Victim of Changes
Judas Priest
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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's got her man But she won't find no new connection Takes another drink or two Things look better when she's through Take another look around, you're not goin' anywhere 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 No, no, no, no
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Written by: ALAN ATKINS, GLENN TIPTON, KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD
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13 facts about this song
Formation Details"Victim of Changes" is a track from the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. The band was formed in 1969.
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Album DetailThe song is off their second studio album, “Sad Wings of Destiny," which was released in 1976.
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Song Length“Victim of Changes” is one of Judas Priest’s longer songs, running for a total of 7 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Whiskey Bottle InspirationThe song's title was inspired by the label of a whiskey bottle which said "Victim of Changes."
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Composition OriginThe song is a merger of two older songs: "Whiskey Woman," by the band’s original vocalist Al Atkins, and "Red Light Lady," by the band's current members.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Victim of Changes" tell a story of a woman who turns to alcohol following a breakup.
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Live Performance"Victim of Changes" is often used as the closing song during the band's live performances.
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Signature SongOver the years, "Victim of Changes" has become one of Judas Priest's signature songs.
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Influential TrackThe song, along with the album it was featured on, has been cited as highly influential in the development of the heavy metal genre.
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Vocal PerformanceIt is well-known for Rob Halford's high-pitched, operatic vocal performance.
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Song RankingIn 2017, "Rolling Stone" magazine ranked "Victim of Changes" as the 15th greatest metal song of all time.
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Critic ReceptionThe song has been praised by critics for its lyrical content, vocal performance, and heavy, driving guitar riffs.
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Cover Versions"Victim of Changes" has been covered by numerous artists, demonstrating the song's lasting influence.
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