Will To Power
Face Down Lyrics


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"I hate all the fucking human race. I get a kick out of murdering people."

...Many believe that serial killers are insane,
But the most chilling fact is that they are invariably rational and calculating.
They know what they are doing is wrong but they simply do not care.
They are essentially without conscience...

...Multiple murders may involve the most extreme of violent behaviors,
Including sadism, necrophilia, or cannibalism,
But this does not mean the killer is insane...

...The reality of the crime is never as perfect as the fantasy,
So serial murderers must kill again and again
In an almost futile attempt to live out their ultimate murderous desires...

A distorted social message
A covert killing spree
Thinning the conventional herd
To forever live on in infamy

You feel my detached hatred
As I become your god
I'll wipe your whole world out
I rip your loved ones limb from limb
I wish you all had one neck
And I had my hands on it
Born to lose, live to kill
Embrace the divinity
The power over life and death
My psychopathic will

You used to think that you were safe
How does that feel now?
Your useless life extinguished
You're now another worthless corpse
I wish you all had one neck
And I had my hands on it

You feel my detached hatred
As I become your god

I'll wipe your whole world out
As I rip your loved ones limb from limb
"I've been all around the world, and I've seen everything but hell,
And I guess I'll see that soon."

"I wish you all had one neck,
And that I had my hands on it."





[Music: Carlsson, Lyrics: McWilliams]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Face Down's song "Will to Power" are disturbing, and revolve around the concept of a serial killer who takes pleasure in murdering people. The opening lines express the disgust and hatred the killer has for humanity, and their obsession with killing. The following lines explain the reality of serial killers - they may seem insane, but they are often rational and calculated. They know what they are doing is wrong but they do not care. The verse also explores the motivations and behaviors of serial killers, which can range from sadism to cannibalism.


The chorus contains violent imagery and reinforces the idea that the killer feels godlike when taking life. The allusion to the killer wishing all people had one neck so that they can be easily killed is alarming. The song closes with a quote from an unidentified source, who has seen everything but hell and thinks they'll see it soon, suggesting that the killer is either a fictional character or a culmination of several real-life serial killers.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the dark and terrifying psychology of serial killers, and the devastating impact they have on innocent lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I hate all the fucking human race. I get a kick out of murdering people.
Some people who commit serial killing are not insane. They know what they are doing is wrong, and they just don't care about the consequences. They lack conscience and empathy towards others.


A distorted social message A covert killing spree Thinning the conventional herd To forever live on in infamy
Serial killers can get a sense of power and control when they commit murder. They believe that their killing sprees can change society by eliminating certain types of people and creating a message for others.


You feel my detached hatred As I become your god I'll wipe your whole world out I rip your loved ones limb from limb I wish you all had one neck And I had my hands on it Born to lose, live to kill Embrace the divinity The power over life and death My psychopathic will
Serial killers have a god complex and feel that they are invincible. They have the power to decide who lives and who dies, and they take pride in their ability to control and inflict pain on others. They believe that they were born to kill and view their actions as a way to embrace a divine power.


You used to think that you were safe How does that feel now? Your useless life extinguished You're now another worthless corpse I wish you all had one neck And I had my hands on it You feel my detached hatred As I become your god
Serial killers enjoy seeing their victims suffer and feel that they can control them even in death. They take pleasure in knowing that their victims can no longer threaten them and that they are now powerless.


"I've been all around the world, and I've seen everything but hell, And I guess I'll see that soon."
Serial killers often have suicidal tendencies, which may result from their fascination with death or feelings of guilt and remorse.


"I wish you all had one neck, And that I had my hands on it."
Serial killers have a desire for complete control over their victims, and this reflects in their desire to have all their victims in one place and be able to control them all at once.




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