Vertigo
Kobold Lyrics


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"Once a proud veteran of the Vietnam War
Now a deranged lunatic back to settle the score!"

Vertigo envelops my mind, I've been here before
A state of twisted conscience strikes as I rise off the floor
Roaming down the ravaged streets far away from home
I can't remember who I am, but I know I'm at war
"Entrenched in deep psychosis, not that he would know
Years of flashbacks of the carnage have taken their toll!"
Boom goes the '45, Kong hits the ground
Bastard's mouth, filled with blood, it won't make a sound

"Determined to death, to wipe out the reds,
He cannot see he's slaughtering his friends!"

They say the war is over, but I see through their lies
Adrenaline rushes as I strike fear into their eyes
It seems I'm the only one that did not meet demise
I won't stop this killing spree 'till the last commie dies





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Overall Meaning

The song "Vertigo" by Kobold tells the story of a once proud veteran of the Vietnam War who has become mentally unstable and seeks to settle the score. The opening lines set the stage, describing the singer as a deranged lunatic who is driven by a desire for revenge. The experience of war has left a lasting impact on their psyche, and they find themselves in a state of twisted conscience, experiencing vertigo and a disconnection from reality. Despite being far from home and unable to remember their own identity, they are acutely aware that they are at war.


The lyrics further delve into the singer's deteriorating mental state. They are deeply entrenched in psychosis, but are unaware of their own mental condition. Years of enduring flashbacks of the carnage they witnessed during the war have taken a toll on them. The violence and chaos of battle continue to haunt them, as illustrated by the line "Boom goes the '45, Kong hits the ground." The image of their enemy falling, mouth filled with blood and unable to make a sound, emphasizes the brutality and dehumanization of war.


The lyrics also highlight the tragic irony of the situation. The singer is driven by a determination to wipe out the communists, but in their state of mental instability, they fail to recognize that they are unknowingly killing their own fellow soldiers. This reveals the confusion and blurred lines of loyalty and allegiances that war can create.


In summary, "Vertigo" explores the devastating effects of war on an individual's mental state, depicting the descent into madness and the tragic consequences of seeking revenge without clear perception or understanding.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Elio Rigonat, Savo Kraljević

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