Russian Roulette
Made of Hate Lyrics


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We finally meet again
Let's play the game
I have a lot to waste
So we better raise the stake

You know all the rules
You know the drill
You just can't walk away
Unless I drop dead

This is the game of our lives
So let's find out who lives, who dies

Russian roulette is the name
Of this exciting game
There is a chance to survive
But as well you may die

Spin cylinder, spin it well
Adrenaline fills the veins
Place the barrel to your head
I can see your shaking hand

This is the game
Where someone dies
Other gets lucky
And wins his life

Pull the trigger and wait a sec
This may be your very last breath
This is a moment of truth
Is it the end for you?
This is where the story ends
Brain on the wall, what a disgrace




I'm still alive, what a luck?
But my friend lost his life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Made of Hate's song "Russian Roulette" depict a risky and dangerous game where the singer is daring their opponent to play with them. The lyrics begin with an ominous tone, as the singer mentions that they have a lot to waste and that the stakes will be high. The lyrics then shift to the game itself, with the singer reminding their opponent that they can't walk away unless the singer drops dead. The singer also mentions that the game will determine who lives and who dies.


The game being played is "Russian Roulette", a dangerous game where players take turns placing a single round in a revolver, spinning the cylinder, and then pulling the trigger while pointing the gun at their head. The lyrics describe the tension and fear associated with the game, with the singer noting that their opponent's hand is shaking. The song ends with the singer surviving the game, but their friend losing their life.


Overall, the lyrics to "Russian Roulette" showcase the dangerous thrill and excitement that can come from high-stakes games. However, they also highlight the deadly consequences that can occur when playing such games.


Line by Line Meaning

We finally meet again
After some time has passed, we have encountered each other once more


Let's play the game
We should engage in a game of some sort


I have a lot to waste
I have a substantial amount to risk


So we better raise the stake
We should increase the level of risk in the game


You know all the rules
You are well aware of the regulations


You know the drill
You are familiar with the procedure


You just can't walk away
It is impossible for you to depart without playing the game


Unless I drop dead
Unless I expire first


This is the game of our lives
This is the most important game we will ever play


So let's find out who lives, who dies
Let us discover which of us perishes and which of us endures


Russian roulette is the name
This particular game is identified as Russian roulette


Of this exciting game
In regard to this stimulating game


There is a chance to survive
It is possible to live through this game


But as well you may die
It is equally possible to perish


Spin cylinder, spin it well
Rotate the cylinder effectively


Adrenaline fills the veins
A substance produced by the body is causing excitement


Place the barrel to your head
Position the cylinder against your cranium


I can see your shaking hand
I am able to observe that your hand is trembling


This is the game
This is the game we agreed to participate in


Where someone dies
Where an individual's life ends


Other gets lucky
Other person is fortunate


And wins his life
And is able to preserve their existence


Pull the trigger and wait a sec
Press the trigger and wait momentarily


This may be your very last breath
This could be the final breath you take in your life


This is a moment of truth
This is an occasion of authenticity


Is it the end for you?
Is this the conclusion of your life?


This is where the story ends
This is the point where the story concludes


Brain on the wall, what a disgrace
The brain is on the wall, what a humiliating occurrence


I'm still alive, what a luck?
I am still living, what good fortune?


But my friend lost his life
Unfortunately, my acquaintance passed away




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