Knife Edge
Charged G.B.H. Lyrics


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On the streets they're after me,
won't let me go, won't let me be.
This opression is screwing my head,
if I ain't careful I'll end up dead.

I'm living my life ..
.. I'm living my life on the edge of a knife.
Loving her was the mistake I made,
defending her honour with a steel blade.
Three on to one just isn't fair ..
but now they're in intensive care.

So now I'm running all over the world,
all because of a stupid girl.




But I've gotta carry on, I've gotta be brave,
else I'll end up in my grave.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Charged G.B.H.'s song Knife Edge speak about the struggles and challenges faced by the singer, who is constantly being pursued and oppressed by an unknown group of people. The first verse suggests that the singer is surrounded by danger and is in constant fear for his life. The second part of the stanza highlights how this constant oppression is affecting his mental state and that there is a real possibility of him ending up dead if he's not careful. The use of the metaphor "living my life on the edge of a knife" emphasises the precarious and uncertain nature of his life.


The second verse explains that this oppression stems from his love for a woman and how he was compelled to defend her honour with a knife. This resulted in him causing harm to others and having to flee from the authorities, leaving him with no choice but to run all over the world. The last two lines of the song talk about the importance of perseverance and bravery in the face of adversity, and how giving up would only lead to his untimely demise.


Overall, the song's lyrics deal with themes of oppression, survival, and preservance, and the consequences which can arise from defending oneself or others. The motifs of danger, struggle, and defiance are prominent throughout the song, which makes it a popular choice among fans of punk and hardcore music.


Line by Line Meaning

On the streets they're after me,
I am being pursued relentlessly in the streets


won't let me go, won't let me be.
I am being prevented from escaping - I feel trapped


This opression is screwing my head,
The excessive control is driving me insane and making me crazy


if I ain't careful I'll end up dead.
If I do not proceed cautiously, I will be killed.


I'm living my life ..
This is how I choose to live my life


.. I'm living my life on the edge of a knife.
My existence is constantly in a precarious situation and can change rapidly


Loving her was the mistake I made,
I regret falling in love with her


defending her honour with a steel blade.
I used a knife to protect her reputation


Three on to one just isn't fair ..
I was outnumbered and disadvantaged


but now they're in intensive care.
As a result of my actions, they are hospitalized


So now I'm running all over the world,
I am now moving all over the earth


all because of a stupid girl.
My life has been altered because of a careless woman


But I've gotta carry on, I've gotta be brave,
I must continue forward and be bold


else I'll end up in my grave.
Otherwise, the end result will be my demise.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW PAUL WILLIAMS, COLIN DEREK ABRAHALL, COLIN ROBERT BLYTH, ROSS ANDREW LOMAS

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