Hovercraft's sound came to be characterized by Shinn's effects-laden guitar soundscapes, which made heavy use of delay and reverb on his main guitar, a Fender Stratocaster. The use of effects enabled him to often simulate the simultaneous playing of multiple guitarists, though he was always the lone guitarist, both in the studio and onstage. Leibling generally played single-note, ominous, pulsating basslines, played "clean" (with no effects). Early drum beats were generally sparse, yet jazzy; they became more complex as the band gradually added more highly-skilled drummers over the years. They gave their last concert 16th February 2001 in Seattle.
Killer
Hovercraft Lyrics
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Speaking all that You want to hear
Words are sharp and cold
I'm stabbing with all I told
To Your back
Even though You know
You sleep calmly
You call Your killer "Lover"
Hearing You confess
Taking off Your dress
Even though You know
You sleep calmly
Even though You know
You call Your killer "Lover"
Passionate affection that I surround You with
Serial rejection and crumbling in a joint deal
Bouquet of gently rotten flowers for You
For You
The lyrics of Hovercraft's song "Killer" depict a disturbing and twisted relationship. The singer is confessing to sneaking up on their lover and speaking all the things they want to hear, but with a cold, sharp tongue. They describe stabbing their lover in the back with the words they say, while the lover sleeps calmly, seemingly unaware of the danger they are in. The singer even goes as far as describing the lover calling them "killer" while they sleep - a disturbing indication of the power dynamic at play in the relationship.
The second verse takes an even more disturbing turn as the singer describes hearing their lover confess and taking off their dress. It becomes clear that the singer has a perverse and predatory desire to possess and control their lover. The final lines of the song's chorus paint a vivid picture of the twisted affection the singer has for their lover, describing it as a mixture of "passionate affection" and "serial rejection." The line about a "bouquet of gently rotten flowers" adds an eerie and unsettling touch to the already disturbing lyrics.
Overall, the lyrics of "Killer" are a chilling portrayal of a toxic and abusive relationship. The singer's predatory desires and the lover's willingness to accept the abuse are deeply unsettling, yet Hovercraft's dreamy, trance-like music gives the song an almost hypnotic quality that draws the listener in despite the uncomfortable subject matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Sneaking to Your Neck
Approaching You quietly and secretly from behind
Speaking all that You want to hear
Telling You everything You crave to listen to
Words are sharp and cold
The language I use is cutting and uncaring
I'm stabbing with all I told
My words are hurting You deeply
To Your back
I'm being dishonest and unfaithful to You
Even though You know
Despite being aware of the truth
You sleep calmly
You rest peacefully and unconcerned
You call Your killer "Lover"
You refer to me, who is causing Your pain, as Your beloved
Hearing You confess
Listening to Your intimate admissions
Taking off Your dress
Removing Your clothes in front of me
Passionate affection that I surround You with
Presenting You with fervent love and care
Serial rejection and crumbling in a joint deal
Denying You consistently and realizing that we are falling apart together
Bouquet of gently rotten flowers for You
Offering You a subtle manifestation of my corrupted love
For You
All these actions were dedicated to You, with intention to harm and destroy
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bartosz Gromotka
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