Villain Song
Kirby Krackle Lyrics


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Every time I build a robot,
every time I sink a ship,
every time I throw a girl off of a big old building or abandoned bridge.
It seems you're always there to stop me,
I've had enough I'm sick of it.
No more scheming no more stealing,
I think I'm done with all of this...
So I took my Death Ray and put it on the shelf,
Cause I found your punches to my face were bad for my health.
Fired the minions and shut down the lab,
sunk the Atomic Sub now it sleeps with the crabs
so have fun, cause I'm done, I'm done....

The League of Evil said I'd miss you,
The Guild of Demons tried to call,
Dr. Hatred told me I was the one that had influenced them all
But I would not return a message,
still they couldn't take a hint.
No more planning, no conniving,
I said I'm done with all of this...

So I took my Death Ray and put it on the shelf,
Cause I found your punches to my face were bad for my health.
Fired the minions and packed up the lab,
sunk the Atomic Sub now it sleeps with the crabs
so have fun, cause I'm done, I'm done....

And now I'm sitting on the beach,
sipping drinks all night and day
Watching girls in bikinis,
eating Crunch Berries and Frito-Lays
Until I saw you on the TV,
your stupid smile all big and bright
The old fire started again burning,
it found me itching for a fight.
So kicking sand into some kid's face
I found my way back home because
I missed you, I missed you and I'm pissed...

So I found my Death Ray and took it off the shelf,
Cause it turns out sitting on the beach was bad for my heath.
Called the minions and fired up the lab, raised the Atomic Sub
Feels good to be bad, so watch out,




watch out, watch out,
watch out, watch out, watch out... Cause I'm back!

Overall Meaning

The song "Villain Song" by Kirby Krackle starts with the singer stating his frustration with his inability to complete successful villainous endeavors. He highlights building robots, sinking ships, and throwing girls off buildings, only for the singer to be stopped by a hero each time. He eventually decides to quit, putting his death ray on the shelf, firing his minions, and even sinking his atomic sub. However, after seeing a hero's smile on TV, his "old fire" comes back, and he becomes determined to fight again. The song ends with him restarting his villainous endeavors, excited to be bad once more.


The lyrics of the song acknowledge several tropes that are typically seen in comic books and the superhero genre. The singer speaks of building robots and using a death ray, which are staples of a classic comic book villain. In addition, the mention of heroes interrupting his plans is also a common trope present in comic book stories. However, the song also subverts some of these tropes by having the villain grow tired of his villainy before ultimately deciding to go back to it.


The song's narrative also highlights the toxic rivalry and obsession between heroes and villains, as the villain finds himself unable to let go of his need to fight the singer's hero after seeing them on TV. The song ultimately highlights how the concept of good versus evil can become a kind of addiction, leading characters to continue their behaviors even when it becomes dangerous or unhealthy.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I build a robot,
Whenever I construct a robot,


every time I sink a ship,
Whenever I cause a ship to sink,


every time I throw a girl off of a big old building or abandoned bridge.
Whenever I throw a woman from a towering structure or a deserted bridge,


It seems you're always there to stop me,
It appears as though you are always present to prevent me,


I've had enough I'm sick of it.
I have had my fill and am weary of it.


No more scheming no more stealing,
I will no longer scheme or pilfer,


I think I'm done with all of this...
I believe I am finished with all of this...


So I took my Death Ray and put it on the shelf,
Therefore, I took my lethal weapon and placed it upon the storage unit,


Cause I found your punches to my face were bad for my health.
Due to the discovery that your blows to my face were deleterious to my well-being.


Fired the minions and shut down the lab,
I terminated the employment of my underlings and ceased operations in the laboratory,


sunk the Atomic Sub now it sleeps with the crabs
I submerged the Atomic Submarine, and now it rests with the crustaceans.


so have fun, cause I'm done, I'm done....
Therefore, enjoy yourself because I have concluded this phase in my life....


The League of Evil said I'd miss you,
The organization of evildoers claimed I would miss you,


The Guild of Demons tried to call,
The society of demons attempted to contact me,


Dr. Hatred told me I was the one that had influenced them all
Doctor Hatred informed me that I was responsible for impacting each of them.


But I would not return a message,
I chose not to respond to these correspondences,


still they couldn't take a hint.
Even still, they failed to perceive my insinuations.


No more planning, no conniving,
There will be no further plotting or scheming,


I said I'm done with all of this...
I expressed my determination to conclude all of this...


So I took my Death Ray and put it on the shelf,
Therefore, I kept my Death Ray in storage,


Cause I found your punches to my face were bad for my health.
Due to the recognition that your hits to my face were harmful to my well-being.


Fired the minions and packed up the lab,
I terminated my minions' contracts and packed up the laboratory,


sunk the Atomic Sub now it sleeps with the crabs
I submerged the Atomic Submarine so that it could now repose with the crustaceans.


so have fun, cause I'm done, I'm done....
Therefore, have a good time, because I have finished....


And now I'm sitting on the beach,
Presently, I am seated upon the shore,


sipping drinks all night and day
Drinking beverages incessantly, both during the day and the night.


Watching girls in bikinis,
Observing women clad in bikinis,


eating Crunch Berries and Frito-Lays
Consuming Crunch Berries and Frito-Lays,


Until I saw you on the TV,
However, I witnessed you on the television,


your stupid smile all big and bright,
With your foolish grin brilliantly shining,


The old fire started again burning,
The former flame reignited and resumed its burning,


it found me itching for a fight.
It incited me to crave a battle.


So kicking sand into some kid's face
Therefore, I kicked sand into a young child's visage,


I found my way back home because
I became reintegrated because,


I missed you, I missed you and I'm pissed...
I yearned for you, I desired you and I am irritated...


So I found my Death Ray and took it off the shelf,
Therefore, I retrieved my lethal weapon from the storage unit,


Cause it turns out sitting on the beach was bad for my heath.
As it turns out, lounging on the shore was harmful to my well-being.


Called the minions and fired up the lab, raised the Atomic Sub
I summoned my underlings and re-initiated laboratory-operational status while executing the elevation of the Atomic Sub,


Feels good to be bad, so watch out,
I am gratified to be evil, so beware,


watch out, watch out,
Be alert,


watch out, watch out, watch out... Cause I'm back!
Be vigilant, be on-guard, be cautious...I am returned!




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Matthew Litteral

Amazing that the song makes you feel bad for the villain, despite the fact that song starts with him throwing a girl off a building.

Hoodlum

Spider man: Gwen Stacy anyone?

The man 4206969

What's wrong with that, a little homicide never hurt anyone.

comicbookprodigy995

Lol. I know it's not really about him, but it fits so freaking well it! Can't wait for Dr. Horrible 2! They got the songs recorded and what not!

Mario Party Wars

Oh this is amazing!!! Kirby Krackle rocks!!

aztecman1000

kracklehead to the day i die by far my favorite song by them at least on this album

nels penderson

This should be the Monarchs' theme song from venture brothers

Brandon Harris

I realize that This would be a perfect song for the myth busters if Adam was the villian and Jamie was the hero

Roxie64

i like this song ^^ not as much as ring capacity but a few more cool songs like this and i would buy a cd or songs in itunes

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