Killer Instinct
Razor Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Debutante of murder
In the first degree
Master of the slaughter
He's hungry, can't you see
Survives by natural instinct
Prowler of the night
Prone to dangerous contact
Ready for a fight
He's got that killer instinct
Got that killer instinct
That comes right from the heart
Yeah it's the killer instinct
That tears your mind apart
Seeks the weak and vile
He aids society
You can see there's no denial
He searches to be free
No rest for the wicked
His work is never done
Where you are, he'll seek you
So don't try to run
Fights evil with his evil
Stops violence with his own
But it's always the law
Who casts the first stone
They all don't understand him
Vigilante of the streets




And as they all surround him
He dies before their feet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Killer Instinct by Razor deal with the theme of a notorious murderer who is very skillful in his tactics and takes pride in his heinous acts. The first verse of the song introduces the killer as a debutante of murder, indicating that he is new to the game of killing but has already been successful in committing murder in the first degree. As the song proceeds, the lyrics describe the murderer as a master of slaughter who is always hungry for more. His hunting instincts keep him prowling the dark alleys of the night, ready for any dangerous contact.


The second verse reveals the murderer as a vigilante who aids society by seeking out the weak and vile among them. He believes that his criminal acts are justified as he is fighting evil with his evil and stopping violence with his own cunning tactics. However, the law sees him as an outlaw and is always on his tail. As the third verse unfolds, the murderer realizes that his work is never done and he is constantly on the lookout for his next target. The song ends with the killer being surrounded by the lawmen who do not understand his principles and end up killing him.


Overall, the lyrics of the song Killer Instinct depict the mind of a deranged killer who is confident in his abilities and is willing to do anything to achieve his objectives. The song's message is not to encourage violence, but rather to explore the psyche of a killer who is driven by his innermost desires.


Line by Line Meaning

Debutante of murder
Someone new to the act of killing, but already skilled at it


In the first degree
Killing intentionally with premeditation


Master of the slaughter
An expert in the art of killing


He's hungry, can't you see
He has an insatiable appetite for violence and killing


Survives by natural instinct
He relies on his natural ability to survive and kill


Prowler of the night
He operates and hunts in the darkness and shadows


Prone to dangerous contact
He is inclined to get into violent situations


Ready for a fight
He is always prepared and eager to engage in fights


He's got that killer instinct
He possesses a natural inclination and skill for killing


Got that killer instinct
He is naturally inclined to be a killer


That comes right from the heart
His desire to kill and inflict violence comes from within him


Yeah it's the killer instinct
It is his natural ability and inclination to kill


That tears your mind apart
The realization of the killer's actions can cause emotional distress


Seeks the weak and vile
He targets those who are vulnerable and morally corrupt


He aids society
He believes that by killing those he deems dangerous, he is helping society


You can see there's no denial
It is obvious that he believes in his cause and actions


He searches to be free
He desires to be free from societal constraints and consequences for his actions


No rest for the wicked
He does not stop his violent actions


His work is never done
There are always more targets and victims to choose from


Where you are, he'll seek you
He will actively pursue and hunt those he deems enemies


So don't try to run
There is no escaping the killer's grasp


Fights evil with his evil
He believes that his violent actions are justified to fight against those he deems evil


Stops violence with his own
He believes that he can stop violent acts by committing his own violent acts


But it's always the law
The law is ultimately responsible for maintaining justice and order


Who casts the first stone
The law must be the first to take action and punish those who break it


They all don't understand him
Others do not comprehend or agree with his actions


Vigilante of the streets
He sees himself as a self-appointed guardian of the streets


And as they all surround him
He is confronted by those who disapprove of his actions


He dies before their feet
He is killed by those who do not agree with his violent vigilantism




Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions