Destroyer Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Kingofstilport 

Cover art for Destroyer lyrics by Saxon

The song seems to be about the apocalyptic and destructive nature of chaos wreaking havoc upon the world. Whether or not this entity they describe as "God's assassin" is a representation of the destruction mankind unleashes upon themselves is not stated, but I believe that is what they claiming it as. Later it reinforces the idea of the Destroyer as a formidable force, forged in metal and devoid of mercy or emotion, and emphasizes the all-encompassing and catastrophic nature of its impact, likening it to a killing machine and symbol of Armageddon. So it's very likely the Destroyer is mankind's technological creation that has turned against them, with many claiming it is a soldier of god to dispense justice for our crimes.

It can be seen as both a metaphor for our desire for destruction, and a literal force born into existence to kill humanity.

My Interpretation