Killer
Driller Killer Lyrics

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Gotta gun on my left, truncheon on my right
Killer... with a badge
Pigsblood in my veins, no hope insight
Killer... with a badge
A fuckface in black, a real S.O.B
I′m your local police, kill me

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Driller Killer's song "Killer" are a dark commentary on police brutality and corruption. The lines "Gotta gun on my left, truncheon on my right" refer to the weapons that police officers carry while on duty. The phrase "Killer... with a badge" is a deliberate play on words, as it suggests that police officers can use their authority to kill with impunity.

The lyrics get even more bleak with the line "Pigsblood in my veins, no hope in sight." The use of the word "pigsblood" is a derogatory term for police officers that was popularized during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The suggestion is that the officer described in the song has become so jaded and corrupted by their profession that they are no longer capable of feeling empathy or compassion. The line "A fuckface in black, a real S.O.B" continues this idea of a corrupt and power-hungry police officer.

The final line of the song, "I'm your local police, kill me," is a call for justice and accountability. The phrase suggests that the only way to end police brutality is to hold police officers accountable for their actions, even if that means convicting them of murder.

Line by Line Meaning

Gotta gun on my left, truncheon on my right
I am an officer equipped with both a firearm and a baton.

Killer... with a badge
Despite my supposed role to serve and protect, I am capable of being a murderer due to my power and authority.

Pigsblood in my veins, no hope insight
I have been corrupted to the point where I am more like a pig (in terms of greed and lack of empathy) than a human being. There is no chance of me changing my ways.

Killer... with a badge
Once again, emphasizing my dangerous potential as a law enforcement officer.

A fuckface in black, a real S.O.B
I am not a likable person and may even be considered a villain by some.

I′m your local police, kill me
I am aware of my own corruption and recognize that my actions may warrant punishment. However, I am also in a position of power where it is unlikely that anyone will hold me accountable for my crimes.

Writer(s): Stephen Percy Harris, Paul Michael Andrews

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