Not Ready to Die
Avenged Sevenfold
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Gone cast away in time Evil yours, now evil mine So I robbed you blind, the voices In my head could just a less than Peaceful side The endless possibilities Controlling every fight You can't break me, crushed the Fears of yesterday You can't change me, barriers our trust will fade I've stood in the dark, been Waiting all this time While we damn the dead I'm Trying to survive, I'm not ready to die Damned, watch the masses fall Burn it down, control 'em all Make me crawl, to daddy's little Girl to read the writings on the wall While cast into the nothingness The final curtain call You can't break me, crushed the Fears of yesterday You can't change me, barriers our trust will fade. I've stood in the dark, been waiting all this time While we damn the dead I'm Trying to survive, I'm not ready to die Through the madness we find Loyalty is no match for power Save your body or lie, left to rot in Your darkest hour Friends won't help you now as long as your mine You can't break me, crushed the Fears of yesterday You can't change me, barriers our trust will fade. I've stood in the dark, been Waiting all this time While we damn the dead I'm Trying to survive And I'll control the world one Person at a time As I damn the dead I'm trying to Survive, I'm not ready to die Oh! I'm not ready to die I'm not ready to die I'm not ready to die I'm not ready to die
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Written by: BRIAN HANER, JONATHAN SEWARD, MATTHEW SANDERS, ZACHARY BAKER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Not Ready to Die" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. An initial release in April 2011, it served as the band's first single after the death of their drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan.
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Soundtrack FeatureInterestingly, the song was originally written for the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" video game series; specifically, it was created for the "Call of the Dead" Zombie Map.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being released as a video game track, "Not Ready to Die" still managed to chart on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, peaking at number seven.
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Musical StyleThe song reverts back to the band’s heavier sound found in the album "Waking the Fallen" released in 2003. It's a stark contrast to their self-titled 2007 album which featured a sound shift towards a more classic rock/hard rock style.
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Collaborative Creation"Not Ready to Die" was not solely an Avenged Sevenfold project – it was composed by the entire band in collaboration with game developers Treyarch's audio director and composer.
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Drum Change ImpactThe song is especially significant because it marked the first time fans heard new drummer Arin Ilejay's work with the band on a studio recording after The Rev's death.
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Album AbsenceUnlike many of the band's most iconic songs, "Not Ready to Die" was never included in a regular studio album. However, it was later featured in the band's Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough live CD/DVD combo.
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No Music VideoDespite its popularity and commercial success, the song did not receive a music video. This is uncommon as many of Avenged Sevenfold's singles have accompanying videos.
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Fan ReactionFollowing its release, "Not Ready to Die" was critically acclaimed by fans for its haunting lyrics, heavy sound and for maintaining the band's unique style despite the passing of their founding drummer.
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Throwback Elements"Not Ready to Die" has been noted for its musical throwbacks to previous Avenged Sevenfold works. The song incorporates riffs and themes from other songs and adds new elements that showcase their evolution as a band.
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