“Missilia Amori” is Latin meaning “Missiles of Love.”
As the song describes an abusive relationship from the manipulator’s point of view, the title could also be a rephrasing of the term “love bombing.” Love bombing is an abuse tactic wherein the perpetrator showers their victim with affection, att...
[Verse 1]
So you want out now, don't you, love?
Was I not all you were dreaming of?
[Chorus]
Love rockets
Shot right in between your eyes
Love rockets
Excite me with your demise
[Verse 2]
Before my love has turned to hate
Before my love, it is too late, ooh
[Chorus]
Love rockets
Shot right in between your eyes
Love rockets
Excite me with your demise
[Refrain]
My missiles are aimed to launch at your heart
Give in or the war is on
Love rockets, shot right in between your eyes
[Bridge]
Wherever you may hide away
I'm gonna hunt you down
Wherever you may hide away
I'm gonna hunt you down
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3]
A man of faith is hard to find
You showed me yours, I'll show you mine
[Chorus]
Love rockets
Shot right in between your eyes
Love rockets
Excite me with your demise
[Refrain]
My missiles are aimed to launch at your heart
Give in or the war is on
Love rockets, shot right in between your eyes
[Outro]
Love rockets
Shot right in between your eyes
Love rockets
Shot right in between your eyes
Missilia Amori was written by Tobias Forge.
Missilia Amori was produced by Gene Walker.
Ghost released Missilia Amori on Fri Apr 25 2025.
Tobias:
A lot of hard rock in the 80s was basically songs that were stripped to! When love has started to appear as hate and disguises that as love, it can be extremely unpleasant.
— via Louder Sound