Im dead
Violent J Lyrics


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Ice pick, chainsaw, razor blade,
Toothpick, slingshot, hand grenade,
Handgun, shovel or hockey stick,
Switchblade, blowgun, roundhouse kick.

Acid, poison, bow and arrow,
Garden hoe, or the fallin' barrel.
Sling blade, prick or ninja sword,
Whips and chains or electric cord.

Board, lead pipe or guillotine,
Pillow or Kevorkian's Death Machine.
Rope, sledgehammer or sleepin' pills,
Car crash, murder, all different thrills.

Wood chipper, axe or a throwing knife,
Suffocation or metal pliers.
Club, weed whacker, or wrecking ball,
Potato peeler, brass knucks and all.

A lethal injection, chemical reaction,
Body blows, five thugs in action.
Dirt rake, earthquake, crossbow,
Morning star, a shotgun rifle.

Frostbite, a dog bite, dynamite,
A fall from a great height, a snake bite.
Dagger, a flamethrower, a spiked bat,
Dirt nap, numchucks or a bear trap.

Heatstroke, your neck broke,
A cinder block, a flower pot drops, throat chops,




Machete, golf clubs, a pair of scissors,
Choke hold, beer bottle, hedge clippers.

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Dead" by Violent J is a list of different ways a person can die. The lyrics are a dark and macabre description of various instruments and methods that can be used to end someone's life. The song creates a sense of dread and fear in the listener, as the list becomes more and more graphic and disturbing.


The lyrics describe different weapons and tools that can be used to kill someone, including an ice pick, chainsaw, razor blade, and toothpick. The list continues with different types of guns, swords, and even garden tools that can be used to kill someone. The song also includes more unconventional methods, such as a lethal injection, sleep pills, or car crash. The singer seems to take pleasure in describing each method in detail, highlighting the gruesome nature of each option.


The song can be interpreted in several ways, but one interpretation is that it portrays the horror and brutality of death. The singer is not advocating for killing someone but rather highlighting the many ways that people can die. This song may also be viewed as a commentary on the human obsession with death and violent tendencies.


Line by Line Meaning

Ice pick, chainsaw, razor blade,
These are all tools that can be used to violently take a life.


Toothpick, slingshot, hand grenade,
Even seemingly small and simple objects can be deadly weapons in the hands of someone who desires to kill.


Handgun, shovel or hockey stick,
Weapons come in all shapes and sizes, even everyday objects like a shovel or a hockey stick can be used as deadly instruments.


Switchblade, blowgun, roundhouse kick.
The very act of physical violence can also be a weapon in and of itself, as in the case of a roundhouse kick or other martial arts moves.


Acid, poison, bow and arrow,
Not all weapons are physical - poison and acid can be deadly weapons as well.


Garden hoe, or the fallin' barrel.
Any object can become a weapon if used with enough force or intent.


Sling blade, prick or ninja sword,
Again, seemingly harmless objects like a prick or a gardening tool can be used to kill if the person has the desire to do so.


Whips and chains or electric cord.
Even tools used for bondage or domination can be turned into weapons if used with harmful intent.


Board, lead pipe or guillotine,
Whether it's a simple wooden board or a complex device like a guillotine, anything can become a lethal weapon.


Pillow or Kevorkian's Death Machine.
Even soft or peaceful objects like a pillow or euthanasia machines can be used to kill.


Rope, sledgehammer or sleepin' pills,
Sleeping pills and other seemingly innocuous items can become harmful when put in the wrong hands.


Car crash, murder, all different thrills.
Violence and death can be achieved in many ways, and some people may find it thrilling.


Wood chipper, axe or a throwing knife,
Dangerous weapons can range from manual tools like an axe, to more high-tech devices like a wood chipper.


Suffocation or metal pliers.
Like other tools on the list, the potential for harm is in the hands and intent of the user.


Club, weed whacker, or wrecking ball,
No matter how big or small, anything can be used as a weapon if it's wielded with enough force.


Potato peeler, brass knucks and all.
Even ordinary kitchen tools like a potato peeler can be lethal if put to the wrong use.


A lethal injection, chemical reaction,
Not all methods of violence are physical - lethal injections and other chemicals can be used to take a life.


Body blows, five thugs in action.
Gang violence or mob-style beatings can be deadly, even without the use of weapons.


Dirt rake, earthquake, crossbow,
Natural disasters like earthquakes can be deadly, as can objects like crossbows.


Morning star, a shotgun rifle.
Traditional weapons like guns and swords can be deadly in the hands of someone who wishes to harm others.


Frostbite, a dog bite, dynamite,
Death and harm can come from a variety of sources - from the natural like frostbite or dog bites, to explosive devices like dynamite.


A fall from a great height, a snake bite.
Even accidents and misfortune can be deadly - like falling from a great height or being bitten by a venomous snake.


Dagger, a flamethrower, a spiked bat,
Like other weapons, anything from a simple dagger to a more elaborate flamethrower or spiked bat can be lethal.


Dirt nap, numchucks or a bear trap.
Death can come from a variety of sources, including old age, unconventional weapons, or animal traps.


Heatstroke, your neck broke,
Death or harm can also come in the form of heatstroke or injury like a broken neck.


A cinder block, a flower pot drops, throat chops,
Everyday objects can become weapons too, like a cinder block, flower pot or violent assault on the neck.


Machete, golf clubs, a pair of scissors,
Any object can become a weapon in the right context, from a machete to a common pair of scissors.


Choke hold, beer bottle, hedge clippers.
From physical violence to everyday objects, anything can be a weapon if used with harmful intent.




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germicidalcheese

i'm buying this album tomorrow. sounds real dope

NickToxic

The Beat is fresh and the Lyrics are the Shit^^ Love it and MCL xD

MilliKataine

Going to be Violent J for Halloween. I'm a girl, but hell I can made it work.

Cameron Fratus

I fucking love this song lol

UnknownEvent

i am so glad they did not give up this shit, they almost did in 97 or so....

Deadskinmask213

Did someone say Nine Inch Nails? Im glad J likes industrial music I always like it when J uses beats like this.

Zachary Schultz

This is on the free original version of the Shining given out at gathering a year before release. They thought they were not going to release then changed their mind cut some tracks for new release with the new cover.

ghostdog2041

2:18 till the end reminded me of Phil anselmo, which is probably the greatest compliment I can pay!

Jordan Dudenhoeffer

Best song not on the official release!!!!

ghostdog2041

I have this album, but this song isn't on it, dammit!

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