Jawbreaker
Judas Priest · Single Cuts Box [2011]
Deadly as the viper peering from its coil
The poison there is coming to the boil
Ticking like to time bomb
The fuse is running short
On the verge of snapping if it's caught
And all the pressure that's been building up
For all the years it bore the load
The cracks appear, the frame starts to distort
Ready to explode Jawbreaker
Crouching in the coner
Wound up as a spring
Piercing eyes that flash are shimmering
Muscles all contorted
Claws dug in the dirt
Every ounce of fibre on alert
3. Rock Hard Ride Free
Get a grip on the action, moving heaven and earth
Gotta get a reaction, push for all that you're worth
No denying we're going against the grain
So defiant they'll never put us down
Rock Hard Ride Free all day, all night
Rock Hard Ride Free all your life
Tough as steel stop at nothing
Look at fate in the face
Don't take no for an answer
Grab the lead in the race
Rock hard with a purpose
Got a mind that won't bend
Diehard resolution
That is true to the end
The poison there is coming to the boil
Ticking like to time bomb
The fuse is running short
On the verge of snapping if it's caught
And all the pressure that's been building up
For all the years it bore the load
The cracks appear, the frame starts to distort
Ready to explode Jawbreaker
Crouching in the coner
Wound up as a spring
Piercing eyes that flash are shimmering
Muscles all contorted
Claws dug in the dirt
Every ounce of fibre on alert
3. Rock Hard Ride Free
Get a grip on the action, moving heaven and earth
Gotta get a reaction, push for all that you're worth
No denying we're going against the grain
So defiant they'll never put us down
Rock Hard Ride Free all day, all night
Rock Hard Ride Free all your life
Tough as steel stop at nothing
Look at fate in the face
Don't take no for an answer
Grab the lead in the race
Rock hard with a purpose
Got a mind that won't bend
Diehard resolution
That is true to the end
Jawbreaker - Judas Priest
Released as part of the 2011 Single Cuts Box compilation, "Jawbreaker" stands as a definitive track within Judas Priest's heavy metal legacy. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and heavy metal, characterized by Rob Halford's powerful vocals and the driving, distorted guitar riffs that defined their sound during the late 1970s and early 1980s. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the raw energy and anthemic quality that made Judas Priest a global phenomenon. Its inclusion in this curated collection highlights its enduring status as a fan favorite and a key component of the band's catalog, showcasing the timeless appeal of their music across decades.