The Ripper

Overkill · Other Songs - Overkill

[Originally performed by Judas Priest]



You're in for surprise

You're in for a shock

In London town streets

When there's darkness and fog

When you least expect me

And you turn your back

I'll attack



I smile when I'm sneaking

Through shadows by the wall

I laugh when I'm creeping

But you won't hear me at all



All hear my warning

Never turn your back

On the ripper



You'll soon shake with fear

Never knowing if I'm near

I'm sly and I'm shameless

Nocturnal and nameless

Except for "The Ripper"

Or if you like "Jack The Knife"



Any back alley street

Is where we'll probably meet

Underneath a gas lamp

Where the air's cold and damp

I'm a nasty surprise

I'm a devil in disguise

I'm a footstep at night

I'm a scream of the fright



All hear my warning

Never turn your back

On the ripper...the ripper....the ripper

The Ripper - Overkill

Released by the American thrash metal band Overkill, 'The Ripper' stands as a definitive example of the genre's aggressive, high-tempo style. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of speed metal and heavy riffs, characteristic of their work during the late 1980s and early 1990s. As a staple of the metal canon, the song captures the raw energy and technical proficiency that defined Overkill's contribution to the thrash movement. It remains a recognizable anthem for fans of the era, showcasing the group's ability to deliver intense, driving compositions that have influenced countless subsequent acts in heavy metal and hard rock.