In the original lineup, King, Hanneman and Araya contributed to the band's lyrics, and all of the band's music was written by King and Hanneman. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as serial killers, torture, genocide, organized crime, secret societies, occultism, terrorism, religion or antireligion, fascism, racism and war, have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and criticism from religious groups. However, its music has been highly influential, being cited by many bands as an influence musically, visually and lyrically; the band's third album, Reign in Blood (1986), has been described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums.
Slayer released twelve studio albums, three live albums, a box set, six music videos, two extended plays and a cover album. Four of the band's studio albums have received gold certification in the United States. Slayer sold 5 million copies in the United States from 1991 to 2013, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and over 20 million worldwide. The band has received five Grammy Award nominations, winning one in 2007 for the song "Eyes of the Insane" and one in 2008 for the song "Final Six", both of which were from the album Christ Illusion (2006). After more than three decades of recording and performing, Slayer announced in January 2018 that it would embark on a farewell tour, which took place from May 2018 to November 2019, after which the band disbanded.
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Studio albums
Show No Mercy (1983)
Hell Awaits (1985)
Reign in Blood (1986)
South of Heaven (1988)
Seasons in the Abyss (1990)
Divine Intervention (1994)
Undisputed Attitude (1996)
Diabolus in Musica (1998)
God Hates Us All (2001)
Christ Illusion (2006)
World Painted Blood (2009)
Repentless (2015)
Gemini
Slayer Lyrics
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You know my name
I am your soul insane
I am no one
No one who cares
I am your soul despair
Vulnerability
Leaving an easy prey
Consume your mind
A power so divine
Will take you and rape you blind
Gemini master of demise
Your death is my salvation
To a kingdom mine
My lord is my light
The master of darkness
Your death is my salvation
To a kingdom mine
You look at me with eyes of fate
And see the graphic truth
Your ignorance cannot shield you
From your naked abuse
Numbing of your moral sense
Facing reality
That life is unconditional
And death is only the beginning
The pain will never end...
Walking slow, breathing heavy
You could see death sweat
How it shined
An argument out of control in my mind
I am here for the sole purpose of your death
Walking slow breathing heavy
You can see death sweat.
I am here for the sole purpose of death
Look into my eyes and see the revelation of your demise
Feel the pain that stares at the center of your heart
Reflections of my soul
Reflections of the dark
The lyrics of "Gemini" by Slayer depict the darker side of humanity and the power that the devil can have over people. The song is divided into two main parts, with the first part focusing on the devil's control over the individual's soul, leading them to insanity and despair. The second part portrays the devil's triumph over the individual's physical body, leading to their death and ultimately to the devil's salvation.
The first part of the song highlights the devil's control over the individual's soul. The line "Endure the pain, you know my name, I am your soul insane" implies that the devil is responsible for the individual's mental suffering, as a result of their being possessed by him. The phrase "Your fear deceives, vulnerability leaving an easy prey" shows how the devil uses fear and vulnerability to gain control over the individual. The line "Gemini master of demise, your death is my salvation" suggests that the devil sees death as a means of gaining power.
In the second part of the song, the individual's physical body is overcome by the devil, leading to their eventual death. The line "Walking slow, breathing heavy, you could see death sweat" paints a vivid picture of the individual's physical deterioration. The phrase "I am here for the sole purpose of your death" highlights the devil's desire for the individual's death, which he sees as a triumph for himself. The final line, "Reflections of my soul, reflections of the dark" suggests that the devil's power transcends the physical realm and is a reflection of humanity's darker nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Endure the pain
You must suffer through the agony
You know my name
You are familiar with my entity
I am your soul insane
I am the madness within your spirit
I am no one
I am nothing of significance
No one who cares
Nobody with concern for you
I am your soul despair
I am the despondency of your being
Your fear deceives
Your terror misleads you
Vulnerability
Your susceptibility
Leaving an easy prey
Making you a simple target
Consume your mind
Devouring your thoughts
A power so divine
A force so supreme
Will take you and rape you blind
Will seize you and violate you without mercy
Gemini master of demise
Personified duality, the controller of death
Your death is my salvation
Your demise is my absolution
To a kingdom mine
To a realm I possess
My lord is my light
The lord I serve is my guide
The master of darkness
The ruler of shadows
You look at me with eyes of fate
You observe me with a sense of destiny
And see the graphic truth
And discern the harsh reality
Your ignorance cannot shield you
Your lack of knowledge cannot protect you
From your naked abuse
From your stark mistreatment
Numbing of your moral sense
Deadening of your ethical perception
Facing reality
Confronting actuality
That life is unconditional
That existence is limitless
And death is only the beginning
And extinction is merely the start
The pain will never end...
Agony will be everlasting
Walking slow, breathing heavy
Moving sluggishly, breathing laboriously
You could see death sweat
You could visualize perspiration of the dying
How it shined
How it glistened
An argument out of control in my mind
An unbridled contention within my thoughts
I am here for the sole purpose of your death
I exist exclusively for the end of your life
Look into my eyes and see the revelation of your demise
Gaze upon my eyes and witness the declaration of your downfall
Feel the pain that stares at the center of your heart
Sense the agony that pierces your soul
Reflections of my soul
Manifestations of my spirit
Reflections of the dark
Manifestations of malice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KERRY KING, TOMAS ENRIQUE ARAYA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ImmortalDisciple
This is my favorite part....
"I am here for the sole purpose of your death
walking slow breathing heavy
you can see death sweat.
I am here for the sole purpose of your death
look into my eyes and see the revelation of your demise
feel the pain that stares at the center of your heart
reflections of my soul
reflections of the dark"
@ManahManah77
Love how this was just tacked on to the end of a punk tribute album. Kind of like Slayer was saying "Don't forget who we really are motherfuckers" and delivered one of their most evil sounding songs.
@Poisonsoldier67
Truth my dude 🤘🤘
@reubenalvear1975
Oh, f**k yeah, SCP. I adore this song. Something about the ominous tone, searing guitar work, razor sharp riffing, and the volcanic intensity that begins with "Walking slow, breathing heavy..." This song hits me differently than all other Slayer tunes, which is saying something.
@xxstankyzxx2890
@@reubenalvear1975 Reuben. See you commented 3 minutes ago. I feel the same way you do. They played it on their final tour, I was stunned when it came on. Such a great track
@reubenalvear1975
@@xxstankyzxx2890 They played this song on their Farewell Tour?? 😯
@xxstankyzxx2890
@@reubenalvear1975 yes. My dad and I were in awe. Seen slayer 8 times and that was the only time they ever played it!
@brianmcandrew719
My favorite Slayer tune so damn thick and heavy and nasty. And the crunch and Tom’s vocals are evil. Pure awesomeness.
@MLCrow
I bought this album because of this song, mainly.
@noahslaughter1733
Metal songs with a heavy slow beat are underrated
@severed111
No, it's all good, fast, fucking fast, mid-tempo, doomy creepy. Slayer have always been at the top because they can do all of that.