Sound of Madness
Shinedown
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Yeah, I get it you're an outcast Always under attack always coming in last Bringing up the past no one owes you anything I think you need a shotgun blast a kick in the ass So paranoid Watch your back! Hola, here we go Another lose cannon, gone bi-polar Slipped down, couldn't get much lower Quicksand's got no sense of humor I'm still laughing like hell You think that the cryin' to me Looking so sorry that I'm gonna believe You've been infected by a social disease Well, then take your medicine I created the sound of madness Wrote the book on pain Somehow I'm still here to explain That the darkest hour never comes in the night You can sleep with a gun When you gonna wake up and fight? I'm so sick of this tombstone mentality If there's an afterlife then it'll set you free But I'm not gonna part the seas You're a self-fulfilling prophecy You think that cryin' to me Looking so sorry that I'm gonna believe You've been infected by a social disease Well, then take your medicine I created the sound of madness Wrote the book on pain somehow I'm still here to explain That the darkest hour never comes in the night You can sleep with a gun When you gonna wake up and fight? For yourself I created the sound of madness wrote the book on pain Somehow I'm still here to explain That the darkest hour never comes in the night You can sleep with a gun When you gonna wake up and fight? I created the sound of madness Wrote the book on pain somehow I'm still here to explain That the darkest hour never comes in the night You can sleep with a gun When you gonna wake up and fight? For yourself? When you gonna wake up and fight, for yourself? When you gonna wake up and fight, for yourself? When you gonna wake up and fight, for yourself? For yourself?
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Written by: DAVE BASSETT, BRENT SMITH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Creation"Sound of Madness" was written by Brent Smith, Shinedown's lead vocalist.
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Album TitleThe song is the title track of the band's third studio album, which was released in 2008.
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Music VideoShinedown released a music video for "Sound of Madness" in 2009, directed by Darren Doane.
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Chart Success"Sound of Madness" performed well on the charts. It reached number eight on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.
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Personal InspirationLead vocalist Brent Smith has spoken about the song being a reflection of his personal journey overcoming substance abuse.
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Record LabelThe track—along with the album it appears on—was produced by Atlantic Records.
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CertificationThe "Sound of Madness" album was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over two million sales.
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Band's EvolutionThe album marked a shift in the band's sound, with "Sound of Madness" presenting a harder-edged sound compared to their previous work.
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Cover ArtThe album cover art features a boy standing in front of a burning piano, which fans speculate represents the chaos and madness featured in the lyrics of the song.
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Reissues and ExtrasThe album has seen several reissues with additional tracks added, including a deluxe edition of the album with music videos and live performances of the song.
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Popular with Fans"Sound of Madness" is often used as an encore during Shinedown's live performances and is a fan favorite.
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LongevityThe song continues to receive substantial radio play, ensuring its status as one of Shinedown's signature songs.
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MeaningThe song's lyrics deal with themes of overcoming adversity and personal demons, reflecting the band's own struggles with these issues.
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RecognitionIn 2009, the song was nominated for a Grammy award.
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Commercial UsageThe song "Sound of Madness" has been used in several television promos and sports broadcasts due to its high-energy sound.
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