achieved remarkable success. Disturbed has received multiple accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, and Shinedown has received a range of Billboard Music Awards nominations.
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Critical ReceptionBoth songs were well received by fans and critics alike, contributing to the rising popularity of both bands within the rock music scene.
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