The lyrics explore an American soldier’s mental anguish following his return home from the second Gulf War, and are based on an article entitled “Casualty of War” in Texas Monthly magazine. “Eyes of the Insane” was written by vocalist Tom Araya during pre-production for the album.
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[Verse 1]
A soldier's heart
Reflecting back at me
I keep seeing mutilated faces
Even in my dreams
Distorted images
Flashing rapidly
Psychotically abusing me
Devouring my brain
[Chorus 1]
The eyes of the insane
On a demented campaign
[Verse 2]
Tortured spirits
Will not let me rest
These thoughts of mutilated faces
Completely possessed
Fragmented images
Flashing rapidly
Psychotically abusing me
Worming through my head
[Chorus 2]
Shell shock, battle fatigue
Overwhelming anxiety
Flashbacks, panic attacks
Death raising its ugly face at me
[Bridge]
Got to make it stop
Can't take it anymore
The dead keep haunting me
They just keep coming back for more
[Chorus 3]
The eyes of the insane
On a demented campaign
Flashbacks, panic attacks
Death raising his ugly face at me
[Bridge 2]
Got to make it stop
Can't take it anymore
Death's face keeps haunting me
It just keeps coming back for more
[Lead – King and Hanneman]
[Bridge 2]
Got to make it stop
Can't take it anymore
Death's face keeps haunting me
It just keeps coming back for more
[Verse 3]
A soldier
Of misfortune
I owe my pain and suffering
To this hell
These demons
Ripping through my soul
Evil's relentless hostility
Won't let me sleep
[Chorus 3]
Shell shock, battle fatigue
Devastating insanity
Flashbacks, panic attacks
Death's riding, he's coming for me
Eyes of the Insane was written by Tom Araya & Jeff Hanneman.
Eyes of the Insane was produced by Josh Abraham.
Slayer released Eyes of the Insane on Tue Aug 08 2006.