Guest appearances through various Six Feet Under albums include Ice-T on True Carnage's "One Bullet Left" and Karyn Crisis of Crisis fame on the True Carnage song "Sick and Twisted." Many consider this the first death metal duet between a male and female.
World-renowned tattoo artist Paul Booth is known to do most of Six Feet Under's album art.
2) 6 Feet Under was Nanette DeLaune, Jerry Dobb, Scott Julian, Duane Ulgherait, Jay Crystal, Hector Tico Torres. Formed in 1966 out of the ashes of the Marc 5 and The Sonix, this Colonia, NJ ensemble captured the changing times and sociological upheaval of the pre-Woodstock Nation. Like the Jefferson Airplane, Neighb'rhood Childr'n and The United States Of America, Six Feet Under was blessed with a dynamic diva who soared amidst searing fuzz leads, swirling organ chords, and gifted songwriting with prophetic lyrics. (from their CD-release "In Retrospect 1969-'70")
Shot In The Head
Six Feet Under Lyrics
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A broken skull from the high impact
Blunt force murder from the hated within
Each night I kill a new victim
Grey matter exits gaping wounds
In your head a gush of blood runs from you
As the fine red mist clears and falls like rain
Shot in the head
A.22 to the back of the neck
13 shots to the cranium
Implosion of blood and brain and bone
Pull the trigger and watch the head explode
Explode!
Grey matter exits gaping wounds
In your head a gush of blood runs from you
As the fine red mist clears and falls like rain
To kill again and again
Shot in the head
A.22 to the back of the neck
A shotgun blast to the fucking face
A broken skull from the high impact
I plot to kill everyone on the planet
To kill again and again
To kill again and again
The lyrics to Six Feet Under's song "Shot In The Head" describe the gruesome act of murder with detailed descriptions of the physical impact of the killing. The first verse mentions a shotgun blast to the face, resulting in a broken skull and blunt force murder. The second verse describes a .22 shot to the back of the neck, followed by 13 shots to the cranium resulting in blood, brain, and bone implosion, and the explosion of the head. The chorus repeats the phrase "shot in the head" and describes the aftermath of the killing, with grey matter and blood gushing from the head and falling like rain, as the singer plans to continue killing endlessly.
The lyrics suggest a dark and violent mentality of the singer, expressing a desire to kill everyone on the planet. It's possible that the lyrics reflect the mindset of a serial killer, perhaps someone who is driven by hatred or a need for power and control. The descriptions of the physical impact of the killing are graphic, emphasizing the gruesome nature of the act.
Some potential interpretations of the lyrics could be the consequences of societal alienation, social pressure, or specific events. However, with the lack of context, it could be only speculation.
Line by Line Meaning
A shotgun blast to the fucking face
Using a shotgun, I aim at someone's face and pull the trigger to end their life
A broken skull from the high impact
The blast from the shotgun is so powerful that it breaks the skull of the victim
Blunt force murder from the hated within
I have intense hatred inside me and it drives me to commit murders using a blunt force
Each night I kill a new victim
I have an insatiable desire to kill and every night I find a new victim to murder
Grey matter exits gaping wounds
The blast causes the victim's grey matter (brain tissue) to exit through their wounds
In your head a gush of blood runs from you
The impact of the shot causes blood to rush out of the victim's head
As the fine red mist clears and falls like rain
After the shot, the mist of blood clears and the droplets fall like rain around me
To kill again and again
My desire to kill is never satisfied and I continue to pursue more victims
A.22 to the back of the neck
I use a .22 caliber gun to shoot the victim in the back of their neck
13 shots to the cranium
I fire 13 shots at the victim's skull, intending to completely destroy their brain
Implosion of blood and brain and bone
The force of the shots causes an implosion, causing blood, brain matter, and bone to collapse inward
Pull the trigger and watch the head explode
I pull the trigger and watch as the victim's head explodes from the impact of the shot
I plot to kill everyone on the planet
My murderous intent extends to the entire planet, as I plan to kill every single person
Contributed by Isaiah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.