The song is based on the DC Universe’s 2018 event “Dark Nights: Metal”, where alternate reality versions of Batman invade the mainline DC and bring it to the brink of destruction. One of those creatures is Red Death – a tragic amalgamation of Batman and Flash.
Red Death was born in a parallel world...
[Verse]
When they took you away I felt like I should dig in
Make sure this never happens again
So I will use my speed and I will use my hands
I will use this anger inside of me
[Chorus]
Red Reigns down
Nothing changes
Red Reigns down
It’s only me
[Verse]
Flesh is ripped from bone as I race destruction
My own enemy
Revenge is not so sweet
Flashes of him come from within
Smothered and strangled, his cries are never to be heard again
[Chorus]
Red Reigns down
Nothing changes
Red Reigns down
It’s only me
[Bridge]
The faster that I fly, the faster I will break
The burning side of me is showing on my face
It doesn’t seem to matter, constant state of decay
Frustration’s setting in can't make it all go away
Signals night and day, always in my view
[Verse 4]
As I wander alone through this desolation
I see reflections in puddles of gasoline and fire
As I stare in this pool, deep into the abyss
I hear the distant voice of another living soul
[Chorus]
Red Reigns down
Nothing changes
Red Reigns down
It’s all in me
Red Reigns down
Nothing changes
Red Reigns down
Red Death was written by Brann Dailor & Mike Elizondo & Tyler Bates.
Red Death was produced by Mike Elizondo & Tyler Bates.
Brann Dailor released Red Death on Fri May 18 2018.