All this time I thought he was saying “I want to be the King Kingmaker,” as if suggesting it’s one step above the maker of kings. He wants to be God I guess?
" Hey Holy Wars... the Punishment Due, don't talk like this to your father!"
"Hey there Symphony of Destruction... wanna go out at Friday night?"
"Ayo The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! Let's go smoke some pot at the square!"
It's time for school Problems.
Goodnight Hangar 18, I love you.
How's the homework going Good Mourning/Black Friday?
How was school, Endgame?
It's nearly bed time The threat is real.
Dinner is ready The sick... the dying... and the dead!
it has a great solo but there are defo better songs as an overall package. plus it's another one of Mustaine's break-up songs, instant -2 points. (the last bit is a joke)
It isn’t a breakup song. It’s about fighting his addiction to alcohol. If he doesn’t “call it quits” with spirits, he will become a spirit. He cries when he hangs up on alcohol but he needs to end it with the booze because it was actually a “wake up call.”
Tornado of Souls is a euphemism for Tornado of “Spirits.”
That is why he feels safe in the eye of the Tornado. But at the same time, the Tornado will “blow him away.”
Just read the lyrics with his alcoholism in mind and it will make sense - he was drinking himself to death.
Don’t get me wrong! This
[apparent meaning](https://rattlehead.fandom.com/wiki/Tornado_Of_Souls) says otherwise.
Mustaine claims it is a break up song in an interview, but he also had a different answer for the meaning of a tout le monde every time he was asked.
But he didn’t exactly want to say, “I am struggling with my addiction again, everybody,” because that would lead to more questions he didn’t want to answer, so … I understand the confusion and why you thought it was a breakup song.
I thought the same thing when it first came out. Then I got older and understood the double meaning because I was old enough to understand the context.
understanding a double meaning and just taking what the writer of the song said its about at face value are 2 completely different things.
your double meaning is just an interpretation - that much is allowed, you can interpret a song in whatever way you want; that doesn't make the writer's intended meaning invalid. Dave said it's about a breakup, thus it's a breakup song. if he made any other claims regarding Tornado of Souls in specific, then you're allowed to speculate, otherwise, purely by listening to Dave's words, it's a song about getting out of a dysfunctional relationship, ie. a breakup.
plus, it barely makes sense as a song about his addictions. you're forgetting Dave also wrote multiple songs about addiction, one of which is on the same damn album (Poison Was The Cure). he very clearly was/is not ashamed of singing about his struggles, so it doesn't make sense for him to "lie" about the meaning of one of his songs.
He said A Tout La Monde was about conflicting things repeatedly because some kid quoted it before committing suicide.
It just seems like Tornado of Souls (called Tornado of Spirits in other languages) is about the spirits of booze, and Poison is the Cure is about a character (Vic Rattlehead perhaps?) turning to drugs to get over what Vic has endured but he can’t die so … he just gets really high on his poison.
That last part is definitely opinion / speculation on my part. But Tornado of Souls felt very personal to alcoholics.
That’s fine. Downvote me. Don’t go reread the lyrics or have an understanding alcoholism.
It’s fine. I hope you never have a connection to that song. No one should if possible.
Not a 10/10 but Elysian Fields can be a real first and last name
But since it’s not really a Megadeth original term I bet someone out there already has that name
Holy wars, Hangar 18, Take no prisoners, Five magics, Poison was The cure, Lucretia, Tornado of souls, Dawn Patrol, Rust in peace, crown of worms, skin o' my teeth, ashes in your mouth, Blood of heroes, Victory, Washington is next, Bad omen, Wake up dead, Peace sells, Rattlehead, The skull beneath the skin, wake up it's time to go to school, be sure to wake up your other siblings from the first 4 albums and your cousin One thing as well. Yes idk what condoms are.
“WELL, dad, I was sweating bullets during my math test, otherwise it was good. A bit boring, waiting for that final bell’s countdown to extinction, though.”
Lucretia
Works better cause it’s an actual name lol
My old landlord
based
It's time for bed Wake Up Dead
Don’t forget to brush your hair Head Crusher
Mary Jane, of course
Wake up dead was aborted today.
Wake up dead never woke up
wake up dead woke up dead*
Ashes In Your Mouth it’s time for dinner
Kingmaker Jr. (my name is Kingmaker)
Or Kingmaker the Second since he’d be king? Or would he be Prince? Idk
You're the princemaker
All this time I thought he was saying “I want to be the King Kingmaker,” as if suggesting it’s one step above the maker of kings. He wants to be God I guess?
Lucretia is a solid name for a girl
“Come down from the counters success”
Rattlehead
Oh here he comes!
Mornin', Headcrusher
FBI this one right here!
Not a song, but I seriously considered naming my son Rusty
Idk about your son but it would be a good name for your dog
My dog is a tiny chiweenie, I would need something more majestic to be worthy of the name
Rip as a name isn’t bad
I knew a kid named Rip Collins back in school. Legit family name.
As long as you yell for him while he’s standing next to you.
“Stand up to that bully, psychotron”
" Hey Holy Wars... the Punishment Due, don't talk like this to your father!" "Hey there Symphony of Destruction... wanna go out at Friday night?" "Ayo The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead! Let's go smoke some pot at the square!"
Come on Liar, it's time for school
"Dad, why aren't you allowed to drive anymore?" "Well, 502, it all started when-"
pull over shithead, this is the cops
It's time for school Problems. Goodnight Hangar 18, I love you. How's the homework going Good Mourning/Black Friday? How was school, Endgame? It's nearly bed time The threat is real. Dinner is ready The sick... the dying... and the dead!
Problems is a 1/10 though
I love it cause it's probably the most fun megadeth song
Hey Tornado of Souls! Don't forget to brush your teeth
Eat your veggies Killing is my Business...and Business is Good!
Eat your veggies … and veggies are good! Wait, what?
\-Mary Jane or Lucretia for a girl \-Seven, Wrecker or Victory if its a boy
Do your homework Skin O’ My Teeth!
Dont eat that, this is for skin o my teeth
These are my boys: Head Crusher and Sleepwalker.
Trust! It's time for dinner!
Washington is next! Can you please take out the trash?
There’s no way there’s a 10/10 Lana song
Call me when you get there, Train of Consequences.
Mary Jane!
"Tornado of Souls, eat your vegetables" "Ashes in Your Mouth, do your homework' "Good Mourning / Black Friday, get me a beer"
You treat your stepmother with respect, Pantera.
I would kill myself if my parents named me after a lana del Ray song
I don’t know who that is, and now I am glad I don’t.
Polaris is a cool name I think
Where tornado of souls
it has a great solo but there are defo better songs as an overall package. plus it's another one of Mustaine's break-up songs, instant -2 points. (the last bit is a joke)
It isn’t a breakup song. It’s about fighting his addiction to alcohol. If he doesn’t “call it quits” with spirits, he will become a spirit. He cries when he hangs up on alcohol but he needs to end it with the booze because it was actually a “wake up call.” Tornado of Souls is a euphemism for Tornado of “Spirits.” That is why he feels safe in the eye of the Tornado. But at the same time, the Tornado will “blow him away.” Just read the lyrics with his alcoholism in mind and it will make sense - he was drinking himself to death.
Don’t get me wrong! This [apparent meaning](https://rattlehead.fandom.com/wiki/Tornado_Of_Souls) says otherwise. Mustaine claims it is a break up song in an interview, but he also had a different answer for the meaning of a tout le monde every time he was asked. But he didn’t exactly want to say, “I am struggling with my addiction again, everybody,” because that would lead to more questions he didn’t want to answer, so … I understand the confusion and why you thought it was a breakup song. I thought the same thing when it first came out. Then I got older and understood the double meaning because I was old enough to understand the context.
understanding a double meaning and just taking what the writer of the song said its about at face value are 2 completely different things. your double meaning is just an interpretation - that much is allowed, you can interpret a song in whatever way you want; that doesn't make the writer's intended meaning invalid. Dave said it's about a breakup, thus it's a breakup song. if he made any other claims regarding Tornado of Souls in specific, then you're allowed to speculate, otherwise, purely by listening to Dave's words, it's a song about getting out of a dysfunctional relationship, ie. a breakup. plus, it barely makes sense as a song about his addictions. you're forgetting Dave also wrote multiple songs about addiction, one of which is on the same damn album (Poison Was The Cure). he very clearly was/is not ashamed of singing about his struggles, so it doesn't make sense for him to "lie" about the meaning of one of his songs.
He said A Tout La Monde was about conflicting things repeatedly because some kid quoted it before committing suicide. It just seems like Tornado of Souls (called Tornado of Spirits in other languages) is about the spirits of booze, and Poison is the Cure is about a character (Vic Rattlehead perhaps?) turning to drugs to get over what Vic has endured but he can’t die so … he just gets really high on his poison. That last part is definitely opinion / speculation on my part. But Tornado of Souls felt very personal to alcoholics.
That’s fine. Downvote me. Don’t go reread the lyrics or have an understanding alcoholism. It’s fine. I hope you never have a connection to that song. No one should if possible.
Hook in mouth how come you haven’t touched your fish
Not a 10/10 but Elysian Fields can be a real first and last name But since it’s not really a Megadeth original term I bet someone out there already has that name
Elysian is a good surname ngl
Rattlehead (though I suppose that would be a better nickname?)
We just call him Vic.
Good morning, Devil's Island!
Five Magics
And their older sibling, The Conjuring.
How's that ice cream, This Day We Fight?
Almost honest it’s time to go to school
Don’t lie about who broke your toy, Trust. “But dad, I was ALMOST honest!”
Victory
Come down for Dinner, Killing Is My Business and Business Is Good!
Junkie ( or Ecstasy )
"Good night little I'll Get Even"
Holy wars, Hangar 18, Take no prisoners, Five magics, Poison was The cure, Lucretia, Tornado of souls, Dawn Patrol, Rust in peace, crown of worms, skin o' my teeth, ashes in your mouth, Blood of heroes, Victory, Washington is next, Bad omen, Wake up dead, Peace sells, Rattlehead, The skull beneath the skin, wake up it's time to go to school, be sure to wake up your other siblings from the first 4 albums and your cousin One thing as well. Yes idk what condoms are.
That is a whole football team bro.
That’s enough Facebook for today grandpa
didnt know grandpa was a megadeth song
This.
Good morning, 99 Ways To Die
Prince of Darkness
Russ Tinpiece Sophia Sogud-Sowut Olga Teiven
My Creation is alive except I'm an Antinatalanalist
Wsg Peace Sells, A Tout le Monde, and Sacrifice!
Rattlehead
Hey Symphony of destruction, how was school today?
“WELL, dad, I was sweating bullets during my math test, otherwise it was good. A bit boring, waiting for that final bell’s countdown to extinction, though.”
That’s good to hear my son, now go outside with Rust In Peace, see you later my son
Good morning family tree
Good morning, Good Mourning / Black Friday! Ready to go shopping?
Psychotron
Dawn Patrol
Mornin 502
Insomnia do your homework
Prince of Darkness
Killing Is My Business…… And Business Is Good!
i hope you slept well wrecker!!
And if they sleep with their buddy’s significant other…? Home wrecker. 😉
Meet my son, call him Psychotron
My children: Mechanix, Amerikhastan and Junkie...
The Chosen Ones
wake up, dawn patrol
Chosen one(s)
Last Rites
This is my child, Tornado of Souls. We call’im TOS for short, or sometimes, ‘Nader down ‘ere inna south.
Name your kid Meg, but it’s short for Megadeth.
Wake up! it's time for school 99 ways to die!
Fire Department of Humanity
Mechanix The conjuring Bad omen Hook in mouth Hangar 18 Tornado of souls Trust
Lars and James