Assassin
Assassin Lyrics


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You're walking on some thin ice
Better choose your next step wisely
Not a threat but more a promise
That you shouldn't take too lightly

The straw that broke the camel's back
Instigated this merciless attack
Tempt not the Blade of the Assassin
Assassin Assassin
Tempt not the Blade of the Assassin
Assassin Assassin

The blacksmith's masterful creation
Tempered steel, sharpened to sever
Separation of the rotten from the rest
Swift and clean one cut lasts forever

Off with their heads!

Tempt not the Blade of the Assassin
Assassin Assassin




Tempt not the Blade of the Assassin
Assassin Assassin

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Assassin's song "Assassin" describe a warning to those who cross the line and tempt the wrath of an assassin. The song starts with the listener being told that they are walking on thin ice, and they should be careful with their next move. It is important to note that the assassin is not necessarily a physical person, but rather a metaphorical representation of justice, striking down those who deserve it. The lyrics suggest that this 'assassin' is a force to be reckoned with, and that anyone going against it will be punished severely.


The next line of the song mentions the straw that broke the camel's back, which implies that the actions of the person being addressed have finally pushed someone over the edge. This person's actions have provoked a merciless attack, which will not be taken lightly. The song then repeats the warning to "tempt not the Blade of the Assassin" several times, emphasizing the severity of the situation described in the song.


The lyrics then describe the weapon of choice for the assassin, "the blacksmith's masterful creation, tempered steel, sharpened to sever". This line implies that the assassin's weapon is a well-crafted and deadly one, that can separate "the rotten from the rest" with "one cut lasts forever". The song then ends with the chilling words "Off with their heads!", a phrase often associated with executions.


Overall, the lyrics of "Assassin" describe a warning to those who tempt fate and break the law. The assassin described in the song symbolizes justice and is not to be taken lightly, as their punishment is swift and severe. The song emphasizes the consequences of one's actions and encourages listeners to choose their next steps wisely.


Line by Line Meaning

You're walking on some thin ice
Your actions are dangerous and could lead to negative consequences.


Better choose your next step wisely
You should carefully consider the outcomes of your actions before taking them.


Not a threat but more a promise
I am not threatening you, but you should take my words seriously and consider them a promise.


That you shouldn't take too lightly
You should not underestimate the weight and importance of my words.


The straw that broke the camel's back
The final thing that caused a situation to become unbearable and led to an extreme reaction.


Instigated this merciless attack
This extreme and brutal response was provoked by your actions.


Tempt not the Blade of the Assassin
Do not provoke the deadly skills and expertise of the Assassin.


Assassin Assassin
A repetition of the warning, emphasizing the danger and power of the Assassin.


The blacksmith's masterful creation
The weapon crafted by a skilled blacksmith.


Tempered steel, sharpened to sever
The weapon is made from strong steel, sharpened to cut through anything with ease.


Separation of the rotten from the rest
The Assassin's weapon is used to remove the corrupt and malicious from the good and innocent.


Swift and clean one cut lasts forever
The Assassin's weapon is designed to kill quickly and effectively, with a single cut that will last forever.


Off with their heads!
A phrase used to command the beheading of a person, emphasizing the brutal and deadly actions of the Assassin.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Stranderud, Peter Wallberg

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@lisahoffman188

Wed. Dec. 23, 2020
I decided to go downtown today. First I tried stopping at the Long and McQuade's but a chick stopped me at the door and said they wouldnt let me in. I went to Spadina and got some Vienamese subs. Stopped at Steve's and bought a pedal, I'll see if I get distortion at least, got some new strings. That's something I guess. I stopped at the liquor store and hot a six-pack of beer and a bottle of wine for the holidays. Everyone seems to try and draw my attention to their acne or the tiny little lines on their cheeks, as though they're the same as me, as though someone carved into their face and left a gouge across their cheek and forehead. I was almost in tears most of the day because of how shitty I look and how everyone acts as though they're the same and the lack of justice. They're not me, they're not guinea pigs, they weren't womb-raided and scarred on purpose repeatedly. I was really pretty and I still say much of it was jealousy and wanting to exploit me and have no sympathy from anyone. I think they're all disgusting. I only got shocked a few times so they were slightly nicer today. Only one black guy deliberately kicked my cart today.
2.
They wouldn't accept my password for my e-mail account and made me use a code number then I re-entered my old password. There's no reason I was logged out in the first place.
3.
The disgusting things are messing with my phone again and when I see the multi-windows the facebook page is black. Oh yeah, and I've decided to call Islington station 'spineless-thing' station. In memory of the coward who pretended to care about me and heard me cry about my face for years then let them gouge my face and left me to suffer on the streets. Happy holidays to all the cowards and liars in my life who let me suffer and lied to and about me.
4.
There's also a phenomenal amount of traffic, not usual. I guess the drama and illusion of my happiness and their understanding is today. It's all a disgusting joke. A bunch of evil and selfish beings who are trying to pretend they're not and will give the illusion because I have beer and some music that I'm okay and my life is tolerable and that they're fair and just or some bullshit. I guess that's why the added censorship and hacking of my phone today.
5.
Like I said, I will find justice somehow and I don't believe everyone I knew is willing to lie about me or let me lied about. All I need is one or two real people to stand up for me and tell the truth. Maybe this government will one day do it's job and confront me about what happened and why, and why I feel punished and detained with no explanations or legal representation.



@moses78596

He comes through the night
And is going to be ready to fight
His sword will kill every time it is going for his will
The death has taken you can see his anger in his face
The hate and the fate mixed up because it is far too late

Go assassin, fight assassin
Kill assassin, the life assassin

The blood which flows brainless killing for that life will go
Metal in your vein is giving them the deadly pain
The bloody useless war will make sense
And thinking really shot
The kill is his will and that's what always has been his drill

Go fight kill assassin
Go fight kill assassin
Go fight kill assassin
Go fight kill assassin

Take a look in his face you'll see power
And glory and real hate
The eyes which cries make you feel so cold
Like freezing ice
The real makes you feel like iron, gold
And silver steel
Lists of priests can't come help
Because he is the beast



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@TheHermit72

This is the power of true THRASH METAL!

@TheNakedWombatandCharlene

This album was my first heavy metal album to own and this song tricked me into thinking it was quiet, so I turned up the volume with my headphones and got a hell of a shock. LOL

@derekobs9688

You should have owned superior releases like puppets, peace sells, doomsday for the deceiver for 3 popular egs from the same year instead haha

@ThorCarlton

@@derekobs9688 who says he didn't

@Thrashstalker

@@derekobs9688 Sorry for having to burst your bubble, but music is subjective, no album or band is superior to the other

@idk-vz8ys

@@Thrashstalker agree with that statement

@tanneredge9774

@@derekobs9688master of puppets is too mainstream compared to underrated and undervalued beauty like this.

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@OscarWithC

Its great that almoust all of the Thrash bands are great when it comes to acustic riffs, Thrashers are incredible musicians \\m//

@GusNightshadeBand

Assassin for ever! One of the best Thrace metal Bands!

@Klatt09

Thrace Metal???

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