Mm
Mm

She's a good girl, she's a killer queen
Beneath her, I will never shine
I never hold her, hold her hands again
I'll never seen you live like this

It's alright, if you're my lady, you're a killer queen
And I don't mind, you make me crazy

And it's alright, if you're my lady, you're a killer queen
And I don't mind, you make me crazy

Killer queen
(Killer, killer, killer queen)
Killer queen
Killer, killer, killer queen

You never real-, you never realized, you never said goodbye, yeah
I called you up sometimes, I told you that I miss you, babe
And you were stuck inside my head
Oh, and then you told me, "Baby, you can say
Everything you have to say, okay"
Let it be and start to pray (hallelujah, hallelujah)
And you will never see me again
You'll never hold my hand
Another love, another man

And it's alright, if you're my lady, you're a killer queen
And I don't mind, you make me crazy
And it's alright, if you're my lady, you're a killer queen
And I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind

Killer queen
(Killer, killer, killer queen)
Killer queen, oh

It's alright, it's okay, I don't mind if you're gone
You're away
It's alright, it's okay, I don't mind if you're gone
You're away
It's alright, it's okay, I don't mind if you're gone
You're away
It's alright, it's okay, I don't mind if you're gone

It's alright, if you're my lady, you're a killer queen
And I don't mind, you make me crazy
And it's alright, if you're my lady, you're a killer queen
And I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind

Killer queen
(Killer, killer, killer queen)
Killer queen
(Killer, killer, killer queen)

Overall Meaning

In Fil Bo Riva's "Killer Queen," the lyrics tell the story of a woman who is both captivating and dangerous, leaving the singer feeling overshadowed and unsure of his place. The opening line, "She's a good girl, she's a killer queen," sets up the idea that this woman is seemingly innocent and well-behaved, but also has a side that is powerful and deadly. The singer feels inferior to her, saying "Beneath her I will never shine" and acknowledging that he will never be able to hold her hand again. Despite this, he still sees her as his lady and isn't bothered by the fact that she makes him crazy.

The second verse adds more complexity to the situation, suggesting that the woman in question may not have been entirely real or genuine with the singer. He reminisces about calling her and telling her he misses her, but then she tells him to let it be and start praying, indicating that she might not have reciprocated his feelings. The singer then admits that he'll never see her again and alludes to the fact that she's found another love and another man.

Overall, "Killer Queen" seems to be a bittersweet reflection on a passionate but doomed relationship, with the singer admiring and desiring the titular woman despite knowing that she will always be something dangerous and unattainable.

Line by Line Meaning

She's a good girl, she's a killer queen
She may seem like an innocent girl, but deep down she has a power and presence that commands attention.

Beneath her I will never shine
Being around her makes my own qualities and achievements seem insignificant in comparison.

I never hold her, hold her hands again
Our connection has been severed and I no longer have the physical or emotional closeness to her that I once did.

I never seen you live like this
I've never seen her in this state or situation before, and it's a stark contrast to her usual self.

It's alright, if you're my lady you're a killer queen
Despite her powerful and intimidating presence, I am still drawn to her and find her alluring.

And I don't mind you make me crazy
Even though she may drive me insane at times, I am still captivated by her.

Killer queen (killer killer killer queen)
Repeating her title as 'killer queen' emphasizes her commanding and formidable nature.

You were never real
Perhaps our past relationship was an illusion, and she was never truly invested in it.

You never realized you never said goodbye
Her sudden absence and lack of closure left me feeling confused and abandoned.

I called you up sometimes, told you that I miss you baby
Despite her disappearance, I still hold affection for her and want to reconnect with her.

And you were stuck inside my head
Thoughts of her are constantly on my mind, making it hard to move on.

Oh and than you told me baby you can't say, everything you have to say ok,
Even when given the chance to explain her absence, she is withholding information and not communicating honestly.

Let it be and start to pray
Her advice to 'let it be' and 'start to pray' seems dismissive and unhelpful in resolving our past issues.

And you will never see me again, you never hold my hand.
It seems that our relationship is truly over and there is no hope for reconnection or physical contact.

Another love, another man
She has moved on to another lover, leaving me in the past.

It's alright, it's ok, I don't mind if you're gone
Despite the heartbreak, I am coming to terms with her absence and am okay with moving on.

You're away hay hay
Echoing the line from earlier, emphasizing her distance and absence.

And I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind
Repeating the lyrics emphasizes my acceptance and peace with her absence.

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Written by: Felix Anton Remm, Filippo Bonamici, Robert Stephenson

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