Practice What You Preach
Testament · The Spitfire Collection [2007]
You don't believe a word you say
Your feet aren't on the ground
You let your life just slip away
Just so uncertain of your body and your soul
The promises you make your mind go blank
and then you lose control, then you lose control!
I never was the one, the one to say
the things you say
Never seem to wonder what you say
You think you've got your life completely in control
You've got a lot to learn, the bridge you burned
It's gonna take its toll!!! Pay the burnt bridge toll!!!
So practice what you preach!
Practice What You Preach!
Practice What You Preach!
Practice What You Preach!
You think your life's so grand
You don't believe a word you say
Your feet aren't on the ground
You let your life just slip away
Just so uncertain of your body and your soul
The promises you make your mind goes blank
and then you lose control
Pay the burnt bridge toll, then you lose control
Pay the burnt bridge toll, so practice what you preach!
Practice What You Preach!
Practice What You Preach!
Practice What You Preach!
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About Practice What You Preach
"Practice What You Preach" by Testament serves as a defining track on *The Spitfire Collection*, a 2007 compilation that highlights the band's enduring power metal and thrash metal roots. Released during a period where the group was transitioning from their early 90s aggression to a more polished, melodic approach, the song exemplifies their signature blend of heavy riffs and soaring vocals. As part of their extensive discography, this recording reinforces their legacy as pioneers of the genre, influencing countless subsequent acts in heavy metal. The track stands alongside other notable works from their catalog, such as "Ten Thousand Thrones," showcasing the consistent intensity and technical proficiency that characterized their live performances and studio recordings throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.