The band's membership has seen much turnover, including a revolving cast of drummers in the 1970s and the departure of singer Rob Halford in 1992. Tim "Ripper" Owens, formerly of Winter's Bane, replaced Halford in 1996 and recorded two albums with Judas Priest, before Halford returned to the band in 2003. The current line-up consists of Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis. The band's best-selling album is 1982's Screaming for Vengeance, with their most commercially successful line-up featuring Ian Hill, Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, guitarist K. K. Downing, and drummer Dave Holland. Tipton and Hill are the only two members of the band to appear on every album.
Halford's operatic vocal style and the twin guitar sound of Downing and Tipton have been a major influence on heavy metal bands. Judas Priest's image of leather, spikes, and other taboo articles of clothing were widely influential during the glam metal era of the 1980s. The Guardian referred to British Steel as the record that defines heavy metal. Despite a decline in exposure during the mid-1990s, the band has once again seen a resurgence, including worldwide tours, being inaugural inductees into the VH1 Rock Honors in 2006, receiving a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2010, and having their songs featured in video games such as Guitar Hero and the Rock Band series. In 2022, Judas Priest were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Studio albums
Rocka Rolla (1974)
Sad Wings of Destiny (1976)
Sin After Sin (1977)
Stained Class (1978)
Killing Machine (1978)
British Steel (1980)
Point of Entry (1981)
Screaming for Vengeance (1982)
Defenders of the Faith (1984)
Turbo (1986)
Ram It Down (1988)
Painkiller (1990)
Jugulator (1997)
Demolition (2001)
Angel of Retribution (2005)
Nostradamus (2008)
Redeemer of Souls (2014)
Firepower (2018)
Invincible Shield (2024)
Victim To Changes
Judas Priest Lyrics
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The liquor you give stems your will to live and gets right to my brain
Don't you know you're driving me insane
You're tryin' to find your way through life
You're tryin' to get some new direction
Another woman got her man
She won't find no new connection
Things look better when she's through
Takes another look around, you're not goin' anywhere
You've realized you're gettin' old and no one seems to care
You're tryin' to find your way again
You're tryin' to find some new
Another woman's got her man
But she won't find a new
Takes another drink or two,
Things look better when she's through
You 'bin foolin' with some hot guy
I want to know why is it why
Get up get out you know you really blew it
I've had enough, I've had enough, good God pluck me
Once she was wonderful
Once she was fine
Once she was beautiful
Once she was mine
She was mine
Now change has come over her body,
She doesn't see me anymore
Now change has come over her body,
She doesn't see me anymore
Changes, changes, changes, changes
Victim of changes
The song "Victim to Changes" by Judas Priest can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of alcohol abuse and its effects on relationships. The lyrics focus on a "whiskey woman" who is using alcohol to cope with her problems but is unaware of its negative impact on her life and the life of her partner. The singer is frustrated and feels powerless to help her, as she continues to spiral out of control.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer addressing the whiskey woman directly and expressing concern for her well-being. He notes that her drinking is causing her will to live to diminish, and its effects are getting to his brain. The repetition of the phrase "driving me insane" reinforces the idea that the singer is at his wit's end and cannot tolerate the situation any longer.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the whiskey woman is struggling to find direction in her life and is constantly searching for something new. However, despite her efforts, she is unable to find fulfillment and is surrounded by other women who are also struggling with relationships. The repetition of the line "takes another drink or two, things look better when she's through" further emphasizes her reliance on alcohol to escape her problems.
The final verse of the song reveals that the singer has had enough of the whiskey woman's behavior and is ready to move on. He accuses her of "foolin' with some hot guy" and asserts that he has had enough of her games. The repetition of the phrase "changes, changes, changes, changes" suggests that both the singer and the whiskey woman have undergone significant transformations, and that they are no longer compatible.
Overall, "Victim to Changes" is a powerful song that explores the complexities of addiction and its impact on relationships. Its haunting melody and powerful lyrics make it a standout track in Judas Priest's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Whiskey woman don't you know that you are drivin' me insane
The excessive drinking habits of the woman in question is leading the singer to feel extremely agitated and distressed
The liquor you give stems your will to live and gets right to my brain
The hard drinks being consumed daily by this woman are causing her to lose the will to live and driving the person speaking to feel overwhelmed with emotions
Don't you know you're driving me insane
The person speaking expects the woman to know the impact of her actions on their mental state
You're tryin' to find your way through life
The woman is still on the journey to find meaning and direction in her life
You're tryin' to get some new direction
The woman is actively seeking guidance and a new path in life
Another woman got her man
The woman in question is dealing with the pain of being replaced in a relationship
She won't find no new connection
Despite her search, the woman won't be able to enter into a new relationship anytime soon
Takes another drink or two, Things look better when she's through
The woman finds temporary solace in her hard drinks, which slightly changes her perception of things
Takes another look around, you're not goin' anywhere
The woman is stuck in her current situation, unable to make any progress and is growing more hopeless
You've realized you're gettin' old and no one seems to care
The woman has come to understand that her youthfulness is fading and that nobody pays attention anymore
You're tryin' to find your way again, You're tryin' to find some new
Despite the hardships, the woman is still pursuing a path for personal growth and development
Takes another drink or two, Things look better when she's through
The woman continues to use alcohol to escape reality, hoping that things will look up after
You 'bin foolin' with some hot guy, I want to know why is it why
The person speaking has caught the woman with another attractive man and wants to confront her about it
Get up get out you know you really blew it
The singer is demanding that the woman leave and stop wasting their time, realizing that she made a mistake
I've had enough, I've had enough, good God pluck me
The person speaking has reached their breaking point, they have had enough of the situation and want to escape the madness
Once she was wonderful, Once she was fine, Once she was beautiful, Once she was mine, She was mine
The artist reminisces about the past, when the woman was a different person, beautiful and belonged only to him
Now change has come over her body, She doesn't see me anymore
The woman has been altered by time and experiences and no longer notices the person speaking about their emotions
Changes, changes, changes, changes, Victim of changes
The woman is a victim of the changes and struggles she has faced in life, but is still going through the changes to become something different
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Whiskey woman don't you know that you are drivin' me insane
The liquor you give stems your will to live and gets right to my brain
Don't you know you're driving me insane
You're tryin' to find your way through life
You're tryin' to get some new direction
Another woman got her man
She won't find no new connection
Takes another drink or two, things look better when she's through
Takes another look around, you're not goin' anywhere
You've realized you're gettin' old and no one seems to care
You're tryin' to find your way again
You're tryin' to find some new...
Another woman's got her man
But she won't find a new...
Takes another drink or two, things look better when she's through
You 'bin foolin' with some hot guy
I want to know why is it why
Get up get out you know you really blew it
I've had enough, I've had enough, good God pluck me
Once she was wonderful
Once she was fine
Once she was beautiful
Once she was mine...she was mine
Now change has come over her body, she doesn't see me anymore
Now change has come over her body, she doesn't see me anymore
Changes, changes, changes, changes
Victim of changes
@melissamear5391
I was 14 years old and this was the only album I wanted. My Mom sent away. and bought it for me. I had been sick and almost dying. I got my album and recovered. Always been the best J P album to me.
@figu6ka379
This album is so good it heals people lol
@victorjohnson7512
Rob's vocal range was epic when they made this album. This is prime Priest.
@manuelduranc1621
Prime Priest is also British Steel 80, Defenders of the faith 84 and Painkiller 90
@t.b.6001
He's mostly still got all of it. back in 2014 there was Halls of Valhalla where he does some REALLY impressive vocal slides down into very deep growls.
@crazyman8472
When Rob Halford hits those high notes, man… 😎
@godiseverything8170
Yup even in the early 80's all the way through 1990 he gotten more better with the High notes and High Pitched Vocals aswell
@diamonddavebabe4090
This song, as far as lyrics go, seems to be about a woman with a major alcohol problem, stemming, in part, from her desire to be with a man who is already taken. The perspective of the song is from a former lover/boyfriend, who can only watch as she keeps partying and fooling around like she is still young and pretty. She wants to find someone new, some purpose in life, but she is aging far quicker than she realizes. The protagonist wanted to help, but she would not listen and drove him away from her for good. Now that they are no longer speaking, he can only reflect on the past they shared and how she and he have become victims of changes, victims of time.
@MrDirtclodfight
I would wholeheartedly agree. The one caveat being do you are writing this from your mother's basement.😂
@jameskretzer5318
Exactly