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Twin Killers
Deerhoof Lyrics
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Be kind, be shy were all lies. Witty wicked destroyers.
Tale of killers, They're killers.
Showed my back and so long.
Never be traitors. Pretty pretty twin sisters.
So fine, so shine what we had.
Tricky two heads deceivers.
Deerhoof's song "Twin Killers" is a tale of deceit and betrayal. The lyrics are a warning against trusting too easily, especially when it comes to people who are seemingly perfect and charming. The first two lines of the song describe the two sisters who are the focus of the tale - they are beautiful, and they appear to be kind and shy. However, the next two lines reveal their true nature - they are witty, wicked destroyers. The sisters are killers, in the sense that they are capable of destroying trust and friendships.
The singer of the song appears to have fallen victim to the twin sisters' deceit. He trusted them and believed their lies, but they ultimately showed their true colors and betrayed him. The final lines of the song serve as a warning to others not to make the same mistake - never trust traitors like the pretty twin sisters, who are tricky two-headed deceivers.
Line by Line Meaning
Tale of the traitors. Pretty pretty twin sisters.
A story about those who betrayed, embodied in two charming and beautiful sisters.
Be kind, be shy were all lies. Witty wicked destroyers.
The seemingly innocent and bashful demeanor was merely a facade as they were actually clever and dangerous destroyers.
Tale of killers, They're killers.
Continuation of the story about the sisters, emphasizing that they are indeed killers.
Showed my back and so long.
The artist has realized their mistake and is saying goodbye, as they are no longer willing to turn their back on the sisters.
Never be traitors. Pretty pretty twin sisters.
A warning to never betray, referencing the two sisters who were traitors themselves.
So fine, so shine what we had.
Reflecting on the past and the wonderful moments with the sisters, despite their true nature.
Tricky two heads deceivers.
Describing the sisters as cunning and deceptive, with two heads representing their misleading facade and true selves.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ROBERT COHEN, GREGORY LOVELL SAUNIER, JOHN DIETERICH, SATOMI MATSUZAKI
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