Lady Killer
Priestess Lyrics


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Turn the scissors with open blades
All the darkness will burn
Recalling pictures of olden days
All these feelings return
If you're breathing you've been afraid
In the shadows remain
I'll be stalking you night and day
Till you share all my pain

Now we step into the fire

Beware you will pay
Ladykiller
I swear you will pay
Ladykiller

Bait the killer and lie in wait
Till the morning unfolds
Now he's feeding on my mistakes
And the trail has run cold
All the violence that fills the world
Leaving nothing for shame
This is when so much pain will call out
Such things I have learned

Hear my vow and fear my vengeance

Beware you will pay
Ladykiller




I swear you will pay
Ladykiller

Overall Meaning

The song Lady Killer by Priestess talks about a person who is seeking revenge from a killer who has been stalking and torturing them. The lyrics "Turn the scissors with open blades, all the darkness will burn" depict the person's determination to bring an end to the killer's dark ways. The phrase "If you're breathing, you've been afraid" further emphasizes how the person is always on edge and how their fear has taken over their lives. The lyrics "Now we step into the fire" show the singer's determination to face the danger head-on and get their revenge, whatever it may cost them.


The chorus of the song, "Beware you will pay, Ladykiller, I swear you will pay, Ladykiller" highlights the relentless pursuit of the singer as they plan to hunt down the killer and make them pay for their crimes. The lyrics "Bait the killer and lie in wait, till the morning unfolds" describes the singer's tactical approach to trapping the killer, hiding in wait until the perfect opportunity arises.


The song's lyrics address a dark and complex theme that deals with a killer's mindset and the overpowering fear victims experience. The track's heavy metal sound adds power to the lyrics, making them even more potent.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn the scissors with open blades
Use the sharp edges of the scissors to open up your own inner darkness


All the darkness will burn
The light of self-awareness will burn away the darkness


Recalling pictures of olden days
Nostalgia brings back memories of more innocent times


All these feelings return
The pain of the past resurfaces


If you're breathing you've been afraid
Living means experiencing fear


In the shadows remain
The dark parts of ourselves often stay hidden


I'll be stalking you night and day
The demons within us are always present


Till you share all my pain
Only by sharing our pain can we find release


Now we step into the fire
We must confront our fears and face the pain


Beware you will pay
There are consequences for our actions


Ladykiller
The one who takes lives


I swear you will pay
Justice will be served


Bait the killer and lie in wait
Set a trap and wait for the killer to come


Till the morning unfolds
Keep waiting until the sun rises and reveals the truth


Now he's feeding on my mistakes
The killer is taking advantage of my errors


And the trail has run cold
The clues have dried up and the trail has gone cold


All the violence that fills the world
The pervasive presence of violence in our society


Leaving nothing for shame
We've become desensitized to the shame and horror of violence


This is when so much pain will call out
The pain becomes unbearable


Such things I have learned
Through suffering, I have gained knowledge


Hear my vow and fear my vengeance
I will seek retribution


Beware you will pay
Justice will be served


Ladykiller
The one who takes lives


I swear you will pay
Justice will be served




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIEL WATCHORN, MICHAEL DYBALL, MICHAEL HEPPNER, VINCENT NUDO

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sebaseduardo16

Turn the scissors with open blades
All the darkness will burn
Recalling pictures of olden days
All these feelings return
If you're breathing you've been afraid
In the shadows remain
I'll be stalking you night and day
Till you share all my pain

Now we step into the fire

Beware you will pay
Ladykiller
I swear you will pay
Ladykiller

Bait the killer and lie in wait
Till the morning unfolds
Now he's feeding on my mistakes
And the trail has run cold
All the violence that fills the world
Leaving nothing for shame
This is when so much pain will call out
Such things I have learned

Hear my vow and fear my vengeance

Beware you will pay
Ladykiller
I swear you will pay
Ladykiller



All comments from YouTube:

@ganerw2d4

The people demand more Priestess! Words cannot describe how under rated these lads were!

@kcal12

So true

@loganlapointe1308

Music industry politics is a damn shame

@thomolithic

One of the greatest bands to just disappear from the face of the earth. I NEED more Priestess!!!

@localmusiclover605

These guys are one of the best Canadian bands from the last 20 years!

@claytonjanzen506

Still loving this song in 2021

@zachk1983

I swear that this is the best band to come out in 20 years! Spread the word, Priestess kicks ass!

@markjaye8182

From time to time I check the internet, youtube, streaming music services, anything I can think of to find out what happened to this amazing band... And nothing. I've been a music fanatic, former DJ (college radio and 80's alt rock club DJ) and all around music junkie since my high school days in the 70's with Zepplin, Rush, AC/DC, Black Sabbath and the list goes on... I love Priestess and hope against hope that they reunite, reform or whatever they want to call it, to put out their amazing brand of rock music again. Mikey Heppner, if you ever read this, please give us more Priestess!!! The rock gods, fans and I will all thank you!

@CrazyGabb

Wow, another amazing song by Priestess ! The singer has a gorgeous voice.

@Schoobs31

Mastodon deserves a good band to tour with. Tour again.

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