Revenge
Murderworks Lyrics

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You're entitled to kill for your government
You need to gain glory by punishing innocent
No understanding of the deeds
No mercy in the acts of violence

Murder works
For a while

Searching for right victim named as an enemy
The enemy has to do the same
Both of you have the same assignment:
Destroy the faceless evil with no name

Murder works
For a while,
But it leaves
Stains behind

Declaration of
Mass madness
Believe the reasons
Prepare to kill
Murder
In the name of the gods
Revenge
To get salvation

you're entitled to kill by your government
You need to gain glory by punishing innocent
No understanding of the consequences
No mercy in the acts of violence

Murder works
For a while,

But it leaves
Stains behind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Murderworks's song Revenge depict the brutal reality of warfare and the mindset of those who engage in it. The first stanza talks about how some people feel entitled to kill for their government, and use punishing innocent people as a way to gain glory. They have no understanding of the moral implications of their actions, and no mercy in their acts of violence.

The lyrics then delve deeper into the idea of revenge, and how it perpetuates a cycle of violence. The next stanza talks about how both sides in a conflict view each other as the "enemy" and have the same assignment - to destroy what they see as "faceless evil with no name". However, revenge, like murder, works only for a while, but leaves behind stains that cannot be erased.

The chorus repeats the idea that murder works, but only for a limited period. It is followed by the lines that speak of the declaration of mass madness, belief in reasons, and preparation for killing. These words describe the propaganda and indoctrination that takes place in times of war or conflict, and how people are brainwashed to believe that murder is justified in the name of gods or for the sake of revenge.

Overall, the song Revenge is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of revenge and war. It highlights how acts of violence only perpetuate more violence, leaving behind scars that cannot be healed.

Line by Line Meaning

You're entitled to kill for your government
You have been given permission by your government to commit murder

You need to gain glory by punishing innocent
You believe that killing innocent people will bring you honor and respect

No understanding of the deeds
You do not comprehend the gravity of your actions

No mercy in the acts of violence
You have no empathy for those who suffer as a result of your violent acts

Murder works For a while
Killing may bring temporary satisfaction or success

Searching for right victim named as an enemy
You are actively seeking someone to blame for your problems

The enemy has to do the same
Your so-called enemy is also seeking revenge against you

Both of you have the same assignment: Destroy the faceless evil with no name
You and your enemy are both blindly seeking to eliminate an unnamed and abstract notion of evil

But it leaves Stains behind
However, the consequences of murder will have lasting negative effects on yourself and the world around you

Declaration of Mass madness
This is a statement of your collective insanity and moral decay

Believe the reasons Prepare to kill
You are convincing yourself that you have valid reasons to commit murder, and are actively planning to do so

Murder In the name of the gods
You are using religion or spirituality to justify your violent tendencies

Revenge To get salvation
You seek revenge as a means of saving yourself or your cause, despite the futility and immorality of such actions

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN T. WILLIAMS

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