Horse Called War

Zakk Wylde · Other Songs - Zakk Wylde

If the end be a comin'

I soon be a bummin'

All you Jesus freaks I hope you're wrong

I've got so much left to live for

All these religions without God's supervision

All you Jesus freaks you kill yourselves

All in the name of the Lord



You're gonna meet your maker

Soon he be comin' to town

You tear the horse a comin'

Mercy on your soul when you're found



Been out ridin'

Ridin' a horse called war

Ain't no denyin'

You can't bury a horse called war



All of this hatin'

Just social masturbation

All you Jesus freaks we need you now

What the hell are you waiting for

Through all the pollution

Ain't seen no solution

For you Jesus freaks that ride the horse called war



You're gonna meet your maker

Soon he be comin' to town

You hear the horse a comin'

Mercy on your soul when you're found



Been out ridin'

Ridin' a horse called war

Ain't no denyin'

You can't bury a horse called war



Everyone's talkin'

But nobody's walkin'

We keep feedin'

It keeps eatin'

We'll be down, down, down on the killin' floor



You're gonna meet your maker

Soon he be comin' to town

You hear the horse a comin'

Mercy on your soul when you're found



Been out ridin'

Ridin' a horse called war

Ain't no denyin'

You can't bury a horse called war

Horse Called War

Zakk Wylde's 'Horse Called War' stands as a quintessential example of his aggressive, high-octane metal style, characterized by blistering guitar work and a relentless, driving rhythm. Released during a period where Wylde was establishing his signature sound within the thrash and heavy metal genres, the track exemplifies the raw energy and technical proficiency that defined his discography. The song features his trademark vocal delivery, blending screamed and growled passages to create a chaotic yet controlled atmosphere typical of his recordings from the mid-to-late 1990s. It serves as a powerful testament to his ability to craft intense, guitar-centric compositions that resonate with fans of the genre, showcasing his evolution as a frontman and guitarist without relying on specific lyrical themes beyond the implied themes of conflict and chaos inherent in the music itself.