The song "Slaughtered" by Hypocrisy tells the story of a person who has been waiting for thirty years to seek revenge on someone who betrayed them. The narrator is filled with anger and resentment towards this person and is determined to make them pay for their actions. The lyrics suggest that the betrayal involved the person lying about their religion. The narrator feels that this is unacceptable and sees it as a reason to sentence the betrayer to death. The song warns the betrayer to never preach about things they don't understand. The narrator seeks to bring eternal fire and death upon the betrayer. They want to capture their soul and make them suffer. The lyrics describe cutting off the betrayer's arms and legs to prevent them from escaping. The narrator takes pleasure in hearing their screams and sees them as a form of payment for the betrayal. Overall, "Slaughtered" portrays a vengeful and violent attitude towards someone who has deeply hurt the narrator. The lyrics depict a desire for revenge and a satisfaction in inflicting suffering upon the betrayer.
