Painkiller
Death Lyrics


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Faster than a bullet
Terrifying scream
Enraged and full of anger
He's half man and half machine

Rides the Metal Monster
Breathing smoke and fire
Closing in with vengeance soaring high

He is the Painkiller
This is the Painkiller

Planets devastated
Mankind's on its knees
A saviour comes from out the skies
In answer to their pleas

Through boiling clouds of thunder
Blasting bolts of steel
Evils going under deadly wheels

He is the Painkiller
This is the Painkiller

Faster than a lazer bullet
Louder than an atom bomb
Chromium plated boiling metal
Brighter than a thousand suns

Flying high on rapture
Stronger free and brave
Nevermore encaptured
They've been brought back from the grave

With mankind resurrected
Forever to survive
Returns from Armageddon to the skies

He is the Painkiller
This is the Painkiller




Wings of steel Painkiller
Deadly wheels Painkiller

Overall Meaning

The song Painkiller by Death paints a picture of an apocalyptic world on the brink of destruction. It tells the story of a savior, referred to as the Painkiller, who comes to the rescue and ends the devastation. The song starts off by describing the Painkiller as faster than a bullet, with a terrifying scream and full of anger. The Painkiller is portrayed as being half-man and half-machine riding the Metal Monster, breathing smoke and fire, and seeking vengeance.


The second verse talks about how the world is in despair, with planets devastated and mankind on its knees, and people are calling out for salvation. The Painkiller answers their pleas and comes flying through boiling clouds of thunder, blasting bolts of steel and sending evil under deadly wheels. The Painkiller is described as being faster than a laser bullet, louder than an atom bomb, chromium-plated boiling metal and brighter than a thousand suns.


The song ends with the savior, the Painkiller flying high on rapture, stronger, free and brave. Mankind is reborn, forever to survive and the Painkiller returns to the skies after saving them from Armageddon. The song is an excellent portrayal of a superhero with superhuman strength and powers coming to destroy evil, save the world and restore humanity to its rightful place.


Line by Line Meaning

Faster than a bullet
He moves with incredible speed and force, capable of traversing entire battlefields in seconds.


Terrifying scream
His mere presence strikes fear into his enemies, inspiring terror as he charges forward.


Enraged and full of anger
He is consumed by an all-consuming rage, driven by hatred and a thirst for vengeance.


He's half man and half machine
He is not fully human, but rather a technological marvel infused with a human consciousness.


Rides the Metal Monster
His mechanical form is encased in a massive suit of armor, resembling a ferocious metal beast.


Breathing smoke and fire
His armor exudes clouds of noxious smoke and fiery bursts of energy, adding to his fearsome appearance.


Closing in with vengeance soaring high
He charges toward his enemies at breakneck speed, driven by an unquenchable thirst for retribution.


He is the Painkiller
He is the embodiment of pain and suffering, a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.


Planets devastated
The destruction wrought by his adversaries has laid whole worlds to waste, leaving civilization on the brink of collapse.


Mankind's on its knees
With their backs against the wall, humanity has been brought to its lowest point, in desperate need of salvation.


A saviour comes from out the skies
From the heavens above, a savior descends to offer humanity a chance at redemption.


Through boiling clouds of thunder
Amidst a tumultuous storm of lightning and thunder, the savior makes his way to the battlefield.


Blasting bolts of steel
With powerful blasts of energy, he unleashes devastating attacks upon his enemies, blasting them apart with ease.


Evils going under deadly wheels
His enemies are crushed beneath the weight of his metallic steed, leaving nothing but destruction in their wake.


Faster than a lazer bullet
His movements are unfathomably swift, capable of moving faster than even the most advanced technology.


Louder than an atom bomb
He unleashes powerful shockwaves and thunderous explosions, capable of leveling entire cities in an instant.


Chromium plated boiling metal
His armor is a sight to behold, with its chrome-plated exterior and boiling-hot metal core.


Brighter than a thousand suns
His power is so intense that it illuminates the battlefield, shining brighter than a thousand suns.


Flying high on rapture
With unbridled joy and euphoria, he takes to the skies, soaring over the battlefield with reckless abandon.


Stronger free and brave
He is unencumbered by weakness or fear, standing tall and proud amidst the chaos of war.


Nevermore encaptured
He is never to be held captive or contained, forever free to roam the skies and trample his foes beneath his feet.


They've been brought back from the grave
His power is so immense that he can even resurrect the fallen, breathing new life into those who have perished in battle.


With mankind resurrected
Through his divine power, humanity is given a second chance at life, able to rise up from the ashes of their destruction.


Forever to survive
With his help, mankind is given the strength to endure even the greatest of trials, able to withstand anything that may come their way.


Returns from Armageddon to the skies
Having triumphed over the forces of evil, he returns to the heavens from whence he came, ready to face any new foe that may arise.


Wings of steel Painkiller
His metal wings allow him to soar through the skies with unparalleled speed and ease, granting him the advantage he needs to secure victory.


Deadly wheels Painkiller
His metal steed is a formidable weapon, capable of crushing his enemies with ease and leaving their corpses in its wake.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Rob Halford

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