Serial Killer
Elizabeth Grant Lyrics


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Wish I may, wish I might
Find my one true love tonight
Do you think that he could be you?

If I pray really tight
Get into a fake bar fight
While I′m walking down the avenue
If I lay really quiet
I know that what I do isn't right
I can′t stop what I love to do

So I murder love in the night
Watching them fall one by one they fight
Do you think you'll love me too, ooh, ooh?

Baby, I'm a sociopath
Sweet serial killer
On the warpath
′Cause I love you just a little too much
I love you just a little too much (much, much, much)

You can see me drinking cherry cola
Sweet serial killer
I left a love note
Said you know I love the thrill of the rush
You know I love the thrill of the rush (rush, rush, rush)

(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I′ll see him over)
Do it for the thrill of the rush
Love you just a little too much, much

(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I'll see him over)
I love you just a little too much
Love you just a little too much, much

My black fire′s burning bright
Maybe I'll go out tonight
We can paint the town in blue

I′m so hot, I ignite
Dancing in the dark and I shine
Like a light I'm luring you

Sneak up on you, really quiet
Whisper, "Am I what your heart desires?"
I could be your ingenue

Keep you safe and inspired
Baby, let your fantasies unwind
We can do what you want to do, ooh, ooh

Baby, I′m a sociopath
Sweet serial killer
On the warpath
'Cause I love you just a little too much
I love you just a little too much (much, much, much)

You can see me drinking cherry cola
Sweet serial killer
I left a love note
Said you know I love the thrill of the rush
You know I love the thrill of the rush (rush, rush, rush)

(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I'll see him over)
Do it for the thrill of the rush
Love you just a little too much, much

(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I′ll see him over)
I love you just a little too much
Love you just a little too much, much

(Just have fun) wanna play you like a Gameboy
(Don′t want one) what's the thrill of the same toy?
La la, la la la, la la, la la lie down, down

(Just have fun) wanna play you like a Gameboy
(Don′t want one) what's the thrill of the same toy?
La la, la la la, la la, la la lie down, down, down
Ahhh
You can see me drinking cherry cola
Sweet serial killer
I left a love note
Said you know I love the thrill of the rush
You know I love the thrill of the rush (rush, rush, rush)

(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I′ll see him over)
Do it for the thrill of the rush
Love you just a little too much, much
(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I'll see him over)




I love you just a little too much
Love you just a little too much, much

Overall Meaning

In "Serial Killer," Elizabeth Grant, known by her stage name Lana Del Rey, explores the dark and twisted nature of love and attraction. The lyrics depict a dangerous and seductive persona who is unapologetic about her sociopathic tendencies. She longs for true love while acknowledging that her actions are immoral. The lyrics suggest that the singer derives pleasure from murdering love, symbolizing the destruction of relationships.


The song reveals the twisted mindset of a sociopath who relishes in the power and control that comes with manipulating others. The singer's desires are depicted as dangerous and addictive, comparing her love to a serial killer on a warpath. The lyrics also express an intense attraction to danger and thrill, using metaphors like a "cherry cola" and the "rush" of the thrill.


Throughout the song, there is an underlying tone of mystery and manipulation. The singer entices her potential lovers with promises of keeping them safe, inspired, and fulfilling their fantasies. However, this persona is deceitful and unpredictable, painting a portrait of a dangerous and alluring individual.


Overall, "Serial Killer" delves into the darker side of love and attraction, exploring the seductive power of a sociopath and their ability to manipulate and destroy relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Wish I may, wish I might
Expressing a hopeful desire


Find my one true love tonight
Seeking to find true love immediately


Do you think that he could be you?
Questioning if the listener could be the one


If I pray really tight
If I sincerely pray


Get into a fake bar fight
Engaging in a staged fight in a bar


While I'm walking down the avenue
During a stroll on the street


If I lay really quiet
If I remain completely still


I know that what I do isn't right
Acknowledging that actions are morally wrong


I can't stop what I love to do
Unable to resist doing what is loved


So I murder love in the night
Engaging in destructive behavior towards love at night


Watching them fall one by one they fight
Observing love interests fail in their struggles


Do you think you'll love me too, ooh, ooh?
Questioning if the listener will reciprocate love


Baby, I'm a sociopath
Describing oneself as lacking empathy


Sweet serial killer
An affectionate term for someone who systematically destroys love


On the warpath
Being determined and relentless


'Cause I love you just a little too much
Expressing excessive and intense love


You can see me drinking cherry cola
Portraying an innocent and sweet image


I left a love note
Leaving a message expressing love


Said you know I love the thrill of the rush
Stating the enjoyment of excitement and adrenaline


You know I love the thrill of the rush (rush, rush, rush)
Repeatedly emphasizing the desire for excitement


(You send me right to heaven)
Indicating that the person brings immense pleasure


Do it for the thrill of the rush
Engaging in actions for the sake of excitement


Love you just a little too much, much
Loving the person excessively


My black fire's burning bright
A strong and intense passion within


Maybe I'll go out tonight
Considering going out for the evening


We can paint the town in blue
Bringing excitement and intensity to the town


I'm so hot, I ignite
Being incredibly attractive and captivating


Dancing in the dark and I shine
Displaying brilliance and charisma while dancing


Like a light I'm luring you
Drawing the listener closer like a captivating light


Sneak up on you, really quiet
Approaching stealthily, without being noticed


Whisper, 'Am I what your heart desires?'
Asking if one's presence fulfills their desires


I could be your ingenue
Offering to play a naive and innocent role


Keep you safe and inspired
Promising to protect and motivate the listener


Baby, let your fantasies unwind
Encouraging the exploration of fantasies


We can do what you want to do, ooh, ooh
Willingness to fulfill the listener's desires


(Just have fun) wanna play you like a Gameboy
Expressing a desire to manipulate and toy with the listener


(Don't want one) what's the thrill of the same toy?
Questioning the excitement of familiarity


La la, la la la, la la, la la lie down, down
Engaging in intimate activities


Love you just a little too much, much
Loving the person excessively




Writer(s): Pete Ibsen, Elizabeth Grant

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Johnny Wick

Toda vez que ouço "O Maior ou A Maior Serial Killer da História" fico pensando que, durante o colonialismo europeu sobre povos nativos de todos os continentes, com toda certeza houveram serial killers que a gente JAMAIS vai ter notícia, com milhares talvez dezenas de milhares de assassinatos cometidos contra mulheres, idosos, gestantes, crianças, bebês, executados de forma sistemática, ininterrupta e impune por toda uma vida.

ingrid oliveira

Inclusive gostaria de pontuar o seguinte: existem historiadores que contestam esse natureza e história da condessa contada até hoje. Há a possibilidade dela ter sofrido uma conspiração para que a igreja tomasse posses que ela havia herdado. Nada mais comum do que a igreja chamando pessoas aleatórias de bruxas e corrompendo sua história como no caso de alguns cientistas os julgamentos foram esclarecidos mais tarde... Como é uma mulher e a narrativa fica mais interessante assim, melhor deixar quieto.

Elon Dias

@ingrid oliveira acredito também nesse ponto vista, ela foi vítima de ambição, já que ela era muita rica e dona cerca de 2/3 do território da Hungria, o rei e o primo dela armaram tudo.

Kaka

@ingrid oliveira existe gente que contesta em tudo, nem todo mundo vai concordar com tudo, como diz uma famosa frase: Nem jesus agradou a todos. Mas aí eu te faço uma reflexão e as pessoas deveriam perguntar tbm para esses historiadores que contestam essa história da Condessa de Sangue, e os Corpos encontrados nos castelos? Isso não era mentira, qual a resposta? Eram muitos, e muitos ossos tbm eram encontrados, agora reflita aí.

Elon Dias

@Kaka pesquisa Direito tu vai ver que no dia do julgamento dela não foram apresentados evidências de tais coisas.

Enzo José

Terá punição espiritual essa mulher

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Leidyandri Leitão

Também creio que inspirou a Lady Dimitrescu do Resident Evil Village. Num dos aposentos dela, você entra numa sala onde provavelmente ela tomava banho com sangue das camponesas que trabalhavam no castelo. Nas masmorras também encontramos diversos instrumentos e locais de tortura e camponesas que após a tortura e experimentos se tornaram monstros, fora os documentos encontrados que relatam as torturas e diziam também que algumas camponesas que cometiam erros eram enviadas para as masmorras e nunca mais retornavam. Antes de entrar no castelo da Lady Dimitrescu uma determinada personagem relata que que no castelo só há sangue e morte e quando entramos no castelo escutamos um grito de uma mulher. E não posso esquecer da garrafa de vinho especial de sangue virginal (sanguis virginis) que precisamos encontrar para resolver um puzzle.

luis gustavo

Sem contar Com a referência que são as garras longas da dimitrescu

Troquei o nome (era pior)

@luis gustavo não acho que seja uma referência, a maioria dos monstros tem garras longas

luis gustavo

@Troquei o nome (era pior) Elizabeth ganhou a "garra " do seu marido e a dimitrescu ganhou da Miranda, pra mim parece uma inspiração mas sla né

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