Revenge
I'm screaming revenge again
Wrong
I've been wrong for far too long
Been constantly so frustrated
I've moved mountains with less
When I channel my hate to productive
I don't find it hard to impress
Bones in traction
Hands break to hone raw energy
Bold and disastrous
My ears can't hear what you say to me
Hold your mouth for the war
Use it for what is for
Speak the truth about me
Determined
Possessed
I feel a conquering will down inside me
Strength
The strength of many to crush, who might stop me
My strength is in number
And my soul lies in every one
The releasing of anger
Can better any medicine under the sun
Bones in traction
Hands break to hone raw energy
Bold and disastrous
My ears can't hear what you say to me
Hold your mouth for the war
Use it for what is for
Speak the truth about me
Determined
There comes a time within' everyone
To close your eyes to what's real
No comprehension to fail
I vacuum the wind for my sail
Can't be the rest, let others waste my time
Owning success is the bottom line
Like a knife into flesh
After life is to death
Pulling and punching the rest of duration
No one can piss on this determination
About This Song
"Mouth For War" is a ferocious anthem of channeled rage and productive aggression from Pantera's landmark 1992 album *Vulgar Display of Power*. The song explores themes of transforming frustration and anger into focused energy, with lyrics about revenge, being wrong for too long, and using hate as a driving force for achievement. Musically, it exemplifies Pantera's groove metal style with crushing, syncopated riffs, Phil Anselmo's aggressive vocals shifting between screaming and rhythmic delivery, and the band's signature heavy, precise attack. The cryptic chorus "Hold your mouth for the war / Use it for what isn't for" suggests restraining speech to focus energy on action rather than empty words. This track helped define the groove metal genre and showcased Pantera's ability to combine brutal heaviness with infectious rhythmic complexity, making it a cornerstone of 1990s extreme metal.
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