Black John
Rock
Apr 3, 2013
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Black John Music Video

Black John Lyrics

I find myself in wicked crest
I'm such a shitty mess
I'll catch my baited breath and lose my fucking mind
Called before the killer man
You need to understand
Psychopaths and sycophants are not a waste of time

But all I know
Is heroes come and villains go
Just give the lunatic a chance
And all I know
Is something out is something old
I'll never win, I'm just a man
But I don't care

The deadly frost is in the green
You don't know what I mean
You'll find the Benzedrine can throw you off the edge
Who needs a therapist?
Too bad I'm not convinced
God, I'm sick of this
Just save yourself or I'll be damned

All I know
Is heroes come and villains go
Just give the lunatic a chance
And all I know
Is something out is something old
I'll never win, I'm just a man

The Conflagration isn't yours
Your bible is a war
Once we've broken through
There's nothing to protect
Futile bullets make you weak
Your tremors can't compete
The Human's obsolete
Whether you have lived

All I know
Is heroes come and villains go
Just give the lunatic a chance
And all I know
Is something out is something old
I'll never win, I'm just a man

All I know
Is every way you come and go
There's nothing new to understand
All I know
Is nowhere's safe and no one's home
I'll never win, I'm just a man
But I don't care

Black John is always there

Writer(s): COREY TAYLOR, JAMES ROOT, JOSH RAND, ROY MAYORGA
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What album is 'Black John' by Stone Sour from?

    'Black John' is a track from Stone Sour's fifth studio album, House of Gold & Bones – Part 2. The album is the second part of a double-record concept project.

  2. Who were the key contributors to the writing of 'Black John'?

    The song was written by Corey Taylor, James Root, Josh Rand, and Roy Mayorga. Corey Taylor is the main lyricist, while the other band members contributed to the music and arrangement.

  3. What is the significance of the character Black John in the concept of House of Gold & Bones – Part 2?

    In the concept of the album, Black John is a significant antagonist who, along with The Numbers, captures the protagonist known as The Human. He is a symbol of dark influences and conflicts within the protagonist's mind.

  4. When was House of Gold & Bones – Part 2 released?

    The album was released on April 3, 2013, in Japan, April 8 in the UK, and April 9 in the United States via Roadrunner Records.

  5. Where was House of Gold & Bones – Part 2 recorded?

    The album was recorded at Soundfarm Studios along with its predecessor, House of Gold & Bones – Part 1.

  6. What role does the song 'Black John' play in the narrative of the album?

    'Black John' explores the internal and external conflicts faced by The Human. The character Black John represents certain dark aspects of The Human's psyche, making the song a significant element in the album's storyline.

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