Bastard
Mötley Crüe (Motley Crue) Lyrics

Out go the lights
The lights have been turned off, creating an atmosphere of darkness and danger.

In goes my knife
The singer is arming themselves with a knife to attack their target.

Pull out his life
The singer intends to take the life of their target, using their weapon.

Consider that bastard dead
The artist has successfully killed their target and is urging others to acknowledge their victory.

Get on your knees
The artist is making a demand of someone, likely their victim or a subordinate.

Please, baby, please
Despite the violent theme of the song, the singer is appealing to someone else in a more pleading or seductive way.

The king of sleaze
The singer takes pride in their reputation for being both powerful and morally corrupt.

Well don't try to rape me
The artist is taking a defensive position against someone else's aggression or sexually violent intentions.

Bastard
A repeated chorus line that serves as a battle cry or anthem for the artist to kill their enemy.

Make it quick blow off his head
The artist is urging someone else to kill their target quickly and decisively, with no mercy.

Whoa
A vocalization that emphasizes the intensity of the song.

We won't get screwed again
The artist insists that they will not be taken advantage of or defeated in future conflicts.

We got your neck in the noose
The singer is in a position of power over their enemy, who is now trapped and helpless.

I got nothing to lose
The singer is willing to take great risks, as they feel they have nothing left to lose.

We're really gonna screw you
The singer is taunting their enemy with the promise of inflicting harm or defeat upon them.

Quick as a shark
The artist is emphasizing their own speed and precision in their attack.

The Beast has its mark
The artist is likening themselves to a powerful and dangerous animal that has located its prey.

Can't beat the dark
The darkness and danger of the moment is overwhelming and cannot be denied.

Won't get fooled again
The singer insists that they have learned from past mistakes and will not fall into the same traps again.

You're not gonna fuck with me
The artist is assertive and unafraid, sending a message to anyone who might try to challenge or harm them.