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.
Ready to Fall
Widowmaker Lyrics
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See what we've come to today
We defile
All things that get in our way
Now we're ready to fall, ready to fall
Ready to fall, ready to fall
World's insane
Sorrow is at every door
(REPEAT CHORUS 2X)
Well I think I'm going crazy
Now I must be going mad
Been crawling in this stinking shit
My world is filled with bad
And I stumble and fall and I'm sinking down
And I'm clawing and starting to drown
I see pain and death and lies and hate
In every street and town
Holy child
There's nothing that you can do
Prince of liars
Look how he's laughing at you
(REPEAT CHORUS 2X)
The lyrics to Widowmaker's song Ready to Fall are a dire commentary on the state of the world and the human condition. The opening lines "Holy child, see what we've come to today, we defile all things that get in our way" suggest that humanity has lost sight of its spiritual and moral values, and is now consumed by a reckless and self-interested pursuit of power and material gain. The repeated refrain "ready to fall" is ominous, suggesting that humanity is on the brink of a catastrophic collapse, and that there may be little hope of redemption or salvation.
The second verse of the song offers a vivid and haunting portrayal of the suffering and despair that is all around us. The lines "so much pain gaze through the eyes of the poor, world's insane, sorrow is at every door" paint a bleak picture of a world in which poverty, inequality, and suffering are pervasive and all-encompassing. The chorus, repeated twice in the song, reinforces this sense of desperation and hopelessness, as if to suggest that the cycle of violence, greed, and suffering is perpetual and inescapable.
The final verse of the song is perhaps the most intense and emotional, as the singer grapples with his own demons and fears. The lines "well I think I'm going crazy, now I must be going mad, been crawling in this stinking shit, my world is filled with bad" suggest that the singer is battling his own inner demons and struggling to cope with the chaos and agony of the world around him. The final lines of the song reveal the singer's despondency and despair as he observes the world around him: "I see pain and death and lies and hate, in every street and town."
Overall, the lyrics to Widowmaker's song Ready to Fall are a haunting and powerful commentary on the state of the world, and the complex and often contradictory nature of the human experience. The repeated refrain "ready to fall" suggests that humanity is on the brink of a catastrophic collapse, and the vivid and evocative imagery used throughout the song reinforces this sense of impending doom.
Line by Line Meaning
Holy child
Addressing the innocence and vulnerability of a child.
See what we've come to today
Reflecting on the current state of the world and its many problems.
We defile
Acknowledging the harm caused by humans towards the environment and society.
All things that get in our way
Emphasizing the selfish and destructive nature of human behavior.
Now we're ready to fall, ready to fall
Anticipating the consequences of our actions and the inevitable downfall.
So much pain gaze through the eyes of the poor
Recognizing the harsh reality faced by those less fortunate.
World's insane
Commenting on the irrationality of society's norms and values.
Sorrow is at every door
Noting the pervasiveness of sadness and despair in the world.
Well I think I'm going crazy
Expressing personal distress and frustration with the state of the world and one's own mental state.
Now I must be going mad
Conceding the possibility of losing one's sanity in the face of overwhelming negativity.
Been crawling in this stinking shit
Describing the difficulty and unpleasantness of navigating through life's challenges.
My world is filled with bad
Admitting to a pessimistic outlook on life.
And I stumble and fall and I'm sinking down
Experiencing setbacks and failure, feeling overwhelmed by hardships.
And I'm clawing and starting to drown
Attempting but struggling to stay afloat and survive.
I see pain and death and lies and hate
Observing the many negative aspects of the world and human behavior.
In every street and town
Affirming the ubiquitous nature of these problems.
There's nothing that you can do
Implying the helplessness of individuals against the overwhelming problems of society.
Prince of liars
Referring to a deceitful and manipulative figure in power.
Look how he's laughing at you
Realizing the mocking and exploitative nature of those in power towards the vulnerable and oppressed.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AL PITRELLI, DEE SNIDER
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