Killing machine
Equatronic Lyrics
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through my trembling hands
shivering in silence
waiting for the end
haunted by your anger
an obsession in advance
desperately longing for
any other circumstance
the darkest star is glowing
behind a deep red sun
but it won’t light out your way
when you start to run
where are my black angels
when I need them most
guide me through this burning hell
to pass those whispering ghosts
me an the killing machine
my fate seems to tell me
prepare for your end
don’t listen to your inner soul
cause it’s from heaven sent
I close my eyes to wait for
what I cannot change
in this burning flames and hell
even death is strange
The lyrics of Equatronic's "Killing Machine" seem to explore feelings of despair and hopelessness. The opening lines suggest the singer has some sort of psychic ability, through which they can see the future, but they are powerless to change it. The following lines highlight a sense of fear and unease, as the singer is haunted by someone's anger and longing for a different situation. The use of the word obsession suggests that perhaps the object of the singer's fear is something they can't escape from.
As the song continues, the lyrics bring in more imagery related to darkness and danger. The "darkest star" and "deep red sun" suggest a menacing atmosphere, and the need for "black angels" to guide the singer through it all. But despite this support, the singer still feels very alone in their struggle, with lines like "prepare for your end" and "even death is strange" adding to the sense of dread.
Overall, it seems like "Killing Machine" is a song about feeling powerless in the face of something dangerous or self-destructive. The singer knows they are on a path to destruction, but they can't help themselves or change their situation. The darkness they describe feels overwhelming, and they are calling out for some sort of help, whether divine or otherwise.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the future
I have a vision of what is yet to come.
through my trembling hands
Even though I'm shaking and scared, I can still see this future.
shivering in silence
My fear is causing my body to tremble as I wait for what's to come.
waiting for the end
I know that something is going to happen, but I don't know what it is or when it will happen.
haunted by your anger
I can still feel the anger and resentment from someone in my past.
an obsession in advance
I can't stop thinking about what might happen in the future.
desperately longing for
I want something different than what I know is coming.
any other circumstance
I want anything other than what I know is coming.
the darkest star is glowing
Something dark and ominous is on the horizon.
behind a deep red sun
This darkness is hidden behind something else, possibly something bright or comforting.
but it won’t light out your way
This darkness won't make it easier for you to see or understand what's coming.
when you start to run
Trying to escape won't work; you need to face this darkness head on.
where are my black angels
I need help from something, but I don't know where to find it.
when I need them most
This is the time when I need help the most.
guide me through this burning hell
I need someone or something to help me through this difficult and painful experience.
to pass those whispering ghosts
I need to overcome my fears and anxieties to get through what's ahead.
me and the killing machine
I am in a situation where someone or something is trying to harm me.
my fate seems to tell me
I feel like I'm destined to experience whatever is ahead.
prepare for your end
I need to get ready for the worst possible outcome.
don’t listen to your inner soul
I shouldn't trust my gut instincts or intuition.
cause it’s from heaven sent
My instincts aren't always reliable, and I need to seek guidance or help from an outside source.
I close my eyes to wait for
I'm trying to prepare myself for what's to come, even though it's frightening.
what I cannot change
I know that I can't change what's coming, only how I choose to respond to it.
in this burning flames and hell
The situation I'm in is incredibly difficult and painful.
even death is strange
Death might be a better alternative to what I'm facing, but even it seems unfamiliar and frightening.
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.