A OK
Boy Kill Boy Lyrics


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Fee fi fo fum, she said
Something's wrong
Is this just a breakdown'
Yes, another breakdown
And when you're gone
Yes, she said
Can I come'
I never want to break up
She never wants to break up, no
I never want to wake up
I never meant to wake up

And now we've left our friends behind
Even so, isn't this a waste of time
Giving me a friendly line'
And when our thoughts just last a day
Even so, isn't this the price I pay'
Everything is A-OK

And if I fall down, she said,
And I call
Would you come to catch me'
Only time could stop me
And if it goes wrong, she said
If we try, maybe we could make up
Yes, I'd love to make up
I need to make time
I really need to find time

And now we've left our friends behind

Even so, isn't this a waste of time
Giving me a friendly line'
And when our thoughts just last a day
Even so, isn't this the price I pay'
Everything is A-OK

I'm gone, most the time
And I'm lost all of the rest
I'm gone, most the time
And I'm lost all of the rest
I'm gone, most the time
And I'm lost all of the rest

I'm waiting, I'm waiting,
I'm waiting for this,
I've been waiting for this

And now we've left our friends behind
Even so, isn't this a waste of time'
Giving me a friendly line
And when our thoughts just last a day
Even so, isn't this the price I pay'
Everything is A-OK

Such a waste of time
Such a friendly line




It's the price I pay
Everything's A-OK

Overall Meaning

In Boy Kill Boy's song A OK, the lyrics tell the story of a relationship that is subject to frequent emotional breakdowns. The chorus repeats the phrase 'everything is A-OK', which, when placed alongside these depictions of dysfunction, suggests that the singer is trying to convince themselves of this assertion. In the opening lines, the singer questions whether the issues within the relationship are just 'another breakdown'. The female voice within the song then asks, 'when you're gone, can I come?', indicating that perhaps the singer is absent from the relationship for long periods of time.


Despite the constant breakdowns, both partners express their desire to stay together. The lyrics reveal that the singer never wants to 'break up', and the female voice affirms that she never wants to 'wake up'. Even when things go wrong, they want to make up, and the singer claims to need 'time' to do this. The repeated phrase 'I'm gone, most the time, and I'm lost all of the rest' perhaps sums up the turmoil within the relationship, with both individuals feeling disconnected from one another.


In the chorus, the repetition of the phrase 'isn't this a waste of time' implies that both individuals are questioning the value of their relationship. They understand that their thoughts may only 'last a day', and yet they continue to prop up the facade that everything is 'A-OK'. Ultimately, the repetition of the phrase 'everything's A-OK' within this context highlights the idea that sometimes we say things that we don't quite believe in, in order to make ourselves feel better.


Line by Line Meaning

Fee fi fo fum, she said
She begins by using a tongue-in-cheek phrase from a children's story to draw attention to an issue she has noticed.


Something's wrong
She is concerned that something is not right.


Is this just a breakdown'
She is asking whether this current issue is just another instance of a recurring problem.


Yes, another breakdown
She confirms that this is indeed another in a series of breakdowns.


And when you're gone
She is considering a scenario where her partner is no longer present.


Yes, she said
She confirms that she would like to be around in that scenario.


Can I come'
She asks if she can accompany her partner in that scenario.


I never want to break up
She takes the opportunity to express her strong attachment to her partner and how much she values their relationship.


She never wants to break up, no
She restates her feelings about not wanting the relationship to end.


I never want to wake up
She references a desire to remain in a pleasant dream-like state and not have to face reality.


I never meant to wake up
She laments the fact that something she was enjoying has ended.


And now we've left our friends behind
The situation has led to them separating from their social circle.


Even so, isn't this a waste of time
She expresses doubts as to whether their current course of action is a productive use of time.


Giving me a friendly line'
She suspects someone is attempting to placate her with disingenuous friendliness.


And when our thoughts just last a day
She reflects on the fleeting nature of their thoughts and decisions.


Even so, isn't this the price I pay'
She acknowledges that the consequences of their choices are something they must endure and accept.


Everything is A-OK
Despite their misgivings, she is reassuring herself that everything is okay.


And if I fall down, she said,
She is considering the possibility of failure and vulnerability.


And I call
She expects that if she needs help, her partner will be there for her.


Would you come to catch me'
She asks for confirmation that her partner would come to her aid in a crisis.


Only time could stop me
She notes that only the passage of time would prevent her from trying her hardest.


And if it goes wrong, she said
She acknowledges that things may not work out as they both hope.


If we try, maybe we could make up
She still holds out hope that they can reconcile even in the face of hardship.


Yes, I'd love to make up
She confirms her desire to repair any damage done to their relationship.


I need to make time
She recognizes the need to prioritize their relationship despite other commitments.


I really need to find time
She reiterates her determination to make time for their relationship.


I'm gone, most the time
She is often absent and unavailable.


And I'm lost all of the rest
She feels directionless and unsure of how to proceed when she is not occupied with other things.


I'm waiting, I'm waiting,
She is in a state of anticipation or expectation.


I'm waiting for this,
She is waiting for some anticipated event or resolution.


I've been waiting for this
She has been waiting a long time for a specific thing to happen.


Such a waste of time
She feels that their current situation is a poor use of their time and resources.


Such a friendly line
She doubts the sincerity of someone's offer to help or support.


It's the price I pay
She has accepted that there are costs or consequences to their decisions and actions.


Everything's A-OK
She is reassuring herself once again that everything is alright, despite her misgivings.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTIAN PECK, KEVIN CHASE, PETER CARR, SHAHZAD MAHMOOD

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Comments from YouTube:

Kiran Ostrolenk

'the sunday playlist the ultimate indie collection' revealed this song to me. that album is the best freebee i've ever recieved

ivoet 1948

I really want the chords for this song. :(

weebairn02

I'm glad I could find this song, it took me forever. Thanks soo soo much!

Lucy Holdsworth

Hi if you would still like the chords for this I have worked them out myself and they seem to be correct. Verse: D - Em - A D - Em - A - G - A Chorus: D - A - Em - A - G D - A - Em - A -G Then same for next verses and chorus's. Haven't worked out bridge yet, will get back to you if you want. Hope that helps.

kevanderroza

a great song from boy kill boy n..n

ivoet 1948

@light00044 guitar please! thank you very much

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