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20 Ways to Kill Someone
Phosgore Lyrics
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Kill, kill someone.
Poison, gunshot, suffocation, strangulation.
Poison, gunshot, suffocation, strangulation.
Knife in the back.
Explosives, acid, toxic gas, electrocution.
Explosives, acid, toxic gas, electrocution.
Buried alive.
Slice him, shoot him, break him, burn him, .
Sometimes you just need to kill someone.
.
Chainsaw, crucifixion, boiling oil, ice pick.
Chainsaw, crucifixion, boiling oil, ice pick.
Clubbed to death.
Razors, radiation, sledgehammer, bear trap.
Razors, radiation, sledgehammer, bear trap.
Sound pressure.
Slice him, shoot him, break him, burn him, .
Slice him, shoot him, break him, burn him, .
Stop.
Acid, poison, gunshot, chainsaw.
Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill someone.
The lyrics to "20 Ways to Kill Someone" by Phosgore paint a gruesome picture of different methods one can use to take someone's life. The refrain of "sometimes you just need to kill someone" highlights the idea that sometimes there are no words or actions that can solve a problem, and violence becomes the only solution in a person's mind. The repetition of the different types of killing methods, such as poison, gunshot, suffocation, strangulation, explosives, acid, etc., is a stark reminder of the brutality of death and the many ways it can be inflicted upon someone.
The different methods of killing listed in the song are not just random acts of violence but have been used in real-life cases of murder. Some notorious examples include: poison used by serial killer Ted Bundy and disgruntled employees who used toxic material in their workplace to harm coworkers; gunshot, one of the most common methods of homicide; suffocation, often used by mothers killing their infants; strangulation, commonly used in domestic violence cases; explosives, seen in bombings and terrorist attacks; acid, used in honor killings and attacks on women; electrocution, used in the electric chair as a form of capital punishment; and burying someone alive, which has been used as a form of torture in various cultures throughout history.
Overall, "20 Ways to Kill Someone" by Phosgore is a graphic representation of the many ways a person can take another's life, highlighting the disturbing reality that violence is sometimes seen as the only solution to a problem.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes words are not enough, sometimes you just need to kill someone.
The singer suggests that at times it's necessary to take action rather than relying solely on words to deal with a situation.
Kill, kill someone.
The singer repeats the word 'kill' twice, emphasizing their intention to convey a message about the topic at hand.
Poison, gunshot, suffocation, strangulation.
The singer lists several different methods of murder, as if to suggest that there are numerous ways to end someone's life.
Knife in the back.
The artist describes a specific method of murder, as if to suggest that it's important to be precise in one's approach when killing someone.
Explosives, acid, toxic gas, electrocution.
The artist again gives a list of different ways to kill someone, suggesting that there are a variety of options available depending on the situation.
Buried alive.
The singer describes yet another method of killing someone, further emphasizing that there are many ways to achieve this goal.
Slice him, shoot him, break him, burn him, .
The singer again lists multiple different methods of murder, as if to suggest that there are many ways to go about this task.
Chainsaw, crucifixion, boiling oil, ice pick.
The artist describes yet more methods of murder, emphasizing the point that there are a variety of options available.
Clubbed to death.
The artist describes a specific method of murder, further emphasizing the importance of precision in one's approach.
Razors, radiation, sledgehammer, bear trap.
Again, the artist lists multiple different methods of murder, reiterating the point that there are many options available.
Sound pressure.
The singer mentions yet another method of killing someone, further emphasizing that there are numerous ways to go about this task.
Slice him, shoot him, break him, burn him, .
The artist again repeats a list of different methods of murder, emphasizing the importance of having options available.
Stop.
The singer uses a single word to bring attention to the topic at hand, as if to say 'enough said' or 'this is the final point.'
Acid, poison, gunshot, chainsaw.
The singer lists several methods of murder one final time, emphasizing once again the many different ways to go about this task.
Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill someone.
The singer repeats the word 'kill' several times, once again emphasizing the topic of the song and the point that they are trying to make.
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.