The band has released 8 albums: "Love You to Pieces" (1985), "Menace to Society" (1986), "Visual Lies" (1987), "Master of Disguise" (1989), "Deal with the Devil" (2000), "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It!" (2004, under the name "Starwood"), "Appointment with Death" (2007) and "My Midnight Things" (2018).
Kiss of Death
Lizzy Borden Lyrics
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They're out to get me, I knew who they are
Machine gun blasts send shivers up my spine
The kiss of death has marked me for all time
I tried to get away
With no chance for escape
A gang of seven eyes filled with hate
They said
No more tomorrows
You're marked with kiss of death
Ripped out forever
You wear the kiss of death
I'd never cross you, I'd never sell you out
Find the singer who's lies it is you shout
I am startled and I'll scream
My last good-bye
Their trigger finger pulls
And the bullets start to fly
Chorus reprise
The lyrics of "Kiss of Death" by Lizzy Borden are about a person who is being targeted by a group of seven people with machine guns. The singer of the song knew who they were and tried to escape, but it was to no avail. The gang had marked the person with the kiss of death, a symbol that would follow them forever. The person tries to reason with the gang, denying their involvement in any deceitful acts, but the gang ignores their plea and shoots them.
The song is a metaphor for the consequences of one's actions, and how those actions can lead to inevitable death. The kiss of death symbolizes a permanent mark that the singer will carry, reminding them of their past mistakes. The gang represents the unforgiving nature of fate and how it can lead to tragic endings.
The lyrics of "Kiss of Death" are powerful, with a sense of urgency and desperation. Lizzy Borden's vocals add to the intensity of the song, making it a memorable track. The song's message is timeless and relatable, as it speaks to the idea that our actions have consequences, and we must be aware of them.
Line by Line Meaning
I couldn't stop them , they cam from afar
I was helpless as they approached from a distance
They're out to get me, I knew who they are
I recognized my pursuers were after me
Machine gun blasts send shivers up my spine
I was terrified by the sound of rapid gunfire
The kiss of death has marked me for all time
I am forever marked by the threat of death
I tried to get away
I attempted to flee from danger
With no chance for escape
Unfortunately, my escape attempt was unsuccessful
A gang of seven eyes filled with hate
I was confronted by a group of individuals with intense hostility in their eyes
They said
My attackers declared
No more tomorrows
That I have no future days to look forward to
You're marked with kiss of death
I have been branded with the symbol of death
Ripped out forever
I am permanently torn away from this world
You wear the kiss of death
I am forever marked with the symbol of death
I'd never cross you, I'd never sell you out
I would never betray or deceive you
Find the singer who's lies it is you shout
Identify the songwriter who defamed you
I am startled and I'll scream
I was taken by surprise and let out a cry of fear
My last good-bye
The final words I spoke before being killed
Their trigger finger pulls
My attackers pull the trigger of their guns
And the bullets start to fly
The shots are fired and I am hit
Chorus reprise
The repetition of the song refrain
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ronald van Oosterbos
GREAT Song!!
Cthulhu 669
So many kids today don't know what they missed compared to those of us that grew up in the 70s and 80s
Mud E. McMudskipper
"Hello Suckas."
Cthulhu 669
@Mud E. McMudskipper Haha, this guy gets it! Nice Ren and Stimpy reference in your screen name. I always liked Powdered Toast Man. Cheers, dude. Keep it metal \m/ \m/ ;)
Cthulhu 669
Oh yeah, almost forgot... This song is about Mario Lanza, right? Edit : Hope I'm right because that's what I've been thinking since the 80s
Tom P
I am stilleto and I scream my last goodbyes my trigger finger pulls and the bullets start to fly
Alex Konn
ass kicking track!
jeff mays
Fuck yeah!!
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