Night of the Hunter Lyrics

Lyric discussion by chardsofglass 

Cover art for Night of the Hunter lyrics by 30 Seconds to Mars

Actually, given the bits that are in French, this just always reminded me of the Count of Monte Cristo. Viewed through that lens, it really ties all of the directions this goes through together, particularly the bit about

Pleasure to meet you but prepare to bleed Rise, I'll rise, I'll rise Skinned her alive, ripped her apart Scattered her ashes, buried her heart Rise up above it, high up above and see

If I remember correctly, in the original book, the Count kills Mercedes, and this little stanza, I guess, kind of points to this "stranger" going back and "meeting" all of the people who wrecked his life.

You don't remember correctly. I'm sorry, but the Count never kills Mercedes. Mercedes was unaware of the entire plot against him at the beginning of the book. He used to love her too. Honestly, I don't know what book you were reading, because that is a huge mistake to make. Sorry.