Piranha
Exodus Lyrics


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Slicing jaws a way of life
Brought up to waste mankind
Loki's pets his little children
Deadly every time
Trapped in swamps by gates of hell
Don't ever, let them out
For if you do and they escape
You'll fight a bloody bout

[Chorus]
Piranha kill in a pack, you'll run
Piranha start to attack, you'll done
If you think you can beat, deadly school
If you think you can live, you're a fool

Gates of hell are old and cracked
They tumble and they fall
Out rush a bloody wall of death
To kill anything at all
Their sole mission is to kill
Strip your bones and flesh
Rip out your eyes tear off your face
An agonizing death





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Piranha by Exodus convey a gruesome warning about the dangers of nature's deadliest predators. The song describes how the piranhas are ferocious creatures who have been brought up to "waste mankind" and are "deadly every time". They are Loki's pets, and their sole mission is to kill, strip bones and flesh, tear off faces, and cause an agonizing death. The lyrics warn that if you think you can beat them, you're a fool – Piranhas will attack in packs, and you'll be done for.


In the second verse, the lyrics describe the gates of hell, which are old and cracked. If these gates are opened and the Piranhas escape, you'll face a "bloody bout." Chaos will ensue, as the Piranhas have a singular urge to kill and "will kill anything at all". The song emphasizes the deadly nature of these creatures, which can strike fear into anyone's heart.


Overall, the song Piranha is a warning about the dangers of nature, particularly about those that are often overlooked or underestimated. The imagery provided by the lyrics of the song is vivid and serves to remind us that nature can be deadly, and it's best to respect and approach it with caution.


Line by Line Meaning

Slicing jaws a way of life
Piranhas are known for their razor-sharp teeth which they use to slice through their prey.


Brought up to waste mankind
They have been conditioned to attack humans and consider humans as their prey.


Loki's pets his little children
The Norse god Loki is associated with chaos and mischief, and the suggestion is that he created these creatures, similar to humans raising pets.


Deadly every time
Each encounter with the school of piranhas is dangerous and has the potential to be fatal.


Trapped in swamps by gates of hell
They are locked up in the depths of the swamp where they are difficult to reach, and their environment is hostile.


Don't ever, let them out
It is crucial not to release them, as doing so could cause a disaster.


For if you do and they escape
If someone were to release the piranhas, they could spell disaster.


You'll fight a bloody bout
The inevitable outcome would be a battle that would result in someone's injury or death.


Piranha kill in a pack, you'll run
When the piranhas hunt together, it is a terrifying sight that could cause anyone to run for their life.


Piranha start to attack, you'll done
Once they begin to attack, there is little chance of survival.


If you think you can beat, deadly school
The school of piranhas is nearly unbeatable, and no one can withstand their attack.


If you think you can live, you're a fool
If someone believes they can survive an encounter with the piranhas, they are naive and foolish.


Gates of hell are old and cracked
The gates holding in the piranhas are old, and they are showing signs of wear and tear from being locked for so long.


They tumble and they fall
The gates will eventually give way and break open, giving way to chaos.


Out rush a bloody wall of death
When they escape, it will be a wave of death that rushes out, causing havoc and destruction.


To kill anything at all
Their only purpose is to kill and cause destruction.


Their sole mission is to kill
The piranhas have one purpose, and that is to cause destruction, kill everything they encounter.


Strip your bones and flesh
They devour their prey quickly, even stripping the bones of flesh.


Rip out your eyes tear off your face
The piranhas' attack can be incredibly gruesome, as they are known to tear off limbs and strip bones of flesh.


An agonizing death
Death by piranha attack is slow, painful, and agonizing.




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