The song "Choose Your Weapon" by Exodus is a heavy metal song that primarily focuses on aggression, violence, and the thrill of confrontation. The lyrics convey a sense of readiness and anticipation for conflict. In the opening lines, it suggests that anyone who believes they are prepared for the intensity of the band's performance will face a bursting bubble, or a humbling experience. The band and its fans are described as being whipped into a frenzied state, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to punish someone. The chorus reflects a love for the intensity of the experience, both in terms of hating to love it and loving to hate it. Negotiation is deemed unnecessary, and individuals are instructed to choose their weapon and fate, despite the fact that it will ultimately be too late to change the outcome. The verses highlight the band's aggressive nature, boasting about their muscles being pumped and primed and promising to release a devastating force. They proclaim that non-stop unrelenting aggression is their modus operandi. The lyrics also convey a disregard for laws and a promotion of violence, painting a picture of a band that thrives on danger and confrontations. Overall, "Choose Your Weapon" seems to embrace the power and excitement of confrontations and portrays Exodus as a force to be reckoned with. It captures the rebellious and aggressive spirit that is often associated with heavy metal music.
