Murky Waters
Testament · Demonic [1997]
Hold your breath afraid
Grasp the rope in fear
Grip just slips away
You yell but no one hears...
You don't know if you will drown
Your friends showed you the way
They left you to run wild
They just turned away
You're angered with a smile
You don't know if you will drown
You don't know if you'll be found or not
Drowning in the darkness
Lying... ending... sorrow
Body's feeling lifeless
Lying... ending... sorrow
The minds at peace and conscious
Life's... ending... sorrow
Where are your friends now
Have they let you down
They can't bring you back
They just let you drowned
You don't know if you will drown
Grasp the rope in fear
Grip just slips away
You yell but no one hears...
You don't know if you will drown
Your friends showed you the way
They left you to run wild
They just turned away
You're angered with a smile
You don't know if you will drown
You don't know if you'll be found or not
Drowning in the darkness
Lying... ending... sorrow
Body's feeling lifeless
Lying... ending... sorrow
The minds at peace and conscious
Life's... ending... sorrow
Where are your friends now
Have they let you down
They can't bring you back
They just let you drowned
You don't know if you will drown
Murky Waters
Testament's 'Murky Waters' stands as a defining track from their 1997 album 'Demonic,' capturing the band's transition into a heavier, more aggressive sound. Released during the height of the groove metal era, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of technical precision and visceral energy. With its driving rhythm section and powerful vocals, the recording solidified Testament's reputation as a titan of the genre, influencing countless bands that followed. The track remains a staple of their discography, representing a pivotal moment in their evolution from thrash metal roots to a broader, heavier musical identity that continues to resonate with fans today.