Killswitch
Colette Carr Lyrics


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I'm tangled up no strings attached
You gave your heart but now I think you want it back
You are my ocean and the tide
It's a little wonder why
I'm drowning in your eyes
The powers out we lost it all
I fallen hard you pulled the rug and watched me fall
Now your dropping calls
I think were breaking up
Got my love I'll stand by

Why'd you hit the killswitch on my heart
Circuit break a love we had to start
Boy just flick the killswitch on my heart
Can you turn my lights back on
Turn my lights back on
Li-li-light ba-ba-back on
Li-li-light on on

You've blown a fuse
I see the smoke
Your love, my life
I think we've made a mess of both
Electricity is what we know
I chase the light that you just never show

Why'd you hit the killswitch on my heart
Circuit break a love we had to start
Boy just flick the killswitch on my heart
Can you turn my lights back on
Turn my lights back on




Li-li-light ba-ba-back on
Li-li-light on on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Colette Carr's song Killswitch describe a tumultuous relationship between two people who are in love, but struggling to make things work. The singer is "tangled up" and feeling suffocated by the relationship, while their partner seems to be struggling with their own feelings and confusion. The line "You gave your heart but now I think you want it back" suggests that their partner is pushing away, and the singer is left feeling abandoned and unsure.


The imagery of the ocean and the tide adds yet another layer of complexity to the song. The singer compares their partner to the sea, which is vast and unpredictable. The tide, which is affected by the moon's gravitational pull, represents the external forces that are beyond their control. This analogy highlights the idea that love, like the ocean, can be both beautiful and dangerous.


The chorus of the song addresses the frustration and hurt that the singer is feeling. They ask their partner why they "hit the killswitch on my heart" and "circuit break a love we had to start." The idea of a "killswitch" implies that their partner deliberately shut down the relationship, causing the singer to feel powerless and heartbroken. The final lines of the chorus - "Can you turn my lights back on / Turn my lights back on / Li-li-light ba-ba-back on / Li-li-light on on" - suggest that the singer is hopeful that their relationship can be repaired, but they need their partner to take action.


Overall, Colette Carr's lyrics in Killswitch offer a poignant and relatable portrayal of a relationship that is struggling to survive. The use of vivid imagery and metaphors adds depth and emotional resonance to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm tangled up no strings attached
I am involved with you but without any commitment


You gave your heart but now I think you want it back
You were initially interested in me, but now you have second thoughts


You are my ocean and the tide
You play a vital role in my life, like an ocean and a tide


It's a little wonder why
I am amazed by our connection


I'm drowning in your eyes
Your eyes have a powerful effect on me


The powers out we lost it all
Something important is missing between us


I fallen hard you pulled the rug and watched me fall
I fell deeply in love with you, but you betrayed me and stood by to watch me suffer


Now your dropping calls
You are avoiding my calls


I think were breaking up
Our relationship is ending


Got my love I'll stand by
I still have love for you, and I will support you


Why'd you hit the killswitch on my heart
What made you want to end our relationship suddenly?


Circuit break a love we had to start
Disrupting the flow of our love that had a promising beginning


Boy just flick the killswitch on my heart
You ended our relationship without any justification


Can you turn my lights back on
Can you give me back the light of love that you took away from me?


Turn my lights back on
I want my love to rekindle


Li-li-light ba-ba-back on
I am desperate for my love to reignite


Li-li-light on on
I desire for us to get back together


You've blown a fuse
You've caused us harm and irreparable damage


I see the smoke
I can see the effects of what you've done to us


Your love, my life
Your love is an essential part of my life


I think we've made a mess of both
We have ruined what was once enjoyable for both of us


Electricity is what we know
Our relationship was intense and passionate


I chase the light that you just never show
I look for your love, but you give me none in return




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