Death's Door
Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats Lyrics
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Could it be that I'm evil?
Plunder on theres no law in this land,
The horror guides me through
Masterer and subjector of pain
I'm the Godder of worms
Devil's Lieger controls the insane
You'll see it when I'm through
I'll leave you dying at death's door
Overruller and slaver of blood
She's impaled in the fire
Fear of God drags her name through the mud
And now her life's cut short
Dominator and firmer of sins
I'm the lord of the wastelands
Bloody hammers and burning hot pins
Her story shall be told
I'm the juster and steerer of good
As they lace my hand with gold
I'll stand guard as she's nailed to the wood
No truer man than me
I'm the kind and tormentor of all
As I travel the cities
Broken peasants and mayors shall call
My blood lust never ends
In Death's Door by Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, the lyrics seem to be coming from the perspective of a powerful, evil figure who revels in pain and suffering. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that they could be evil based on what they hold in their hand. They then declare that there is no law in this land, and they are guided by horror. The next stanza sees the singer asserting their power over others, claiming to be the "Masterer and subjector of pain" and "the Godder of worms". They also reference the Devil's Lieger and controlling the insane. The third stanza continues with this theme of control and domination, with the singer proclaiming themselves the "Dominator and firmer of sins" and "the lord of the wastelands". They also mention using bloody hammers and burning hot pins, indicating that they are not afraid to use violence to achieve their goals. The final stanza has a slightly different tone, with the singer claiming to be both kind and a tormentor of all. They travel the cities and are feared by both peasants and mayors. The overall feeling of the song is one of darkness and malevolence, with the singer reveling in their power and control over others, and seemingly enjoying causing pain and suffering wherever they go.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what I hold in my hand
Uncertainty about the weapon they possess
Could it be that I'm evil?
Questioning whether their actions make them evil
Plunder on theres no law in this land,
Taking advantage of the lawless environment
The horror guides me through
Taking pleasure in causing terror and pain
Masterer and subjector of pain
Controlling and inflicting pain on others
I'm the Godder of worms
Claiming to have a god-like power over decay
Devil's Lieger controls the insane
Being influenced by demonic forces to control the insane
You'll see it when I'm through
The destructive result of their actions will be evident
I'll hang you higher than before
Threatening to increase the severity of punishment
I'll leave you dying at death's door
Leaving the victim on the brink of death
Overruller and slaver of blood
Exerting complete control over life and death
She's impaled in the fire
Description of a violent, gruesome death
Fear of God drags her name through the mud
Describing the victim's shame and humiliation
And now her life's cut short
The act of killing the victim
Dominator and firmer of sins
Taking control of sinful behavior to fit their own morals
I'm the lord of the wastelands
Claiming power over a barren, lifeless landscape
Bloody hammers and burning hot pins
Imagery of torture devices
Her story shall be told
Bringing attention to their actions and the victim's suffering
I'm the juster and steerer of good
Believing they have the power to dictate what is good and just
As they lace my hand with gold
Accepting payment for their violent actions
I'll stand guard as she's nailed to the wood
Watching over a violent act and not intervening
No truer man than me
Believing that their actions make them virtuous and righteous
I'm the kind and tormentor of all
Claiming to be both benevolent and cruel
As I travel the cities
Wreaking havoc on various communities
Broken peasants and mayors shall call
Both powerless and powerful figures will be affected by their actions
My blood lust never ends
Their desire for violence and death is insatiable
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@estebanramz3083
I don't know what I hold in my hand, could it be that I'm evil?
Plunder on, there's no law in this land, the horror guides me through
Masterer and subjector of pain, I'm the god of the worms
Devil's legion controls the insane, you'll see it when I'm through
I'll hang you higher than before
I'll leave you dying at death's door
Overruler and slaver of blood, she's impaled in the fire
Fear of God drags her name through the mud, and now her life's cut short
Dominator and firmer of sins, I'm the lord of the wastelands
Bloody hammers and burning hot pins, her story shall be told
I'll hang you higher than before
I'll leave you lying at death's door
I'm the juster and steerer of good, as they lace my hand with gold
I'll stand guard as she's nailed to the wood, no truer man than me
I'm the king and tormentor of all, as I travel the cities
Broken peasants and mayors shall call, my bloodlust never ends
I'll hang you higher than before
I'll leave you lying at death's door
@96insaneboy
I don't know what I hold in my hand, could it be that I'm evil?
Plunder on there's no law in this land, the horror guides me through
Masterer and subjector of pain, I'm the Godder of worms
Devil's Lieger controls the insane, you'l see it when I'm through
I'll hang you higher than before
I'll leave you dying at death's door
Overruller and slaver of blood, she's impaled in the fire
Fear of god drags her name through the mud, and now her life's cut short
Dominator and firmer of sins, I'm the lord of the wastelands
Bloody hammers and burning hot pins, her story shall be told
I'm the juster and steerer of good, as they lace my hand with gold
I'll stand guard as she's nailed to the wood, no truer man than me
I'm the king and tormentor of all, as I travel the cities
Broken peasants and mayors shall call, my BLOOD LUST never ends...
@JoseGranny
I don't know what I hold in my hand, could it be that I'm evil?
Plunder on there's no law in this land, the horror guides me through
Masterer and subjector of pain, I'm the Guider of worms
Devil's Legion controls the insane, you'll see it when I'm through
[Chorus]
I'll hang you higher than before
I'll leave you dying at death's door
[Verse 2]
Over ruler and slaver of blood, she's impaled in the fire
Fear of god drags her name through the mud, and now her life's cut short
Dominator and firmer of sins, I'm the lord of the wastelands
Bloody hammers and burning hot pins, her story shall be told
[Chorus]
I'll hang you higher than before
I'll leave you dying at death's door
[Guitar solo]
[Verse 3]
I'm the jester and steerer of good, as they lace my hand with gold
I'll stand guard as she's nailed to the wood, no truer man than me
I'm the kind and tormentor of all, as I travel the cities
Broken peasants and mayors shall call, my blood lust never ends
[Chorus]
I'll hang you higher than before
I'll leave you dying at death's door
@alperen9407
When I listen to this I feel like I got high by drinking a glass of water
@seanevertts2735
Only the finest.
@Lyam-mv5lh
Water is magical
@guitarkidification
Saw these guys open for Sabbath in Birmingham....Couldnt ask for a better band to open for them.
@totaloon
Yes i agree i was there and they got the mood just right for when sabbath came on, some of the support bands don't leave a lasting impression but they did. Awesome sound very much sabbath of old.
@mojanglova
Legit? When I saw Sabbath they had some shit post hardcore band opening for them
@brandonhofmann5479
stoned Jesus should be great to open a Sabbath concert
@martinleon498
Electric wizard maybe jaja
@jimmadonna1436
👍
@leaderOFlosers
This band is fucking hypnotic.