Mean Green Killing Machine
Overkill Lyrics


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Somewhere out where no one knows
Runs a cool evolution fight
Way out there where no one goes
And it's got to keep moving
Got to keep getting it right
Sphere's to the piston charged
Ombustable delight
The single minded supercharged
That' got to get moving
Got to keep getting it right

A call to arms
A call right through the dream
A call to action
Blow up the in between
Feed, feed your engine
Feed, feed your Wolverine
Feed, feed the tension
Mean green killing machine

C'mon, c'mon and say what my name is
Mean green killing machine

The clock, your only friend
As time leaves it's debris
Your soul is on the mend
But time is killing me

I gave you everything
But a machine
I'll always be

They got nothing more to add to the conversation
They drink gasoline from a dirty glass
They got nothing but a sad–sad situation
With nothing more to ad to the damnation
Nuts and bolts and screws with no social class
They got nothing but a sad–sad situation
It's a sad, sad, sad situation
Nuts and bolts and screws, balls of brass

If you're out where no one goes
Where no one cares to lie
Keep 'em open don't you blink
I'm talking 'bout, talking 'bout your eyes
It's faster than the speed of light
And sonically disguised
There comes the mean green motherfucker blazing 'cross the sky

A call to arms
A call right through the dream
A call to action
Blow up the in between
Feed, feed your engine
Feed, feed your Wolverine
Feed, feed the tension
Mean green killing machine
Killing machine




Killing machine
Mean green killing machine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Overkill's "Mean Green Killing Machine" tell the story of a powerful, fast and destructive machine which is constantly evolving and improving itself. The machine is compared to a supercharged engine, fueled by tension and powered by a will to keep moving and getting things right. The call to arms in the lyrics creates an image of the machine as an unstoppable force, moving forward with reckless abandon and leaving destruction in its wake.


Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere out where no one knows
There's a place far away from civilization where things happen unseen.


Runs a cool evolution fight
There's a conflict happening with a smooth, steady intensity that's shaping the environment.


Way out there where no one goes
This place is so remote that nobody dares to venture into it.


And it's got to keep moving
The conflict is ongoing and the participants are constantly adapting.


Got to keep getting it right
The stakes are high and there's no room for failure.


Sphere's to the piston charged
The participants in the conflict have a spherical shape and are fueled by explosive energy.


Ombustable delight
The combustible nature of these beings is a source of pleasure and power for them.


The single minded supercharged
The participants in the conflict are driven by a singular purpose and are highly energized.


That' got to get moving
The urgency of the situation requires constant motion and adaptation.


Got to keep getting it right
The stakes are high and there's no room for failure.


A call to arms
There's a need for action and for rallying people towards a common purpose.


A call right through the dream
This rallying cry is so strong that it reaches people even in their sleep and inspires them to take action.


A call to action
There's no time to waste, it's time to take decisive action.


Blow up the in between
There's a need to cut through the obstacles that are preventing progress and success.


Feed, feed your engine
To keep going, you need to fuel your inner fire and drive.


Feed, feed your Wolverine
You need to tap into the wildness and ferocity of a Wolverine to achieve your goals.


Feed, feed the tension
To stay sharp, focused, and ready for the conflict, you need to embrace the tension and pressure of the moment.


Mean green killing machine
This is a name for the powerful, combative force that the participants aspire to become.


C'mon, c'mon and say what my name is
The participants in the conflict invite anyone who dares to ask to say their name with respect and fear.


The clock, your only friend
Time is a constant companion in the conflict, and it's something that you can rely on and trust.


As time leaves it's debris
Time also leaves a trail of destruction and decay that you have to confront and overcome.


Your soul is on the mend
In the course of the conflict, your soul is damaged and wounded, but there's still hope for healing and recovery.


But time is killing me
The relentless march of time is taking its toll on the participants and making their survival more tenuous.


I gave you everything
One of the participants has given everything they have to the conflict.


But a machine
But in the end, they're just a mechanical entity that's serving a larger purpose.


I'll always be
Despite this, they will always be there to fight, no matter what.


They got nothing more to add to the conversation
Some of the participants in the conflict are pointless and useless, and they're not contributing anything to the larger cause.


They drink gasoline from a dirty glass
These participants are so lowly that they have to drink gasoline from a contaminated source.


They got nothing but a sad–sad situation
These participants are pitiful and hopeless, and they're on the losing side of the conflict.


With nothing more to ad to the damnation
Their presence is not only useless but also contributing to the overall negativity and destruction of the conflict.


Nuts and bolts and screws with no social class
These participants are nothing more than mechanical parts with no inherent value or worth.


It's a sad, sad, sad situation
The hopelessness and futility of these participants' existence is accentuated by their sorry state.


Nuts and bolts and screws, balls of brass
Their physical composition is the only thing that gives them a shred of dignity or purpose.


If you're out where no one goes
If you venture into the remote, unknown places of the world.


Where no one cares to lie
Where nobody dares to tread or conceal their intentions.


Keep 'em open don't you blink
Stay alert, focused, and aware of your surroundings.


I'm talking 'bout, talking 'bout your eyes
Your eyes are one of your most valuable assets in the conflict and are essential for survival.


It's faster than the speed of light
The conflict is intense, overwhelming, and happening at a speed that's beyond comprehension.


And sonically disguised
The sounds and sensations of the conflict are distorted, confusing and disorienting, making it even harder to survive.


There comes the mean green motherfucker blazing 'cross the sky
This is a description of the ultimate goal of the participants: to become a powerful, unstoppable force that can dominate the skies and the world.


Killing machine
This is a final reminder of the participants' ultimate objective: to become the most efficient and unstoppable killing machine possible.




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Written by: Robert Ellswortg, Carlo Verni

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Osman Hadžalić

Overkill, like Testament, never disappoint. They always release great material.

Leslie Hollands

@Sirazum Monir Osmani It sounds great to me

M.VanFleet.84

Agree!! They just consistently get better every album

Craig Kowald

Yes they do

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James

ChickenMcPussy yes me too can't listen to chuck Billy's vocals for more than half hour

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Gotta love Overkill's bass.

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Modern bass players owe a lot to DD's bass tone.

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the sound of bass that every thrash band should have.

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@Dave Crupel definitely not XD great joke 10/10 \M/

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