Better Than a Killer
Black Market Radio Lyrics


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Love in life, wear it on your skin,
It cuts you like a dull knife...
Love it's said, leaves an ugly mark,
Tossin' 'round in your head...

Shame, vindicates it...
Hearts, made to break it...
Fate, overrated...
Destinies are complicated...

Love, I want to feel, I want to feel,
Like it was the first time...
Love, I want to feel, I wante to feel,
Like it was forever, forever, now...

Love, like air, blowin' all your life,
Cloudy when it gets there...
Love, like death, slaps the hand of life,
Slap and screamin' when you try
To live without it...

Can't afford the pain, can't afford the lie,
Can't afford to be wrong another time...




Can't afford the pain, can't afford the lie,
Can't afford to be wrong...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Market Radio's song, "Better Than A Killer," are introspective and poignant. The first two lines of the song suggest that love is like a sharp object that can cut deep, even when it's dull. The following line, "love it's said, leaves an ugly mark," reinforces the idea that love can be painful and leave lasting wounds.


However, the chorus suggests that the pain of love is worth it. The singer wants to feel love again, "like it was the first time" and "like it was forever." The repetition of this desire emphasizes the powerful longing for something that may be hard to find.


The second verse then compares love to air, something essential but sometimes hard to grasp, and to death, which brings an end to life but also puts a finality on pain. The final lines of the chorus again emphasize the high stakes of love, saying that the singer can't afford to be wrong again.


Overall, "Better Than A Killer" conveys a sense of the ups and downs of love, the pain and the desire, and the complicated and risky nature of pursuing it. The lyrics suggest that, despite the risk, love is worth it.


Line by Line Meaning

Love in life, wear it on your skin,
Love is a fundamental aspect of life that inevitably shapes and defines one's character in a way that is visible to all.


It cuts you like a dull knife...
Despite being an essential part of the human experience, love can also be painful and hurtful.


Love it's said, leaves an ugly mark,
Love can leave indelible marks on a person's heart, mind, and soul - marks that can be beautiful or ugly, depending on the nature of the love.


Tossin' 'round in your head...
Love can be a confusing and overwhelming emotion, causing people to constantly think about and analyze their feelings.


Shame, vindicates it...
Feeling ashamed of one's love can paradoxically make it feel more real and meaningful.


Hearts, made to break it...
Even though love is often fragile, delicate, and easy to shatter, people are still drawn to it and are willing to risk heartbreak.


Fate, overrated...
Many people believe that fate or destiny plays a significant role in love, but this idea is often overrated and simplistic.


Destinies are complicated...
Love sometimes seems to defy easy explanation or categorization, and people's destinies regarding love can be complex and nuanced.


Love, I want to feel, I want to feel,
Despite the risks and challenges that come with it, love remains an essential and desirable part of life.


Like it was the first time...
People often want to experience love in a way that is pure, innocent, and unspoiled - like they did the first time they fell in love.


Love, I want to feel, I wante to feel,
The desire to experience love is so strong that people often seek it out again and again.


Like it was forever, forever, now...
Many people yearn for a love that lasts forever, or that feels like it is infinite and eternal, even if that feeling is only temporary.


Love, like air, blowin' all your life,
Love is all around us and is an essential part of the human experience, much like air that we breathe.


Cloudy when it gets there...
Sometimes love can be confusing or uncertain, especially when it first appears.


Love, like death, slaps the hand of life,
Love can be a force that challenges or disrupts a person's life in a profound way, much like death does.


Slap and screamin' when you try
When people try to live without love, they may feel a sense of despair or agony, just as if they had been slapped.


To live without it...
Love is such an essential part of life that it is difficult or impossible to imagine living without it.


Can't afford the pain, can't afford the lie,
Despite the power and allure of love, some people feel that they cannot afford the risks or downsides that come with it.


Can't afford to be wrong another time...
Having experienced love and its potential pitfalls, some people feel that they cannot handle another disappointment or heartbreak.




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