Bullet To The Brain
Dystopia
2016
Duration: 4:52
Track number: 5
Writers
Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine, Kiko Loureiro
Music by: Dave Mustaine, Kiko Loureiro
Theme
A story of a destructive love triangle or relationship based on mutual exploitation: he gives **'love for sex,'** she gives **'sex for love.'** The attraction is likened to the moth to the flame and the alluring taste of **'forbidden fruit'** (betrayal/lust). The escalating toxicity and 'mind control' lead to the ultimate tragic conclusion: a **'bullet to the brain,'** suggesting self-inflicted damage or destruction due to the relationship.
Lyrics
No one knows what draws the **moth to the flame**
And nothing costs as much as **playing the game**
She had to know, know, know... He'd give **love for sex**
He had to know, know, know... She'd give **sex for love**
The **taste, touching his tongue**, sweet to his lips
**Poison**, now **penetrating deeper**
**Betrayed by just one bite**, for **just one night**
To find **forbidden fruit tastes sweeter**
Just like pressing a **loaded gun to your head**
One knows only the **spider can navigate its web**
She had to know, know, know... He'd **get what he wants**
He had to know, know, know... She'd **get what she needs**
Soon under the **spell**, **emotions are high**
**Mind control penetrating deeper**
The **hex was cast on him**, all he believes
Now is **forbidden fruit tastes sweeter**
She had to know, know, know... He'd **win at the start**
He had to know, know, know... She'd **win in the end**
His **one last thought blew his mind**, **bullet to the brain**
**Hot lead was penetrating deeper**
Just one **reckless shot squeezed from the hand**
That knows **forbidden fruit tastes sweeter**
