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)
Hallowed Point
Slayer Lyrics
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Can damage the mind
Shattering the skull, shredding the brain
Severing the spine
Bury a round of lead in the chest
It's quite an impression
Imagine the innards of your soul
Instinctive regression
With intent to kill
No regard of human life
Or the blood spilled
Riddled convulsions
Confetti of flesh
Scattered helplessly
Losing your control of physical facilities
Release the slide to cleanse inside
Prepare to anoint
Snap the tongue in the groove discharge
To make my hallowed point
Instinctive regression
With intent to kill
No regard of human life
Or the blood spilled
The power of a gun
Used with conviction
Dispersed on excursions
Randomly kills its victims
My sweet revenge
Bitter in depression
The thrilling release
Of a hatred deep persuasion
The power of a gun
Used with conviction
Diffused compulsions
Unending repercussions
Violent emotion
Screaming revolution
Spasmic convulsions
Death an empty gun
The lyrics of Slayer's "Point" depict the destructive power of a gun and the brutal consequences of using it to harm others. The first stanza describes the physical damage that a bullet can do to a person's body, using gruesome imagery to emphasize the horrific nature of the act. The second stanza delves into the mindset of someone who intends to kill with a gun, illustrating how they have no regard for human life and view their action as a means to an end. The third stanza highlights the ripple effects of gun violence, with the singer experiencing a sense of revenge and release but also dealing with the aftermath of their actions.
The overall message of the song is a condemnation of gun violence and its destructive impact on both the victim and the perpetrator. It sheds light on the danger of readily accessible firearms and the importance of regulating their use for the safety of society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
High velocity bullet at close range
A bullet traveling quickly towards someone who is nearby
Can damage the mind
The impact of the bullet can harm the brain and its functioning
Shattering the skull, shredding the brain
The force of the bullet can break the skull and tear apart the brain
Severing the spine
The bullet may also separate the spinal cord from the rest of the body
Bury a round of lead in the chest
To shoot someone in the chest with a bullet
It's quite an impression
The impact of the bullet creates a strong effect on the victim
Imagine the innards of your soul
Picture the internal organs and the essence of one's being
The infliction
Referring to the harm caused by the gun in this context
Instinctive regression
A primal urge to harm or kill
With intent to kill
The aim of the person shooting the gun is to end another person's life
No regard of human life
The person shooting the gun does not value the life of their victim
Or the blood spilled
They don't care about the consequences of their actions or the harm they cause
Riddled convulsions
Uncontrollable spasms experienced by the victim after being shot
Confetti of flesh
The bullet destroys flesh, causing it to scatter like confetti
Scattered helplessly
The victim is unable to control their body and is at the mercy of the wound
Losing your control of physical facilities
The victim is losing control of their physical abilities due to the wound inflicted by the shooter
Release the slide to cleanse inside
To prepare the gun for firing by sliding a component and clean the inside of the barrel
Prepare to anoint
Getting ready to shoot the gun and cause harm
Snap the tongue in the groove discharge
A reference to the mechanics of shooting a gun, specifically the trigger mechanism
To make my hallowed point
To cause harm or death to someone as a way of making a statement or achieving a goal
The power of a gun
The destructive power that a gun holds
Used with conviction
The person wielding the gun is certain and resolute in their use of it
Dispersed on excursions
On random outings or trips, the shooter may use the gun to kill without any specific targets
Randomly kills its victims
The gun doesn't discriminate in who it kills
My sweet revenge
Taking revenge on someone who has wronged the shooter in some way
Bitter in depression
Feeling disillusioned or unhappy after taking revenge
The thrilling release
The excitement felt by the shooter after taking revenge or causing harm
Of a hatred deep persuasion
Compelled by a deep-seated hatred or prejudice against a person or group of people
Diffused compulsions
The urge to harm or kill has spread and become more widespread
Unending repercussions
The consequences of using the gun are far-reaching and long-lasting
Violent emotion
Strong and explosive feelings of anger and hatred
Screaming revolution
A call for radical change, often backed up with intense and destructive behavior
Spasmic convulsions
Twitching or involuntary movements caused by the bullet's impact
Death an empty gun
The gun holds no value or meaning once it has been used to cause harm or death
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEFFERY JOHN HANNEMAN, KERRY KING, TOMAS ENRIQUE ARAYA
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