"One of my favorites on the record, and it's still in the set to this day. You can really hear my nerves in cutting the guitar intro to that song โ so much so I think we actually had to fade it up a little bit. [laughs] It was a real new piece of me, and it's pretty difficult to play. It's imperfect but it came out really cool."
The Subtle Arts of Murder and Persuasion
Lamb of God Lyrics
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Into cold into nothingness, it's snowing in his mind.
He's created himself in his own image.
Lust held for him means naught, a knock on the door
Brings no smile to his cruel lips,
The welcome in a woman's eyes holds nothing for him.
His dead eyes pierce the night.
As his gaze falls down on the city it fills him the method ascertained, conviction.
He knows what to do and moves to commit the deed
"The Subtle Arts of Murder and Persuasion" is a bleak and harrowing exploration of the twisted and dangerous mindset of a psychopath. The song tells the story of a man who has become so consumed by his own nihilistic worldview that he has cut himself off from all meaningful human connection. He is an isolated figure, staring into an empty void within his mind, numb to the pleasures and joys of life. He has created his own image and revels in his own cruelty, finding no satisfaction in the company of others. His lust is meaningless, and even the prospect of sexual conquest holds no appeal for him.
As he surveys the city from his position of isolation, he is consumed by a sense of conviction and purpose. The darkness inside him drives him to commit the ultimate act of violence - the act of murder. The song is a powerful and chilling meditation on the dangers of solipsism and the corrosive effects of unchecked nihilism.
Line by Line Meaning
The dark crow man sits and stares into the oblivion
He faces an empty void, idly waiting for something to happen.
Into cold into nothingness, it's snowing in his mind.
His thoughts are blank and devoid of feeling, like a cold winter night.
He's created himself in his own image.
He has fashioned himself into a being that is his own ideal.
Lust held for him means naught, a knock on the door
Brings no smile to his cruel lips,
The welcome in a woman's eyes holds nothing for him.
He is emotionless towards love and is not moved by the affection of others.
Alone on his haunches the hair raises on the back of his neck.
He feels an ominous presence, and the fear rises in him.
His dead eyes pierce the night.
His eyes express no emotion as he surveys his surroundings.
As his gaze falls down on the city it fills him the method ascertained, conviction.
He is inspired with the confidence of having a plan that will be successful.
He knows what to do and moves to commit the deed
He sets himself to the task with a sense of purpose and determination.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS ADLER, DAVID RANDALL BLYTHE, JOHN CAMPBELL, MARK MORTON, WILL ADLER
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The dark crow man sits and stares
Into the oblivion, into cold, into nothingness
It's snowing in his mind
He's created himself in his own image
Lust held for him means naught
A knock on the door brings no smile to his cruel lips
The welcome in a woman's eyes holds nothing for him
Alone on his haunches the hair raises on the back of his neck
His dead eyes pierce the night
As his gaze falls down on the city
It fills him the method ascertained, conviction
He knows what to do and moves to commit the deed
Orestis13
Well after hearing the song for about 350 times i perhaps managed to understand the full lyrics.
Keep in mind this lyrics are what i hear and everyone has their own opinion.
when you see this symbol * , it means im not 100% sure of what he is saying.
Also for some reason i hear the word "ripping" and "eyes" to much so expect them to show frequently.
Lyrics:
(1:01-1:35)
The dark crow man,sits and stares into the oblivion
into cold into nothing,its snowing in his mind
(1:36-1:59)
a mind so cold that goes into ripping eyes
deceptive black eyes stare into the nothingness
and after all the ripping hes off to write lullabies*
(2:00-2:26)
cant fuck with no one
you cant kill with no eyes
you cant kill without both your eyes
youre useless
(2:56-3:13)
there goes your pathetic life
ripping out both of your eyes
follow the ripping* away
to lead* the darkness away
(3:20-4:10)
your necktie fits on your neck oddly to feel the throw
labels* are coming in need of our....(i dont understand this part, be creative here guys)
you cannot feel whats in a briefing* on the way
sanity,my eyes love me like the red labels* of death*
Serigne FALL
The dark crow man sits and stares
Into the oblivion, into cold, into nothingness
It's snowing in his mind
He's created himself in his own image
Lust held for him means naught
A knock on the door brings no smile to his cruel lips
The welcome in a woman's eyes holds nothing for him
Alone on his haunches the hair raises on the back of his neck
His dead eyes pierce the night
As his gaze falls down on the city
It fills him the method ascertained, conviction
He knows what to do and moves to commit the deed
Ather
Love his vocals on all their albums, but this one is insanely brutal..
Patbau96
One of the most unhinged albums I've ever heard. Used to get wasted and batter my eardrums with this after my long shifts as a line cook. It was the only thing that expressed just the right kind of rage I was feeling at the time.
Jamie Shelby
Horns fucking up
Mo Dro
Their best album by far in my opinion
Ellie Vator
This is one of my favorite albums altogether. so fuckin raw
Aldo Hernรกndez
Man, listen all the killadelphia it's amazing
louisj
Fuck yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eddie Suttle
Na man Ashes of the wake is there best album this one is runner up for 2nd best
Maxx Ray
Gotta give a shout out to as the palace burns as well
kyle king
one of my fav lamb of god songs makes me want to break into someones house toast all there bread and put it back in the bag.