Suffer Not The Children
Venom · Possessed [1985]
Listen to the night
Loud as Hell and black as death
Only men take fright
Sit around my flame bright
Warm your bones and hear
Virgins die and demons cry
Throw away your fears
Suffer not the children
Sleep tight our fathers
Guard our mothers well
Vampires and werewolves
Erupt your dreams our spell
The evening sabbat song
A Longing to be free
Lost children wander waiting
Barefoot in the sea
Suffer not the children
Suffer not the children
Or be deemed a damned disgrace
Blessed be the wench
To which delivers in his grace
Gather around my young ones
We can go away
I'll guide you in the night
Follow me
Tonight we'll find a path
The Hell born sinners trail
Beware! None shall stop us
Innocence guards our way
The amulets of kings
Our voodoo games
We know but never tell
Of our infernal names
Suffer not the children
Suffer Not The Children
Suffer Not The Children stands as a defining track on Venom's 1985 album Possessed, capturing the band's aggressive evolution during their formative years. As a cornerstone of the early heavy metal and speed metal genres, the recording showcases the group's signature blend of raw power and theatrical intensity. The song reflects the band's commitment to crafting a distinct sonic identity that would influence countless successors in the metal community. Possessed remains a vital song in their discography, highlighting the creative momentum that propelled Venom toward wider recognition. This track exemplifies the energy and straightforward composition that characterized their work in the mid-1980s, offering listeners a direct connection to a pivotal era in British heavy metal history.