MindCrime Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I read the Mother thread as Murder by mistake and it got me to thinking. What are some songs about somebody being murdered or in a brutal act of violence, possibly by the singer or another person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Where The Wild Roses Grow ~ Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds feat. Kylie Minogue They call me The Wild Rose But my name was Elisa Day Why they call me it I do not know For my name was Elisa Day From the first day I saw her I knew she was the one She stared in my eyes and smiled For her lips were the colour of the roses That grew down the river, all bloody and wild When he knocked on my door and entered the room My trembling subsided in his sure embrace He would be my first man, and with a careful hand He wiped at the tears that ran down my face They call me The Wild Rose But my name was Elisa Day Why they call me it I do not know For my name was Elisa Day On the second day I brought her a flower She was more beautiful than any woman I'd seen I said, "Do you know where the wild roses grow So sweet and scarlet and free?" On the second day he came with a single red rose Said: "Will you give me your loss and your sorrow" I nodded my head, as I lay on the bed He said, "If I show you the roses, will you follow?" They call me The Wild Rose But my name was Elisa Day Why they call me it I do not know For my name was Elisa Day On the third day he took me to the river He showed me the roses and we kissed And the last thing I heard was a muttered word As he knelt (stood smiling) above me with a rock in his fist On the last day I took her where the wild roses grow And she lay on the bank, the wind light as a thief And I kissed her goodbye, said, "All beauty must die" And lent down and planted a rose between her teeth They call me The Wild Rose But my name was Elisa Day Why they call me it I do not know For my name was Elisa Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Johnny Cash's "Delia's Gone" Delia, oh, Delia Delia all my life If I hadn't'a shot poor Delia I'd'a had her for my wife Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone I went up to Memphis And I met Delia there Found her in her parlor And I tied to her chair Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone She was low-down and triflin' And she was cold and mean Kind of evil make me want to Grab my sub machine Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone First time I shot her I shot her in the side Hard to watch her suffer But with the second shot she died Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone But jailer, oh, jailer Jailer, I can't sleep 'cause all around my bedside I hear the patter of Delia's feet Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone So if your woman's devlish You can let her run Or you can bring her down and do her Like Delia got done Delia's gone, one more round Delia's gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) Probably the most known song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen Mamaaaaaaaaa, just killed a man! or maybe it's "Hey Joe" by (insert your favourite artist here) Edited January 7, 2010 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 What are some songs about somebody being murdered or in a brutal act of violence fortunately the girl mentioned here survived the ordeal Polly ~ Nirvana Polly wants a cracker. I think I should get off her first. I think she wants some water To put out the blow torch. It isn't me, have a seed. Let me clip dirty wings. Let me take a ride, don't cut yourself. I want some help to help myself. I've got some rope, you have been told. I promise you, I have been true. Let me take a ride, don't cut yourself. I want some help to help myself. Polly wants a cracker. Maybe she would like more food. She asked me to untie her. A chase would be nice for a few. It isn't me, have a seed. Let me clip dirty wings. Let me take a ride, don't cut yourself. I want some help to help myself. I've got some rope, you have been told. I promise you, I have been true. Let me take a ride, don't cut yourself. I want some help to help myself. Polly said... Polly says her back hurts. And she's just as bored as me. She caught me off my guard. It amazes me, the will of instinct. It isn't me, have a seed. Let me clip dirty wings. Let me take a ride, don't cut yourself. I want some help to help myself. I've got some rope, you have been told. I promise you, I have been true. Let me take a ride, don't cut yourself. I want some help to help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberjudge Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 These are songs where the singer is the killer: Coward of the County-Kenny Rogers Dark Lady-Cher I Shot the Sheriff-Bob Marley/Eric Clapton The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia-Vicki Lawrence Wake Up Call-Maroon 5 And one sung in the 3rd person, but based on a quote from the real-life killer: I Don't Like Mondays-Boomtown Rats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otokichi Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 "Tom Dooley" - The Kingston Trio "A Boy Named Sue" - Johnny Cash "Who Showed Who" - Dan Tyminski "Strange Fruit" - Billie Holiday "Delilah" - Tom Jones "Cotton Mouth River" - Jim Croce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumboXL Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Johnny Cash "shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die...", in Folsom Prison Blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumboXL Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Wesley Willis murdered an entire family. But he confessed.... Once upon a time, I went on a murder spree I was on a shooting rampage I came to your house with my Smith & Wesson I was a stupid-ass drunk when I was trigger-happy I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family At 12:00 midnight, I invaded your home I capped your brother and sister I then stalked your mom and dad with the same handgun Suddenly, I capped both of them in the head I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family When the police pulled up, I was done for They arrested me on four murder charges They carted me off to jail They locked me up for killing four innocent people I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family And there are more murders and acts of violence in his repertoire..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 There's always "Timothy" by The Buoys. About cannibalism. Written by, oddly enough, Rupert Holmes of "Pina Colada" song fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Or if this counts, Jim Morrison mentions someone killing parents in "The End" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 How about a song concerning a child that murdered its mother . . and fazha? Chad Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Mommy Can I Go Out and Kill Tonight? - Misfits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Baloni Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Wesley Willis murdered an entire family. But he confessed.... Once upon a time, I went on a murder spree I was on a shooting rampage I came to your house with my Smith & Wesson I was a stupid-ass drunk when I was trigger-happy I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family At 12:00 midnight, I invaded your home I capped your brother and sister I then stalked your mom and dad with the same handgun Suddenly, I capped both of them in the head I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family When the police pulled up, I was done for They arrested me on four murder charges They carted me off to jail They locked me up for killing four innocent people I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family I murdered your family And there are more murders and acts of violence in his repertoire..... Hahaha this is golden. I've never heard this, and yet I can just hear him saying it in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 And now: here's something we hope you REALLY like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Cocaine Blues - originally done in 1947 by W. A. Nichol's Western Aces but made popular by Rev. Gary Davis, Johnny Cash and George Thorogood. "I took a shot of cocaine and I shot my woman down" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dappled Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Dylan's Lonesome Death of Hattie Carrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Coldplay's rendition of Murder isn't bad. Jay Sean's M.U.R.D.E.R. isn't too trifling, either. Though not titled "murder" this song is this poster's favourite song about killing...though it's just about killing time. Time to Kill ~ Overkill Violent indecision Surge of mass religion Let me out of prison I'm just killing time . . . Everytime I turn around I start to hear a familiar sound! Counting down as time stands still Yes, I think it's time to kill! (chorus) Time to kill Time to kill TIME TO KILL All the mental anguish Speaks a common language I have yet to lavish A chance to walk away Every time I turn around I start to hear a familiar sound! Counting down as time stands still Yes, I think it's time to kill . . . (repeat chorus) Unknowing, unseeing Revelations unfold before your eyes Relenting, repenting No time to think or compromise Time falling, time calling Into a void and seal the past You're waiting, annihilating Making it real, making it last!!! Worn out compromises Inside-out demises See through all the lies We don't walk away Everytime we turn around We start to hear a familiar sound New beginnings Time stands still Yes, I think it's time to kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Murder is the Case That They Gave Me - Snoop Doggy Dogg Lots of Gangsta Rap songs fit this rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epiphany Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Maxwell's Silver Hammer by The Beatles It sounds like such a happy song, but it's about vicious murders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chutzpah Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 "Murder"- David Gilmour "Killer"- Alice Cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Killer is Me - Alice in Chains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 The song "Hazard" by Richard Marx. Not really about committing a murder, but being accused of it. Also, "I Used To Love Her" by Guns N Roses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimann47 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Dig - Mudvayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Possum Kingdom ~ Toadies Make up your mind Decide to walk with me Around the lake tonight Around the lake tonight By my side By my side I'm not gonna lie I'll not be a gentleman Behind the boathouse I'll show you my dark secret I'm not gonna lie I want you for mine My blushing bride My lover, be my lover, yeah Don't be afraid I didn't mean to scare you So help me jesus I can promise you You will stay as beautiful With dark hair And soft skin Forever Forever Make up your mind Make up your mind And I'll promise you I will treat you well My sweet angel So help me jesus Give it up to me Give it up to me Do you want to be my angel Give it up to me Give it up to me Do you want to be my angel Give it up to me Give it up to me Do you want to be my angel So help me Be my angel Be my angel Be my angel Do you wanna die? (x8) And I'll promise you I will treat you well My sweet angel So help me jesus Jesus jesus jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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