The Kill
☆☆☆ 30 Seconds To Mars ☆☆☆ Lyrics
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Laugh it all off in your face
What would you do?
What if I fell to the floor
Couldn't take all this anymore
What would you do, do, do?
Come, break me down
I am finished with you
What if I wanted to fight
Beg for the rest of my life
What would you do?
You say you wanted more
What are you waiting for?
I'm not running from you
Come, break me down
Bury me, bury me
I am finished with you
Look in my eyes
You're killing me, killing me
All I wanted was you
I tried to be someone else
But nothing seemed to change
I know now, this is who I really am inside
I've finally found myself
Fighting for a chance
I know now, this is who I really am
Come, break me down
Bury me, bury me
I am finished with you, you, you
Look in my eyes
You're killing me, killing me
All I wanted was you
Come, break me down
Break me down
Break me down
What if I wanted to break
What if I, what if I, what if I (bury me, bury me)
"The Kill" by 30 Seconds to Mars is a song that explores the complex emotions of a doomed relationship. The lyrics highlight the pain and frustration of being in a partnership that is no longer working, and the desire to break free from it. In the opening lines of the song, the singer questions what the other person would do if they were to "break" and laugh off their problems. The implication is that the other person would not be there to support them, but rather stand in the way of their emotional journey.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the singer begging to be broken down and buried. This can be interpreted as a plea to end the relationship, but it can also be seen as a desire for a fresh start. The lines "Look in my eyes, you're killing me, killing me, all I wanted was you" are particularly poignant, underscoring the heartache and pain that comes from loving someone who cannot reciprocate that love.
The bridge of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer coming to the realization that they have been trying to be someone else to make the relationship work. They realize that they need to be true to themselves and fight for a chance at happiness. Overall, "The Kill" is a powerful song that captures the pain and complexity of relationships that are falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I wanted to break
What if I wanted to end this relationship by breaking up with you
Laugh it all off in your face
Dismiss the relationship by laughing it off in your face
What would you do?
What would be your reaction?
What if I fell to the floor
What if I feel defeated and depressed
Couldn't take all this anymore
Unable to handle the stress and complexity of the relationship
What would you do, do, do?
What would you do to fix this or offer help?
Come, break me down
End the relationship by breaking down the connection between you and me
Bury me, bury me
Leave no trace of the relationship or me behind
I am finished with you
I am completely done with this relationship
What if I wanted to fight
What if I wanted to continue the relationship and fight for us
Beg for the rest of my life
Plead and beg to continue this relationship for the rest of my life
You say you wanted more
You expressed that you wanted more from me
What are you waiting for?
What more do you need from me to make this relationship work?
I'm not running from you
I'm not trying to avoid the issues in our relationship
Look in my eyes
Pay attention to how I feel and what I'm trying to say
You're killing me, killing me
Your actions and behavior are hurting me and making it difficult to continue this relationship
All I wanted was you
All I ever wanted was to be in a loving and healthy relationship with you
I tried to be someone else
I tried to be someone I'm not to make this relationship work
But nothing seemed to change
Despite my efforts, nothing improved in our relationship
I know now, this is who I really am inside
I've come to accept and embrace my true self and won't change for anyone
I've finally found myself
I've discovered who I am and what I stand for
Fighting for a chance
Despite the challenges, I'm still willing to fight for our relationship
Break me down
End this relationship by breaking me down
Break me down
End this relationship by breaking me down
Break me down
End this relationship by breaking me down
What if I, what if I
What if I express my doubts and fears?
Bury me, bury me
Leave no trace of me or this relationship behind
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARED LETO
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