Rivers Of Blood Years Of Darkness
My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult Lyrics


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Get it now!
Get it now!
Get it now!
Get it now!

Do as you′re told with the weapons of the world
Do as you're told, my stories are strange
Do as you′re told with the weapons of the world
Do as you're told, my life is stranger

Smile at it all, intoxicated we fall
Into a mess of professional danger
Smile at it all, intoxicated we fall
Into a mess of professional danger

Get it now!
Get it now!
Get it now!
Get it now!

Do as you're told with the weapons of the world
Do as you′re told, my stories are strange
Do as you′re told with the weapons of the world
Do as you're told, my life is stranger

Rivers of blood
Rivers of blood years of darkness
Rivers of blood

Do as you′re told with the weapons of the world
Do as you're told with the weapons of the world




Do as you′re told with the weapons of the world
Do as you're told with the weapons of the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rivers Of Blood Years Of Darkness" by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult depict a sense of surrender to the power of the world's weapons and the strange stories that come with it. The repetition of "Get it now" throughout the song can be seen as a plea to conform to the system and "do as you're told." The lines "smile at it all, intoxicated we fall into a mess of professional danger" suggest that conformity leads to a false sense of security, but only leads to chaos and danger.


The repetition of "do as you're told with the weapons of the world" reinforces the idea that society dictates what is acceptable behavior and what is not. However, the line "my life is stranger" juxtaposes this notion and suggests that individuality and rebellion may lead to a more interesting and unique existence. The chorus, "Rivers of blood, rivers of blood years of darkness" serves as a stark reminder of the violence and destruction that can come from blindly following the world's weapons.


Overall, the lyrics of "Rivers Of Blood Years Of Darkness" convey a sense of the dangers of conformity, highlighting the importance of individuality and the need to question authority.


Line by Line Meaning

Get it now!
Urging the listener to act immediately and obtain something of perceived importance.


Do as you're told with the weapons of the world
Obey those in power and use the tools available to achieve their objectives.


Do as you're told, my stories are strange
Submit to the storyteller's whims and be prepared for unusual tales.


Smile at it all, intoxicated we fall
Be carefree in the face of danger and indulge in the allure of it all.


Into a mess of professional danger
Entering a risky and problematic situation that is related to one's occupation.


Rivers of blood
Graphic imagery referencing violent conflict and bloodshed.


Rivers of blood years of darkness
Alluding to a prolonged period of turmoil and suffering as a result of violent conflict.


Do as you're told with the weapons of the world
Reinforcing the message to follow orders and utilize the tools available to achieve the desired outcome.


Do as you're told, my life is stranger
Implying that the storyteller's life is odd and difficult to comprehend, but that the listener should trust and follow them.


Get it now!
Reiterating the urgency to take immediate action and obtain something of purported importance.


Do as you're told with the weapons of the world
Resonating the message to obey those in power and utilize the tools available to achieve the desired objective.


Do as you're told, my stories are strange
Encouraging the listener to accept the storyteller's peculiar way of storytelling and to trust them.


Do as you're told with the weapons of the world
Reinforcing the message to comply with orders and use the tools available to achieve success.


Do as you're told with the weapons of the world
Reiterating the message to follow the directions of those in power and to utilize the tools available for the desired outcome.




Writer(s): Frank Nardiello, Marston Daley

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