Floods
Pantera · Original Album Series [2011]
A guilty bliss, so inviting (let me in), nailed to the cross
I feel you, relate to you, accuse you
Wash away us all, take us with the floods
Then throughout the night, they were raped and executed
Cold hearted world
Your language unheard of, the vast sound of tuning out,
The rash of negativity is seen one sidedly,
burn away the day
The nervous, the drifting, the heaving
Wash away us all, take us with the floods
Then throughout the day mankind played with grenades
Cold hearted world
And at night they might bait the pentagram
Extinguishing the sun
Wash away man, take him with the floods
Floods
Floods stands as a defining track from Pantera's early heavy metal period, showcasing the band's transition toward the groove-laden sound that would later define their commercial success. Released during an era of experimentation, the song captures the raw energy and melodic sensibilities that distinguished the Abbott brothers' songwriting from their contemporaries. The recording features the dynamic interplay between Phil Anselmo's powerful vocals and the tight, rhythmic guitar work that became a hallmark of the group's identity. As part of their extensive discography, Floods remains a testament to the band's ability to blend traditional metal structures with emerging hard rock influences. The track continues to resonate with fans for its driving tempo and emotional intensity, securing its place within the broader narrative of Pantera's evolution as one of the most influential acts in modern heavy metal history.