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Under the Guillotine
Kreator Lyrics
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Now it's dawn
Your final day
Has begun
Hear the steps
On the floor
Hear the sounds
Of the opened door
Too proud to beg for mercy
You will die by the executioner's hand
Under the guillotine
Tears are running
Down your cheeks
As you see
The axe of death
You were a prisoner
Didn't care about the rules
Now it's time
To pay for the fools
The lyrics to Kreator's song Under the Guillotine describe the final moments of a prisoner who is about to be executed by the guillotine. The prisoners are too proud to scream or beg for mercy, and they know that they will die by the executioner's hand. The lyrics describe the sounds of the opened door and the steps on the floor as the prisoner approaches their fate. The second verse describes the emotions of the prisoner as they see the axe of death and the tears running down their cheeks.
The song portrays a brutal and violent ending for someone who has committed a crime and is now facing the consequences of their actions. The lyrics suggest that the prisoner is paying for their foolishness and disregard for the rules. There is an underlying theme of judgement and punishment, as well as sorrow and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Night is over
The darkness of the night has ended.
Now it's dawn
The sun has begun to rise and the new day has arrived.
Your final day
This is the last day of your life.
Has begun
Your time has started, the countdown to your execution.
Hear the steps
The footsteps of the executioner can be heard.
On the floor
The sound of their shoes hitting the ground is audible.
Hear the sounds
Even the smallest sounds are heard in the silence.
Of the opened door
The sound of the door opening signifies the beginning of the end.
Too proud to scream
You cannot bring yourself to cry out in fear.
Too proud to beg for mercy
You will not humble yourself and ask for forgiveness.
You will die by the executioner's hand
The executioner holds your fate in their hands.
Under the guillotine
You are about to be executed by the guillotine.
Tears are running
You cannot hold back your tears.
Down your cheeks
Your tears are flowing from your eyes and down your face.
As you see
You can witness the approach of your death.
The axe of death
The guillotine blade that will end your life.
You were a prisoner
You have been convicted and sentenced for your crimes.
Didn't care about the rules
You did not follow the laws and regulations that govern society.
Now it's time
It is now time to face the consequences of your actions.
To pay for the fools
You are being punished for the foolish choices you made.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MILAND PETROZZA
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GLOCK 19
Night is over
Now it's dawn
Your final day
Has begun
Hear the steps
On the floor
Hear the sounds
Of the opened door
Too proud to scream
Too proud to beg for mercy
You will die by the executioner's hand
Under The Guillotine
Tears are running
Down your cheeks
As you see
The axe of death
You were a prisoner
Didn't care about the rules
Now it's time
To pay for the fools
Too proud to scream
Too proud to beg for mercy
You will die by the executioner's hand
Under the guillotine
OnFire
Certainly one of the cruelest metal albums of all time. Kreator is a timeless band. The atmosphere on this album is something diabolical!
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Michael Rubino
One of the most brutal riffs in thrash BY FAR. Even a lot of death metal doesn't sound THIS chaotic.
Toure Cannon
I've been listening to Kreator since high school and I haven't stopped at all! I remember having the endless pain CD terrible certainty extreme aggression and this one pleasure to kill the most awesome CD ever! This is one of my favorite songs but my most favorite song is a riot of violence with the drummer Ventor singing!!
sedentary cub
listened to riot of violence didnt relly like the singing but sure i can listen to it
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Jer & All Things Metal
Who else LOVES the riff change at 2:48? I wish the entire song was that riff! I CRANK IT UP when it gets to that section. My wife has even said "OMG, you must love the part of the song....loud enough?"
Alexandre Martins
The track from Sarcófago is Alcoholic Coma
Casemiro Jean-Pierre
Sarcofago (brazilian band) has a riff very similar, I can't remember which song, but it's a song after Pleasure to Kill be released, every time I hear Sarcofago songs I remember Kreator's Pleasure to Kill album...