The Scorpion by Megadeth
The Scorpion by Megadeth

The Scorpion

Megadeth * Track #4 On The System Has Failed

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The Scorpion by Megadeth

Release Date
Tue Sep 14 2004
Performed by
Megadeth
Produced by
Dave Mustaine & Jeff Balding
Writed by
Dave Mustaine
About

“The Scorpion” was one of three singles from The System Has Failed.

This song is about the fable of the frog and the scorpion. The scorpion meets the frog and asks if it would help him cross a river. The frog refuses because he doesn’t trust the scorpion. The scorpion replies that he himself would...

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The Scorpion Lyrics

[Verse 1]
My life is everything
That feeds my thirst, that causes sin
My wants are all I care
No shame and guilt, there's nothing there
Look deep into my face
I sell deceit without a trace
Fear not what I can do
Unless you want it done to you

[Chorus 1]
As I climb onto your back I will promise not to sting
I will tell you what you want to hear and not mean anything
Then I treat you like a dog as I shoot my venom in
You pretend you didn't know that I am a scorpion

[Verse 2]
My self, I'm centered in
There's nothing else, there's never been
And I dream to be left alone
With the sadness, the madness of my own
Look deep into my soul
It's black as coal like a bullet hole
Fear not, get off your knees
There's no defense, you'll do what I please

[Chorus 1]
As I climb onto your back I will promise not to sting
I will tell you what you want to hear and not mean anything
Then I treat you like a dog as I shoot my venom in
You pretend you didn't know that I am a scorpion

[Chorus 2]
As I climb onto your back I will promise not to sting
I will tell you what you want to hear and not mean anything
I will treat you like a dog as I shoot my venom in
'Cause you knew all along I am the scorpion

[Verse 3]
My lies to reach the shore
I aggrandize and nothing more
My hopes to steal away
All that you love I'll soon betray
Look deep into my past
The pain I feel is unsurpassed
I'm not a lowly scorpion
I'm so much worse, I'm the fall of man

[Outro]
"Fighting broke out overnight between rival factions along the Israeli/Syrian border. Initial reports claim Israeli jet fighters bombed the guerrilla base killing at least 49 soldiers and 13 civilians."
"A 49-year-old unidentified man went berserk last night opening fire with a 12-gauge shotgun in a crowded downtown restaurant. 14 people are dead including 3 children."
"A crackdown on laboratory experiments on animals is expected to become law today. Animal rights activists have been pushing for the bill for 9 years and have taken part in mass demonstrations throughout the nation."
"Police have smashed a multi-million-dollar drug smuggling ring. 22 pounds of heroin was seized along with a small amount of cocaine, marijuana, and hashish. 25 people have been arrested and face charges ranging from smuggling to possession for the purpose of trafficking."

The Scorpion Q&A

Who wrote The Scorpion's ?

The Scorpion was written by Dave Mustaine.

Who produced The Scorpion's ?

The Scorpion was produced by Dave Mustaine & Jeff Balding.

When did Megadeth release The Scorpion?

Megadeth released The Scorpion on Tue Sep 14 2004.

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