Twist of Cain
Danzig/Glenn Danzig Lyrics

Yea, yea, yea
An expression of enthusiasm or agreement.

Ooh I can feel it move me
The physical sensation of the music is resonating with me.

Feel it shove me As I break the law
The music is pushing me forward and giving me the courage to rebel against authority.

Said yea I can feel it's jabbing Cuts the numbness then I I come alive yea
The music is sharp, piercing, and exhilarating, making me feel alive and awakened.

Twist of Cain Yea drives my brain Yea twist of Cain Make me come alive 'Cause it's a
The metaphorical concept of 'twisting' or bending the biblical story of Cain and Abel to suit the singer's needs or desires is driving his thoughts and passions, and making him feel alive.

Said yea I took it standing Broke commandments And he tumbled like a toy
The singer is boldly standing up against religious laws and taboos, and triumphing over those who try to enforce them, causing them to crumble like lesser beings.

Blood Like a crimson highway Spreading out From his forehead to the ground
The imagery of blood flowing like a river from the head of a fallen foe conveys a sense of violence, power, and dominance.

Wo-oh God above Feel a twist of Cain Inside a beating heart, well Wo-oh want to know Got a little twist of Cain From the God below, yea
The singer is experiencing a spiritual awakening, feeling the power of the twisted story of Cain and Abel deep in his heart and soul. He embraces this power as if he were receiving it from God, but acknowledges that it may come from a darker source as well.

Yea I know my breeding Know my father He was born of light Said yea Can't hardly stand it Cuts me down the middle Then I I come alive yea
The singer claims to have a strong sense of his lineage and heritage, suggesting that he is of divine origin himself. However, this power is so intense that it almost overwhelms him, and causes him to feel like he is being split in half before becoming fully alive again.

Come alive Wo-oh, yea Wo-oh God above Feel a twist of Cain Inside a beating heart, yea Wo-oh want to know Got a little twist of Cain From the God below
The powerful and transformative experience of the twisted story of Cain and Abel makes the singer feel powerfully alive, connected to both higher and lower forces of spirituality.