The Beast (Live in San Bernardino, CA, 5/19/1984)

You can hear the thunder long before the storm

But you can't hear the lion when he stalks his prey

He's moving like a shadow, creeping up on you

And like a siren's call he's gonna have his way

You'd better run, forget your pride

Don't make a stand, just step aside

If you don't have what it takes, don't try to play, you'll lose your stakes

Remember this at least

It's the nature of the beast

It's the nature of the beast

You won't hear a footstep comin' up on you

Movin' like a snake he's in complete control

This killer knows his business, he is the predator

You are his only target, you're his only goal

What will you say, what will you do?

Your wildest nightmare's comin' true

There is nothing you can say, no way to change, he won't delay

This cain will have his feast

It's the nature of the beast

It's the nature of the beast

If you play you're bound to lose, don't roll the dice, don't turn the screw

Just listen to the priest

It's the nature of the beast

It's the nature of the beast

It's the nature of the beast

It's the nature of the beast