Some Heads Are Gonna Roll
Judas Priest Lyrics
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And look to the right
But you will live in danger tonight
When the enemy comes he will never be heard
He'll blow your mind and not say a word
Blinding lights, flashing colors
Sleepless nights
If the man with the power
Some heads are gonna roll (roll, roll)
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll (roll, roll)
Some heads are gonna roll
The power-mad freaks who are ruling the earth
Will show how little they think you're worth
With animal lust they'll devour your life
And slice your word to bits like a knife
One last day, burning hell fire
You're blown away
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll (roll, roll)
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll (roll, roll)
Some heads are gonna roll
Know what it's like
When you're taken for granted
There goes your life
It's so underhanded
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll (roll, roll)
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll (roll, roll)
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
(No-no, no-no, no-oh, no)
Some heads are gonna roll (no-oh, heads are gonna roll)
No-no (heads are gonna roll)
Some heads are gonna roll (no-oh), heads are gonna roll
(No) some hears are gonna roll (heads are gonna roll)
The lyrics to Judas Priest's song "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll" describe a sense of danger and impending doom that looms over the listener. The opening lines of the song implore the listener to be wary of those around them, as danger could strike at any time. The enemy referred to in the song is described as being silent and deadly, and able to "blow your mind" without saying a word. This could be interpreted as a warning about the insidious nature of those in power, who may be working behind the scenes to make changes that negatively impact the lives of ordinary people.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "some heads are gonna roll" four times, adds to the sense of unease and dread that pervades the song. It suggests that a reckoning is coming for those who wield power with recklessness and cruelty, and that they will be held accountable for their actions.
The remainder of the lyrics continue this theme of danger and impending doom. The lines "the power-mad freaks who are ruling the earth/will show how little they think you're worth" suggest that those in power are inherently dismissive of the lives of those they rule. The song implies that those in power are ruled by their own base desires and impulses, and that they will not hesitate to destroy those who get in their way.
Line by Line Meaning
You can look to the left and
You try to be aware of your surroundings
Look to the right
You try to be aware of your surroundings
But you will live in danger tonight
You feel that danger is all around you
When the enemy comes he will
When the danger comes
Never be heard
You won't hear the danger coming
He'll blow your mind and not say a word
The danger will be overwhelming and overpowering
Blinding lights, flashing colors
The danger is intense and disorienting
Sleepless nights
You're always on edge and can't relax
If the man with the power
If those in control
Can't keep it under control
Can't manage the danger to society
Some heads are gonna roll
People will suffer the consequences
The power-mad freaks who are
Those who crave control
Ruling the earth
Are in charge of society
Will show how little they think you're worth
Those in charge don't value human life
With animal lust they'll
Driven by primal desires
Devour your life
Will consume and destroy you
And slice your word to bits like a knife
Will harm and manipulate you with words
One last day burning hell fire
The consequences of their actions
You're blown away
You're destroyed by the danger
Know what it's like
Understand how it feels
When you're taken for granted
When you're not appreciated or valued
There goes your life
You lose your life as a result
It's so underhanded
It's sneaky and deceitful
If the man with the power
If those in control
Can't keep it under control
Can't manage the danger to society
Some heads are gonna roll
People will suffer the consequences
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robert Sidney Jr. Halligan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Maysticha
You can look to the left and
Look to the right
But you will live in danger tonite
When the enemy comes he will
Never be heard
He'll blow your mind and not say a word
Blinding lights--flashing colors
Sleepless nights
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
The power-mad freaks who are
Ruling the earth
Will show how little they think you're worth
With animal lust they'll
Devour your life
And slice your word to bits like a knife
One last day burning hell fire
You're blown away
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Know what it's like
When you're taken for granted
There goes your life
It's so underhanded
(Guitar Solo)
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
@craigcarlock5799
Because these lyrics are so good:
You can look to the left and look to the right
But you will live in danger tonight
When the enemy comes he will never be heard
He'll blow your mind and not say a word
Blinding lights-flashing colors
Sleepless nights
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
The power-mad freaks who are
Ruling the earth
Will show little they think you're worth
With animal lust they'll devour your life
And slice your word to bits like a knife
One last day burning hell fire
You're blown away
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Know what it's like
When you're taken for granted
There goes your life
It's so underhanded
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Oh-no!
Some Heads are gonna roll
Oh-no! (Some heads are gonna roll)
@scottweems7420
If you want authentic metal! This is the album to tune into!
@jonnyblade46
Superb production. I first heard this album in 1984. I've listened to it in so many devices for decades, and it always sound superb, no matter the device or the speakers.
@kristyndodge9238
🙋
@christimecarmona6810
You must be my age 🙂 I love Rob!
@donaldclinton1975
Freewheel burning
@northstar7501
Greatest metal band of all time and no one even comes close!!!!!! Glad I grew up in the 80’s.
@edwardbenoit3890
Dude, SD Wings, Singapore After Sin, Stained Class and Hell Bent are fuckin' awesome. But, I concede, they were on fire the first half of the 80's. Priest fan since 1978!!!
@Maysticha
You can look to the left and
Look to the right
But you will live in danger tonite
When the enemy comes he will
Never be heard
He'll blow your mind and not say a word
Blinding lights--flashing colors
Sleepless nights
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
The power-mad freaks who are
Ruling the earth
Will show how little they think you're worth
With animal lust they'll
Devour your life
And slice your word to bits like a knife
One last day burning hell fire
You're blown away
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Know what it's like
When you're taken for granted
There goes your life
It's so underhanded
(Guitar Solo)
If the man with the power
Can't keep it under control
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
Some heads are gonna roll
@osmanpena4643
Gotta say this album is definitely a top 10 of all metal albums hell any genre in music it's all hits and no misses.
@kristyndodge9238
🙋