Code of Hammurabi
Testament * Track #10 On Titans of Creation
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Code of Hammurabi by Testament
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Eric Peterson & Chuck BillyWrited by
Del James & Alex Skolnick & Chuck BillyAbout
The Code of Hammurabi is an ancient Babylonian code of law. It was one of the oldest deciphered writings in the world. A partial copy of the code exists on a 2+ meter tall sone stele. It contains 282 laws including the earliest known reference to the phrase “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”.
Code of Hammurabi Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Life, death to live by the code
Ancient tales are the stories told
We must enforce Babylonian code of the law
Rise, fall, the lines been drawn
Civilization at the break of dawn
They take control of the chaos that they know
[Chorus]
Eye for an eye for an eye
This is the code that I speak
Eye for an eye for an eye
The strong will not injure the weak
[Verse 2]
Fight, flight, start to unfold
Need to identify friend or foe
Your inner strength is the only way to survive
Black, white, the price of gold
Human lives being bought and sold
Destroying minds and the innocence of life
[Chorus]
Eye for an eye for an eye
Live by the code that we keep
Eye for an eye for an eye
The shepherd will gather his sheep
[Verse 3]
Right, wrong show your proof
The consequence is a tooth for a tooth
Don't be a thief or you'll pay the price with your hand
Young, old you die by the code
What you reap is what you shall sow
Commit a crime and you'll feel the force of the law
[Chorus]
Eye for an eye for an eye
This is the code that I speak
Eye for an eye for an eye
The strong will not injure the weak
Eye for an eye for an eye
Live by the code that we keep
Eye for an eye for an eye
The shepherd will gather his sheep
Code of Hammurabi Q&A
Who wrote Code of Hammurabi's ?
Code of Hammurabi was written by Del James & Alex Skolnick & Chuck Billy.
Who produced Code of Hammurabi's ?
Code of Hammurabi was produced by Eric Peterson & Chuck Billy.
When did Testament release Code of Hammurabi?
Testament released Code of Hammurabi on Fri Apr 03 2020.
What did Testament say about "Code of Hammurabi"?
Chuck Billy:
This is another song that Alex wrote, and it fits more with the groove of the rest of the songs, but it has a different flavor—it’s not your typical riding-on-E metal riff. Me and him worked on the lyrics together, and he came up with the idea of the Code of Hammurabi, which is basical...