Demonic Refusal
Testament · Signs Of Chaos - The Best Of Testament [1997]
You felt the flesh, you realized
You took my will, now I'm deprived
Save myself, just save myself
I... can not be taken unto
All that I have can not be taken
She has ways mischievous
Takes your soul in pact
Demonic chants of Manatu
Save your soul, just save your soul
I... can not be taken unto
All that I feel can not be taken
A strong will is my defense
For the future and past
I... feel what I feel
I... seen what I've seen
I... have what I have
What I have is from me
Yeah he feeds on innocence
Dreams the taste of war
Smells the fear that he has dreamt
Wake yourself, just wake yourself
I... can not be taken until
All that I have can not be taken
The tarot cards on the table
They showed the future and past
I... feel what I feel
I... seen what I've seen
I... have what I have
What I have is from me
I... am a prisoner of fate
I'm refusing all hate
I... will cast it away
I... will not be a slave
You take my hand and sympathize
You felt the flesh, you felt the flesh
You took my will, now I'm deprived
Save myself, just save myself
I... can not be taken until
All that I have can not be taken
The tarot cards on the table
They showed the future and past
I... feel what I feel
I... seen what I've seen
I... have what I have
What I have is from me
I... In through out death I shall be
I... In through out death I shall be
Demonic Refusal
Released on the 1997 compilation Signs Of Chaos, 'Demonic Refusal' stands as a quintessential anthem of the thrash metal genre. Performed by Testament, the track exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive riffs and melodic sensibilities that defined the late 1980s and early 1990s. The song features the powerful vocals of Scott Muir and showcases the technical proficiency of guitarist Mark Jansen, delivering a high-energy performance that remains a staple in the band's discography. As a key track on this greatest hits collection, it captures the raw intensity and musical evolution characteristic of Testament during their most influential period, cementing their legacy in the heavy metal canon.