Cover art for Show No Mercy by Slayer

Show No Mercy

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Show No Mercy Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Through the night, we rise in pairs
Lords of night, we ride
From the depths of Hell's domain
Reborn to reign this night
Roam throughout the endless wars
Hold high his name, we must
Warriors from the gates of Hell
In Lord Satan, we trust

[Chorus]
Stalking the night, can't you feel I am near?
Watching each step that you take
I take lives and show all no mercy this night
Attack those not knowing their fates

[Verse 2]
Brothers of the prince of night
By bargains we have made
Allies with the darkened souls
Our legions we must save
Fight for our eternal quest
God can't save you in time
Evil stalks the night with us
Your soul, it shall be mine
[Chorus]
Stalking the night, can't you feel I am near?
Watching each step that you take
I take lives and show all no mercy this night
Attack those not knowing my force

[Guitar Solo: Jeff Hanneman]

[Bridge]
I am the menace in your eyes
The one you can't escape
Your life falls in my grasp
You know your end is near
You pray your God will help
His strength, no match for mine
Your last hope slips away
Thy soul begins to bleed
I tear your flesh to shreds
Burn holes throughout your mind
Your eyes now filled with blood
A victim of my force
In endless agony
You realize your defeat
Recite my master's chants
Your soul now his to keep
[Chorus]
Stalking the night, can't you feel I am near?
Watching each step that you take
I take lives and show all no mercy this night
Attack those not knowing their fates

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Credits
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Executive Producer
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Recorded At
Track Record Studios in Los Angeles, California
Release Date
December 3, 1983
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