Story Behind The Song
Inspired by hard-hitting grunge bands like Stone Temple Pilots and Soundgarden, "Magnitude" was an effort to re-capture that energy and attitude through catchy guitar riffs and a pounding rhythm section. As with most of Matthew C. Bauder's songs it all started with the simple guitar riff that fuels the verses and grew from there. Lyrics were later added and the full vocal version became the title track on Alien Mustache's(Matthew C. Bauder's sometimes used alias)third self-released album, which was remastered and re-released in 2020.
Song Description
Driven by hard-hitting drums and grungy guitar riffs, "Magnitude" is a powerful rock song about a Professional Hit Man telling his tale.
| Song Length |
4:18 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - Grunge |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Aggressive, Incensed |
Subject |
Power, Justice |
| Similar Artists |
Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Just like a heavy loaded weapon, I'm dangerous.
Stand out in the crowd, loud and unafraid to make a mess.
Don't waste my time handin' me lines. I'm not that kind of man.
I'll put you down just like the last one. Hard and fast, you understand.
I have no name, but you can call me Magnitude
'Cause I rip, burn and shake, make you quake and wish I was someone you never knew.
Like a mage in the darkness, invisible.
I can make people disappear with no effort at all.
Don't try to run or bargain; it's nothin' personal.
Just don't call me a killer. I'm professional.
I have no name, but you can call me Magnitude
'Cause I rip, burn and shake, make you quake and wish I was someone you never knew.
I'm not held responsible for the things I do.
I turn a blind eye to crime and get paid by men just like you.
So don't cross any lines, you'll be fine, if you stay true.
But if you stray or betray be aware that one day I'll be comin' for you.
I have no name, but you can call me Magnitude
'Cause I rip, burn and shake, make you quake and wish I was someone you never knew.
I have no name, but you can call me Magnitude
'Cause I rip, burn and shake, make you quake and wish I was someone you never knew.
I have no name, but you can call me Magnitude
'Cause I rip, burn and shake, make you quake and wish I was someone you never knew.
I have no name.