Voodoo
Godsmack
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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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Written by: ROB MERRILL, SALVATORE P. ERNA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Album ReleaseIt was released on the band's self-titled debut album "Godsmack" in 1998.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the 1972 movie "The Serpent and the Rainbow," which included witchcraft and shamanism themes.
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Chart Performance"Voodoo" managed to reach number 13 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks, giving Godsmack their first charting single.
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Sequel Song"Voodoo" got its sequel, titled "Voodoo Too" on the band's fourth studio album IV, released in 2006.
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Music VideoThe song's music video has a tribal setting filled with images of witch doctors and hot coals, giving it an eerie vibe.
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Song InfluenceThe slow chanting vocals and intricate rhythm pattern in the song are heavily influenced by African tribal music, reflecting the voodoo theme of the song.
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Band RecognitionThe song is often recognized as one of Godsmack's most notable songs and is a staple in their live performances.
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LyricsThe lyrics are open for interpretation, suggesting a struggle with drugs, a wrongful relationship, mental illness, or literal voodoo.
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Popular Culture"Voodoo" was used in the soundtrack for the movie "Scorpion King" and is in the TV show "The Sopranos".
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Song CompositionUnlike most Godsmack songs which are notable for their aggressive sound, "Voodoo" features a more laid-back and atmospheric sound.
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Length"Voodoo" is one of Godsmack's longest songs at four minutes and forty seconds in length.
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Song CreditsLike all songs on the album "Godsmack," "Voodoo" was written by band members Sully Erna and Robbie Merrill.
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