Painkiller Lyrics

Lyric discussion by SwedxSimon 

Cover art for Painkiller lyrics by Judas Priest

Song meaning? Halford is the painkiller, coming back to save metal and the band. They've never been a band for false shyness.

I'd have to agree with swedxsimon, the latter half of the eighties metal really sucked, even Priest put out their worst albums at that time ( Turbo and Ram it Down) Metal needed a resurrection of sorts and Priest had to redeem themselves as well. And what better lyrical metaphor to use then the second coming of Christ. No other anticipated event in history brings as much awe or contempt at the same time. absolutely an awesome song. http://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=488