The band is not to be confused with Zakk Wylde's solo project (sometimes known as Book of Shadows after its only album) or with Pride & Glory, Wylde's southern rock band.
History
In 1992, Ozzy retired after the No More Tears tour, which led Zakk to form his own solo band Pride & Glory, blending potent bluesy southern rock with heavy metal. In 1994 Ozzy decided to come out of retirement, and the numerous recording sessions for Ozzmosis took place. Around this time, Zakk was also offered the open guitar slot in Guns N' Roses and had a hard time deciding whether to tour with Ozzy or join Guns N' Roses. Neither project panned out. This gave Wylde the opportunity to record his own acoustic solo album, "Book of Shadows." After limited commercial success with Book Of Shadows, in 1998, Zakk and drummer Phil Ondich formed Black Label Society and recorded their debut album "Sonic Brew." Nick Catanese had been Zakk's touring rhythm guitarist since the Book Of Shadows tour (Zakk records all guitars on his albums). Craig Nunenmacher has been drumming for the band since 1919 Eternal (2001) following Phil's departure. Previous bass players include current Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo, former Megadeth 4-stringer James Lomenzo, and current Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez, who also played with Zakk on the No More Tears, Ozzy tour.
The band had their song "Fire It Up" featured as a bonus song in the PlayStation 2 game Guitar Hero. Zakk Wylde has an avatar in the video game "Guitar Hero: World Tour", and the song "Stillborn" also appears.
Blood is thicker than water
Black Label Society Lyrics
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Another day, another storm
I've been down, down, down
For oh-so long
I'll walk this mile
And I'll ask no quarter
For in the end
They try to break me, but I refuse to die
They try to break me, but I refuse to cry
Here comes the rain
Another day, another storm
I'll walk this mile
And I'll ask no quarter
For in the end, blood is thicker than water
I'll walk this mile
And I'll ask no quarter
For in the end
Blood is thicker than water
I'll walk this mile
And I'll ask no quarter
For in the end
Blood is thicker than water
The song "Blood is Thicker Than Water" by Black Label Society is a powerful statement about the strength of family bonds and the ability to withstand adversity. The lyrics describe a person who has been through a lot of hardship and is facing yet another challenge represented by a storm. The singer is resilient and determined to keep going regardless of what happens. The theme of resilience and perseverance is emphasized throughout the song as the singer refuses to be broken or defeated.
The chorus of the song, "I'll walk this mile, And I'll ask no quarter, For in the end, Blood is thicker than water" underscores the central message of the song. It suggests that even though the singer may feel alone and powerless, they will keep going, knowing that they have the support and love of their family. The expression "blood is thicker than water" refers to the bond that exists between family members, which is believed to be stronger than any other human relationship.
Overall, "Blood is Thicker Than Water" is a song about strength and resilience, highlighting the power of family bonds to help individuals survive challenging times. It is an inspiring song that encourages people to keep pushing even in the face of adversity, knowing that they are not alone and that family will always be there to support them.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the rain
The struggles are coming
Another day, another storm
Difficulties arise every day
I've been down, down, down
Feeling defeated for a while now
For oh-so long
This feeling has lasted a long time
I'll walk this mile
I will keep going through this struggle
And I'll ask no quarter
I won't ask for help or give up
For in the end
Ultimately
Blood is thicker than water
Family bond is stronger than anything
They try to break me, but I refuse to die
People try to hurt me, but I won't give up
They try to break me, but I refuse to cry
I won't let them see me suffer
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ZACHARY JEFFERY PHILIP WYLDE, ZAKK WYLDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Leo Marquez
Haven’t heard this in about a decade. Suddenly I have a need to listen to it and can’t stop listening.
Nick Colbert
I feel the same way. Are we on some kind of special “wavelength / frequency”?
That’s weird man. 🤘🏻
YourDOOM AwaitsYou
Same as me.Some songs have that impact on ppl :)
Bull in a China shop
I'm on the same boat, out of nowhere this popped in my head
Rocker3829
This song has a great melody, and Zakk's singing is awesome
Daniele Fontanella
awesome
Denise rodrigues
Sempre volto para ouvir esse hino ❤️
Wyatt Smith
Idk, I know its cheesy but I kinda like it At 1:40 when water was coming from his hands, I thought that was really badass, Black Label Society is by far one of the best bands ive ever listened to.
Rodolpho Lima
É impressionante a versatilidade do zakk wylde, sem desmerecer é claro qualquer outro integrante do black label society, mas é claro que por trás disso existe esse gênio que faz ótimas composições desde sons pesados á baladas.
Cesar Adrian Rodriguez Benavides
I love black label society, they have a very own sound, that makes me believe that there is still bands trying to make the things different, but making a great job