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Vocals - Vince High
Rhythm guitars - Maurice "Mo" Bates
Lead guitars - Alex Perry
Bass - Pete Melson
Drums - Barry Hopper.
Killer
Mythra Lyrics
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Your soul was never yours, the Devil waits no more.
You'll rise to do my work and I know you'll do it well
'Cause you're the Killer may you never rot in Hell.
Pull up a chair, enjoy the view
Welcome to my nightmare - it's just for you.
Pull up a chair, enjoy the view
You see him coming but he's moving slow,
He's waiting at the door but you don't want to go.
He'll take you over, show you what's in your mind.
Faces, places, sins you never dreamed that he could find.
Pull up a chair, enjoy the view
Welcome to my nightmare - it's just for you.
Pull up a chair, enjoy the view
Killer's gonna get you - look out.
Don't try to run now - don't even start,
He'll break your body and tear your mind apart.
You'll rise immortal from among these fires of Hell
You're the Killer and you'll never rot in Hell
Pull up a chair, enjoy the view
Welcome to my nightmare - it's just for you.
Pull up a chair, enjoy the view
Killer's gonna get you - look out.
The song "Killer" by Mythra tells a story of an individual whose life is over, and as their soul was never truly theirs, they are now at the mercy of the Devil. The individual is now tasked to do the Killer's work, and the lyrics suggest they will do it well. The Killer is described as slowly approaching, and the victim can neither run nor hide, for the Killer will break their body and tear their mind apart. But upon rising from the fires of Hell, they will be immortal and never rot in Hell, for they have become the Killer.
The first two lines of the song set the tone by conveying a sense of finality and the feeling of being trapped. The Devil in the song represents the concept of evil or darkness within human beings, and the idea of the Killer is ambiguous. It could represent the manifestation of one's inner darkness, but it could also be a literal interpretation of a hired killer, as the lyrics describe them as rising to do their work.
The chorus is an invitation or warning to the listener, depending on the interpretation. Pulling up a chair and enjoying the view implies that the listener is to witness the destruction, while the phrase "Killer's gonna get you - look out" warns the listener indirectly that their own inner demons or external dangers will eventually catch up to them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Killer" by Mythra provide a dark and intense perspective on the ultimate fate of a human being who has given in to their inner darkness or fallen under the influence of external evil.
Line by Line Meaning
Your life is over and you don't know what's in store.
You have lost control of your life and do not know what will happen next.
Your soul was never yours, the Devil waits no more.
Your soul belongs to the devil and he is waiting to claim it.
You'll rise to do my work and I know you'll do it well
You will be forced to do the devil's bidding and he knows you will perform it proficiently.
'Cause you're the Killer may you never rot in Hell.
Because you are the killer, may you be spared from eternal damnation in Hell.
Pull up a chair, enjoy the view
Take a seat and observe the horror show.
Welcome to my nightmare - it's just for you.
You have entered the devil's nightmare, designed solely for you.
Killer's gonna get you - look out.
The killer is coming for you, be alert.
You see him coming but he's moving slow,
You can sense the killer approaching but he is taking his time.
He's waiting at the door but you don't want to go.
The killer is waiting for you outside the door but you are hesitant to leave.
He'll take you over, show you what's in your mind.
The killer will overpower you and reveal the dark secrets hidden in your mind.
Faces, places, sins you never dreamed that he could find.
The killer will uncover shameful past experiences that you never thought could be discovered.
Don't try to run now - don't even start,
Do not attempt to flee, it is already too late.
He'll break your body and tear your mind apart.
The killer will torture you physically and mentally.
You'll rise immortal from among these fires of Hell
You will emerge from the depths of Hell as a never-dying being.
You're the Killer and you'll never rot in Hell
You have become the killer and will never suffer eternal punishment in Hell.
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Metal Meister
Wow!!!Duel guitarist playing harmony just like Maiden, very cool British metal for sure. Wonder why these guys never caught fire like some of the other british metal acts?
James Flaherty
easily a band that should of been huge why not?
Lost Wisdom
It seems that "Blood Guts and Beer" got inspired by an early masterpiece!
Ursula Zillner
It sounds like Budgie, lol.....but I like it very much too. Fantastic NWoBHM-Era !
Arnon Burns
they should have been huge
Sergio Murias
el inicio es puro Breadfan de lps Budgie, muy buen tema este!
Joe Newman
BUDGIE!!! :-) lol, love breadfan, love this, love all new wave! \m/ rock on!!!
Midnight Sun
Reunion next week!!!!!!!
Arnon Burns
is this pre maiden?
kostasxrysogelos
Contemporary. Maiden released the "Soundhouse tapes" the same year.