Obituary is listed by Nielsen Soundscan as the fifth best-selling death metal band of all time and their albums have sold 368,184 copies. Their 1992 release "The End Complete" has also more than 103,378 copies in the United States alone.
After 1997's Back from the Dead album, the band had grown tired of touring which led to the band disbanding. During the hiatus, Donald Tardy played in Andrew W.K.'s touring band (during W.K.'s appearance on Saturday Night Live Tardy wore an Obituary shirt). Allen West focused on his two projects, Lowbrow and Six Feet Under while not playing in Obituary. Trevor Peres formed Catastrophic in 2001. The band reformed in 2003 and Catastrophic continued to exist alongside the reformed Obituary. Catastrophic released one album, The Cleansing, in 2001. Obituary's reunion album, Frozen in Time was released in 2005. The band's first live DVD, "Frozen Alive", was released in January of 2007.
Obituary are currently signed to Candlelight Records for their seventh album Xecutioner's Return, which was released on August 28, 2007.
Obituary's guitarist, Allen West, was recently imprisoned for D.U.I. (driving under the influence of alcohol) and released in January 2008. During his incarceration, Ralph Santolla served as West's replacement. It is uncertain at this time whether or not West will be returning to the band.
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Kill for Me
Obituary Lyrics
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you're coming to
you're killing for me
realise
the point is
the pain comes
the body fresh
you're killing for me
kill for me
because
life is'nt fair
because
the chance
with sight
souls are searching for
outside
the pain can't be ignored
all around
lives on the
the fight is yours
terrorised cities lost
your world
with the permanent thoughts of hate
with their lies
die
verse 1
verse 2
The song "Kill for Me" by Obituary is a graphic and gruesome reflection on the violence and chaos that exists in the world today. The lyrics describe the bloody reality of killing, and the idea that some people are willing to commit acts of violence for others. The song explores themes of power, control, and the desire for revenge, as well as the senselessness of violence and the impact it has on both the victim and the perpetrator.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the line "kill for me" multiple times, is particularly chilling. It suggests that there are people in the world who are willing to manipulate and use others for their own purposes, even if it means causing harm or taking innocent lives. The lyrics also touch on the idea that life is unfair and that people feel the need to take matters into their own hands to level the playing field.
Throughout the song, the imagery is brutal and unrelenting, describing the pain and suffering that comes with killing and the aftermath that is left in its wake. Ultimately, the song is a warning against the dangers of violence and the dark impulses that can lead people to commit heinous acts.
Line by Line Meaning
you are coming for
Someone is targeting the listener.
you're coming to
The attacker is approaching the listener.
you're killing for me
The attacker is committing murder on the behalf of the listener.
realise
The listener should understand the gravity of the situation.
the point is
The purpose or goal of the killings is important.
the pain comes
There will be suffering as a result of these actions.
the body fresh
The victim is newly deceased.
you're killing for me
The attacker reiterates their loyalty to the listener.
kill for me
The attacker is instructing the listener to demand more murders from them.
kill for me
The attacker repeats their demand for the listener to ask for more killings.
because
The attacker provides a reason for why they are committing these murders.
life isn't fair
The attacker believes that the world is unjust.
because
The attacker further justifies the murders.
the chance
The attacker is taking advantage of an opportunity to commit these murders.
with sight
The attacker targets victims based on visual cues.
souls are searching for
The attacker is targeting specific individuals.
outside
The attacker is committing murders in public places.
the pain can't be ignored
The suffering caused by these murders is significant and cannot be overlooked.
all around
The murders are happening in many places.
lives on the
The attacker is taking lives indiscriminately.
the fight is yours
The attacker is relinquishing control of the situation to the listener.
terrorised cities lost
Many cities have been the sites of these murders and have experienced great fear as a result.
your world
The listener's life has been disrupted by these murders.
with the permanent thoughts of hate
These murders have had a lasting impact on the listener's psyche.
with their lies
The attacker blames someone else for their actions.
die
The attacker is threatening anyone who opposes them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLEN WEST, DONALD WILLIAM TARDY, FRANK WATKINS, JOHN RUSSELL TARDY, TREVOR LEON PERES
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Lyrics:
You are coming for
You're coming to.
You're killing for me.
Realize, the point is.
The pain comes
The body's fresh.
You're killing for me.
Kill for me.
Kill for me
Because life isn't fair.
Because the chance abound there.
Inside, souls are searching for.
Outside, the pain can't be ignored.
All around lives are the cost.
The fight is yours, terrorized cities lost.
Your world, with permanent thoughts of hate.
With their rights, die.
You are coming for.
You're coming to.
You're killing for me.
Realize the point is.
The pain comes.
The body's fresh.
You're killing for me.
@jayseelan9463
I was only 15 when this was out .... now im 40.. still love it...
@wolverine6511
Timeless album. Love this band
@sixsicsixmaggot1
Damn good death metal band one of the best i think.
@RycheRageForOrder
THEY ARE THE BEST! the vocals and percussion work crush everyone in death metal!
@RycheRageForOrder
FUCK YEAH!
@OscarVargas
Cannibal Corpse may be the most famous band, but I think Obituary has a better death metal sound. And they're so underrated.
@moneytalksandpeoplelisten4086
@@OscarVargas How are one of the most famous bands underrated?Both are not even close to being the best. Listen to more DM :DDDD
@hoolivier5163
Fuck yeah, obituary is obituary. In my top 5 dm band for sure
@juliannaroses
My Obituary's favourite song.
@heavyfuckingmetal8291
Juli Rojas i love you :u