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Killer Crane
TV on the Radio Lyrics


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After the rain
A killer crane
After the rainbow

Across the sky
Her grace is glide
Across the sea

Across creation
And over time
Her grace she slides
Escapes station

A cold wind blows
The day this stows
Glown heart glownation

Leave it behind
Your restless mind
Your jelousies
But isolation
Demands your patience

To be found together in time just to say

Sunshine I saw you through the hanging vine
A memory of what is mine fading away
But this night heals the ?
And the moonlight steals the sound
I could leave suddenly unafraid

And after all
We're free to fall
Once all the pain goes
And how we stood
And what was good
Could lie us all long

In isolation
A transformation

Blue laughter leaves me
Leaves me blue
And all the ? to see it through
This laugh of love and lie tingle
A killer crane
After the rainbow

May they found together in time to say

Sunshine I saw you through the hanging vine
A memory of what was mine fading away
But this night heals the
And the moonlight steals the sound
I could leave suddenly unafraid

Sunshine come crawling through the hanging vines
A memory of what is mine fading away
In this night heals the
And the moonlight steals the sound
I could leave suddenly unafraid

Sunshine I saw you through the hanging vine
A memory of what is mine fading away
And this night heals the
And the moonlight steals the sound
I could leave suddenly unafraid

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of TV on the Radio's "Killer Crane" are somewhat enigmatic and difficult to interpret. The song opens with the lines "After the rain / A killer crane / After the rainbow" - this imagery could be interpreted as representing the cyclical nature of life, with the destructive potential of nature being balanced by its beauty. The following lines describe the graceful flight of a bird across the sky and sea, suggesting a sense of freedom and movement. The phrase "across creation / and over time" could be interpreted as suggesting that these themes are universal and timeless, and that the song's themes of transformation and acceptance are not limited to any particular moment or place.


The second verse is somewhat more cryptic. The lines "Leave it behind / your restless mind / your jealousies" suggest a need to let go of negative emotions and thoughts that can hold us back. The phrase "isolation demands your patience" could be seen as a criticism of a society that encourages us to be competitive and self-centered, and that doesn't value feelings of interconnectedness and empathy. However, the final lines of the song are somewhat more hopeful, suggesting that there is a possibility of finding connections with others - "May they found together in time to say / Sunshine I saw you through the hanging vine / A memory of what was mine fading away / And this night heals the / And the moonlight steals the sound / I could leave suddenly unafraid."


Line by Line Meaning

After the rain
The killer crane appears after the rain.


A killer crane
The killer crane is a metaphor for something dangerous and deadly.


After the rainbow
The killer crane is also present after the beauty of a rainbow has faded.


Across the sky
The grace of the killer crane is visible across the vast expanse of the sky.


Her grace is glide
The killer crane moves gracefully and smoothly through the air.


Across the sea
The killer crane's grace and beauty can be seen across any body of water.


Across creation
The killer crane's influence can be felt across all of creation.


And over time
The killer crane has been present and influential for a long time.


Her grace she slides
The killer crane's ability to move smoothly and gracefully is emphasized.


Escapes station
The killer crane is always moving, never stagnant.


A cold wind blows
Something bad or ominous is happening.


The day this stows
A stressful or difficult day has ended.


Glown heart glownation
A happy or positive feeling is now present.


Leave it behind
Let go of any negative thoughts or feelings.


Your restless mind
Stop worrying or obsessing over things.


Your jelousies
Don't let jealousy control your actions or thoughts.


But isolation
Being alone is sometimes necessary to find inner peace.


Demands your patience
Being alone requires patience to find happiness.


To be found together in time just to say
Eventually, two people will come together and share their experiences.


Sunshine I saw you through the hanging vine
The artist is addressing someone they care about and have seen through difficult times.


A memory of what is mine fading away
The artist is reminiscing about something that is no longer present.


But this night heals the ?
The current moment is providing some sort of healing or relief.


And the moonlight steals the sound
The night is quiet and peaceful.


I could leave suddenly unafraid
The artist is no longer afraid of what may happen.


And after all
Despite everything.


We're free to fall
We can make our own choices and take risks.


Once all the pain goes
Once the difficult times are over.


And how we stood
How we handled the difficult times is important.


And what was good
We should focus on the positive things that happened.


Could lie us all long
The positive memories will last a long time.


A transformation
Going through the difficult times can transform us.


Blue laughter leaves me
The artist is feeling a sense of sadness or loss.


Leaves me blue
The sadness is overwhelming.


And all the ? to see it through
The artist needs help or support to get through the difficult times.


This laugh of love and lie tingle
Even though there are negative aspects to love, it is still worth experiencing.


May they found together in time to say
Two people may eventually come together and share their experiences.


Sunshine come crawling through the hanging vines
The singer is asking for someone they care about to come to them.


And this night heals the
The current moment is providing some sort of healing or relief.


And the moonlight steals the sound
The night is quiet and peaceful.


I could leave suddenly unafraid
The artist is no longer afraid of what may happen.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BABATUNDE OMOROGA ADEBIMPE, DAVID ANDREW SITEK, DAVID KYP JOEL MALONE, GERARD ANTHONY SMITH, JALEEL BUNTON

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