Killers Are Quiet

Slipknot's 'Killers Are Quiet' delves into the dark and introspective themes of life, death, and the nature of existence. The song opens with the line 'Cycle of life and death supposedly goes 'round and 'round yet it stops with me,' suggesting a break in the natural order, a disruption that the narrator embodies. This disruption is further emphasized by the phrase 'Glorious hunter of my faith I have sinned,' indicating a struggle with personal demons and a sense of guilt or sin. The killers, described as quiet, symbolize an unseen, almost ethereal presence, akin to the 'breath of the wind,' highlighting their stealth and inevitability.

The lyrics continue to explore the narrator's identity and origins, with lines like 'Filling the shadows with forms of my own' and 'Raised by kindred of Get I was born.' These phrases suggest a connection to a darker lineage or heritage, possibly referencing mythological or supernatural elements. The term 'Abomination world in disarray' paints a picture of chaos and disorder, further emphasizing the narrator's role in this tumultuous existence. The killers, once again, are described as quiet, reinforcing their silent but deadly nature.

As the song progresses, the narrator embarks on a 'spiritual quest,' navigating between worlds and reflecting on their own existence. The line 'Killers are quiet when they are born with the gift' suggests that these silent predators possess a unique ability or curse, setting them apart from others. The final verse, 'Beautiful Anguish cast out by my race, now one that's Ageless I save my own face,' speaks to a sense of exile and timelessness, with the narrator forging their own path and laws. The recurring theme of killers being quiet underscores the idea of an omnipresent, silent threat, ever lurking in the shadows.