[Michael]

A Hard Man To Kill

V1
Man in black suit
Target in sight
This is the place
This is the night

Another job
Just hit and run
Taking a life
Can't be undone

V2
Heavy and smooth
Weapon of choice
No need to hear
Suppress the noise

Good vantage point
Death from above
No backing out
The safety's off

CHORUS
He's a shadow, made of Kevlar
And he's in it for the thrill
So you'd better watch your aim and watch your back
'Cause he's a hard man to kill

V3
Ready to strike
Raise up my arm
No witness left
And no alarm

One eye is closed
My hands are still
Attention Now
Confirm the kill

V4
There won't be time
To try again
Hold in my breath
Count down from ten

Aim for the heart
The perfect spot
No second chance
Just take the shot

CHORUS
In Her Majesty's employment
He can take a life at will
You can try to take him on but be advised
He is a hard man to kill

BRIDGE
You've got your orders, I know
And you keep going although
Many better men have tried

You've got no time left to spare
And you still think you're prepared
But... are you prepared to die?

'Cause he's a hard man to kill
etc...


These are the first lyrics I've written in years, so any advice or critique would be much appreciated

[habiTat]

Hi Michael, great job

I like those lyrics, they flow well and I can imagine the tune as I read the chorus, I like the way the chorus builds to that climactic last line. Tis good

Definitely try to write a bridge though, I'm having bridge trouble of my own and squeezing one in late is a nightmare.. . The bridge will help hold the attention and build the atmosphere to the final part of the song.

Good stuff, and you CAN write

Hab..

[tina m]

excellent bond lyric micheal & what a great title for a bond film
i used to have a badge that said a hard man is nice to find...my dad didnt like me wearing it!

[Michael]

Thanks, you two

I shall definetley try and write the bridge, before I lose my bond to this song (pun intended).

what a great title for a bond film

I'd love to take credit for that (and of course make it a registered trademark so that maybe one day I'd be able to take Hollywood for a lot of cash) but I can't. I originally wanted to name it just "Hard To Kill" and then I read online that there's actually a published James Bond short story called "A Hard Man To Kill", so I thought that was fitting and, uhm, borrowed that title

Btw I can't imagine why your Dad wouldn't like that badge 

[Sing4me88]

I must admit the title to this lyric had me intrigued from the start and the rest certainly didn't disappoint. The lyric is very tightly written has a great hook and some very clever Bond references in it. I almost feel sorry for the poor hit man! The lyrics flow so well and it has all the hallmarks of a classic Bond theme IMO. A bridge might work but I'd proceed with caution as I think the lyric is great how it is, maybe just a line or two for a bridge as IMO any more might upset the flow of the lyrics or detract from the edge of the song.