Tornado Of Souls

Tornado Of Souls
The lyrics talk about ending a dysfunctional relationship, and near the end of the song, Mustaine sings about giving the girl "the kiss of death." This led to speculation that the song ends with him killing his partner, but Mustaine has dismissed that, explaining that it is a very personal written at a difficult time. Said Mustaine: "'Tornado of Souls' was written the day I broke up with my fiancé; it explains what I went through, how I sprang out of it. I thought my existence was in that relationship – I was trapped in the eye of a tornado, and if I stepped out of line, I'd be blown to oblivion. No more whirlwind romances for me. If I do get back in that situation, I'm gonna be very aware now and check the weather before I get involved."

Also,Marty Friedman's complex solo in this song is one of his most classic and beloved ones, and it seems to have been an important one for himself too at the time. In a 2002 interview, he recalled: "When I finished the solo to this one, Mustaine came into the studio, listened to it down once, turned around and without saying a word, shook my hand. It was at that moment that I felt like I was truly the guitarist for this band."

Lyrics
This morning I made the call

The one that ends it all

Hanging up,I wanted to cry

But dammit,this well's gone dry

Not for the money,not for the fame

Not for the power,just no more games

But now I'm safe in the eye of the tornado

I can't replace the lies,that let a 1000 days go

No more living trapped inside

Anyway I'll surely die

In the eye of the tornado,blow me away

You'll grow to loathe my name

You'll hate me just the same

You won't need your breath

And soon you'll meet your death

Not from the years,not from the use

Not from the tears,just self abuse

Who's to say,what's for me to say...be...do

Cause a big nothing it'll be for me

The land of opportunity

The golden chance for me

My future looks so bright

Now I think I've seen the light

Can't say what's on my mind

Can't do what I really feel

In this bed I made for me

Is where I sleep,I really feel

I warn you of the fate

Proven true to late

Your tongue twist perverse

Come drink now of this curse

And now I fill your brain

I spin you round again

My poison fills your head

As I tuck you into bed

You feel my fingertips

You won't forget my lips

You'll feel my cold breath

It's the kiss of death