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 screws

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