Fatal Illusion
Fatal Illusion

Megadeth - Fatal Illusion Lyrics

Oct 2, 2015
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Fatal Illusion Music Video

Fatal Illusion Lyrics

Lost inside the system, locked away without a key
No one will ever miss a menace to society
A gross lack of potential, bad decisions made in spite
A touchy hairpin trigger and such a wasted life

Trying to break the mold of a broken family
Fight against your failure, and living on his knees
Guilty of a crime of nonconformity
A hanging judge and jury handing down the penalty

A lethal injection, now they watch the body jerk
Exterminate the problem, except it didn't work

No vital sign of life, they declared it wasn't there
Coroner never checked, because he didn't fucking care
Passing off the body, they all believe he died
Starting up the hearse, now for a final drive

Like whistling past a graveyard, when walking by at night
It's a fatal illusion to think that evil never dies

In a darkened mortuary, reeking of formaldehyde
Aroused from deadly slumber, something opened up his eyes
Spilling all their blood was a promise that he'd keep
Hate so strong revived him from a deep necrotic sleep
Clawing away the casket lid until his fingers bleed
He grabbed a knife and set out on a vivisection spree
A butcher, hell bent, massacring each one with his blade
From the first one to the last, he dispatched them to the grave

It's a fatal illusion
It's a fatal illusion

Evil never dies
It never dies

Writer(s): DAVE MUSTAINE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Fatal Illusion' by Megadeth released?

    'Fatal Illusion' was released as the lead single from Megadeth's fifteenth studio album, 'Dystopia,' on October 1, 2015. It was later released as a CD on October 9, 2015.

  2. Who are the guitarists featured in 'Fatal Illusion'?

    The guitarists featured in 'Fatal Illusion' are Dave Mustaine and Kiko Loureiro. They even did a playthrough of the song for Guitar World magazine.

  3. Where did 'Fatal Illusion' debut live?

    'Fatal Illusion' debuted live in Perth, Australia, on October 16, 2015.

  4. How was 'Fatal Illusion' received by music critics?

    Loudwire ranked 'Fatal Illusion' as the thirteenth best metal song of 2015. Additionally, Return Of Rock ranked it as the fourth greatest song from the album 'Dystopia.'

  5. What is the main theme of 'Fatal Illusion'?

    According to the band's website, 'Fatal Illusion' explores the story of a person who is a misfit in society and ends up getting taken before the judicial system.

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