Hammer
Mastik Lyrics

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I was born from liquid hatred
An exoskeleton of steel
My nerves are cauterized
I feel no pain
I am your nightmare and
It's far too real

I am the hammer

I'll bring it down
So vile
I am the jury
I blast
I am the hangman
I strike
The despicable
I am the presence
That you will not enchant
Your final sight if you cross my path
I am the demon lord so lower your glance
A razor front and a blade in back
I am the hammer

Hammer

Beat it down
Crush the granite
I'm the beast
I'm the planet

I consume
Virgin blood
I'm the thunder
I'm the flood

I am the Kaiser
I bring forth the raze
Unqualified mutants
Kindling for the blaze

Apocalyptic fury
Seared with spiteful flame
I'm a killing device
And you'll die if you think my name

I'm the hammer

I am the hammer
I'll bring it down
So vile
I am the jury
I blast
I am the hangman
I strike
The despicable

You'll taste my power
I'm the darkest creation
Respect the wicked
Is my final demonstration

I will burn the castle down
Play the violin in your blood
As you scream and drown

I'll breathe fire through your lungs
All will die and know I am the one

I am the Kaiser
I bring forth the raze
Unqualified mutants
Kindling for the blaze

Apocalyptic fury
Seared with spiteful flame

I'm a killing device
And you'll die if you think my name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mastik's song Hammer are full of imagery and metaphors that describe the persona of the singer. In the beginning, the lyrics state that the singer was born from "liquid hatred" and has an "exoskeleton of steel". These lines could be interpreted as the singer being a product of violence and anger, and having developed an emotionally hardened exterior. The following lines "My nerves are cauterized, I feel no pain" reinforce this interpretation, as the singer seems to have become immune to emotions in general and does not feel remorse, weakness, or any other emotion associated with pain.

The chorus "I am the hammer, I'll bring it down, so vile, I am the jury, I blast, I am the hangman, I strike, the despicable" reveals the main theme of the song, which is the singer's power and dominance over anyone who dares to cross his path. The metaphor of the hammer is used throughout the song, emphasizing brute force and violence as the tools the singer uses to achieve his goals. In the second verse, the lyrics describe the singer as a destroyer, a Kaiser, an apocalyptic fury seared with spiteful flame, and a killing device. The lyrics convey a sense of absolute power, control, and destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

I was born from liquid hatred
I came into being from intense malice and animosity

An exoskeleton of steel
My outer layer is as tough as metal

My nerves are cauterized
My sensory receptors are blocked to the point I do not feel pain

I feel no pain
I am impervious to physical discomfort

I am your nightmare and It's far too real
I am a horrifying apparition that is an actuality, beyond mere dreaming

I am the hammer I'll bring it down So vile I am the jury I blast I am the hangman I strike The despicable I am the presence That you will not enchant
I am an instrument of punishment, cold and relentless, who shall not be swayed by manipulation

Your final sight if you cross my path I am the demon lord so lower your glance A razor front and a blade in back I am the hammer
If you dare stand in my way, you will meet your end. I am the embodiment of evil, with sharp edges both front and back, and I will smite you

Beat it down Crush the granite I'm the beast I'm the planet
I have the strength to break anything down, even solid granite. I am a monstrous creature capable of destroying an entire world

I consume Virgin blood I'm the thunder I'm the flood
I feed on pure, untainted blood. I am the destructive force of a thunderstorm and a catastrophic flood

I am the Kaiser I bring forth the raze Unqualified mutants Kindling for the blaze
I am the supreme leader, who incites the blaze of destruction. Those who are unworthy are nothing but fuel to the fire

Apocalyptic fury Seared with spiteful flame I'm a killing device And you'll die if you think my name
My rage is of epic proportions and ablaze with bitter anger. An instrument of death, you invite your end if you speak my name

You'll taste my power I'm the darkest creation Respect the wicked Is my final demonstration
You will encounter my overwhelming, unbridled might. I am the most malevolent form of existence, and reverence for evil is the last thing I prove

I will burn the castle down Play the violin in your blood As you scream and drown
I will destroy everything, even fortified edifices. I will derive pleasure from ensanguining you and listening to your agonizing final cries

I'll breathe fire through your lungs All will die and know I am the one
I will exhale flames into your respiratory system. Death will permeate everything, and everyone will recognize I am the culprit

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