Avenged Sevenfold - Tension [Official Audio]

Diamonds In The Rough was originally released on CD in 2008 as part of the DVD+CD release “Live in the LBC/Diamonds in the Rough”. It is a compilation of b-sides recorded during the making of the band’s self-titled 2007 debut, rarities, covers and other non-album tracks. The 2020 vinyl and digital release of the album has been remastered and is expanded by 5 tracks, featuring the unreleased track “Set Me Free” (recorded during the “Hail To The King” sessions). It also includes other hard-to-find tracks such as the fan-favorite “St, James”, “4AM” and “Lost It All”. The 16 track album also includes the band’s cover of Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid”, which originally came out in 2009 on the Warner Bros album “Covered”. The vinyl is released on limited edition clear vinyl.

[DanizZSsevenfold]

Shadow's voice on this A7X era is so god damn good, man he was a beast with those vocals.

I mean he's still great, but these self-titled/DintR songs are another level of epicness

[lessandrolens]

[Verse 1]
I wake up every morning, bright and early
Roll out of bed but I'm never quite alone
Tension is pulling me in all directions
And all of these problems use me as their own
Sometimes the pressure will just drive you crazy
At any time I could explode
I need some piece of mind, it's got me tired
Don't want to lose it, but I'm turning down that road

[Chorus]
I need a moment cause I've spread myself too thin
We all need a moment in our life
Work's hard, the days too long
And that's just where it begins
Tension has had us all this time

[Verse 2]
I sit in traffic every single morning
Just as I arrive, I'm slaving to the grind
Making the money so I feed my family
But I can't raise them, 'cause I ain't got the time
I got no free days on my busy schedule
I turn the page and it's the same
Don't like my situation, you don't either
Don't want to look back scared, I'm working life away

[Verse 3]
But every now and then
I drive alone
An open road
Hot summer day
A gentle breeze that feels alright
All alone
And I can't feel no pain
Only strength
Enjoy the sights
I feel alive
Relaxing here just feels alright
Far from home

[Jesse_Strick]

The slow part and the guitar solo gets me every time

[elrumi]

The bass, the drum, the guitar, the voice, the harmony. All is alive.

[ADTribalChild]

Though it was only brief, something about "the calm after the storm" turns at 02:07 that made me in peace with the craziness in my life right now.

[yamiymikxxo]

Diamonds in the Rough was very underrated!!!

[Devilman]

This song is just too down to earth. Perfectly sums up most working class lives. Such a cathartic song.

[leofarron]

"Diamonds in the Rough is under recognized" That's kinda what a "Diamond in the Rough" is. This entire album is one that people are STILL discovering.

[hdproject]

kisah seorang ayah yg bekerja kerumah utk kebahagiaan keluarganya, yg berjuang setiap hari menjalani kerasnya hidup,

[Groverbennington]

Love this band. My son introduced me back when The Rev was alive. He was lucky enough to see them live back then at Download several times. He's 25 and has seen more talent in that festival every year than I could ever wish to see and I'm 54..Afterlife is still my fave song n video ( extended of course! )

[traviseaton]

That "ooooh I need a moment" when the last chorus kicks in... *chef's kiss*

[Cpk]

Hearing the revs drums never gets old. He’s looking down smiling. he’ll always be a7x best drummer. ❤️

[jdhi]

This was easily my favorite on this album. This album, underrated. This song, underrated.

[upendratundrasherpa]

I wake up every morning, bright and early
Roll out of bed but I'm never quite alone
Tension is pulling me in all directions
And I'll be done once you use me as a rope
Sometimes the pressure will just drive you crazy
At any time I could explode
I need some piece of mind, it's got me tired
Don't wanna lose it, but I'm turning down that road

I need a moment cause I've spread myself to thin
We all need a moment in our lives
Works hard, the days too long
And that's just where it begins
Tension has had us all this time

I sit in traffic every single morning
Just as I arrive, I'm slaving to the grind
Making the money so I feed my family
But I can't raise them, 'cause I ain't got the time
I got no free days on my busy schedule
I turn the page and it's the same
Don't like my situation, you don't either
Don't wanna look back scared, I will get away

I need a moment cause I've spread myself to thin
We all need a moment in our lives
Works hard, the days too long
And that's just where it begins
Tension has had us all this time

But every now and then I drive alone And over all hot summer days
A gentle breeze that feels alright home alone
And I can't feel the pain only strain
Enjoy the sights i feel alive
When actually here just feels alright far from home

I need a moment cause I've spread myself to thin
We all need a moment in our lives
Works hard, the days too long
And that's just where it begins
Tension has had us all this time

[What-tvbl]

Album art: Skeleton inspecting a gem
What I saw: Skelly man stressed out

[ГолоборщеваВалерия]

I'm so tired of modern music rubbish, so I cannot stop listening to this ❤

[publicgenius]

Lyric : I wake up every morning, bright and early
Roll out of bed but I'm never quite alone
Tension is pulling me in all directions
And I'll be done once you use me as a rope
Sometimes the pressure will just drive you crazy
At any time I could explode
I need some piece of mind, it's got me tired
Don't wanna lose it, but I'm turning down that road
I need a moment cause I've spread myself to thin
We all need a moment in our lives
Works hard, the days too long
And that's just where it begins
Tension has had us all this time
I sit in traffic every single morning
Just as I arrive, I'm slaving to the grind
Making the money so I feed my family
But I can't raise them, 'cause I ain't got the time
I got no free days on my busy schedule
I turn the page and it's the same
Don't like my situation, you don't either
Don't wanna look back scared, I will get away
I need a moment cause I've spread myself to thin
We all need a moment in our lives
Works hard, the days too long
And that's just where it begins
Tension has had us all this time
But every now and then
I drive alone
And over all
Hot summer days
A gentle breeze that feels alright
Home alone
And I can't feel the pain
Only strain
Enjoy the sights
I feel alive
When actually here just feels alright
Far from home
I need a moment cause I've spread myself to thin
We all need a moment in our lives
Works hard, the days too long
And that's just where it begins
Tension has had us all this time

[kevinsulistyo]

Rev's drumming is so entertaining. My god..

[jimmyginseng]

This is my favorite song by a7x. It captures the way i feel in an astonishing manner. Without a doubt, it is the anthem of the broken

[agussabotage]

2:20 one of the reasons i love this band