Kill My Mother
Charly García Lyrics


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(Ah, ah, ah, ah, van a tener que traer más tequila)

Kill my mother
Kill the floor
Kill the refrigerator
Say no more
But don't kill me
Don't kill me
Don't kill me

I used to live like a person
I used to live like a child
To understand my only illusion
Understand the reason why
I give you my world
But you just want to kill me
It's only love
No, no, no, I'm me, babe
I am me you're looking for, babe

(Mother, mother, mother)
Kill the floor (the floor)
Kill the refrigerator, yeah
Say no more
But don't kill me
Don't kill me
Don't kill me

Please
Stop killing me
Please
Stop, you saw me

I give you a world
I give you everything I have
I give you everything you need
(I give you all of my time but you just want to kill me)
It's only love
Don't kill me

When I was down
You just come to see me
You see me on the street
You always act surprised
You said "How are you?" "Good luck"
But you don't mean it

I wish just for just one time
Won't you understand
It's not my problem?

I give you the world
I give you everything I have

(Mother)
Kill the floor
Kill the refrigerator
Say no more
But don't kill me
Don't kill me
Don't kill me





(Solo para mí)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Charly Garcia's song "Kill My Mother" explore the idea of wanting to escape from a situation that is causing pain and confusion. The repeated refrain of "Kill my mother, kill the floor, kill the refrigerator, say no more" represents the desire to eliminate all the negative aspects of life that are holding the singer back. The singer acknowledges their own shortcomings and admits that they used to live like a child and were foolish. They offer everything they have to someone in a relationship but sense that the other person just wants to destroy them rather than appreciate their love.


The singer is aware of the insincerity in the interactions they have with people on the street who pretend to care while really not understanding the singer's struggles. They long for the listener to step into their shoes and comprehend the complexity of their life. Despite all of this, the singer begs the other person not to kill them, emphasizing that all they have to offer is their love.


Overall, the lyrics of this song appear to convey a feeling of being trapped and unappreciated, yearning for escape and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Kill my mother
Expressing a deep frustration with a family member and wanting to escape from it all


Kill the floor
Feeling fed up with one's living situation


Kill the refrigerator
Symbolic of wanting to get rid of worldly possessions that are no longer bringing joy or satisfaction


Say no more
Don't want to hear any excuses or arguments


But don't kill me
Despite all the frustration and anger, the artist still wants to preserve their own life


I may be stupid
Acknowledging personal flaws and shortcomings


I used to be the person
Reflecting on past versions of oneself


I used to live like a child
Fondly remembering simpler times


To understand my only illusion
Trying to make sense of one's own dreams and aspirations


I understand the reason why
Achieving clarity or enlightenment about a situation


I give you my world
Offering everything one can to another person


But you just want to kill me
Feeling betrayed or misunderstood by the recipient of one's love and devotion


It's not only love
Realizing that the relationship is not healthy or fulfilling


No no no it's me baby
Taking responsibility for one's own actions and contributions to the relationship


Please stop killing me
Begging for the emotional pain and turmoil to end


I give you everything I have
Sacrificing oneself for the sake of someone else


I give you everything you need
Providing for the recipient's needs and wants


It's only love
Trying to justify or excuse the unhealthy relationship


Don't kill me
Desperately pleading for one's life and well-being


You see me on the street
Recounting a chance encounter with someone who used to be close but is now estranged


You always act surprise
Pretending to care or show interest when in reality, the relationship is over


You say how are you, good luck
Mouthing empty pleasantries


But you don't mean it
Seeing through the other person's insincerity


Well, I wish just for just one time
Expressing a desire for empathy and understanding


You can stand inside my shoes
Asking for the other person to try and see things from one's own perspective


Don't you understand
Frustrated that the other person is not getting the message


It's not my problem
Refusing to take responsibility for the other person's lack of understanding or caring


Voy a hacer un agujero en Europa.
A nonsensical phrase with unclear meaning, perhaps signifying a desire to escape or create chaos


Voy a tener una chica que me lave la ropa solo a mí
Desiring a partner or companion who will take care of one's needs




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carlos Alberto Garcia

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Celular Nuevo

25 años de carrera y el chabón salió con esto. Que por supuesto, nadie entendió en su momento. Me sigue generando la misma emoción que cuando lo compré en el '98. El Aguante tiene magia.

Marcelo Quattordio

ya habia salido con esto 15 años antes. la melodia esta en Pubis

Aameen Ludovici

Guaaaa letras en Inglés ?¡ so good muy bueno.

I am English and just started listening to Charly. Soy inglés y he empezado a escuchar a Charly.

I am surprised to find he also sang in english. Me sorprende descubrir que también cantó en inglés.

Hola desde Inglaterra.

Hernan Slullitel

a little bit late but there was an album that was suposed to be in english but finally came out in spanish (excepting 1 song). try to find the como conseguir chicas english demos

WemerYT

Tambien tiene una cancion que se llama "Happy and real" creada por el y canta todo en ingles

Mabel Sullivan

Welcome

Roberto Amenabar

@max cobain si siguen esta garcha es porque toman crack vencido

Roberto Amenabar

@John Lemon y si flaco, esta época es una garcha y si la comparas con Seru o La Maquina parece otro tipo

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Angelo Santella

En cada disco de Charly hay mundos de música, teatralidad, utopías y mucha genialidad. Eres un duro Aguante!

Rodrigo Zárate

Qué obra la puta madre, esos vientos, esas melodías. Y pensar que hay bastantes que critican la etapa Say No More del maestro.

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