Sad Man's Tongue
Volbeat · Rock The Rebel / Metal The Devil [2007]
Well my mama told me: "Son you better watch out
All those nasty women gonna rape you dime for dime"
But I got my pocket full of real tales
and a broken guitar mode, guitar mode
And the story keep on rollin', out from a sad man's tongue
Left my mama and papa's nest
I got the fever rambling my bones
Papa said: "My boy, take your Johnny Cash vinyls and go"
Well I got my pocket full of real tales
and a broken guitar mode, guitar mode
And the story keep on rollin', out from a sad man's tongue
Strollin' down the highway with uncle sam roaring:
"Rebel kid get your ass home, your ass belongs to me
Leave your Johnny Cash songs and get home"
But I got my pocket full of real tales
and a broken guitar mode, guitar mode
And the story keep on rollin', out from a sad man's tongue
Singing in the cell 1.40.9.5
No way should I wear guns, I'm sitting my time
Left 1.40.9.5 with plenty rock'n'roll songs painting the road
Education sucks, so I sing my song for you
And I got my pocket full of real tales
And a broken guitar mode, guitar mode
And the story keep on rollin' out from a sad man's tongue
All those nasty women gonna rape you dime for dime"
But I got my pocket full of real tales
and a broken guitar mode, guitar mode
And the story keep on rollin', out from a sad man's tongue
Left my mama and papa's nest
I got the fever rambling my bones
Papa said: "My boy, take your Johnny Cash vinyls and go"
Well I got my pocket full of real tales
and a broken guitar mode, guitar mode
And the story keep on rollin', out from a sad man's tongue
Strollin' down the highway with uncle sam roaring:
"Rebel kid get your ass home, your ass belongs to me
Leave your Johnny Cash songs and get home"
But I got my pocket full of real tales
and a broken guitar mode, guitar mode
And the story keep on rollin', out from a sad man's tongue
Singing in the cell 1.40.9.5
No way should I wear guns, I'm sitting my time
Left 1.40.9.5 with plenty rock'n'roll songs painting the road
Education sucks, so I sing my song for you
And I got my pocket full of real tales
And a broken guitar mode, guitar mode
And the story keep on rollin' out from a sad man's tongue
Sad Man's Tongue
Volbeat's "Sad Man's Tongue" stands as a defining track from their 2007 double album, "Rock The Rebel / Metal The Devil." Released during the band's peak in the Danish power metal and rock scene, the song exemplifies their signature blend of heavy riffs, driving rhythms, and melodic vocals. The recording captures the raw energy of their early work, establishing a sonic identity that would characterize their subsequent discography. As a staple of their live performances and radio play, the track remains a powerful representation of the genre's fusion of aggression and melody that Volbeat brought to a global audience.