Painkiller Lyrics

Lyric discussion by xanax120 

Cover art for Painkiller lyrics by Judas Priest

This song likens the second coming of Jesus Christ to heavy metal anology and visual metal themes, The story closely matches the actual account, that a terrifying messiah comes back for vengence in bright light at armegeddon. In fact the actual account reveals the sun will go dark and stars fall from sky and that this messiah is wearing a robe entirely covered red in the blood of his enemies. "Planets devastated, mankind's on its knees, A saviour comes from out the skies in answer to their pleas " ...Very similar to "Exciter" on Stain Class - two of priests heaviest and best !

Song Meaning
Positive
Subjective
Enjoyment
Jesus Christ
Messiah
Heavy Metal
Vengeance
Armageddon