Katherine Wheel
HIM Lyrics


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Come on and break me a limb at a time
Wrap me around your spokes so tight
There is no letting go
Spin me around to blur the line between you and I
What are you waiting for?

Lo and behold baby
These are the things you make me do
Katherine wheel I'm burning for you
Please don't stop until my heart no longer screams
Katherine wheel
Katherine wheel

Holding hands won't be enough
In a world giving head to a god
Love in theory and practice chapter one

Lo and behold baby
These are the things you make me do
Katherine wheel I'm burning for you
Please don't stop until my heart no longer screams
Katherine wheel
Katherine wheel

I twist and turn in your arms swirl
The dizzier I get the clearer I see with you
I'm at peace with the world within

[Repeat x2]
Lo and behold baby
These are the things you make me do
Katherine wheel I'm burning for you
Please don't stop until my heart no longer screams




Katherine wheel
Katherine wheel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of HIM's song Katherine Wheel seem to describe a passionate, almost dizzying relationship between two people. The first lines, "Come on and break me a limb at a time, wrap me around your spokes so tight, there is no letting go," suggest a willingness to be wholly consumed by the other person, even if it means being broken or spinning out of control. The chorus repeats the phrase "Katherine wheel," referring to the fireworks display in which a wheel spins, shooting off sparks in all directions. This is likely a metaphor for the intense passion and energy between the two people.


The second verse, "Holding hands won't be enough in a world giving head to a god, love in theory and practice chapter one," suggests that the relationship is not just about physical passion, but also a deeper spiritual connection that is necessary to fully connect with the other person. The lyrics hint at some sort of outside pressure (perhaps societal or religious expectations) that makes this connection difficult, but ultimately futile. The final lines, "I'm at peace with the world within," suggest that despite the chaos and intensity of their relationship, the singer has found a sort of inner peace through their connection.


Overall, the lyrics to Katherine Wheel suggest a burning, consuming passion between two people that is both exhilarating and potentially dangerous.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on and break me a limb at a time
Encourage me to let myself fall apart piece by piece


Wrap me around your spokes so tight
Entangle me in your web of desire and passion


There is no letting go
Once we are intertwined, we cannot separate


Spin me around to blur the line between you and I
Let's fuse our identities and become one entity


What are you waiting for?
Let's dive into this love without holding back any longer


Lo and behold baby
Look and see the effects of your influence on me


These are the things you make me do
I'm under your spell and unable to resist your charms


Katherine wheel I'm burning for you
I'm consumed by a fiery passion for you


Please don't stop until my heart no longer screams
Keep the intensity of our love aflame until the pain subsides


Holding hands won't be enough
Our connection needs to be deeper and more profound


In a world giving head to a god
In a society that worships superficial beauty and materialism


Love in theory and practice chapter one
Our love story is just beginning, let's write the rest together


I twist and turn in your arms swirl
Our love dances around us and I'm lost in its seductive rhythm


The dizzier I get the clearer I see with you
Losing myself in love with you brings me clarity and understanding


I'm at peace with the world within
Being with you brings me inner tranquility and contentment


Katherine wheel
Our love burns bright like a spinning firework


Katherine wheel
Our love continues to ignite and dazzle like a Catherine wheel firework




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ville Hermanni Valo

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