Born to Kill
The Damned Lyrics


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I get a calling time of day
Beat a lot a lot of crime away
There's nothing baby I can't take
With that crime I'm gonna make your body ache

It's no kind of big deal
No carnegie steal
I don't feel like no heel
When I'm born
Said I'm born
Yeah I'm born
And I'm born to kill
Said I'm born
Yeah I'm born
Know I'm born
When I'm born to kill

Jet along and jive my back
Don't tread on my toes and don't skivvy my back
Chedder bone chops you real fine fine fine
Well take a chance honey you can be mine

It's no kind of big deal
No carnegie steal
I don't feel like no heel
Said I'm born
Know I'm born
Yeah I'm born
When born to kill
Said I'm born
Y'know I'm born
Yeah I'm born
When I'm born to kill




Born to kill
Born to kill
Born to kill
Born to kill

Overall Meaning

The Damned's song Born to Kill is a classic punk rock anthem that revels in its aggressive and confrontational lyrics. The song is essentially about a violent individual who expresses a desire to engage in criminal activity, most notably killing. The singer repeatedly declares that they were born to kill and that nothing can stop them from taking what they want.


The first verse of the song talks about how the singer beats crime away, suggesting that they are a vigilante of sorts. They also declare that they can take anything they want, and that they will make their victims' bodies ache. This is a clear indication of their violent tendencies and willingness to use force to achieve their goals.


The second verse is more enigmatic, but it continues to reinforce the theme of aggression and power. The singer demands that others not "tread on their toes" or "skivvy" their back, indicating that they are not to be messed with. They also mention a certain food item, "Cheddar bone chops," which may be a reference to something specific or simply a nonsensical phrase that adds to the song's overall sense of unbridled energy.


Overall, Born to Kill is a thrilling and somewhat frightening song that revels in its own chaotic energy. It paints a portrait of a person who is dangerous and unpredictable, and who is not to be taken lightly.


Line by Line Meaning

I get a calling time of day
I have a strong urge or desire to commit violent crimes at certain times of day


I beat a lot a, lot of crime away
I use violence to fight against crime and danger


There's nothing baby I can't take
I am confident in my ability to handle any challenge, even violent ones


With that crime I'm gonna make your body ache
By inflicting violent acts, I will cause pain to others


It's no kind of big deal
The violent acts I commit are not significant or exceptional


No Carnegie steal
My violent acts are not motivated by greed or a desire for wealth


I don't feel like no heel
I do not feel guilty or ashamed of the violent acts I commit


When I'm born
When I exist


Said I'm born
I am born


Yeah I'm born
I exist, I am alive


And I'm born to kill
My purpose, my destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others


Know I'm born
I am aware of my existence


Jet along and jive my back
Move quickly and smoothly behind me


Don't tread on my toes and don't skivvy my back
Don't interfere with me, don't try to control or exploit me


Cheddar bone chops you real fine-fine-fine
I can violently harm others in a skilled and precise way


Well take a chance honey you can be mine
Take a risk and be with me, let me control and protect you


Born to kill
My destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others


Born to kill
My destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others


Born to kill
My destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others


Born to kill
My destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others




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