Sometimes I think I'm a killer
Scared you in your house
I even scared myself by talking
About Dahmer on your couch

But I can't sleep next to a body
Even harmless in death
Plus I'm pretty sure I'd miss you
And faking sleep to count your breath

Can the killer in me
Tame the fire in you?
Is there nothing left to do for us?
I am sick of the chase
But I'm hungry for blood
And there's nothing I can do

But when I'm sick and tired
And when my mind is barely there
When a machine keeps me alive
And I'm losing all my hair

I hope you kiss my rotten head
And pull the plug
Know that I've burned every playlist
And I've given all my love

Can the killer in me
Tame the fire in you?
I know there's something waiting for us
I am sick of the chase
But I'm stupid in love
And there's nothing I can do
And there's nothing I can do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Killer, a song by Phoebe Bridgers, explore the theme of self-awareness and the fear of oneself. The opening lines of the song express the fear of the singer of being a killer, which is a metaphor for the darkness that lies within her. She has scared the person she loves and even scared herself by discussing Dahmer, a notorious serial killer, in front of her lover. The fear of her own dark side is so overwhelming that she cannot even sleep next to a dead body, even if it is harmless. This fear is compounded by the love she feels for her lover, which is indicated by her faking sleep to count their breath.

The chorus of the song asks if the killer within her can tame the fire in her lover. The fire in her lover is a metaphor for their passion and intensity, which she wants to share, but her fear of hurting them holds her back. She expresses frustration with the chase and her hunger for blood, which are metaphors for her relentless pursuit of love, no matter how destructive it might be. The final lines of the song convey a sense of hopelessness and acceptance of her fate, no matter how much she loves her partner.

Overall, the lyrics of Killer are an honest and introspective exploration of the darker aspects of love and relationships, and the fear of oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I think I'm a killer
I have moments when I feel like I have caused harm or could harm someone.

Scared you in your house
My erratic behavior has made you frightened in your own home.

I even scared myself by talking about Dahmer on your couch
Even my own thoughts and conversation topics frighten me, and I realize they can be triggering to others.

But I can't sleep next to a body, even harmless in death
Being close to death, even if it's natural, makes me nervous and uncomfortable.

Plus I'm pretty sure I'd miss you and faking sleep to count your breath
I am attached to you and your presence to the extent where I count your breaths as I pretend to be asleep, signaling how much you mean to me.

Can the killer in me tame the fire in you?
I am struggling to find balance between my inner turmoil and the passion I sense in you.

Is there nothing left to do for us?
I am unsure if there is anything that can be done to salvage our relationship.

I am sick of the chase
The effort it takes to maintain this relationship is overwhelming and exhausting.

But I'm hungry for blood
Despite my weariness, I am still driven by a deep desire for passion and intensity.

And there's nothing I can do
I feel powerless to change the difficult situation I am in.

But when I'm sick and tired
Even when I am at my lowest point and feeling worn down.

And when my mind is barely there
When my thoughts are scattered, and I am finding it hard to concentrate.

When a machine keeps me alive
If I am physically kept alive by medical equipment.

And I'm losing all my hair
If my physical appearance and health begin to decline.

I hope you kiss my rotten head and pull the plug
At the end of my life, I hope you will be there to show affection and care as I pass, putting me out of my suffering.

Know that I've burned every playlist and I've given all my love
I have put all my effort into this relationship, trying to make it work with everything I have. My music and creativity reflect this.

I know there's something waiting for us
Despite the difficulties, I have faith that there is something more for us beyond this challenging moment.

I am stupid in love
Even though I know this relationship is hard, my deep love for you makes me stay devoted.

And there's nothing I can do
Despite the difficulties of our relationship, I am still compelled to try and make it work, even if it feels like I am powerless to do so.

Loty van Toulon

on Ask Me To

Well I am tired, f being sad
I feel it when I wake up
And it just stays bad
Hits me like a sickness
A steamroller
And it makes me wanna lay down
and get run over

But then I see you, always smiling
Makes me wanna touch you
and keep from dying

Chorus:
You’re a, brother to me
you’re my partner in crime
You’re the feeling I get
when I’m feeling fine

And part of me wants you,
but most of me needs you
so i wont fall, unless you ask me to

We talked for hours
Untill finally
the sleep takes over
the enphedomine
and in the darkness
I feel your fingers
they don’t touch me
but there’s a danger

You’re a, brother to me
you’re my partner in crime
You’re the feeling I get
when I’m feeling fine

And part of me wants you,
but most of me needs you
so i wont fall, unless you ask me

You’re a, brother to me
you’re my partner in crime
You’re the feeling I get
when I’m feeling fine

And part of me wants you,
but most of me needs you
so i wont fall, unless you ask me to