Switchblade Life

from Zombies, Werewolves, & Demons by The EverDead

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Bobby Baron originally wrote this song as a solo effort, recording a 4-track demo with himself on all instruments and vocals. However, he soon decided to make it an EverDead song. For this studio version, I re-wrote some of Bobby's original lyrics, turning it into a revenge story.

- A.D.

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Little Johnny rides atop his bike
Decked in leather and looking to fight
Like a demon tearing through the night
No, Johnny’s not afraid to die
Little Johnny under electric light, yeah
Spots his prey, got his fist clenched tight, yeah
Up walks the villain and he’s gripping a knife
Yeah, Johnny might die tonight
Johnny, don’t do it, again and again and…
Johnny will fight ‘til the end of, the end of his life
Little Johnny stalks a Saturday night
Vigilante out to make things right
They took his woman now he’ll take their lives
Yeah, Johnny’s out for blood tonight
Little Johnny on a dark dark night, yeah
Little Johnny under crimson light, yeah
To learn the lesson of a switchblade life
Yeah, Johnny’s gonna die tonight
It was Friday night, 13th of the month
On the beach, Johnny and his girl
Making love ‘til they came by
Troublemakers looking for fun
They did his girl right before his eyes
Left him for dead on that bloodstained night
But Johnny’s back and he’s out for revenge
He keeps killing again and again

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from Zombies, Werewolves, & Demons, released February 6, 2015

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The EverDead Grand Rapids, Michigan

A horror-themed rock band from Grand Rapids, MI. Formed in the spring of 2000.

Adam Dravian: vocals
Sam Bones: guitar
Bobby Baron: bass
Michael Mortis: keyboards
Bludlux: drums

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