1. Progressive power met… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:
1. Progressive power metal band from Kentucky, United States.
2. Thrash metal band from Sweden.
3. Power/thrash metal band from Argentina.
4. A drum and bass DJ and producer from the United States.
5. An MC from Nijmegen , The Netherlands / Holland.
6. Dan Franklin, drum'n'bass / dubstep producer and DJ from East London, UK.
7. Finnish Traditional / Thrash Metal band
Killing Machine
Lethal Lyrics
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Surrounded by its destiny
Swimming in this human disease
Pulling me down can you feel it
A Christian thrust a thorn in my side
Emptied his pockets as a whore walked by
Who'll bare this cross for those who don't believe
Like Jesus Christ who tried to set us free
Something in the wind
Did you come
To lay your hands upon me
Something in your eyes
Did I leave my soul behind
I won't go back again
Not till I feel it
Not till I find what's happened to me
Who'll bare the cross
For those burning hearts that never die
The children stare with fear in their eyes
I can't deny their yearning cries
I turn my back as I pretend not to see
They're calling me now, can you hear them
I have the fever now can I transcend
I need an exit, have to shed my skin
Nothing lo lose, I have nothing to gain
The fear of living can't ease my pain
Something in the wind
Did you come
To lay your hands upon me
Something in your eyes
Did I leave my soul behind
I won't go back again
Not till I feel it
Not till I find what's happened to me
Who'll bare the cross
For those burning hearts that never die
Mother can you hear me
Father can you heal me
Christ can you ease my pain
A curse that was bequeathed in my name
Through eyes of desperate men
And I'm the same when all is lost
Why do we still look for blame
It's all our own fault can you see
Can't turn my back on you
I can't close my eyes
Can't feel this shame
Can't buy these killing lies
Can't fight the instinct 'cause I know what I am
Killing machine can it be
Something in the wind
Did you come
To lay your hands upon me
Something in your eyes
Did I leave my soul behind
I won't go back again
Not till I feel it
Not till I find what's happened to me
Who'll bare the cross
For those burning hearts that never die
Mother can you hear me
Father can you heal me
Christ can you ease my pain
Something in the wind
The lyrics to Lethal's song Killing Machine are intense and thought-provoking, delving into deep issues of identity, self-awareness, and redemption. The singer in the song appears to be living inside a "killing machine," which could be interpreted as the human body or mind. This machine is surrounded by destiny and human disease, constantly pulling the singer down.
The singer alludes to feeling like Jesus Christ, who also tried to set humanity free from its burdens. However, the singer is also grappling with the sins of the world, such as a Christian thrusting a thorn in their side and a whore walking by. The singer is torn between taking on the cross for those who don't believe and shedding their skin to transcend their current state.
The song's chorus talks about something in the wind and eyes, hinting at a spiritual or supernatural force in the singer's life. The singer won't go back until they find what's happened to them and someone bears the cross for those burning hearts that never die. The song concludes with the singer's pleas to their mother, father, and Christ to hear, heal, and ease their pain, respectively.
Line by Line Meaning
I live inside this killing machine
I am a part of the destructive society we live in
Surrounded by its destiny
We are all affected and controlled by this fate
Swimming in this human disease
We are all immersed in the corruption and immorality of humanity
Pulling me down can you feel it
The negative influences around me are dragging me down
A Christian thrust a thorn in my side
Religious hypocrisy has hurt and betrayed me
Emptied his pockets as a whore walked by
A hypocrite used religion to hide his immoral behavior
Who'll bare this cross for those who don't believe
Who will take responsibility for those who have lost faith
Like Jesus Christ who tried to set us free
Like Jesus, there are those who seek to liberate us from spiritual slavery
Something in the wind
A feeling or presence that is intangible
Did you come
Are you here with me
To lay your hands upon me
To offer comfort or guidance
Did I leave my soul behind
Am I still in touch with my true self
I won't go back again
I refuse to return to the place I was before
Not till I feel it
Until I sense a change within me
Not till I find what's happened to me
Until I understand what has caused my transformation
Who'll bare the cross
Who will take responsibility for the burdens we carry
For those burning hearts that never die
For those who are passionate and determined despite challenges
The children stare with fear in their eyes
Innocent children are victims of our broken society
I can't deny their yearning cries
I cannot ignore their desperate calls for help
I turn my back as I pretend not to see
I ignore the problems around me and refuse to take action
They're calling me now, can you hear them
They are demanding accountability and action from me
I have the fever now can I transcend
I am passionate and motivated, but can I rise above my circumstances
I need an exit, have to shed my skin
I need a way out of my current situation and to transform myself
Nothing lo lose, I have nothing to gain
I have no reason to stay in my current situation and everything to gain by leaving
The fear of living can't ease my pain
The anxiety and uncertainty of life do not make my suffering go away
Mother can you hear me
Is there anyone who can help me
Father can you heal me
Is there anyone who can provide comfort and support
Christ can you ease my pain
Is there any higher power who can alleviate my suffering
A curse that was bequeathed in my name
A burden that was passed down to me from previous generations
Through eyes of desperate men
Viewed through the lens of those who are hopeless and struggling
And I'm the same when all is lost
I am no different from others when I am struggling
Why do we still look for blame
Why do we search for a scapegoat when we should focus on solutions
It's all our own fault can you see
We are responsible for our own fate and must take control of our lives
Can't turn my back on you
I am committed to facing the problem and not ignoring it
I can't close my eyes
I refuse to look away from the challenges we face
Can't feel this shame
I will not be held down by guilt or embarrassment
Can't buy these killing lies
I won't be fooled by false promises or toxic influence
Can't fight the instinct 'cause I know what I am
I cannot suppress my true nature or my intuition
Killing machine can it be
Am I part of the destructive forces in our society
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Written by: MALLICOAT
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Goe Joe
My Uncle's vocals are unmatched. This band was sadly overlooked. these guys together are the definition of metal.
Brad Deaton
Yep. I grew up in Erlanger and know this band well. They should have been way bigger..
Steven Carson
Great song!!! R.I.P. Eric 😇
gvangel2
Thanks for the upload. Lost track of my cassette of this and it seems the previous upload was taken down recently. YouTube is how I mostly listen now to all the 80's metal I like.
baudelaire
I LOVE THIS SHIT!
Goe Joe
R.I.P ERIC C.