Story Behind The Song
The song was written on spec for a movie theme.
Song Description
A song about a murderer where alcohol references are used as metaphors. Those around him think his/her problem is alcohol, when actually the problem is this person is a killer.
| Song Length |
3:08 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Gloomy, Miserable |
Subject |
Murder, Rape, Darkness |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Those I've Killed
words and music by
Rick Barclay
A: Gotta get away from here I know
before a tragedy unfolds
and a senseless misery unloads
A: As one, two, three shots go down
the vision blurs the sound
a broken body hits the ground
I can't even feel, my heart pound
B: An intoxicating smell fills the room
a seductive aroma I know well
from the memory of this hell
A: Is it the bottle bringing grief
I know that is their belief
but the truth I steal, like a thief
A: The real reason I run and I hide from the sun
it isn't because of the rum
it's the barrel of a gun
B: An intoxicating smell fills the room
a seductive aroma brings me chills
from the memory of those I've killed
Of those I've killed
©2013 Barclasion Music BMI