Their sound is usually compared to that of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, though they also draw heavy influence from other Aussie bands like Rose Tattoo and The Angels. They have entertained audiences on the main stage at the 2006 Big Day Out and at such legendary venues as The Tote, The Espy, The Duke of Windsor, The Gaelic Club, Spectrum, The Metro, as well as putting on a highly-praised set at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival in 2008. Airbourne have also shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, You Am I, The Living End, Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, Rose Tattoo, Magic Dirt, After The Fall & The Detroit Cobras to name a few.
Their music has been featured in NHL 08, NHL 09, Skate, Madden 08, Madden 09, Guitar Hero World Tour, a trailer for Medal of Honor: Airborne, Nascar 08, a Battlefield: Bad Company trailer, WWE's Royal Rumble 2008, and Burnout Paradise.
Born to Kill
Airbourne Lyrics
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If you beat a dog for all his life
You better pray he doesn't survive
'Cause every hit stays on his mind
He won't forget until the day he dies
He'll hunt you down like the dog you are
Sink his teeth in and tear you apart
You hit me again, you're gonna realize
I was born to kill until the day I die
Born to kill
It's a way of life
Born to kill
Until I die, until the day, until the day I die
With freight train force and the volume high
We take no shit, we don't compromise
'Cause we don't care for your rules
We do it our way, we do it old school
'Cause rock-'n'-roll will never change
Not for you or the laws you make
It's never too loud for a rock-'n'-roll crowd
We'll shake this place to the ground
No D-B limit's gonna stop us now
Born to kill
It's a way of life
Yeah, born to kill
Until I die, until the day, until the day I die
Born to kill
If you beat a dog
Born to kill
For all his life
Born to kill
You better pray
Born to kill
He doesn't survive
I was born to kill
Born to kill
Until the day I die
Born to kill
It's a way of life
Born to kill
Until the day I die
Born to kill
Born to kill
Born to kill
Born to kill
Born to kill
I say, I'm born to kill
Born to kill
I said, I'm born to kill
Until the day I die
The lyrics of Airbourne's song "Born to Kill" are about defiance and aggression, with a particular focus on the idea of fighting back against those who have wronged you. The opening lines suggest that if someone mistreats a dog, that dog will remember and seek payback. The lyrics go on to imply that the singer has been similarly wronged and is now out for revenge. He sees himself as someone who is "born to kill", with a life mission to pursue his goals and take on his adversaries in a no-holds-barred fashion.
The song's message is one of empowerment: the singer is determined not to be a victim or to put up with any nonsense from others. He and his bandmates will play their music with "freight train force" and won't compromise on their way of doing things. The lyrics are also an ode to rock 'n' roll and all that it represents, namely a sense of rebellion and individualism.
Overall, "Born to Kill" is an aggressive, driving song that encourages the listener to stand up for themselves and fight back against anything or anyone that threatens to hold them down.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, oh yeah
Encouraging the listeners to join in with the song
If you beat a dog for all his life
If someone mistreats you constantly and never gives you a break
You better pray he doesn't survive
If the mistreatment continues, you might become vengeful
'Cause every hit stays on his mind
The abuse will be remembered forever
He won't forget until the day he dies
The damage won't be undone; it'll follow you to your grave
He'll hunt you down like the dog you are
When pushed too far, there will be consequences
Sink his teeth in and tear you apart
The revenge will be ruthless and brutal
I know how it feels, I'm looking through his eyes
The singer sympathizes with those who have been mistreated
You hit me again, you're gonna realize
There will be repercussions for continued aggression
I was born to kill until the day I die
The singer is saying he was born to stand up to those who mistreat him and other people
Born to kill
The singer was born to stand up to bullies and people who mistreat others
It's a way of life
It's not just something he does, it's a fundamental part of his character
With freight train force and the volume high
The singer is adamant and unyielding in his approach
We take no shit, we don't compromise
The singer won't tolerate any mistreatment or injustice
'Cause we don't care for your rules
The singer doesn't follow society's expectations, especially those that cause harm
We do it our way, we do it old school
The singer intends to stick to his own principles, regardless of what others say
'Cause rock-'n'-roll will never change
The rock-'n'-roll lifestyle and philosophy will always be the same and unchanging
Not for you or the laws you make
The singer won't change his approach to suit what is considered 'right' by others
It's never too loud for a rock-'n'-roll crowd
In this style of music, there's no such thing as 'too loud'
We'll shake this place to the ground
The singer's performance will be intense and powerful
No D-B limit's gonna stop us now
The decibel limit won't hinder the singer's passion and power in his music
I say, I'm born to kill
The singer is reaffirming that he was born to stand up to bullies and people who cause harm
I said, I'm born to kill
The singer is emphasizing his commitment to his cause
Until the day I die
The singer intends to stick to his principles for his whole life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joel Francis O'Keeffe, Ryan Martin O'Keeffe
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