My Throat Is An Open Grave by Demon Hunter is a song from their first, debut full-length album, 2002′s self-titled “Demon Hunter”.
One of Demon Hunter’s most acclaimed ballads, a critical hit and among their most beloved songs, Demon Hunter’s first ever “all-singing” tune hails from the band’s 2002 debut self-titled album. And boy did it set the bar high. My Throat Is An Open Grave (taken from a verse in Psalms of the Bible “Their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they speak deceit”) is bar-none one of the best songs Demon Hunter has ever written. The vocals, verses, lyrics, music and tone in the song are amazing throughout. It’s an emotional song and has a really weighty feel to it that elevates the song to very high levels (as well as an awesome intro). The song is also very unique, and features that harsh, twisted tone that Demon Hunter is known for, even without growled vocals. Now that is a feat indeed. The chorus is absolutely amazing as well and it ends beautifully.
Lyrics:
We lay face
Down in pale solitude
To save face
We pulled our walls in front of you
To the same place
Where we danced in front of you
We fell from grace
And watched the hope fall from your face
This isn’t me I used to say
All the love was so gone
It feels good to be alive
I’ve been dead for so long
And all those broken promises
I can’t face
Afraid if someone notices
I lose my place
Fractured, broken, paralyzed
I need some space
Tear me open, analyze
This isn’t me I used to say
All the love was so gone
It feels good to be alive
I’ve been dead for so long
Wake up screaming
I’m awake and dreaming
And I won’t stop breathing
‘Til my heart stops beating
This isn’t me
I used to say
All the love was so gone
All the love was so gone
It feels good to be alive
I’ve been dead for so long.
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Additionally, here is the acoustic version of this incredible song, which was featured as a bonus on the special edition version of Demon Hunter’s The Triptych album, alongside acoustic versions of “My Heartstrings Come Undone” and “The Tide Began to Rise”. The acoustic version of My Throat Is An Open Grave is just as beautiful as you’d imagine it being, although I prefer the original version personally. Both are great.
About Demon Hunter Month
January 2013 is dedicated to the Christian metal band Demon Hunter, arguably my favorite band; and will feature songs from their entire catalog featured daily throughout the month, one a day. Whether you like metal, believe in God or not, check these songs out as you may be pleasantly surprised and hopefully you will discover some new-to-your-ears music to enjoy. Demon Hunter’s sound is extremely diverse, not all songs feature screams and growls, some are slow, sung ballads; others are heartfelt, all are deep with powerful lyrics that will make you think and ponder, as the sound takes you away.
Previous Demon Hunter Month Songs
January 1st 2013: A Broken Upper Hand
January 2nd 2013: God Forsaken
January 3rd 2013: The Wind
January 4th 2013: Ribcage
January 5th 2013: Incision
January 6th 2013: I Have Seen Where It Grows
January 7th 2013: Beheaded
January 8th 2013: Desire the Pain
January 9th 2013: Annihilate the Corrupt
January 10th 2013: Dust & Smoke
January 11th 2013: I Am You
January 12th 2013: Deteriorate
January 13th 2013: We Don’t Care
January 14th 2013: Fiction Kingdom
January 15th 2013: Relentless Intolerance
January 16th 2013: Feel As Though You Could
January 17th 2013: Shallow Water
January 18th 2013: My Throat Is An Open Grave
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