Metal Church - In Harm's Way Lyrics






In the empty spaces of the mind, that's here I store my past
A ghostly image that I fear has yet to be surpassed
I pray that I won't carry all the pain 'till the end

No direction from your guardian, the one who should protect
I'm innocent of their decisions, I wonder why dad left
Every night I hide in bed and plan to run away...

A lonely child with battered eyes
No joy in innocence they cry
Always has to lie his way through life

I've fallen down while playing ball
But mom beat me up and down the hall
Just because she had one of those nights

Instinct to defend, where does it all end
How does a child get himself out of harm's way?
A lifelong price to pay

It's not that mommy hits that hurts me, it's when she goes away
Get home from school all by myself and won't see her for days
A kid deprived of love in life has no alternative in sight
He throws up barriers to get him through
A human life's a gift from God
Your conscience and your heart are gone
You're much to cruel to have a point of view

No one to turn to, oh, how dare you
How does a child get himself out of harm's way?
A price no one should pay

Can't you see the tears they're crying
Don't you care your kids are dying?
From the senseless torment that you put them through

There's different kinds of lies to tell
Abuse is from the pit of hell
A demon with a goal that is to kill

You better hear the words I say
Deliverance may be far away
You'll look like you have been run through the mill

Instinct to defend, where does it all end
How does a child get himself out of harm's way?
A lifelong price to pay





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  1. j.... j....

    Man, nothing gets more metal than this.

  2. �.... �....

    Хорошая команда- этот переход из hard and heavy в лёгкий thrash metall super!!!

  3. M.... m....

    Who’s still listening to this in 2019?

    M.... m....

    This 58 year old rocker

  4. B.... ....

    One of the few songs from one of the few bands that were able to keep me sane, centered, and functionally focused during my deployment. Afterwards, it kept me from the worst of outcomes when dealing with that wretched, endless time of fractured living once I came home, trying to reconcile what I'd been through with who I am, and who I had become.
    Thank you Metal Church. You guys are one of those bands that quite literally saved my life. I still don't know that I was worth the saving, but I'm glad your music was there to do it. There'll *never* be a time when I'm not an ironclad fan. \m/

  5. c.... a....

    SUBSCRIBED!

  6. d.... ....

    Thrash metal magistral!!!! lml,

  7. D.... B....

    Need more music like this!

  8. B.... M....

    The Best common sense band and In my opinion (which is diced nuts) They are the Best.
    Love Ronnie but Mike will surprise u live he’s got his way to goat metal church.

    Metal Church U are my favorite

  9. P.... R....

    Very 80’s.

  10. H.... S....

    awesome !!!

  11. B.... ....

    Just hear it again, and my memories jump to 25 years ago

  12. A.... Q....

    still my favorite band.

  13. �.... �....

    СПАПСИБО МОЯ 1989

  14. S.... B....

    the most underrated band ever....their name has Metal and Church in it and that scared people away back in the 80's , i think....to bad...they missed out on some killers tunes.....by the way....Fuck liberals too....lol

  15. e.... u....

    Сука 30 лет почти прошло а она так и звучит у меня в башке...

  16. N.... V....

    I ❤ this Song!

  17. S.... W....

    These guy rock

  18. M.... ....

    This is so ahead of the epidemic.

  19. M.... ....

    So awsome still in my head 25 yrs later......

  20. f.... ....

    vid version cut the guitar solo... bastids

  21. t.... a....

    In the empty spaces of the mind, that's here I store my past
    A ghostly image that I fear has yet to be surpassed
    I pray that I won't carry all the pain 'till the end

    No direction from your guardian, the one who should protect
    I'm innocent of their decisions, I wonder why dad left
    Every night I hide in bed and plan to run away...

    A lonely child with battered eyes
    No joy in innocence they cry
    Always has to lie his way through life

    I've fallen down while playing ball
    But mom beat me up and down the hall
    Just because she had one of those nights

    Instinct to defend, where does it all end
    How does a child get himself out of harm's way?
    A lifelong price to pay

    It's not that mommy hits that hurts me, it's when she goes away
    Get home from school all by myself and won't see her for days
    A kid deprived of love in life has no alternative in sight
    He throws up barriers to get him through
    A human life's a gift from God
    Your conscience and your heart are gone
    You're much to cruel to have a point of view

    No one to turn to, oh, how dare you
    How does a child get himself out of harm's way?
    A price no one should pay

    Can't you see the tears they're crying
    Don't you care your kids are dying?
    From the senseless torment that you put them through

    There's different kinds of lies to tell
    Abuse is from the pit of hell
    A demon with a goal that is to kill

    You better hear the words I say
    Deliverence may be far away
    You'll look like you have been run through the mill

    Instinct to defend, where does it all end
    How does a child get himself out of harm's way?
    A lifelong price to pay

  22. S.... M....

    Saw them last week.. Kicked ass and took names!!!!

  23. A.... ....

    I remember seeing this video back in ‘91 on Headbangers ball on MTV. I always thought it should’ve gotten more airplay than what it did

  24. A.... K....

    Fucking love the church 🤘

  25. C.... 2....

    Mike Howe was HOT when he was young. Just had to say it :) My ex was soooooooo jealous whenever I watched the videos. Funny how I never had a problem with him watching Lita Ford.

  26. N.... T....

    Worship at the altar of Metal Church

  27. K.... J....

    Love these motherfuckers!

  28. C.... D....

    Mike Howe the Geddy Lee of Metal :D

  29. D.... A....

    Love this band from way back in my 20s stil do At 47 years old

  30. S.... S....

    Great music and superb lyrics

  31. A.... S....

    Great SONG
    Great album
    Great guitar work
    Great video
    Love this SONG
    🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  32. J.... S....

    I want to personally thank Metal Church for this song, "In Harm's Way". Growing up as an abused child, this helped me realize I was not alone. I needed this, Thank You.

  33. P.... C....

    Pretty damn nice - I love this band

  34. f.... f....

    I like this line-up. Still has original guitarist Craig Wells. And original bas player and drummer, Kirk Arrington. They all played on the first album.

  35. L.... R....

    Saw this tour with Judas Priest they played second so had to sit through Motorhead ,Alice Cooper and Dangerous Toys to get to Priest

  36. B.... D....

    Classic church, always pure metal

  37. B.... F....

    M E T A L

  38. J.... C....

    No fuckin around with Metal Church.

  39. J.... C....

    They don't make them like this now a days...sadly

  40. C.... J....

    One of the best albums ever; hard to pick a bad song from this lot!

  41. T.... i....

    i think the latest cd has a little too much ronnie in the writing... next cd with more MIKE, should kick ass. their music had so much moral content.

  42. l.... a....

    Wow they suuuuck with this new lead singer

  43. D.... L....

    Metal Church...the second best church

  44. T.... H....

    METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER, ANTHRAX= Commercial 4 of thrash
    TESTAMENT, OVERKILL. EXODUS, METAL CHURCH= Real 4 of thrash!

  45. c.... v....

    Great fucking band! Congrats from Brasil!

  46. B.... M....

    YOU CAN'T TOUCH GEOFF TATE -THE WARNING

  47. D.... M....

    Beautiful!

  48. S.... ....

    Saw them live when this came out here in Providence, RI. I was standing right in front, and couldn't get over how little Mikes legs looked. lol

  49. s.... l....

    Great song. Great band.

  50. B.... S....

    Well YES, I did see Your "Heavy metal Shop" t-shirt. SLC. Kevin must be proud. You and Araya have wore them. Any others?? Love you guys. Always welcome here....come on down. I'd love to see you.

  51. c.... j....

    THIS SONG CLEARED MY CLOGED NOSTRILS,HONESTLY! GOODBYE SINUSITIS FOR NOW!!!

  52. D.... ....

    M A J O R K O O L !!!!

  53. G.... B....

    Oka! METAL CHURCH!🎸

    G.... B....

    GABRIEL BEHD One my favorite Songs!

    G.... B....

    May i know what is the singer name ? Cause his voice sounds like korean rocker KimKyungho

  54. L.... W....

    One the best bands that are still kicking ass

  55. J.... S....

    Best metal hair goes to Mike Howe, I'm growing mine back and hope it looks half as kick ass as Mike's 🤘🤘

  56. j.... l....

    great underrated band. My buddy Tom Hartline got thrown out of his school because on the last day of school he spray painted "METAL CHURCH" on some lockers.

  57. �.... �....

    Молодцы, респект вам огромный!

  58. J.... H....

    i would Like to see them to see them live and i would take My Very Favorite Gorgeous Princess Girl is Sarah Michelle Gellar if she want.s to Go

    J.... H....

    i Would Keep Her From Harm and i Love My Very Favorite Gorgeous Princess Girl is Sarah Michelle Gellar

    J.... H....

    Wonder if My Very Favorite Gorgeous Princess Girl Like.s Metal church

  59. m.... ....

    cant believe it took me until yesterday to discover this band......they are absolutely incredible

  60. n.... p....

    In the empty spaces of the mind, that's here I store my past
    A ghostly image that I fear has yet to be surpassed
    I pray that I won't carry all the pain 'till the end

    No direction from your guardian, the one who should protect
    I'm innocent of their decisions, I wonder why dad left
    Every night I hide in bed and plan to run away...

    A lonely child with battered eyes
    No joy in innocence they cry
    Always has to lie his way through life

    I've fallen down while playing ball
    But mom beat me up and down the hall
    Just because she had one of those nights

    Instinct to defend, where does it all end
    How does a child get himself out of harm's way?
    A lifelong price to pay

    It's not that mommy hits that hurts me, it's when she goes away
    Get home from school all by myself and won't see her for days
    A kid deprived of love in life has no alternative in sight
    He throws up barriers to get him through
    A human life's a gift from God
    Your conscience and your heart are gone
    You're much to cruel to have a point of view

    No one to turn to, oh, how dare you
    How does a child get himself out of harm's way?
    A price no one should pay

    Can't you see the tears they're crying
    Don't you care your kids are dying?
    From the senseless torment that you put them through

    There's different kinds of lies to tell
    Abuse is from the pit of hell
    A demon with a goal that is to kill

    You better hear the words I say
    Deliverance may be far away
    You'll look like you have been run through the mill

    Instinct to defend, where does it all end
    How does a child get himself out of harm's way?
    A lifelong price to pay 🤘

  61. A.... S....

    😍😍😍

  62. E.... C....

    Mike...would that be Mike Wells? :P *high five* Damn straight. I have listen to thier ablums for years and years and years. My CD's wore out. Have to come to the internwebs now!

  63. M.... A....

    Metal Church - Espetacular e excelente banda de Metal tradicional com Trash Metal! Cooll!!

  64. r.... d....

    2017!😇😇😇

  65. E.... C....

    Hijoputa Vevo, porque no permites que vea el video en mi Pais?????

  66. E.... T....

    Old Old Oldschool 😆

  67. E.... K....

    reminded of how i used to return home from school and play this album loud the moment i reached home..

  68. R.... C....

    I picked the locations and was the TD in the club for this. I did the lights for it. It was fun. We had a hard time setting up a platform for the drums on the rubble of that burned out church. The video was produced by Mercenary Films from New York.

  69. M.... D....

    Rololoooon !!!

  70. o.... ....

    THE BEST METAL CHURCH'S VOICE! SIMPLY AMAZING!!

  71. B.... ....

    I discovered this band from a sabaton song, I'm loving it so far

  72. L.... L....

    I'm glad Mike Howe is back where he belongs!

  73. S.... R....

    give me overkill. suicidal, slayer and some metalchurch and im happy

  74. C.... A....

    I love this song since 1991, and it's true until today, one of the best songs ever, great ohne Ende ...

  75. i.... b....

    Metal Church Chile still waiting for you

  76. B.... G....

    it's been a long time ,headangina that is

  77. D.... P....

    grew up on bay area thrash metal, one of the best live bands, Kirk Arrington was a beast behind the kit, RIP D Wayne

  78. m.... m....

    LIVE ALBUM,PLEASE !!!!!!!

  79. D.... I....

    Mike had perfect 80's metal hair.

  80. H.... O....

    Best Metal band ever, fucking love it

  81. T.... b....

    I got to see them October 8 in Milwaukee Wi with Suicidal Tendencies Amon Armarth and Megadeth incredible show

    T.... b....

    i saw them in MN a few days before that. what a great show

  82. A.... H....

    These guys sang on principle and morality. It never gets old.

  83. R.... C....

    Don't like woomen in rock, but its great

    R.... C....

    RydVan Calm What are you talking about?

    R.... C....

    May be i was drunk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  84. s.... d....

    BEST,,,,,,,!

  85. S.... C....

    My favorite Metal Church song.

    S.... C....

    Where can I find the lyrics? someone recommended this song but I can't make out all the words...

    S.... C....

    @Recovering Soul here they are
    darklyrics.com

    S.... C....

    +The Part-time Nerd Whoa...thank you, I think. Too many innocents are hurt by people who should protect them. It does affect for life. Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

    S.... C....

    The Part-time Nerd duck yeah love this song bro

  86. a.... a....

    23년 전이나 지금이나~ 역시 굿~!

  87. N.... S....

    the lyrics in this song are my reality. amazing song

    N.... S....

    Im soo sorry to hear that Nick ! Just be the best man you can bro !

  88. l.... P....

    Ale czad!

  89. C.... D....

    such a badass song!

  90. C.... D....

    22 dipshits!

  91. j.... ....

    Howe is awesome but David Wayne was better!

  92. M.... U....

    GREAT BAND AND SONG. IM LOVING THE RETURN OF MIKE HOWE.

    M.... U....

    METLEDSABBATHICA UDO I. To like Mika getting back !!
    MetaL Church RULZ !!

  93. g.... f....

    They rocked then and still can kick ass today ... I'm glad to see one of my favorite old bands still kick anyone's ass today

  94. c.... ....

    Did somebody throw a wig at 2:59??

  95. M.... F....

    Awesome!

  96. c.... ....

    I turned my kids on these guys and they were blown away! I caught them "borrowing" my cd's quite a few times now haha

    c.... ....

    sweet parenting done right. i do the same

    c.... ....

    Good on you, kids need to be brought up to listen to proper music like this and it's even better when they want to "borrow" your CD's.

    c.... ....

    Good taste !! 🍻