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When All Else Fails

by Chris Ward

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Verse 1 You’re seeking a solution in the dark of the night Hopelessly searching for a path to the light You’re looking for a way to shift the blame But you already know that fate has no name Bridge (Pre-Chorus) Wicked, evil, schemer Twisted, liar, deceiver Two-faced, blinded, dreamer Faithful, eternal, believer Verse 2 You’re hoping that the answer will present itself Staring at the skies for the good of your health You’re dreaming of a way to change the rules But you already know that luck is for fools Repeat Pre-Chorus Chorus 1 When all else fails, you’ll believe in me Might take some time, but you will see One of these days, your luck will run out And then you'll know, what karma is about Verse 3 I’m waiting in the shadows ‘til it’s my time to fight Dazed and confused you don’t know what’s right I’m everywhere you look but cannot be seen And now your number’s up if you know what I mean Repeat Pre-Chorus Chorus 2 When all else fails, you’ll believe in me Might take some time, but you will see One of these days, your luck will run out And then you'll know, what karma is about Chorus 3 (Alternate) One day soon, your luck will change And then you'll know, that fate takes the stage Might take some time, but soon you will see When all else fails, ha, you’ll come back to me
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Verse 1 You want that job but you don’t know how to get it Tell yourself that you won’t regret it You take the easy option just to get by You want that girl but you don’t know how to get ‘er Tell yourself that you can do better You make excuses rather than try Chorus The greatest risk in life is never takin’ one at all The only bad decisions are those you do not make The greatest risk in life is never livin’ at all The only rules you need are the ones you’re meant to break Verse 2 You want those friends but you don’t know how to get ‘em Tell yourself that you don’t really need ‘em You’re just a fool livin’ a lie You want it all and you know you can do it Tell yourself that you’re gonna get through it You can have the things money can’t buy Repeat Chorus
3.
Verse 1 Started by the Sarafan To rid Nosgoth of vampires A holy war vengeance for The murder of a tyrant king Corrupted by this genocide Was a warrior called Raziel But for his faith he was killed Another martyr to their cause Chorus Redeemer, destroyer! Angel of Death Pawn or messiah! Agent of free will Redeemer, destroyer! Reaver of Souls Pawn or messiah! A paradox in time Verse 2 Many years passed him by While he lay inside a crypt Until one day a vampire came And shared with him the thirst for blood And so he lived in servitude Serving Kain for millennia Then things changed Raziel evolved And was thrown into the Abyss Bridge 1 Tumbling, burning, with white hot fire Drowning, plunging, into the depths Unspeakable pain and agony, time ceased to exist Torture and hatred, for what damned him to this hell Bridge 2 An eternity passed, and torment receded Bringing him back from madness Within the abyss, descent had destroyed him And yet, he lived. Verse 3 No longer man or vampire Simply just a wraith reborn Bounded by the Elder God Consuming souls just to survive Sent to hunt; his former brethren And bring them to justice To seek revenge by killing Kain And fulfil his destiny Repeat Chorus
4.
Verse 1 Voted in by the brainwashed masses Giving out orders for oil of course Not doing much just sat on their asses Lining their pockets with no remorse Cash for questions they’ll make us pay Lying to us clever use of spin Golden pensions nothing we can say Free trips for favours for every sin Chorus World Powers living a lie, a national conspiracy They will suck us dry, the leeches on society! World Powers living a lie, a national conspiracy They will suck us dry, the leeches on society! Verse 2 Change the rules and break the law Politicians knee deep in lies Making money while we’re at war Their opposition is euthanised Moral high ground ain’t no such thing Our budget falls through fingers like sand Bankruptcy they will bring With a bank account in Switzerland Repeat Chorus Bridge And now! Ask yourself! Where does the truth...really begin? Verse 3 So this is it we make a stand And they step down like noblemen But the government has the upper hand And only next week they’ll be back again Photo ops make them look good While they dig deep snouts in the trough We’ll bring ‘em down you know we should It’s time for action we’ve had enough Repeat Chorus
5.
Verse 1 Watching and waiting but always mistaking The signs for the things that I feel Hearing the voices and making bad choices Tell me that this isn’t real Righting the wrongs and then speaking in tongues Please don’t deny what I see Choosing a path so I don’t feel your wrath Next time you’re coming for me Pre-Chorus Show me the way, show me the light Let me know what I can do Show me the way, show me the light Let me know what I must do Chorus Are you listening? I need help! Can you give me a sign? Verse 2 Plotting and scheming but I’m always dreaming Of ways to get all that I crave Sneaking around without making a sound And hiding when I should be brave I know at a glance that I should take a chance Instead of the easy selection To follow my fate rather than wait To find my one true direction Repeat Pre-Chorus & Chorus Verse 3 Ranting and raving and never behaving The way that they say that I should I’m always learning I never stop yearning For answers so I can be good But am I mistaken it seems I’m forsaken Punished for being out of line How long must I wait to learn of my fate Lord can you give me a sign? Repeat Pre-Chorus & Chorus
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Verse 1 Don’t care about the money, don’t care about the fame Don’t want to storm the charts’, that’s not my game Just want it heavy, and louder than hell Don’t want to win awards, can’t you tell Pre-Chorus Metal is metal, at the end of the day Old-school or modern, keeps the men in suits at bay Metal is metal, wouldn’t want it any other way Power or thrash, don’t care what they say 'cause... Chorus I’m on the edge of reality Banging my head till it all goes black Caught in a moment of insanity Now it’s too late and there’s no going back Verse 2 Don’t care about the t-shirts, don’t care about the TV Don’t want to feature on the news, that’s not for me Just want to play guitar, as fast as I can Don’t want to be controlled, I’m my own man Pre-Chorus Metal is metal, at the end of the day Old-school or modern, keeps the men in suits at bay Metal is metal, wouldn’t want it any other way Power or thrash, don’t care what they say, 'cause... Repeat Chorus x2 'Cause metal is metal! x4
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Verse 1 Of all the creatures I have seen A temptress found on Halloween Beauty of an angel’s daughter She led sane men to the slaughter Of all the creatures I have seen She surely was the dark lord’s queen Had no resistance she took control She stole my heart and took my soul Chorus She took it, she stole it I hated the day She learned me, she turned me And now it’s okay She took it, she stole it Then showed me her way She learned me, she turned me And now I’m here to stay Verse 2 Felt the frenzy felt the fear Evil temptress draw me near Can’t react but can’t complain Eternity it’s in my veins Felt the frenzy felt the fear Sexy hot breath in my ear Can’t react but can’t complain She drained my body I’m going insane Verse 3 Now I’m a creature in her scene She is my bride of Halloween At her side when she takes flight Together we will rule the night Now I’m a creature in her scene I’m not the man I could have been No longer bound by mortal laws Just a disciple to her cause Repeat Chorus
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Verse 1 I’m lost again, alone No chance of rescue I’m in trouble, no hope Nowhere to run to Why do I always Have to see such pain? And why am I always The only option? Chorus I’m waiting for the day When I can rest in peace I’m searching for some way To put an end to the killing I’m hoping that some time I’ll finally get released But 'til then I’ll keep fighting I am the last man standing Verse 2 I’m left behind, abandoned No second chances I’m in danger, no friends No reinforcements Why do I always Have to fight alone? And why am I always The lone survivor? Verse 3 I’m saved at last, I’m rescued From the battlefield I’m in luck, my hardship Is over now But why do I always Have to be the last? And why am I always The only one rescued? Repeat Chorus
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Verse 1 A long time ago when I was so carefree I made mistakes ‘cause I was too blind to see I got sent to prison to pay my dues Please wait for me out there I’ve got nothing left to lose Pre-Chorus I’m biding my time Until you tell me when I ask you my love When will I see you again? Chorus Lethal devotion (for one I can’t see) I’m left with confusion (you’re not by my side) Too much emotion (is building in me) Beyond the illusion, there’s no place to hide Verse 2 When I get out I will hold you once more I’ll spend my whole life waiting by your door I’ll care for you always in my own special way Don’t want anyone else no matter what you say Repeat Pre-Chorus Chorus [Extended] Lethal devotion (for one I can’t see) I’m left with confusion (you’re not by my side) Too much emotion (is building in me) Beyond the illusion, there’s no place to hide Lethal devotion (is what it must be) I’m left with confusion (while I’m stuck inside) Too much emotion (it’s easy to see) Beyond the illusion, I know that you lied! Bridge On that fateful day It was true love at first write I knew back then you’d never change You’d never see the light. But on that very special day The truth was clear to me I knew I had to have you And that we were meant to be! Verse 3 Now that I’m free I know what I’m going to do Got nothing but a name but I will find you Might take me years but I’ll search everyday And if you don’t want me I’ll search anyway Repeat Pre-Chorus Repeat Chorus [Extended]
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Verse 1 Killing in the name of God They say don’t have anything to lose But what they don’t understand Is that their fate in war is one they can’t choose So they carry on battling the hordes Unable to perceive the lie 'Cause whilst they’re busy fighting His war They don’t believe He’ll let them die Chorus Marching off to another battle Fighting for a holy doctrine Choosing sides based on blind faith A power they've never seen Holding off the enemy warriors Sword and shield keep the heathens at bay Getting killed with no salvation They're just souls for trade Verse 2 Dying for a broken promise They know that they have been betrayed But they realise all too late At home is where they should have stayed So their destiny is not important It only matters that they live for today 'Cause if they wake up tomorrow They’ll only die in vain anyway Repeat Chorus
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Verse 1 Got no money, can’t get a honey Hiding away on the shelf Feeling viral, downward spiral Not trying to help myself Ain’t got no uses, making excuses For my situation Blame my mother, blame another For my degradation Verse 2 Feeling bleary, eyes are weary Need more alcohol Effects are brief, short lived relief Don’t satisfy me at all Need something stronger, needs to last longer Need an extra dimension Crack or a pill, need that thrill Need some added attention Bridge Control got away from me (no second chances) I left it too late for me (to come to my senses) Time ran away from me (no second chances) Life would not wait for me (to come to my senses) Verse 3 It’s taking its toll, I’m out of control Got nowhere to turn Back is breaking, heart is racing And I’m ready to burn I’m looking gaunt, the street kids taunt Mocking my very existence No chance of revival, game of survival Finally got no resistance Verse 4 Hospital bed, am I dead? Is this some kind of nightmare? What am I hearing? Are they sneering? Do they even care? On life support, a bad report Bring on the undertaker I’ve had it rough, I’ve had enough It’s time to meet my maker
12.
Verse 1 Why did you do this? Why did you lie? And why does it always have to be this way? Why didn’t you tell me? Was it something I said? Why didn’t I see it? Now what can I do? So all this time, you wanted him not me Was he your lover? You went behind my back But not any longer, I see past it all! I’ll get my own back, he dies today! Chorus They say that its eye for an eye And that vengeance is always sweet So don’t try to change my mind I’ll kill you the next time we meet They say don’t get mad get even Or so that’s what I’ve been told So don’t say I didn’t warn you That revenge is a dish best served cold Verse 2 Why did you do this? Please tell me why? And why do you always make it happen this way? Why didn’t you tell me? Tell me that you cared I’ve always loved you, and I always will So all this time, how was I to know? He was your brother, you weren’t cheating at all But not any longer, I see past this madness! No more chances, this is goodbye! Repeat Chorus Verse 3 Why did I do it? Why did I kill them? And why must I suffer? What is wrong with me? Why didn’t I listen? She was trying to help And now I’m alone, and they’re both dead So all along, It was me not them They weren’t to blame, it was all my fault But it matters not, I’ll right my sins! With a gun to my head, I’ll end this thing!
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Verse 1 Of all the creatures I have seen A temptress found on Halloween Beauty of an angel’s daughter She led sane men to the slaughter Of all the creatures I have seen She surely was the dark lord’s queen Had no resistance she took control She stole my heart and took my soul Chorus She took it, she stole it I hated the day. She learned me, she turned me And now it’s okay She took it, she stole it Then showed me her way She learned me, she turned me And now I’m here to stay Verse 2 Felt the frenzy felt the fear Evil temptress, draw me near Can’t react but can’t complain Eternity it’s in my veins Felt the frenzy felt the fear Sexy hot breath in my ear Can’t react but can’t complain She drained my body I’m going insane Verse 3 Now I’m a creature in her scene She is my bride of Halloween At her side when she takes flight Together we will rule the night Now I’m a creature in her scene I’m not the man I could have been No longer bound by mortal laws Just a disciple to her cause Repeat Chorus

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'When All Else Fails' is the first full-length compilation album by Chris Ward, featuring thirteen original songs and guest appearances by Darren Pugh from the tech-metal band 'Aliases' and Jake Ryder from the 'Happy Mondays' and 'Black Grape'.

Complete with all new artwork, this album brings together all twelve tracks from his previously released EPs - 'Souls For Trade', 'Metal Is Metal!' and 'Tell Yourself'; and includes an additional bonus track - a previously unreleased acoustic demo of 'Temptress' featuring guest vocals by Macca.

Special thanks go to Robert Ward for his help writing lyrics, Darren Pugh and Jake Ryder for their assistance with the drums; and to Gavin Brady for all his work in the studio.

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released September 16, 2014

All tracks written and performed by Chris Ward.
Guest vocals on track 13 by Macca.
Additional lyrics by Robert Ward on tracks 2, 4, 5, 7 and 11.
Drums by Darren Pugh on all tracks except where performed by Jake Ryder on tracks 1, 2, 5 and 11.
Recorded and mixed by Gavin Brady (2010-2013) except track 13 by Chris Ward (2014).

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Chris Ward is a heavy metal guitarist, bassist and songwriter. His main influences are Megadeth and Black Sabbath.

To date he has released three solo EPs and one compilation album which are all available on CDBaby, Bandcamp and iTunes.
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