killing me
Fistful of Fifties Lyrics


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Trust easily abused
Deception left confused
Labeled down, you’re thinking of yourself
Eyes burn from sleight of hand
Chlorine from your skin
Choking while you’re thinking of yourself

You’re killing me
You’re killing me now You’re breaking out
You’re bringing me down
You’re killing me
You’re killing me now You’re breaking out
You’re bringing me down

Want what you don't own
Green eyes take control
Falling out
You’re thinking of yourself
Time take my wounds away
Actions penetrate
Through my spine
You’re thinking of yourself.

You’re killing me
You’re killing me now You’re breaking out
You’re bringing me down
You’re killing me
You’re killing me now You’re breaking out
You’re bringing me down

Cuz you’re thinking of yourself
You’re thinking of yourself You’re thinking of yourself You’re thinking of yourself

You’re killing me
You’re killing me now You’re breaking out
You’re bringing me down
You’re killing me




You’re killing me now You’re breaking out
You’re bringing me down Cuz you’re thinking of yourself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fistful of Fifties's song Killing Me reveal a frustration with someone who is repeatedly putting their own needs and desires above those of others, causing harm and pain in the process. The singer feels as though they have been vulnerable and trusting, only to be deceived and left confused by this other person's actions. The metaphor of eyes burning from "sleight of hand" and "chlorine from your skin" conveys a sense of toxicity and harm that is being inflicted on the singer. Despite this, the person who is causing the pain continues to think only of themselves, wanting what they don't own and taking control with their green eyes. The repetition of the phrase "you're thinking of yourself" emphasizes the self-centered nature of this person's actions and the harm it is causing to others.


Overall, the song speaks to the damage that can be done by those who prioritize their own wants and needs over the well-being of others. It also highlights the frustration and hurt that can result when someone is repeatedly subjected to this kind of behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Trust easily abused
When trust is given easily, it can always be taken advantage of


Deception left confused
Being deceived can lead to confusion and uncertainty


Labeled down, you’re thinking of yourself
When someone is labeled or put down, their focus can become solely on themselves and their own feelings


Eyes burn from sleight of hand
Being tricked or deceived can cause pain and discomfort


Chlorine from your skin
A reference to the physical discomfort caused by chemicals such as chlorine, used here to express the painful feeling of constantly being deceived


Choking while you’re thinking of yourself
The constant focus on oneself can lead to feelings of suffocation and being overwhelmed


Want what you don't own
The desire for something you don't have can be all-consuming


Green eyes take control
Green eyes can be a metaphor for jealousy or envy, which can take over a person's emotions and actions


Falling out
A loss of connection or friendship


Time take my wounds away
Healing takes time and cannot happen instantly


Actions penetrate
Actions can have a deep impact and can hurt others


Through my spine
A reference to the physical pain caused by emotional hurt, as the spine is the central support for the body


You’re thinking of yourself
Repetition of the line emphasizes the theme that the actions of the other person are purely self-centered and harmful to others


Cuz you’re thinking of yourself
The cause of the pain and harm is the other person's self-centeredness and lack of consideration for others




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