Shaolin Death Squad's music as described by themselves:
"When a Manchu conspiracy to overthrow the Ming dynasty is thwarted by a group of Shaolin disciples and patriots, a fierce battle to defend the life of the King ensues, with deadly results."
Discography:
Shaolin Death Squad - EP, 2004
Intelligent Design - Full-length, 2006
Five Deadly Venoms - Full-length, 2010
Current lineup:
The White Swan (Androo O'Hearn) - Vocals, Keyboards (ex-Batcastle, ex-Dr. Brainwarp)
Black Ninja (Matt Thompson) - Drums (King Diamond, ex-Batcastle, ex-Autumn Silence, ex-Michael Harris, ex-Judgement (US), Surgeon (US))
Red Dragon (David O'Hearn) - Guitar, Vocals (ex-Batcastle)
Blue Scorpion (Kenny Lovern) - Guitar, Vocals
White Dragon (Gary Thorne) - Bass
Former members:
Matt Talbert - Guitar
Brian Lewis - Guitar (Batcastle, ex-Dr. Brainwarp, ex-The Xenos)
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaolinDeathSquad
Official website: http://www.shaolindeathsquad.com/
Official MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/shaolindeathsquad
Centipede
Shaolin Death Squad Lyrics
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as your organs inside start to bleed
and as you fall you will hear my laugh
cause my handprint brands an epitaph.
With a strike so fast that you are dead
they say it feels just like a hundred legs
so line them up, I'll give them what they've earned
if they refuse what I've come to learn.
"You've got it".
The ground hits your back with a centipede attack
one hundred scars you'll show after centipede lets go.
Money from the poison clan, I will claim it with another hand
since my greed is shared with number two,
confrontation speaks the words "I'm on to you".
(you) can help, let's make this smooth
use your sword and skills to prove, "I'm right behind you".
I'm number one, I'm your boss, get the money and let's run.
"You've got it".
Your life won't come back after centipede attack.
The floor collects your bones after centipede lets go.
Look at the centipede as he crawls around on the ground,
moving in darkness, his legs find prey without a sound.
Look at the centipede. Look at the centipede as he moves without a sound.
Look at the centipede as he moves around underground
moving in darkness his legs find prey without a sound.
With one hundred legs you will lose this fight
and my slithering friend bites.
Guilty, but let go. We must find someone to take the blame.
So, let's blame the toad for MURDER!
The ground hits your back with a centipede attack.
A fatal wound you will shot when the centipede lets go.
Feel this touch and you will scream
as your organs inside start to bleed
and as you fall you will hear my laugh
cause my handprint brands an epitaph.
Murder charge I won't confess
and a bribe takes the pressure off my chest.
I'm number one, scholastic enemy.
Taste the venom of the centipede.
You've got it.
The lyrics to Shaolin Death Squad's song Centipede paint a visceral picture of violence and greed. The singer is a ruthless and sadistic character who relishes in causing physical pain and leaving proof of his actions. The centipede in the lyrics is a symbol of the singer's power and malevolence. The imagery of the centipede crawling around in darkness and finding prey without a sound emphasizes the singer's ability to strike without warning and without mercy. The repeated line "You've got it" feels like a threat or a warning to those who might stand in the singer's way.
The lyrics also touch on themes of power and corruption. The singer uses his position of authority to manipulate others and get what he wants. He is willing to do whatever it takes to come out on top, even if that means framing someone else for murder. The line "Money from the poison clan, I will claim it with another hand" implies that the singer is part of a larger criminal organization and his actions are driven by money and greed.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel this touch and you will scream
The touch of my attack will make you scream in pain.
as your organs inside start to bleed
My attack will cause internal bleeding in your body.
and as you fall you will hear my laugh
I will revel in your defeat and laugh as you fall to the ground.
cause my handprint brands an epitaph.
My handprint will leave a mark of death on you as you die.
With a strike so fast that you are dead
My attack will be so quick that you'll be killed instantly.
they say it feels just like a hundred legs
The attack will feel like you've been struck by a hundred legs.
so line them up, I'll give them what they've earned
I will punish my enemies and give them what they deserve.
if they refuse what I've come to learn.
If they don't cooperate with me, they will face my wrath.
"You've got it".
I am confident in my skills and power.
The ground hits your back with a centipede attack
My attack will make you fall to the ground with force.
one hundred scars you'll show after centipede lets go.
After my centipede attack, you'll have a hundred scars on your body.
Money from the poison clan, I will claim it with another hand
I will steal money from the enemy clan with ease.
since my greed is shared with number two,
I have a partner in crime who is also greedy.
confrontation speaks the words "I'm on to you".
Someone has figured out our plan and is confronting us.
(you) can help, let's make this smooth
I need your help in making the situation smoother.
use your sword and skills to prove, "I'm right behind you".
Show me your loyalty by using your sword and skills to help me.
I'm number one, I'm your boss, get the money and let's run.
I am the leader and we need to get the money and flee.
Look at the centipede as he crawls around on the ground,
The centipede is a powerful and stealthy creature.
moving in darkness, his legs find prey without a sound.
The centipede is a silent predator that moves in the dark.
With one hundred legs you will lose this fight
The centipede's hundred legs make it a fearsome adversary.
and my slithering friend bites.
The centipede will bite and deliver a deadly venom.
Guilty, but let go. We must find someone to take the blame.
I am guilty, but we need to find a scapegoat to take the blame.
So, let's blame the toad for MURDER!
We will falsely accuse the toad of murder.
A fatal wound you will shot when the centipede lets go.
The centipede's attack will inflict a fatal wound on you.
Murder charge I won't confess
I refuse to admit to the murder I committed.
and a bribe takes the pressure off my chest.
I paid a bribe to remove the guilt from my conscience.
I'm number one, scholastic enemy.
I am the leader and an enemy of the scholars.
Taste the venom of the centipede.
Prepare to experience the deadly venom of my centipede.
"You've got it".
I am confident in my power and superiority.
Contributed by Thomas A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.