Strength of the World

Published 2017-06-13
Provided to YouTube by Warner Records

Strength of the World · Avenged Sevenfold

City of Evil

℗ 2005 Warner Records Inc.

Producer: Andrew Murdock
Unknown: Andy Wallace
Unknown: Eddie Schreyer
Bass Guitar: Johnny Christ
Gang Vocals: Johnny Christ
Vocals: M. Shadows
Lead Guitar: Synyster Gates
Gang Vocals: Synyster Gates
Drums: The Rev
Gang Vocals: The Rev
Guitar: Zacky Vengeance
Gang Vocals: Zacky Vengeance
Writer: Brian Elwin Haner, Jr.
Writer: James Sullivan
Writer: Jonathan Seward
Writer: Matthew Sanders
Writer: Zachary Baker

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All Comments (21)
  • @PlastikShark
    I don't care if everyone knows it, old-school A7X still slaps. I put this on while I did dishes and they ain't never been so clean before in their whole life.
  • @brimstoner982
    I never thought i would need wild west metal in my life.
  • I don't care what anyone says, "oh everyone says that about every song", no, this is BY FAR ONE OF the most underrated songs made by Avenged. Hands down. City of Evil sparked the best lineup of songs in my opinion. Live long A7X 🤘🤘
  • @roysauer3348
    R.I.P. Rev. Still one hell of a drummer and bass pedal bender
  • @kwk111
    I used to dismiss this song because of the calm intro, thinking the rest of the song would be the same, but imagine my surprise when I finally listened long enough for the guitar to blast off. Immediately became one of my favorites
  • @Jeff-fc7nf
    Most underrated song in all of music. This song has everything.
  • @marcedoreste
    Avenged Sevenfold - Strength of the World (Full lyrics with chorus) My story starts the day they said "she can't be found" the news so dark, heart stopped, I stood silent without a sound It's over, she's finished, mother lies with my father and sister too Cold-blooded, they suffered, shot down by the outlaws after you Sorrow swallows my screams Strength of the world, is on my shoulders Strength of the world, is on my side Strength of the world, the one true beholder Ice in my veins, for those who've died I've seen my family fade away, you've taken my whole life There's nothing left to say Avenge the dead kill all who cross me in my path Suicidal, I never planned on coming back I want it, I need it, revenge is dripping from my teeth Need nothin', to feel power, and bring the killers to their knees Nothin' ta lose vengeance ta gain (you know I'll never be the same) So taste my breath I'm close behind you (so desperate on your final day) Sorrow swallows my screams Strength of the world, is on my shoulders Strength of the world, is on my side Strength of the world, the one true beholder Ice in my veins, for those who've died I've seen my family fade away, you've taken my whole life There's nothing left to say Sitting in silence with heaven above me I prayed every night by their graves While I search for closure I feel it no longer I can't turn my cheek away I stand before you; I'll sin when I have to But now I leave your side, to avenge my family's pride Strength of the world, is on my shoulders Strength of the world, is on my side Strength of the world, the one true beholder Ice in my veins, for those who've died I've seen my family fade away, you've taken my whole life There's nothing left to say So far forever alone, a greater punishment on me has been imposed A killer falling from the light, I'll miss my family, I'll never be alright
  • @robertlopez4135
    This is easily one of their best songs, more then 10 years later im still feeling the same when I hear it.
  • @blaise1016
    I love this song!!!!!!!!! My grandfather was a Marine in the korean war! He lost alot of good friends there sadly. This song reminds me of what he went through over there. His revenge, sadness and redemption!! Rest in peace grandpa Jack!!! I sure do miss you❤
  • @sindycares
    First ever song I heard from A7X. 9 years later still bumping it on my way to work everyday. Got my first ever tattoo of a deathbat when I was 18. Avenged Sevenfold will always be my #1
  • @r_r_rye2441
    "Revenge is dripping from my teeth," is one of the coolest lines in any song, movie, show, ever.
  • @aimanaziz2016
    Still listening in 2023..to me this is one of their underrated songs that i just love..never get bored 🤟 A7x!!😆
  • @grbggaming6885
    This is definitely one of my favorites. Was in a horrible place in my life, and it stayed horrible for a while afterwards, but musically this is definitely a superb album. Use to listen to this and then Megadeth Greatest Hits all the way through for a time.
  • This and M.I.A will foREVer hold a spot in my heart. The amount of times that I listened to City of Evil is easily more than any other album. The solo's and the build ups/ riffs are perfect. This era for Avenged was amazing because of how much they harmonized and very uniquely too. A lot of core fans shit on this album but it's easily top 5 albums for me and that will NEVER change. This was the album that really got me into them, of course Waking the Fallen and STST are amazing but this album will always outweigh the latter. My favorite A7X album is The Stage, and my favorite songs are easily the 8+ minute ones, I'm also a fan of the new album... least favorite album is Hail to the King. But thank you for never selling out, and staying true to YOU. You guys have always been super unique and the new album is a HUGE representation of that. So proud to be an A7X fan and can't wait for the future.
  • @TheJayLordx
    I always skipped this song when I was younger. Don't know whether it's because Shads sounds a little off in some parts, or maybe I wasn't quite mature enough to wrap my head around the complexities of it. Can appreciate it now I'm older, has a great flow and adventure type feeling to it. Top song.
  • @JohnnyInJapan
    I love how the drums just keep soldiering on while the orchestra swells at the end. The drums are just loud enough to be heard. Any louder than that would take away from the orchestrated finish but it being there is absolutely essentially and I couldn't imagine the song without it being as good. It's slight background presence gives me just as much goosebumps as the orchestra itself. I don't know what they were thinking when they did that but it's fucking genius song writing.