The Kinslayer
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The Kinslayer by Nightwish
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The second track off of Nightwish’s third album, as well as the album’s promotional single. It is about the Columbine High School massacre. The single was released on the first anniversary of the shooting, April 20th, 2000.
Tuomas gave a description about the song from a track-by-track explanation...
The Kinslayer Lyrics
For whom the gun tolls
For whom the prey weeps
Bow before a war
Call it religion
Some wounds never heal
Some tears never will
Dry for the unkind
Cry for mankind
Even the dead cry
Their only comfort
Kill your friend, I don't care
Orchid kids, blinded stare
Need to understand
No need to forgive
No truth, no sense, left to be followed
Facing this unbearable fear
Like meeting an old friend
"Time to die, poor mates
You made me what I am!"
In this world of a million religions
Everyone prays the same way
"Your praying is in vain
It'll all be over soon"
Father help me, save me a place by your side!
"There is no God
Our creed is but for ourselves
Not a hero unless you die
Our species eat the wounded ones"
Drunk with the blood of your victims
I do feel your pity-wanting pain
Lust for fame, a deadly game
"Run away with your impeccable kin!"
Good wombs hath borne bad sons...
Cursing, God, why?
Falling for every lie
Survivors' guilt
In us forevermore
Fifteen candles
Redeemers of this world
Dwell in hypocrisy
How were we supposed to know?
The Kinslayer Q&A
Who wrote The Kinslayer's ?
The Kinslayer was written by Tuomas Holopainen.
Who produced The Kinslayer's ?
The Kinslayer was produced by Tero Kinnunen & Nightwish.
When did Nightwish release The Kinslayer?
Nightwish released The Kinslayer on Mon May 08 2000.