“White Heat, Red Hot” is about a climactic final battle to end the world. It references common fears about nuclear war and talks about everyone joining in on the fight.
[Verse 1]
The father's son, thy kingdom come, electric ecstasy
Deliver us from all the fuss and give us sanctuary
Lead us all into arena, magnificent in death
Well let us serenade the sinner, we'll follow in his step
[Refrain]
White heat, red hot
Burns deep, white heat red hot
[Verse 2]
The fury songs, venomous wrongs so rich in tragedy
An overture forever more to senseless victories
Give to us this day of glory the power and the kill
So we avoid the wrath and all the almighty fire of
[Refrain]
White heat, red hot
Burns deep, white heat red hot
[Chorus]
The heat's hot burns a lot
Who are not cut out to fight this day will surely fall
The few who stand to take command
Forever and ever are men
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
Prepare to fight, unsheathe your scythe a ghastly beam of ill
To slice the life with blinding light and seventh-dimensional skill
The centuries of dedication inherited until at last
From years of solar gladiation can only end in
[Refrain]
White heat, red hot
Burns deep, white heat red hot
[Chorus]
The heat's hot burns a lot
Who are not cut out to fight this day will surely fall
The few who stand to take command
Forever and ever are men
[Outro]
White heat
Red hot
White heat
Red hot
White Heat, Red Hot was written by Glenn Tipton.
White Heat, Red Hot was produced by Judas Priest & Dennis Mackay.
Judas Priest released White Heat, Red Hot on Fri Feb 10 1978.