Suicide Note Pt. II
Pantera · 101 Proof - Official Live [1998]
No pretension, execution, live and learn
Rape and turn
Fret not family, nor pre-judged army
This is for me, and me only, cowards only
Try it
(Chorus)
Don't you try to die, like me
It's livid and it's lies and makes graves
It's not worth the time to try, to replenish a
rotting life
I'll end the problem, facing nothing, fuck you off,
fuck you all
Tortured history, addict of misery, this exposes me
for weakness is a magnet - watch me do it
(Chorus)
Graves descending down
Why would you help anyone who doesn't want it,
doesn't need it, doesn't want your shit advice
when a mind's made up to go ahead and die?
What's done is done and gone, so why cry?
(Chorus)
Suicide Note Pt. II
Suicide Note Pt. II stands as a defining track in Pantera's discography, capturing the band's signature groove metal intensity. Originally recorded for the 1990 album Cowboys from Hell, the song showcases the group's transition from traditional heavy metal to a heavier, more aggressive sound. The recording features the dynamic interplay between Phil Anselmo's powerful vocals and Dimebag Darrell's intricate guitar work, establishing a template for the band's future success. As a staple of their live performances, the track remains a testament to the band's ability to blend technical precision with raw emotional weight. It represents a pivotal moment in their career, solidifying their reputation as innovators within the heavy metal genre and influencing countless bands that followed in their wake.