Dead Man Walking
Fear Factory · Digimortal [2001]
All of you here that are secretly dead
Just lifeless shells, consumed and bled
Oblivious to reason and you are blind
Follow the trends to share a single mind
[Chorus 1]
You are so blind
You are so blind
You are so blind to the lie
[Chorus 2]
I can see, I can see into the void of your mind
Hiding behind eyes of black
A dead man i will find, find, find
Kneel to the saviour who really cares less
His holy eyes fill you with fear and dread
Obey those rules from ancient history
Forgotten words that mean nothing to me
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2 x 2]
Just lifeless shells, consumed and bled
Oblivious to reason and you are blind
Follow the trends to share a single mind
[Chorus 1]
You are so blind
You are so blind
You are so blind to the lie
[Chorus 2]
I can see, I can see into the void of your mind
Hiding behind eyes of black
A dead man i will find, find, find
Kneel to the saviour who really cares less
His holy eyes fill you with fear and dread
Obey those rules from ancient history
Forgotten words that mean nothing to me
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2 x 2]
Dead Man Walking
Fear Factory's "Dead Man Walking" serves as a haunting centerpiece on the industrial metal album Digimortal. Released in 2001, the track exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive distortion and melodic intensity, characteristic of their work during the early 2000s. The song features the distinctive vocal style of lead singer Biff Byford, utilizing a mix of clean singing and harsh screaming to convey the track's dark, apocalyptic themes. As part of the band's broader discography, "Dead Man Walking" reinforces their reputation for pushing the boundaries of industrial music while maintaining a cohesive sonic identity that has influenced subsequent generations of metal artists.