(Chorus) When the sword rises to meet mine, I cut I do not wait I drive the edge through bone and spine CUTTING THEM DOWN (Verse 1) I measure the distance, then close it in one step I watch the parry form and already sever the wrists The hands drop, still gripping steel I cut the forearms open to the bone I open the chest from collarbone to hip I split the ribs and let the organs spill CUTTING THEM DOWN No bind is allowed to last I smash the guard aside and take the throat I cut the neck so deep the head hangs by a strip I scold their foot by cutting it clean off at the ankle I take the other leg at the knee They collapse in pieces while still trying to stand (Chorus) I cut when the moment is correct I cut until there is nothing left to cut The defense is only meat in the way I occupy every interval with the blade CUTTING THEM DOWN (Verse 2) I match their rhythm only long enough to destroy it When the sword is raised to block, I cut through the arms that hold it Water does not stop It carries severed limbs with it Fire does not debate It burns the open wounds while I keep cutting I cut with the body of the rock Immovable, relentless I open the belly and let the guts fall I drive the point up under the chin and out the crown I scold both feet by removing them CUTTING THEM DOWN (Bridge) Think lightly of yourself Deeply of the enemy’s body See the parry before it forms Then erase the body that makes it Cut the hands Cut the arms Cut the legs Cut the neck Cut until the ground is wet and the breathing has stopped No second motion is needed No recovery is possible The cut is finished only when nothing remains upright (Chorus) When the sword rises to meet mine, I cut I do not remain in the exchange I cut through flesh, bone, and intention CUTTING THEM DOWN (Outro) If the opponent raises the blade to stop me That is the moment I take everything One timing One continuous line of cuts I scold their feet by removing them I open the body until it cannot rise The engagement ends only when the last piece stops moving CUTTING THEM DOWN
