Bad Child
Annihilator · King Of The Kill [1994]
you're in deep way over your head just turn your life around
poor mother, all I ever gave to her was pain - I didn't realise
the last thing I remember was the tears running from her eyes
something happened along the way - I was a bad child
something happened they'd always say - I was a little wild
I was a bad child
playing hookey, drinkin octane, I didn't care anymore - no
always running against the grain, I was rotten to the core
I could live forever - until they threw me out the door
I was sleeping on the floor
something happened along the way - I was a bad child
something happened they'd always say - I was a little wild
I was a bad child
My father tried to tell me son just get your feet on the ground
you're in deep way over your head, I've turned my life around
my mother was the best to me, I guess I never realized
one thing that I'll never forget was the tears running from her
eyes
something happened along the way - I was a bad child
something happened they'd always say - I was a little wild
some along the way now I'm living for a better day
something happened along the way - I was a bad child
running wild
Bad Child
Bad Child stands as a defining track from Annihilator's 1994 release, King of the Kill. This album marked a significant shift in the band's trajectory, blending aggressive thrash metal with a more polished, accessible production style. The song showcases the group's signature high-energy guitar work and driving rhythms that characterized their mid-nineties output. As part of a discography that balances technical precision with melodic hooks, the recording reflects the band's ability to evolve while maintaining their heavy metal core. King of the Kill remains a crucial song in their catalogue, demonstrating the versatility that allowed them to sustain a long-running career through changing musical landscapes. The track exemplifies the dynamic interplay between power and melody that defines this era of their work.