The Maze of Pain

By ARCAIDE Arrangements · Metal · From the album NEO•GEO - Coin-Up & Die

The Maze of Pain a metal/thrash/someting tune I put together with lyrics based on the Neo-Geo coin-op arcade game "The Irritating Maze".

I hope you enjoy!

LYRICS:

Spin the sphere, grip the chrome,

One false twitch and you're sent home!

Neo Geo, sadist throne—

Maze of torment, sparks and groans!

Steady hand, the path is wide,

No blades yet, just your pride.

Center-line, don’t drift or shake,

The rod must glide—one slip, you’re baked!

Feel the hum of the wire’s breath,

One wrong move, you flirt with death!

Electrode execution!

Trackball retribution!

A maze of irritation,

Built for your humiliation!

Narrow lanes, deceptive bends,

False exits, paths that condemn.

Quick flick left, then pulse to right,

Don’t over-spin or lose the fight!

Spinning razors, gates that slide,

Time your twitch or get denied.

Pause and watch the pattern flow,

Then strike with speed—don’t move too slow!

Arrows lie, the exits fake,

Choose the wrong path, feel the ache.

Memory burns, the route is hell,

Only fools trust what it tells!

Blades, walls, gates, and traps,

Every twitch could trigger collapse.

Center your soul, breathe in the hate,

This is the final, cruelest gate!

Touch the edge, the buzzer screams,

Air blast hits like shattered dreams.

Lights explode, your pride is gone,

Back to start, arcade con!

Electrode execution!

Trackball persecution!

Beat the maze or face the blast,

Only legends make it last!

A miracle if you survive,

It's rare indeed to get out alive.

Yes most will fall, reset, repeat—

The maze devours all in defeat!

About Metal

The foundational heavy metal genre, characterized by distorted guitars, powerful vocals, and themes of rebellion and strength, encompassing all core metal aesthetics. Bands include: Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest

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