Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “Mark of the Gun” by Deathstars
‘Mark of the Gun’ by Deathstars is a dark and heavy song, exploring the allure of violence and how it comes to define one’s identity. It is a warning against letting our lives become consumed by the power that comes from having a weapon. It confronts the notion of living an existence that is rooted in violence and being addicted to it.
The song suggest that even when one has a weapon to protect themselves, a part of their soul is still left incomplete as it is still unable to fully protect their inner peace and harmony. In the chorus, the lyrics speak directly to the listener, pleading not to let violence take away their life and individuality. It warns that even if one seemingly gains power from being a part of a destructive force, it will eventually leech away their life energy and leave them empty and vulnerable.
The song is ultimately a reminder for the listener that their identity should be rooted in something more than their ability to cause harm – that violence leads only to destruction and hopelessness, and should not become a mark that defines us.