Kingmaker
Megadeth Lyrics

Generation of the dark watch their lives decay
People living in darkness see their lives fall apart, slowly disintegrating.

Persecuting their 'own kind', there's nothing you can say
They are hurting and discriminating against their own kind, and nothing can be done to stop it.

Don't ask anyone for help, they won't know what to do
Asking for help is pointless, as no one knows how to help them.

If you try, if you don't die, you'll end up black and blue
If you try to intervene, you could be ignored, beaten, or even killed.

Epidemic of addiction, worshipping the pill
Addiction is spreading rapidly, as people turn to pills for help.

Drown them all with alcohol, anything for thrills
People are getting drunk to forget about their problems - whatever their problems may be.

Precious life goes up in smoke, going nowhere fast
People's lives are rapidly turning to ashes, and they are not making any progress in their lives.

The world is running rampant and you know that this can't last
The world is quickly spiraling out of control and cannot continue on this path.

I want everything that makes me feel alright
The desire for satisfaction and pleasure is extreme.

That feels alive, don't ask me why
Anything that makes the person feel alive is wanted, even if there is no reasoning behind it.

I want everything, right before my eyes
Everything that is desired must be easily accessible.

I can't deny I want to be the King!
The ultimate desire is to have power and rule over others completely.

Searching for an answer, but you see you're all alone
Trying to find a solution to problems leads to the realization that one is alone in the situation.

Mom and Daddy's lights are on but nobody's home
Parents may be present, but they are not helping in any meaningful way.

They glorify their tortured life; they talk of days like this
Hurting themselves is celebrated, as it is not uncommon to live this way.

Sentencing their children, when they need to eat a fist
Parents put harmful punishments on their children, sometimes even leading to physical punishment with no regard for the child's well-being.

Narcotics have enslaved them; now it's coming after you
Drugs and other vices control and ensnare people, and now they seek to do the same to others.

Pearls of wisdom hit the floor, there's nothing you can do
The wise advice of others is disregarded, and there is nothing one can do to help.

Out of control, you sell your soul, so blind, you couldn't see
One's life is spiraling out of control, and in desperation, they sell themselves and their beliefs, never realizing the severity of their situation.

Ten feet tall, it made you crawl; it's better you than me
Blinded by the desire for power and control, they instead find themselves forced to live a submissive life. The artist has no desire to take their place.

It makes me feel alive, I want everything
Desires make the artist feel alive, and that's all that matters.

It makes me feel alright, I want everything
Pleasure and satisfaction are top priority. If it feels okay, it must be good.

The things I can't deny, I want everything
The things desired cannot be ignored or denied, as they are so important to the singer.

I want to be the King!
Above all else, the desire to rule over everything is the ultimate goal.