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Neo-classical metal
The Razor's Edge
KenZiner Lyrics
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As the priest was praising her god's first born
They told her what to do, the time and the place
The words from beyond urged forth with haste
She said, tell me once, tell me again
How I can serve, to pay for my sins
With the razor's edge, with the razor's edge
The voices grew strong, louder every day
She could not believe, what they did say
To kill her own two sons, and take her own life
It was the holy words, for the holy night
"GIVE THEM THE RAZOR'S EDGE"
She did as she was told then cried herself to sleep
And when she awoke she saw her own deed
The voices promised, god said it so
Her turn was due, this she did know
She said, tell me once, tell me again
How I can serve, to pay for my sins
With the razor's edge, with the razor's edge
With the razor's edge, with the razor's edge
With the razor's edge
With the razor's edge
With the razor's edge
The voices promised
With the razor's edge
God said it so
The lyrics of KenZiner's song "The Razor's Edge" tell a chilling story of a woman who is plagued by voices in her head that she believes to be holy. These voices instruct her to take the lives of her two sons and then her own life using a razor's edge as a sacrificial offering to God. Despite her disbelief, the voices grew stronger and louder each day until they convinced her to carry out this heinous task. The woman follows the voices’ commands and ends up taking her own life as instructed. The chorus, "With the razor's edge," is repeated throughout the song, almost as a mantra that reinforces the idea of the razor as a symbol of sacrifice.
The lyrics to this song tell a story that seems to be based on the tragic events of November 18, 1978 known as the Jonestown Massacre. Jim Jones, an American cult leader, instructed his followers to drink cyanide-laced Kool-Aid, resulting in the deaths of over 900 people, including children. This song explores the similar patterns of manipulation and coercion shown by such cults or religious groups that can lead people to commit horrific acts. The song also speaks to the idea that religious fervor can be used as a tool to control and manipulate people to do things they ordinarily would not do.
Line by Line Meaning
The voices started one Sunday morn
The singer began to hear voices one Sunday morning.
As the priest was praising her god's first born
The voices arrived while the priest was worshipping the god's first child.
They told her what to do, the time and the place
The voices gave clear instructions regarding what she needed to do, when and where.
The words from beyond urged forth with haste
The voice's commands were strong and urged her to act quickly.
She said, tell me once, tell me again
How I can serve, to pay for my sins
With the razor's edge, with the razor's edge
With the razor's edge, with the razor's edge
The artist was willing to do anything to compensate for her sins, including using the razor's edge to complete the task commanded by the voices.
The voices grew strong, louder every day
She could not believe, what they did say
The voices continued to amplify over time, becoming more and more intense each day, making it difficult for her to comprehend.
To kill her own two sons, and take her own life
It was the holy words, for the holy night
"GIVE THEM THE RAZOR'S EDGE"
The voices instructed her to take the lives of her two children and then her own, telling her it was part of a holy ritual that needed to be performed.
She did as she was told then cried herself to sleep
And when she awoke she saw her own deed
She carried out the actions the voices commanded, and afterward, she was distraught and fell asleep. Upon awakening, she saw what she had done.
The voices promised, god said it so
Her turn was due, this she did know
The voices assured her that this was part of God's plan and that her turn was coming.
With the razor's edge
With the razor's edge
With the razor's edge
The razor edge was a repeated emphasis on the instrument to carry out the act.
The voices promised
With the razor's edge
God said it so
Reiterated that the voices told her it was God's plan and that the razor's edge was the key element to follow through.
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.