Released as the third single off the Frogstomp album.
According to Daniel Johns the songs meaning is, “It’s about an execution I saw on telly… I got this video of an execution, and I just saw it, and I was watching it one night, and I had a dream about it, and I woke up and thought, ‘Oh yeah, that’...
[Verse 1]
Hate, is what I feel for you
And I want you to know that I want you dead
You're late for the execution
If you're not here soon, I'll kill your friend instead
[Chorus]
All the pain I feel
Couldn't start to heal
Although I would like it to
[Verse 2]
I hate you and your apathy
You can leave, you can leave, I don't want you here
I'm playing this pantomime
But I don't see you showing any signs of fear
[Chorus]
All the pain I feel
Couldn't start to heal
Although I would like it to
This time I'm for real
My pain can not heal
You will be dead when I'm through
[Verse 1]
Hate, is what I feel for you
And I want you to know that I want you dead
You're late for the execution
If you're not here soon, I'll kill your friend instead
[Chorus]
All the pain I feel
Couldn't start to heal
Although I would like it to
This time I'm for real
My pain can not heal
You will be dead when I'm through
[Guitar Solo]
Hate and execution
Put your hands in the air, Put your hands in the air, the air
[Outro]
I am, I am Israel's son
Israel's son I am
Put your hands in the air, Put your hands in the air
I am, I am Israel's son
Israel's son I am
Put your hands in the air, Put your hands in the air
Israel’s Son was written by Daniel Johns.
Israel’s Son was produced by Kevin Shirley.
Silverchair released Israel’s Son on Sun Jan 01 1995.