American Witch

Rob Zombie

About American Witch

"American Witch" is the second promotional single off Rob Zombie's third solo album Educated Horses. The song is about the "witch" massacre of the Salem Witchcraft trials in 1692. The music video of the song features several live performances of the song filmed at Corpus Christi, Denver, Salt Lake City and Mesa. There is also an animated version created by David Hartman. Both of these videos can be found on the bonus DVD included with The Best of Rob Zombie. It has been featured as part of the soundtrack to EA Sports Big's 2006 football game, NFL Street 3.  


Year:
2006
3:47
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Body of a monkey and the feet of the cock
Dragged from her home on the killing rock
The lacked all died on the weather vane
The devil's in a cat in the babies brain

The end
Of the American 
Of the American 
Of the American 
Of the American 
Witch

Yeah
Alone on the hill and ready to die
The kids of the darkness so black and high
Mark of the wolf and the sun and the cat
The Angels beat down above the rack

We all pray for
20 innocents
We all bow down
20 innocents
We all hang high
20 innocents
We all accuse
20 innocents

The end
Of the American 
Of the American 
Of the American 
Of the American 
Witch

Do you want to know where the genes come from
Some showed faith and some showed none 
Some showed faith and some showed none

We all pray for
20 innocents
We all bow down
20 innocents
We all hang high
20 innocents
We all accuse
20 innocents

The end
Of the American
Of the American
Of the American
Of the American

Do you want to know where the genes come from
Some showed their faith and some showed none
Do you want to know where the genes come from

The end
Of the american
Witch

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Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie (born Robert Bartleh Cummings; January 12, 1965) is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the band White Zombie which formed in the mid-1980s and rose to fame in the early 1990s. As a solo artist, he has released four studio albums, five compilation albums, and a live album. He has expanded his career and become a director, and has directed a total of six films, the majority of which he also wrote or co-wrote. He has also released numerous brands of comic books, and appeared as an actor on numerous occasions. more »

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Written by: JOHN LOWERY, ROB ZOMBIE, ROB WOLFGANG ZOMBIE, SCOTT HUMPHREY

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"American Witch" is a song released in 2006 from Rob Zombie’s third solo studio album, "Educated Horses".
Song Writer
Rob Zombie, also known as Robert Bartleh Cummings, wrote the song in collaboration with Scott Humphrey and John 5.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the Salem Witch Trials. Zombie was fascinated by the trials' history and the theme of paranoia and fear that it represents.
Album Success
The album "Educated Horses" from which "American Witch" comes, reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Music Video
A music video was made for "American Witch", featuring atmospheric shots of Zombie performing, along with stylized images related to witchcraft and classic horror.
Acclaimed Guitarist
The song features the skills of guitarist John 5, a former member of Marilyn Manson's band and a well-respected player in the heavy metal community.
Live Performances
"American Witch" continues to be performed at many of Zombie’s live events, further solidifying its popularity amongst the artist’s fan base.
Song Length
The song is approximately 3 minutes and 56 seconds long.
Genre
"American Witch" falls under the "Heavy Metal" and "Hard Rock" genres, in the style Rob Zombie is well known for.
Album Artwork
The album cover for "Educated Horses", which features "American Witch", was designed by Rob Zombie himself. He's known for his experience and skills in both music and visual art, being a filmmaker too.
Other Media
The track has been included in various compilations and has been used in the soundtracks of several popular TV shows and movies, expanding its reach beyond Zombie’s fans.
Awards
On February 11, 2009, Rob Zombie’s "American Witch" earned him a nomination for Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
Musical Style
The song maintains a consistent heavy metal sound, with prominent guitar riffs and powerful drum beats.
Notable Lyrics
The lyrics are notable for conveying a theme of witchcraft with lines like, "Close your eyes and sleep, Waltzing the American Witch".
Differs from Past Work
The song represents a shift in Zombie's style, featuring a more experimental sound compared to his previous work, yet it still retains his vintage touch of horror themed lyrics and imagery.

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