Death Machine
May Leitz Lyrics
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Death machine
You are on the cover of the magazine
The death machine, the death machine
The opening lines of May Leitz's Death Machine grab the listener's attention by painting a vivid image of the title character. The repetition of the phrase "death machine" emphasizes the sinister nature of the object/person being described. By stating that it's "on the cover of the magazine," the song hints that this death machine is something or someone that the public is fascinated by. The fact that it's on a magazine cover suggests a sense of celebrity or notoriety.
The song goes on to describe the death machine as something that's feared, but also celebrated: "You're the one they want to be / The one they fear, the one they're begging to see." This reinforces the idea that it's a source of fascination and entertainment, despite its dangerous nature. The lyrics also suggest that the death machine is in control: "You call the shots, you make the scene / You're the death machine, the death machine." This implies that whoever or whatever is being described has power and influence over others.
Overall, May Leitz's Death Machine provides a dark commentary on society's fascination with death and destruction. The lyrics suggest that we're drawn to dangerous things and people, even when we know they're harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
Death machine
The song title, referring to a machine that causes death or destruction.
Death machine
Repeating the song title for emphasis.
You are on the cover of the magazine
The death machine is receiving a lot of attention and publicity, possibly due to its destructive power or the consequences of its existence.
The death machine, the death machine
Repeating the song title again for added emphasis and impact.
Writer(s): Nyx Fears
Contributed by Thomas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.