Founded in 1996 as the Finnish metal musician, underground legend and long-time experienced Agent C left his country's secret services to record the legendary "Gunhouse Tapes" (with the very first version of the classic track I'll See You Beyond, now completely sold out), Agent Metal has evolved and grown in secrecy, finding proof of the global conspiracies against mankind and gathering solid evidences on the truth-twisting, enlightened leaders - those evidences would later become the group's self-titled debut. A new level was reached when the young French Agent M, having conducted similar investigations since 1998 and eager to kick Illuminati ass, joined forces with the Agency around 2000. An EP was immediately planned, and it quickly became a full album due to the Agents' overwhelming amount of conspiracies to report - Agent Metal was released in Summer 2001. With legendary speed metal assaults such as The One or Return Of The Elite, as well as deep, epic songs depicting the amazing discoveries of Agents on the run, this first album was hailed as a masterpiece in agency cabinets across the whole world, causing many experienced marksmen to join Agent Metal's crusade. Now there are active Agents of Metal in places as far as South America !
But this was not enough for Agent Metal, who soon felt the need to set new standards and oppose their doctrine to the iron hand of the ruling Elite. The "Three Words EP" was released six months later, its name coming from a track that embodies the very spirit of Agent Metal : Freedom, Metal & Might. Also refered as "the Trinity", this motto is the perfect summary of everything Agent Metal stands for, and has been widely represented in the group's majestic, impressive imagery. The EP also contained an Agent Steel cover - this cult speed metal band has always been considered as the spiritual father of Agent Metal, even though neither C nor M had ever heard of them when the Agency was conceived ! Only few copies were issued, and this EP is no longer available, but due to its historic importance for Agenthood, a re-release has been planned for the next year.
Meanwhile, Agent Metal hasn't lost its time. Once again, whereas the betraying rulers and self-proclaimed Kings of this world were claiming their victory a little too early, the Agents have returned with their Sign Of The Gun. With countless evidences gathered about the CIA's mind-control research programs and their own interventions to prevent the Illuminati from realizing their most ambitious masterplans, the bringers of the Three Words are back stronger than ever, and they have come to Kill, Fuck and Kick Ass ! From the relentless thrash attack of Wings Of Fury to the tormented brainwashing waves of Monarch, from the heavy rock pace of the title-track to the astonishing epic feeling of the 11 minute closer Gunbearer, this new album once again sets new standards for Agent Heavy Metal. Illuminati and False Agents tremble with fear, by the Sign of the Gun the Truth shall come to light !!!
Scarecrow
Agent Metal Lyrics
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Strike like a bolt of lightning
With Guns raining death on his foes
Revenge close to fulfillment
The Majestic ones on their toes
This silver gaze hides burning rage
Fatal mistake, incur his wrath
He'll hunt you to the end
Your plans and schemes demanding death
To be turned into gain
Dust in the wind, they cannot last
With your fall crumble down
Scarecrow, going through hell
To find more death following in your steps
Scarecrow, don't lose your head
Focus sharp all the hatred and never forget
[lead : C/M/C]
Crossing the line of sanity
A human bullet out of control
Seeking an end to this conflict
With the only way he knows
This silver gaze hides burning rage
Hides scars that cannot be erased
Fatal mistake, incur his wrath
He'll hunt you to the end
One is prepared, One full of fear
Who loses and who wins
Moment arrives, time freezes still
And so the end begins...
Agent Metal's song Scarecrow appears to be about a character seeking revenge and going through hell to achieve it. The song opens with the character striking like a bolt of lightning, with guns raining death on his foes. The character's silver gaze hides burning rage and scars that cannot be erased. He's determined to fulfill his revenge, and the Majestic ones are on their toes - they fear him. The character's wrath is fatal, and he will hunt his enemies to the end. His plans and schemes demand death, and for his enemies to fall and crumble down. The song's chorus warns the Scarecrow not to lose his focus, to keep his hatred sharp, and never forget his objective.
In the song's second verse, the Scarecrow has crossed the line of sanity and has become a human bullet out of control. He seeks an end to the conflict in the only way he knows - with violence. He remains determined to fulfill his revenge, and the end is a brutal moment that freezes in time. The song's lyrics are full of emotional depth, and the metaphor of a Scarecrow seeking revenge is masterful, as it makes the listener wonder who or what the Scarecrow represents. It could be an individual or a group, a political or social ideology, or even the singer himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Strike like a bolt of lightning
He attacks swiftly and with great force
With Guns raining death on his foes
He is using a firearm to kill his enemies
Revenge close to fulfillment
He is very close to getting the revenge he wants
The Majestic ones on their toes
His enemies are aware and wary of him
This silver gaze hides burning rage
His eyes may appear calm, but inside he is full of anger
Hides scars that cannot be erased
He has suffered in the past and those experiences have left lasting marks on him
Fatal mistake, incur his wrath
If you cross him, he will become extremely angry
He'll hunt you to the end
He will not stop until he has captured or killed you
Your plans and schemes demanding death
If you have plans or schemes against him, he will make sure that you die
To be turned into gain
He will benefit from your death in some way
Dust in the wind, they cannot last
Your existence won't make a lasting impact
With your fall crumble down
Your entire world will fall apart once he takes you down
Scarecrow, going through hell
He is going through a difficult and trying time
To find more death following in your steps
He is seeking out more people to kill who are associated with his enemies
Scarecrow, don't lose your head
He needs to stay level-headed despite his emotions
Focus sharp all the hatred and never forget
He needs to remember the wrongs that were done to him and let that fuel his actions
Crossing the line of sanity
He is pushing himself to the brink of losing his mind
A human bullet out of control
He's moving dangerously fast and out of control
Seeking an end to this conflict
He wants this war to be over
With the only way he knows
He is using his skills as a killer to try and end things
One is prepared, One full of fear
One of his enemies is ready for him, the other is scared
Who loses and who wins
The outcome of this conflict is uncertain
Moment arrives, time freezes still
The critical moment has arrived where everything hangs in the balance
And so the end begins...
This could be the beginning of the end of the conflict between him and his enemies
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.