Deal with the Devil
Judas Priest Lyrics

Forged in the Black Country
We were born in the region known as the Black Country, which is famous for its coal mines and was the center of the Industrial Revolution.

Under blood red skies
We grew up under the skies that turned red due to the air pollution caused by the coal mines and heavy industry in our region.

We all had our dream to realize
We all had a dream to make it big as musicians and to create something new and powerful that would change the world.

Driving in that transit
We used to travel in a Ford Transit van to get to our gigs and play our music in front of audiences in different parts of the country.

Down to Holy Joe's
We used to play at a club called Holy Joe's in Birmingham, which was one of the few places where we could perform our music and connect with other like-minded people.

Used to lose our head while metal flowed
We used to get so caught up in the energy and power of our music that we would lose ourselves and become one with the metal we were creating.

Nothing held us back or dared to try
We were fearless and unstoppable in pursuing our dreams, and nothing could hold us back or discourage us from trying to achieve our goals.

Something in our blood won't let us die
We have an innate and unshakable passion for metal music that keeps us alive and keeps us going through all the ups and downs of our careers.

We built our world of metal watched it grow
We created our own unique and powerful world through our music, and watched it grow and evolve as we gained more fans and recognition.

Fueled the fury solid to the bone
Our passion and intensity for metal music is so deeply ingrained in our bones that we cannot be separated from it, and it drives us to create the most powerful and authentic music possible.

Gotta deal with the devil
We must make sacrifices and take risks to achieve our goals, just as one might make a deal with the devil to get what they want.

'Cause you know that's it's real
We know the reality of our situation and the lengths we must go to achieve our dreams, and we are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to succeed.

Done a deal with the devil
We have already made the sacrifices and taken the risks to get where we are, and we are committed to continuing down this path to reach even greater heights in our careers.

From a heart made of steel
Our hearts are tough and unbreakable, just like the steel that we use to craft our music and our lives.

Rollin' down the M-Way
We used to travel down the M-Way, or the motorway, which is a major highway in the UK that connects different parts of the country.

Took it to the smoke
We took our music to the big city, where we could reach a larger audience and create more impact with our music.

Banging heads there 'til we all went broke
We played our music with such intensity and passion that we were willing to risk everything we had, even if it meant going broke, just to keep creating and sharing our music.

When we don the leather
When we put on our leather jackets and other gear that symbolizes our connection to the metal subculture, we become even more powerful and unstoppable in our quest to create music that matters.

And the whips and chains
The whips and chains are a symbol of the power and intensity of metal music, and they help us to tap into the primal energy that is inherent in this genre.

Nothing matters more, we can't be tamed
Our passion for metal music is so intense that nothing else matters, and we cannot be tamed or controlled by anyone or anything that tries to get in our way.

Fighting through the din and accolades
We have fought through all the noise and distractions that come with being a successful band, including both criticism and praise, in order to stay focused on creating the best music possible.

Turn the phase around with razor blades
We use our music like a weapon, turning the tables and challenging expectations, just as razor blades can cut and tear apart even the toughest of materials.

Watched the movement grow into one voice
We have seen the metal movement grow and evolve over time, and we have watched it become a powerful force that speaks with a single voice and has a real impact on the world.

Took on the whole world it had no choice
The power and intensity of our music was so strong that the world had no choice but to take notice, and we were able to create an entirely new genre of music that has since inspired countless musicians and fans around the world.

Late at night
When the world quiets down and the night takes over, we can finally focus on what really matters to us: our music, our passion, and our connection to our fans.

You're in our sight
Our fans are always on our minds, and we play our music with them in our sights, knowing that they are the reason for everything we do.

Where we can feel what we've been waiting for
When we play our music and connect with our fans, we finally feel the sense of fulfillment and purpose that we have been waiting for our entire lives.

Let me hear you roar
Our fans play a crucial role in our music, and we rely on their energy and enthusiasm to fuel our own passion and intensity when we are on stage.

On this stage, let it rage
When we are on stage, we give everything we have to our music and our fans, unleashing our passion and intensity for metal music and creating an experience that is both powerful and unforgettable.

For a time we leave the world behind
When we are on stage, we are able to escape from the pressures and distractions of the world around us, and focus entirely on our music and our fans.

To be with our own kind
Our fans are like family to us, and we feel a deep connection to them that is based on our shared love of metal music and the power and intensity it represents.