The Murderer
Alesana · The Emptiness [2010]
Oh yes, it really is
Let's get this party started
My hands are shaking
Just take a drink, steady your nerves
Let's get this party started
Are you ready to run?
I've been waiting patiently for this
Are you ready to run?
I've been waiting patiently for this
Are you ready to run?
I've been waiting patiently for this
Are you ready to die?
Cause lately it seems I'm going insane
Please don't get up
Oh no, you're fine right there
Just don't mind me as I take you all in
So drink 'em up, oh yes just slam 'em down
Have one on me as I lock you all in
My little sheep, your wolf has come
You should know I'm dangerous
My thirst for blood turns me on
How sweet...
Is this what we pictured the night that we said: "You're the one"?
I'm going crazy without you,
It's hard to believe but I'm having fun
Annabel, look what you've started!
The knife slides down to the tip of my tongue
I'm finding pleasure in watching you writhe
I lean in just to lick the sweat off your face
I taste the reverence dripping down my throat
You should know I'm dangerous
My thirst for blood turns me on
How sweet...
Is this what we pictured the night that we said: "You're the one"?
I'm going crazy without you,
It's hard to believe but I'm having fun
Annabel, look what you've started!
Are you ready to run?
I've been waiting patiently for this
Are you ready to run?
I've been waiting patiently for this
Are you ready to run?
I've been waiting patiently for this
Are you ready to die?
There is definitely something wrong!
Will they scream?
Will they cry?
Will they beg as they die or have to accept that this is the end?
Are you ready to die?
Are you ready to die?
Are you ready to die?
Are you ready to die?
I'm so glad that all of you came!
Looking in I see a lonely man etching tallies into the bar
Looking on I see a desperate man repeating something to the floor
Oh, how blood turns me on
So sweet....
Is this what we pictured the night that we said: "You're the one"?
I'm going crazy without you,
It's hard to believe but I'm having fun
Annabel, look what you've started!
The Murderer
The Murderer stands as a defining track from Alesana's 2010 album, The Emptiness. During this period, the Florida-based band solidified their reputation within the post-hardcore and metalcore scenes, blending aggressive instrumentation with melodic sensibilities. This recording captures the group's signature sound, characterized by dynamic shifts between heavy distortion and softer, atmospheric passages. The song reflects the band's evolution following their earlier work, showcasing a maturity in songwriting that balances emotional intensity with structural complexity. As part of a discography that includes critically acclaimed releases like On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax, this track highlights Alesana's ability to craft compelling narratives through music. It remains a notable song in their catalogue, representing a specific era of their creative output where they refined their unique blend of rock and metal influences for a dedicated audience.