In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Like wild fire, comes roaring
Mad whirlwind burning the road
Black thunder, white lightning
Speed demons cry
The Hell Patrol
The Hell Patrol
Night riders, death dealers
Storm bringers tear up the ground
Fist flying, eyes blazing
They're glory bound
The Hell Patrol
The Hell Patrol
Brutalize you, neutralize you
Gonna go for your throat as you choke
Then they'll vaporize you
Terrorize you, pulverize you
Gonna cut to the bone as you groan and
Paratamize you
Chrome masters, steel warriors
Soul stealers ripping out hearts
They're Devil Dogs
The Hell Patrol
The Hell Patrol
Mad whirlwind burning the road
Black thunder, white lightning
Speed demons cry
The Hell Patrol
The Hell Patrol
Night riders, death dealers
Storm bringers tear up the ground
Fist flying, eyes blazing
They're glory bound
The Hell Patrol
The Hell Patrol
Brutalize you, neutralize you
Gonna go for your throat as you choke
Then they'll vaporize you
Terrorize you, pulverize you
Gonna cut to the bone as you groan and
Paratamize you
Chrome masters, steel warriors
Soul stealers ripping out hearts
They're Devil Dogs
The Hell Patrol
The Hell Patrol
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Seems to be the truth that Halford himself stated the Hell Patrol is all about USAF tactical fighter pilots during the first Iraqi war. The lyrics is quite a glorifiyng example of the horror that the attacking airplanes could create among the eyewitnesses on the ground. But comparing the time of the war and the song's release, it may seem that Halford had just wanted the song would be connected to USAF or the other "Devil Dogs" (a general US Marines nickname). Funny enough, due to the notable gap between Judas Priest and military affairs, opposite to the other British metal kings, the Iron Maiden.
how am i the first to coment this its an awesome song come on people comment.
it kind of sounds like the rapture, or some sort of war, with extremely evil people.
all I can say is when Juda's' play this live to me, my life will be complete.
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Great vocals :O
This song is about being touring and being on the road. The "they" in question are the band and crew. "Fist flying, eyes blazing. They're glory bound." They are comparing themselves to warriors. The song follows the most common theme in Judas Priest. Bringing the metal to the masses. That's what Hell Patrol is all about.
Wow, these lyrics seem pretty clear to me. These are the guys and girls who protect us. They see war and violence for our defense (hell-riders).
I see this as a great tribute to our men and women in Iraq, Vietnam, etc. These are very brave people "riding hell" for us.
"Riding hell", nor "hell-riders" were sung in this song.