Am I Evil?
Diamond Head
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My mother was a witch, she was burned alive Thankless little bitch For the tears I cried Take her down now Don't wanna see her face Blistered and burnt, can't hide my disgrace Twenty-seven, everyone was nice Got to see them, make them pay the price See their bodies out on the ice Take my time Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil, I am man, yes Watched my mother die I lost my head Revenge now I sought To break with my bread Takin' no chance You come with me I'll split you to the bone Help set you free Twenty-seven, everyone was nice Got to see them, make them pay the price See their bodies out on the ice Take my time Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil, I am man, yes I am Oh oh On with the action now, I'll strip your pride I'll spread your blood around I'll see you ride Your face is scarred with steel, wounds deep and neat Like a double dozen before you Smell so sweet Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil, I am man, yes I am My soul is longing before, await my heir Sent to avenge my mother, sleep myself My face is long forgotten, my face not my own Sweet and timely whore, take me home Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil? I am man, yes I am I'm with the action now, I'll strip your pride I'll spread your blood around, I'll see you ride Your face is scarred with steel, your spirits dance Like a double dozen before you, no romance Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil? I am man Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil? I am man Yes I am
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Written by: BRIAN ANDREW TATLER, SEAN LYNDON HARRIS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Am I Evil?" is originally a song by the British band Diamond Head from their debut album "Lightning to the Nations" released in 1980.
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Cover VersionMetallica, an American thrash metal band, covered the song "Am I Evil?" and released it in 1984 as a B-side to their "Creeping Death" single.
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InfluenceDiamond Head, although not extensively commercially successful, had a significant influence on popular metal bands, including Metallica which covered several of their songs, including "Am I Evil?".
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Double ReleaseMetallica's cover of "Am I Evil?" later appeared on their 1998 album "Garage Inc." in addition to its initial release as a part of the "Creeping Death" single.
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Composition and LyricsThe song "Am I Evil?" is composed in a heavy metal style, with influences of progressive metal. The lyrics tell the story of a man who seeks revenge after his mother is burned at the stake, believed to be a witch.
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Live PerformancesMetallica frequently performed "Am I Evil?" in their live shows, often using it as an encore, showcasing how fond they were of Diamond Head's original track.
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Chart PerformanceThough the original song by Diamond Head didn't chart, Metallica's version made good progress on charts worldwide, solidifying it as a classic among metal fans.
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Compilation FeatureAside from Metallica's "Garage Inc.", the song is also featured in their compilation album "The Good, the Bad & the Live" released in 1990.
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Historic PerformanceDuring the Big 4 concerts, which included the "big four" of thrash metal - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, all bands played "Am I Evil?" together on stage.
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Guitar HeroMetallica's rendition of "Am I Evil?" was also included on the playlist of the video game "Guitar Hero: Metallica", exposing the song to a new generation of fans.
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Music VideoDespite its popularity, neither Diamond Head nor Metallica released an official music video for the song "Am I Evil?".
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