Social Distortion - Born To Kill Lyrics

Social Distortion Lyrics

"Born To Kill"

Well, some people said, yeah, it couldn't be done
But revolution can sure be fun
To the status quo, it's to your dismay
Rock 'n' roll animal, gonna come your way

'Cause I'm a-lookin' for a thrill
'Cause, baby, I was born to kill

The agenda is, yeah, to search and destroy
Ain't no one gonna kill my joy
Turn it upside down, ain't no surprise
Don't think once that I'll apologize

'Cause I'm a-lookin' for a thrill
'Cause, baby, I was born to kill
I'm a-lookin', lookin' for a thrill
'Cause, baby, I was born to kill

I'm the underdog who ends up on top
The rebel poet with the peacock strut
Gonna make a change, gonna re-arrange
Look out, man, you're in my pissing range

'Cause I'm a-lookin' for a thrill
'Cause, baby, I was born to kill
I'm a-lookin', lookin' for a thrill
'Cause, baby, I was born to kill

Now I'm a-lookin' for a thrill
'Cause, baby, I was born to kill
I'm a-lookin', lookin' for a thrill
'Cause, baby, I was born to kill

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Writer(s): Ness Michael James

"Born To Kill" is the first single and title track off of Social Distortion's eighth studio album, the band's first album in 15 years. The song was released on the 25th of February, 2026, accompanied by the music video.

This track was co-produced by Social Distortion's frontman Mike Ness alongside Dave Sardy.

"Born To Kill" pays homage to Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and David Bowie.

album: "Born To Kill" (2026)

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