Turn The Other Way
Avenged Sevenfold · Sounding the Seventh Trumpet [2001]
Slit my throat, everyone's to blame
Lost in the fields of confusion
Restless nights, they're not far away
I came here for something and I'm not turning back
A strong piece of mind but you still hold my keys
Keeping my fate deep within your threshold
Petty inconvenience but it means the world to me
You hold the power to set me free
Caught in your grasp now, just let me be
Give me control out, out of these depths
A fiery hell, I pray for death
I've been the wrong one time and time again
Now I'm on my knees, forgive me please
Tore out my heart and handed it to me on a silver platter
Sew up the hole, emptiness in the place of compassion
You made me this way, I am the product of your creation
Sew up the hole, now you've turned your back the other way
You've turned away from me
The future's much too far away to see
I hope you learn the truth
Not the way things were meant to be with me and you
Turn The Other Way
Recorded in 2001, 'Turn The Other Way' stands as a defining track from Avenged Sevenfold's early experimental phase on the album Sounding the Seventh Trumpet. The song blends the band's signature heavy metal intensity with progressive rock structures and atmospheric textures, showcasing the musical evolution that would later characterize their mainstream success. Featuring the iconic vocal style of M. Shadows and the guitar work of Zacky Vengeance, the recording captures a raw, energetic sound that pushed the boundaries of the genre during the early 2000s. It remains a testament to the band's ability to fuse technical proficiency with melodic sensibilities, serving as a crucial link between their underground roots and the polished metalcore sound they would eventually define.