In 2000 their debut album The Empire of Future was released; along with Beyrodt and Cooper there were also Torsten Röhre on keyboards, André Hilgers (who will end playing on Rage) and Thorsten Fleisch on bass. In 2001 their second studio album, Infatuator was released by Massacre Records with the addition of Jürgen Steinmetz replacing Fleisch on bass. In 2004 the band moved to Noise Records and with them they released their third studio album Worlds Apart. Their fourth album Walk the Earth was released in February 2007 on AFM Records. In 2013, after a seven-year hiatus, the fifth album is a comeback for the band with a new line-up, featuring vocalist Michael Bormann, bassist Mat Sinner and keyboard player Alessandro Del Vecchio joining the band with Beyrodt and Hilgers retaining their positions. The album title is Rising from Ashes
Kiss of Death
Silent Force Lyrics
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RIFF-it good.
You take things for granted
No compromise, no integrity
No understanding
No room for sympathy
You're half way there you gotta be cold as ice
Like the kiss of death
Cold as ice, don't look left or right
You gotta be bad, you gotta be mean
You gotta be dangerous like the kiss of death
No sense for justice
Your will, your way, your property
Don't care for nothing
Nothing but you - that's your philosophy
Your mind is twisted
For sure I know, you disagree
You're one great pretender, you're one of that kind
You don't need to feel too much
Need no human touch
You need a heart of stone
Be cold as ice
Like the kiss of death
Cold as ice, don't look left or right
You gotta be bad, you gotta be mean
You gotta be dangerous like the kiss of death
Be cold as ice - like a fatal touch
Be cold as ice - need a heart of stone, need no soul
You gotta be dangerous like the kiss of death
Cold as ice, don't look left or right
You gotta be bad, you gotta be mean
You gotta be dangerous like the kiss of death
Cold as ice, don't look left or right
You gotta be bad, you gotta be mean
You gotta be dangerous like the kiss of death
Be cold as ice - like a fatal touch
Be cold as ice - need a heart of stone, need no soul
You gotta be dangerous like the kiss of death
The lyrics to Silent Force's song "Kiss of Death" revolve around a person who lacks empathy and integrity. They are selfish and have no respect for anyone else's rights or feelings. The chorus emphasizes the notion of being "cold as ice" as they need to be dangerous like the "kiss of death." This person has a twisted mind and rejects human touch, compassion, and justice. They pretend to care for themselves while disregarding others.
Furthermore, the song seems to criticize those who embrace the notion of being selfish and ignores the value of being compassionate towards others. It warns that when someone is hard-hearted and cold, it can lead to disastrous consequences. The song suggests that embracing cruelty and selfishness can be likened to the kiss of death, and it ultimately leads to a lonely and isolated life.
Overall, "Kiss of Death" is an exploration of human nature and the negative impact of selfishness. It serves as a warning to people who choose to lead a life of self-absorption and cruelty, as it will ultimately lead to their ruin.
Line by Line Meaning
You take things for granted
You don't value the things you have and often overlook what's important
No compromise, no integrity
You are unwilling to negotiate or stay true to your principles
No understanding
You lack empathy or the ability to comprehend the feelings of others
No room for sympathy
You are not compassionate and don't have a place for understanding others' hardships
You're half way there you gotta be cold as ice
To achieve your goals, you need to have a ruthless and emotionless approach
Like the kiss of death
Your actions are deadly or dangerous
Cold as ice, don't look left or right
You need to be unfazed and unwavering in your pursuit
You gotta be bad, you gotta be mean
You need to be unpleasant and cruel to succeed
You gotta be dangerous like the kiss of death
To achieve your goals, you must be as deadly and hazardous as possible
No sense for justice
You don't believe in what is fair or righteous
Your will, your way, your property
You are self-centered and prioritize your gains over anything else
Don't care for nothing
You lack concern for anything other than yourself
Nothing but you - that's your philosophy
Your beliefs revolve solely around yourself
Your mind is twisted
Your thoughts are distorted and misguided
For sure I know, you disagree
You are unlikely to agree because of your stubbornness and inflexibility
You're one great pretender, you're one of that kind
You're deceptive and act like someone you're not
You don't need to feel too much
You don't allow yourself to experience emotions
Need no human touch
You don't seek or value connection with other people
You need a heart of stone
You should have no emotions or feelings to achieve your goals
Be cold as ice - like a fatal touch
You should be deadly and harmful in everything you do
Be cold as ice - need a heart of stone, need no soul
You should lack emotion entirely and remain merciless
Cold as ice, don't look left or right
You need to be resolved and unwavering no matter what
You gotta be dangerous like the kiss of death
You should be unpredictably deadly in the way you operate
Writer(s): Alexander Walter Adolf Beyrodt Copyright: BMG Rights Management Gmbh (Germany), Afm Records Gmbh
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.