The first one existed from 1… Read Full Bio ↴There are (at least) 3 bands by that name.
The first one existed from 1975 to 1977
Widowmaker were a British hard rock group, who were active from 1975 to 1977. They were considered by many to be a supergroup and released two albums. Although their influences appeared to offer vast creative possibilities, musical and personality differences lead to their break-up. The legacy of Widowmaker is captured on the compilation Straight Faced Fighters (2002) released by Castle, which contains tracks from both of their albums.
The band was formed by former Mott the Hoople and Spooky Tooth guitarist Luther Grosvenor, also known as Ariel Bender. The original line-up featured vocalist Steve Ellis from Love Affair, guitarist Huw Lloyd-Langton from Hawkwind, Australian bassist Bob Daisley of Chicken Shack and drummer Paul Nicholls who had played with Lindisfarne.
A few months after they had begun rehearsing at Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Manticore Studios in London the quintet were signed to Jet Records owned by Don Arden. A single release "On the Road" followed, in February 1976 and their debut album Widowmaker was released in the same year. The line-up for the "Widowmaker" album was augmented in the studio by vocalist and guitarist Bobby Tench from Streetwalkers and hammond player Zoot Money. Widowmaker reached #196 in US and featured an eclectic mix of blues, country, folk and hard rock.
Widowmaker toured the UK with Nazareth and in June 1976 they took part in a series of nationwide stadium all-day concerts under the name of The Who Put The Boot In alongside leading rock acts such as, Little Feat, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Streetwalkers and The Who, who were the headline act.
Ellis left the band after a tour of North America with Electric Light Orchestra and was replaced by vocalist John Butler and the band recorded their second album Too Late to Cry. Daisley joined Rainbow and Widowmaker broke up only months after the release of Too Late to Cry (1977).
The second one was an American heavy metal band founded by singer Dee Snider (formerly of Twisted Sister), joined by ex-TS drummer Joe Franco, guitarist Al Pitrelli and bass player Marc Russell. The band released 2 albums, Blood and Bullets (1992) and Stand By for Pain (1994).
Another Artist using the Alias "Widowmaker" makes Dubstep/Bass music currently for Audio Doughnuts & Wheel and Deal Records.
Protect And Serve
Widowmaker Lyrics
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Don't tell us you tried
You swore to uphold it
You swore and you lied
You let down the people
You let down the law
Your sisters, your brothers
You turned on us all
The pride of the city
The guardian in blue
Of duty and honor
You don't have a clue
Don't tell us you're human
That truth is quite clear
We've lost our faith in you
We know who to blame
Protect and serve
Protect and serve
With every discretion
You're losing out trust
Your image is tarnished
Your badge's in the dust
The shame of your family
The shame of the force
Your selfish indulgence
You felt no remorse
Pray for our protectors
May God keep them strong
Their purpose is noble
Protect us from wrong
Remember that honor and duty are one
There's more to a cop
Than a badge and a gun
Protect and serve
Protect and serve
Protect and serve
Protect and serve
In the song "Protect and Serve" by Widowmaker, the lyrics express disappointment and frustration towards law enforcement officers who have failed to live up to their duty. The song starts off by lashing out at these officers, telling them not to bother with excuses as they have failed in their oath to "protect and serve." The chorus of "protect and serve" then drives home the message that officers must maintain their responsibilities, obligations, and promises made to their communities.
The second verse further emphasizes this message by pointing out the tarnished image and lost trust of law enforcement officers due to their selfish behavior and lack of remorse for their actions. The bridge of the song turns more towards prayer where the song asks God to keep our protectors strong, reminding listeners that there is more to being a cop than just a badge and a gun. The song concludes with the same phrase, "protect and serve," repeating the message that officers must remain true to their oath to serve and protect the public.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell us your story
We don't want to hear your excuses.
Don't tell us you tried
We don't care about your efforts.
You swore to uphold it
You promised to follow the law.
You swore and you lied
You made false promises.
You let down the people
You failed to protect the citizens.
You let down the law
You failed to uphold justice.
Your sisters, your brothers
Your fellow officers.
You turned on us all
You betrayed the people you were sworn to protect.
The pride of the city
The police force.
The guardian in blue
The police officer.
Of duty and honor
The principles of the police force.
You don't have a clue
You don't understand what it means to be a police officer.
Don't tell us you're human
Don't use being human as an excuse for your failure.
That truth is quite clear
Your wrongdoing is obvious and cannot be excused.
We've lost our faith in you
We no longer trust you to do your job.
We know who to blame
You are the reason we have lost faith in the police force.
With every discretion
With every opportunity you had.
You're losing out trust
You are losing our confidence in you.
Your image is tarnished
Your reputation is damaged.
Your badge's in the dust
Your badge of honor has lost its meaning.
The shame of your family
Your disgraceful behavior has brought shame to your family.
The shame of the force
Your bad behavior reflects badly on the entire police force.
Your selfish indulgence
Your actions were motivated by your own self-interest.
You felt no remorse
You didn't have any guilt or regret for what you did.
Pray for our protectors
We should pray for those who are still serving and protecting us.
May God keep them strong
May God help them to carry out their duties with strength and honor.
Their purpose is noble
The purpose of the police force is to protect and serve the people.
Protect us from wrong
To keep us safe from harm.
Remember that honor and duty are one
Police officers must be honorable in their duty to serve and protect.
There's more to a cop
Being a police officer is more than just wearing a badge.
Than a badge and a gun
It requires integrity, honor, and a commitment to serve the people.
Protect and serve
The motto of the police force.
Protect and serve
The trust that the people put in the police force.
Protect and serve
The responsibility of every police officer.
Protect and serve
A reminder to uphold the principles of the police force.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AL PITRELLI, DEE SNIDER
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