Another One Bites The Dust
Killer Queen Lyrics


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Steve walks warily down the street
with the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet
machine guns ready to go

Are you ready
Are you ready for this
Are you hanging on the edge of your seat
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
Hey, I'm gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust

How do you think I'm going to get along
without you, when you're gone
You took me for everything that I had
and kicked me out on my own

Are you happy, are you satisfied
How long can you stand the heat
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat

[Chorus]
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
There are plenty of ways you can hurt a man
And bring him to the ground
You can beat him
You can cheat him
you can treat him bad and leave him
When he's down
But I'm ready, yes I'm ready for you
I'm standing on my own two feet




Out of the doorway the bullets rip
repeating the sound of the beat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Another One Bites The Dust" by Killer Queen tell a story about a man named Steve who walks down the street with his machine gun, ready to take on anyone who gets in his way. The song is filled with driving percussion and a steady bass line that keeps the listener on the edge of their seat. The chorus repeats the phrase "Another one bites the dust" several times, which can be interpreted as a reference to death or a metaphor for the loss of someone's dignity or pride.


The verses of the song seem to be directed at a specific person, possibly an ex-lover or former friend. The lyrics suggest that this person has taken advantage of the singer and treated them poorly, causing them to feel angry and frustrated. The chorus, however, takes on a more confrontational tone, warning the person that they will "get" them too.


Overall, "Another One Bites The Dust" is a powerful song that combines rock, funk, and disco elements to create a unique sound that is instantly recognizable.


Line by Line Meaning

Steve walks warily down the street with the brim pulled way down low
Steve walks cautiously down the street with his hat pulled low, trying to avoid being recognized or caught.


Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet machine guns ready to go
There's no other sound except for Steve's footsteps as he carries his guns, prepared for a fight.


Are you ready Are you ready for this Are you hanging on the edge of your seat
Asking if the listener is ready for the excitement that's about to happen, and if they're eagerly anticipating the events to unfold.


Out of the doorway the bullets rip To the sound of the beat
Gunshots ring out as Steve opens the door and starts shooting, in time with the music.


Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust And another one gone, and another one gone Another one bites the dust Hey, I'm gonna get you too Another one bites the dust
The chorus explains that Steve is taking out his enemies one by one and warns that the listener could be next in line.


How do you think I'm going to get along without you, when you're gone You took me for everything that I had and kicked me out on my own
Steve is addressing his enemies, warning them that they will regret crossing him because he'll take everything from them and leave them alone.


Are you happy, are you satisfied How long can you stand the heat Out of the doorway the bullets rip To the sound of the beat
Steve is taunting his enemies, questioning if they're truly content with the situation and if they can handle the pressure, while shooting at them in time with the music.


There are plenty of ways you can hurt a man And bring him to the ground You can beat him You can cheat him you can treat him bad and leave him When he's down But I'm ready, yes I'm ready for you I'm standing on my own two feet Out of the doorway the bullets rip repeating the sound of the beat
Steve acknowledges that there are many ways to harm someone, but he's prepared for whatever his enemies throw his way, standing confidently and shooting in time with the song once again.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN DEACON

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Lyrics

Let's go!

Steve walks warily down the street
With the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet
Machine guns ready to go

Are you ready? Hey
Are you ready for this?
Are you hanging on the edge of your seat?
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat, yeah

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust (yeah)
Hey, I'm gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust

How do you think I'm going to get along
Without you, when you're gone?
You took me for everything that I had
And kicked me out on my own

Are you happy, are you satisfied?
How long can you stand the heat?
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat, look out

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
Hey, I'm gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust

Hey!

Oh, take it
Bite the dust
Bite the dust, hey

Hey
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust, ow!
Another one bites the dust, hey, hey
Another one bites the dust, hey
Ooh, shout!

There are plenty of ways that you can hurt a man
And bring him to the ground
You can beat him, you can cheat him, you can treat him bad
And leave him when he's down, yeah

But I'm ready, yes I'm ready for you
I'm standing on my own two feet
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
Repeating to the sound of the beat, oh yeah

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust, yeah
Hey, I'm gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust

Shoot out
Ay-yeah
Alright



@user-xf6be1ly8u

Steve walks warily down the street,
With his brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet,
Machine guns ready to go

Are you ready, are you ready for this
Are you hanging on the edge of your seat
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and another one gone
Another one bites the dust
Hey, I'm gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust
How do you think I'm going to get along,
Without you when you're gone
You took me for everything that I had,
And kicked me out on my own

Are you happy, are you satisfied
How long can you stand the heat
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
To the sound of the beat

Chorus

Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust
There are plenty of ways you can hurt a man
And bring him to the ground
You can beat him
You can cheat him
You can treat him bad and leave him
When he's down
But I'm ready, yes I'm ready for you
I'm standing on my own two feet
Out of the doorway the bullets rip
Repeating to the sound of the beat



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My name is Yoshikage Kira. I'm 33 years old. My house is in the northeast section of Morioh, where all the villas are, and I am not married. I work as an employee for the Kame Yu department stores, and I get home every day by 8 PM at the latest. I don't smoke, but I occasionally drink. I'm in bed by 11 PM, and make sure I get eight hours of sleep, no matter what. After having a glass of warm milk and doing about twenty minutes of stretches before going to bed, I usually have no problems sleeping until morning. Just like a baby, I wake up without any fatigue or stress in the morning. I was told there were no issues at my last check-up. I'm trying to explain that I'm a person who wishes to live a very quiet life. I take care not to trouble myself with any enemies, like winning and losing, that would cause me to lose sleep at night. That is how I deal with society, and I know that is what brings me happiness. Although, if I were to fight I wouldn't lose to anyone.

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