Psycho Killer
Babyfat Lyrics
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I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax
I can't sleep cause my bed's on fire
Don't touch me I'm a real live wire
Psycho Killer, qu'est-ce que c'est
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You start a conversation you can't even finish it
You're talkin' a lot, but you're not sayin' anything
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed
Say something once, why say it again?
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est
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Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est
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Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir-là
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir-là
Réalisant mon espoir
Je me lance, vers la gloire OK
We are vain and we are blind
I hate people when they're not polite
Psycho Killer, qu'est-ce que c'est
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Psycho Killer, qu'est-ce que c'est
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The lyrics to Babyfat's song Psycho Killer depict a person who is going through intense inner struggle, feeling tense, nervous, and unable to relax. The singer also mentions that they can't sleep because their bed is on fire, portraying the emotional turmoil that they are in. The phrase "Don't touch me, I'm a real live wire" could be interpreted as the person feeling volatile and on edge, warning others to stay away.
The chorus features the repetitive phrase "Psycho Killer, qu'est-ce que c'est," which means "Psycho Killer, what is it?" in French. The phrase is repeated multiple times, possibly indicating that the person is trying to make sense of their own actions or emotions. The singer urges the listener to run away, emphasizing the danger they feel or the risk of hurting others.
The second verse highlights the person's struggle with communication, indicating that they talk a lot but don't say anything. The line "Say something once, why say it again?" questions the purpose of repeating oneself, possibly indicating some sort of frustration with themselves or with others. The last verse, sung in French, talks about the person's aspirations, stating that they are going towards glory. However, the line "Je hais les gens quand ils ne sont pas polis" means "I hate people when they're not polite," possibly indicating a feeling of resentment towards others.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't seem to face up to the facts
I am unable to confront or accept the truth of a situation
I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax
I am feeling anxious and on edge, unable to calm down
I can't sleep cause my bed's on fire
I am experiencing such intense emotions that it feels as though my bed is literally on fire, preventing me from sleeping
Don't touch me I'm a real live wire
I am so overwhelmed that I feel like I am electrified and may lash out if touched
You start a conversation you can't even finish it
You initiate a discussion but don't have the skills to sustain it, leaving it incomplete and unfulfilling
You're talkin' a lot, but you're not sayin' anything
You speak at length but fail to convey any meaningful information, causing frustration and confusion
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed
When I lack anything of substance to contribute, I choose not to speak at all
Say something once, why say it again?
If you've already expressed yourself, why repeat it needlessly?
Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir-là
What I did that night
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir-là
What she said that night
Réalisant mon espoir
Realizing my hopes
Je me lance, vers la gloire OK
I throw myself towards the glory, okay?
We are vain and we are blind
We are narcissistic and lacking in insight
I hate people when they're not polite
I strongly dislike individuals when they fail to behave in a courteous manner
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth
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