Grinder
Judas Priest · Single Cuts Box [2011]
I won't keep in time
Tend to burn the arrow
Out of the line
Been inclined to wander
Off the beaten track
That's where there's thunder
And the wind shouts back
Grinder
Looking for meat
Grinder
Wants you to eat
Got no use for routine
I shiver at the thought
Open skies are my scene
That's why I won't get caught
Refuse to bite the mantrap
Be led to set the snare
I love to have my sight
Capped everywhere
Grinder
Looking for meat
Grinder
Wants you to eat
I've held my licence
It came with birth,
For self reliance on this earth
You take the bullet
On which my name
Was etched upon in your game
Day of independence
Stamped us like a brand
Round the necks of millions
To the land
As the mighty eagle
I need room to breathe
Witness from the treadmill
I take my leave
Grinder
Looking for meat
Grinder
Wants you to eat
Grinder
Looking for meat
Grinder
Wants you to eat
Grinder
Grinder
Grinder stands as a testament to Judas Priest's enduring power within the heavy metal genre. The track showcases the band's signature twin-guitar attack and Rob Halford's commanding vocal delivery, hallmarks that have defined their sound for decades. While often associated with their extensive live performances, the song captures the raw energy and mechanical precision that characterize the group's classic era. It fits seamlessly alongside other anthems in their discography, reinforcing their status as pioneers who helped shape the sonic landscape of rock music. The recording exemplifies the band's ability to craft tight, driving compositions that resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners alike, maintaining the high standards of their celebrated body of work.