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The stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of
Texas Hell yeah!
If you cannot tell by the way I talk
Then you sure as hell better check by the way I walk
A million miles tall and wide is just to scratch
The surface of our pride standing tall through it all
The lone star shines and flies alone
The only place that we call home
Everything is bigger in Texas, loaded double barrel blow you to pieces
Everything is bigger in Texas, loaded double barrel blow you to pieces
Let us do a toast for our lone star state
Put them up shotgun heavy drinking booze all day
Everything is bigger in Texas, loaded double barrel blow you to pieces
Everything is bigger in Texas, loaded double barrel blow you to pieces
Ten steps closer to hell we stand this is our God-given promise land
The stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas
The stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas
We respect the land that we come from, it's the place we call home
We respect the ground that we walk on, it's the place we call home
Don't fuck with Texas
I am back motherfuckers this round to pour me a fucking Jager Bomb
Fuck that I got whiskey let us mix this shit from the east to the south
Now my friends lay me down to sleep
A fifth of whiskey down by my feet
If I should die before I wake
Tell everyone that I drank it straight
Just another night in the lone star state next round is on me
All the cowboys from hell drink for free
Respect, walk respect the land that we come from




Respect the ground that we walk on it is the place we call home
So walk on home boy

Overall Meaning

Upon a Burning Body's song Texas Blood Money is an ode to the state of Texas and its people, particularly its residents who pride themselves in their distinct accent and mannerisms. The lyrics celebrate the state's sense of unity and identity where everyone is proud of being from the state. The refrain "Everything is bigger in Texas" is a popular phrase that refers to the state's size and stature as well as its larger-than-life reputation. The line, "Ten steps closer to hell we stand, this is our God-given promised land" is a reference to the state's hot and humid climate and its association with cowboys and the Wild West. The singer asserts that they respect the state and everyone should be careful not to mess with it, as he exhorts in the line "Don't fuck with Texas."


The song also talks about heavy drinking, whiskey, and Jagermeister shots, which is a reference to the prevalent drinking culture that is found in many aspects of Texas life. The song pays tribute to the cowboys of hell and the lone star state of Texas. The mention of the big stars in Texas and the line, "The only place that we call home" also highlights the state's status as a place of belonging and a home to its residents. The song celebrates the pride of being Texan and living in Texas.


Line by Line Meaning

The stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas Hell yeah!
We take pride in the clear skies and bright stars that shine over Texas, and celebrate our state wholeheartedly.


If you cannot tell by the way I talk Then you sure as hell better check by the way I walk
Our love for Texas is so strong that it's evident in everything we do, from the way we speak to the way we carry ourselves.


A million miles tall and wide is just to scratch The surface of our pride standing tall through it all
Our pride for Texas is immeasurable, and even the largest distances or obstacles pale in comparison to it.


The lone star shines and flies alone The only place that we call home
The iconic lone star of Texas symbolizes our state's independence, and underscores the fact that Texas is the only place we truly belong.


Everything is bigger in Texas, loaded double barrel blow you to pieces
We take everything to the extreme in Texas, and aren't afraid to use force to defend the things we love.


Let us do a toast for our lone star state Put them up shotgun heavy drinking booze all day
We raise our glasses to Texas, and enjoy a good time with our friends, often involving heavy drinking and partying.


Ten steps closer to hell we stand this is our God-given promise land
We embrace the heat and harsh conditions of Texas, viewing it as our rightful and blessed homeland.


We respect the land that we come from, it's the place we call home We respect the ground that we walk on, it's the place we call home
We hold the land and soil of Texas in high esteem, recognizing it as the sacred and cherished ground we call home.


Don't fuck with Texas
We warn outsiders not to mess with Texas, as we will fiercely defend our state if need be.


I am back motherfuckers this round to pour me a fucking Jager Bomb Fuck that I got whiskey let us mix this shit from the east to the south
We love having a good time, and often mix drinks to get the party going, from traditional Jager Bombs to our own unique whiskey concoctions.


Now my friends lay me down to sleep A fifth of whiskey down by my feet If I should die before I wake Tell everyone that I drank it straight
We don't take life too seriously, and joke about drinking until we pass out, even suggesting we'd rather die doing so than any other way.


Just another night in the lone star state next round is on me All the cowboys from hell drink for free
We are generous and hospitable to our friends, and are happy to pay for the next round of drinks, extending a special invitation to the cowboys who also call Texas home.


Respect, walk respect the land that we come from Respect the ground that we walk on it is the place we call home So walk on home boy
We value respect and courtesy towards others, especially those who come into our state, but also want to remind them to respect our land and its people.




Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Danny Leal, Ruben Alvarez, Chris Johnson, Jonathan Gonzales, Salvadore Dominguez III

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Lyrics:

Every thought is a battle
Every breath is ignored
And I'm tired of excuses
You have been warned

Over and over and over again
I've had enough, I've had enough
This stronghold has come to an end
And I have no reason to make amends

With blood, and sweat and tears
I'm over being used, abused
And held down by fear
Blood, and sweat and tears
I'm over being used, abused
And held down by fear

In the shadow of a burning desire
Can you stand alone in the fire?

If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
We are the counterattack

I refuse to fall
We'll overtake it all

Every thought is a battle
Every breath is ignored
But I'm tired of excuses
You have been warned
This is the point of no return
I'm not going back
I am the counterattack

With blood, and sweat and tears
I'm over being used, abused
And held down by fear
Blood, and sweat and tears
I'm over being used, abused
And held down by fear

In the shadow of a burning desire
Can you stand alone in the fire?

If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
We are the counterattack

If you're not with us, you're against us
If you're not with us, you're against us

1, 2, 3, 4, GO!

We are the counterattack
No turning back

If you're not with us, you're against us
If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
We are the counterattack



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Lyrics:

Every thought is a battle
Every breath is ignored
And I'm tired of excuses
You have been warned

Over and over and over again
I've had enough, I've had enough
This stronghold has come to an end
And I have no reason to make amends

With blood, and sweat and tears
I'm over being used, abused
And held down by fear
Blood, and sweat and tears
I'm over being used, abused
And held down by fear

In the shadow of a burning desire
Can you stand alone in the fire?

If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
We are the counterattack

I refuse to fall
We'll overtake it all

Every thought is a battle
Every breath is ignored
But I'm tired of excuses
You have been warned
This is the point of no return
I'm not going back
I am the counterattack

With blood, and sweat and tears
I'm over being used, abused
And held down by fear
Blood, and sweat and tears
I'm over being used, abused
And held down by fear

In the shadow of a burning desire
Can you stand alone in the fire?

If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
We are the counterattack

If you're not with us, you're against us
If you're not with us, you're against us

1, 2, 3, 4, GO!

We are the counterattack
No turning back

If you're not with us, you're against us
If you're not with us, you're against us
No turning back
We are the counterattack

timedivided

Man Matt's guitar work in this is killer.so is his voice c:

TheVANSxFAN

seems like every metal band wants Matt to ft in one of their songs XD Matt is a genius when it comes to riff writing and he makes everything sound so heavenly

Laurens

Amazing solo, love UABB!!

Nas Jalil

Still one of my all time favourite UABB songs. Still slaps in 2019. The new record is awesome too! Just wished they played this live with Heafy

Kevin Tran

Matt Heafy made this song pretty epic. I can hear a few Trivium influenced stuff in this.

Connor Deal

The solo sounds bery trivium inspired. Still an awesome song

Cody T

Sick tune one of my favorites on this album so far

ThaJokersGhost

UABB and Matt Heafy = heaven

AcaRa Culture

I enjoy this song because of the energy and Matt's guitar work is obvious if no one can tell but I love the solo I miss it in heavier music.

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