The Greatest Story Ever Told
Ice Nine Kills Lyrics

How could this happen
The singer cannot believe what has occurred.

Am I dreaming again
The singer is questioning whether the situation is real or not.

Her body?s not moving I?m assuming she?s dead
The singer has come upon a dead body and is realizing what has happened.

This isn?t a fucking game
The artist is emphasizing the severity of the situation and that it should not be taken lightly.

There?s somebody?s life at stake
The artist understands the gravity of the situation and the impact it has on someone's life.

She?s covered in bruises
The victim has physical markings of a struggle or attack.

But the truth is that I never committed the crime
The singer is asserting their innocence and stating that they did not cause the victim's death.

Cause I could never hurt a fly
The artist is emphasizing their nonviolent nature and that they would never physically harm someone.

Then how?d she lose her life?
The artist is questioning how the victim died if they did not cause it.

You're In denial
Another person is implying that the artist is in denial about their involvement in the victim's death.

What you've implied has BURNED and stripped
The singer is feeling the intensity and impact of the other person's accusation.

The whites of my eyes
The artist's eyes are reflecting the intensity of the situation and the accusations being made.

Then what went on that night
The singer is questioning what happened on the night of the victim's death.

?Listen closely as I tell you I?m not who I seem
The singer is revealing that they are not necessarily who they appear to be.

I?m gonna touch you cause I like it when you scream
The singer is admitting to enjoying causing someone pain or distress.

I want to watch you when you?re sleeping and thinking of me?
The artist has disturbing intentions towards someone and wants to observe them in their vulnerable moments.

And that?s what he told her when he killed her
The artist is quoting the murderer's words to the victim before they killed them.

That son of a bitch took away my girl
The singer is expressing anger towards the murderer for taking away their loved one.

He?s gonna pay for it right now.
The singer is determined to seek vengeance for the victim's death.

Cause you might think you're in love
The artist is warning someone about the false promises of love that can lead to dangerous situations.

And he might promise you the world
The artist is emphasizing the deceptive nature of someone who is promising everything to someone they are in love with.

But don't believe what he says
The artist is warning someone not to trust what someone is saying if they are making unrealistic promises.

He's not real
The singer is warning someone that the person they are in love with is not genuine, and their intentions are harmful.

It's murder and this is it
The artist is emphasizing that the situation being referred to is a serious crime, and their intent is to seek justice for the victim.

Prepare for the day I find you
The singer is warning someone that they are actively searching for them and their intentions are not good.

This is your last chance
The singer is emphasizing the urgency of the situation and giving a final warning.

Cause I'll be out in six months with his address and a shotgun
The singer is planning to take matters into their own hands and seek revenge for the victim's death.

And a promise for justice that night
The artist is determined to seek justice for the victim's death and will take matters into their own hands if necessary.

I?ll be standing at the crime
The artist will be present at the scene of the crime and will seek justice for the victim.

So they can throw me back in prison for my life
The singer is willing to face the consequences of their actions, even if it means they will spend their life in prison.

If it would bring you back to me
The singer is expressing their desperation and willingness to do anything to bring the victim back to life.

Last night I dreamed we had a future and you were alive
The artist is expressing their sorrow and the pain of losing someone they cared about deeply.

It was springtime on our wedding day
The artist is imagining a future with the victim, where they were married in the springtime.

There were birds in the sky
The artist is imagining a peaceful and beautiful future with the victim.

The sun was glowing it was beautiful and everyone was there
The singer is imagining a joyful and happy future with the victim surrounded by loved ones.

I still can?t believe that your gone I?m so lost
The artist is expressing their disbelief and the difficulty of coming to terms with the victim's death.

I?m sorry don?t go
The singer is begging the victim not to leave them and expressing their sorrow and regret.

Oh please God no
The singer is expressing their wish that the victim was still alive and asking for divine intervention.

I think that I've had enough but
The singer is expressing their frustration and anger towards the situation.

He says, ?Your too late
The murderer is taunting the artist and claiming they are too late.

I?ve got a hole to dig
The murderer is referring to burying the victim after they killed them.

And you think that I?ve over-reacted
The murderer is gaslighting the singer and trying to make them feel like they are overreacting to the situation.

She was so cute?I couldn?t resist cause I?m a sucker for promiscuous action.
The murderer is admitting to killing someone just because they found them attractive and couldn't control themselves.

Am I Dead
The artist is questioning whether they are alive or not.

Or am I Still Breathing
The artist is wondering if they are alive or not.

Cause you?ve stolen the love of my life
The artist is accusing someone of taking away the person they loved the most.

So you?ll be sleeping with the fishes tonight
The singer is threatening to harm or kill someone for taking away the person they loved.

Now listen
The artist is emphasizing the importance of what they are about to say.

I?m not religious but I?ve learned to pray for her
The singer has found a new appreciation for the power of prayer and is using it to honor the victim.

I?m not a violent man but people can change
The singer is acknowledging that they have the potential for violence, and something like the victim's death has changed them.

So when you?re sleeping
The singer is warning the murderer that they will strike when they least expect it.

I?ll slit your throat and drain your blood
The artist is revealing their violent intentions towards the murderer and their desire for revenge.

And mail it to your mother
The artist is adding another layer of cruelty to their revenge plan by sending the murderer's family a gruesome gift.

So she?ll discover what a mess you become
The singer is hoping the murderer's family will see the monster they have become and feel guilty for their actions.

Think she might like that.
The singer is expressing their satisfaction at the thought of the murderer's family discovering the gruesome gift.

Cause I FUCKING do.
The artist is emphasizing their intense feelings of anger and hatred towards the murderer.