ill niño is a nu metal band formed in New Jersey, USA in 1998. Most of the … Read Full Bio ↴ill niño is a nu metal band formed in New Jersey, USA in 1998. Most of the lineup has been changed since and throughout the band's formation, with founder/drummer Dave Chavarri being the only constant member. Ill Niño developed their own unique style known to fans of the band as "Latin metal." They have released seven studio albums, two EPs, and one greatest hits album, selling over 2 million albums worldwide.

Current band members:
Marcos Leal – vocals (2019–present)
Dave Chavarri – drums (1998–present)
Daniel Couto – percussion (2003–present)
Jes De Hoyos – lead guitar (2019–present)
Sal Dominguez – rhythm guitar (2019–present)
Lazaro Pina – bass (1999–present)

Former band members:
Cristian Machado – vocals (1999–2019)
Jorge Rosado – vocals (1998–1999)
Ahrue Luster – lead guitar (2003–2019)
Marc Rizzo – lead guitar (1998–2003)
Diego Verduzco – rhythm guitar (2006–2019)
Jardel Paisante – rhythm guitar (1999–2006)
Daniel Gomez – rhythm guitar (1998)
Roger Vasquez – percussion (1999–2003)
Omar Clavijo – turntables (2003–2004)

Killing You Killing Me
Ill Niño Lyrics

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The power it breeds all
Around us
This surface is bleeding
For you (for you, for you, for you, for you)

What will it take for you to see
I don't believe in your salvation? (Salvation)
What will take it for you to see

I don't believe in you?

I don't believe in you cause, believe in your faith
I just believe lo único que tengo es fe
What will it take for you to see?
Will it take for you to bleed?
Will it take for you to burn in the fire? (Fire)

Stoking the flames, burning away
Killing this burning desire
Your world is falling asleep today
And you'll never ever tell me what to say

Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me
Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me

Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me
Evoke the evil side of me
Killing me

This broken man, you'll stand aside
You'll stand alone

Isolation, your damnation
Is driven by hate, driven by hate
How little I believe in you,
'Cause I never will believe in your cause, your cause

What will it take for you to bleed?
The only thing you have is greed
And it will never keep you free from the fire
You'll never ever tell me what to say
The world is falling asleep today

Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me
Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me

Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me
Evoke the evil side of me
Killing me

I don't believe in your faith
I don't believe in your cause
I don't believe in your faith
I don't believe in your cause

I don't believe in your faith
I don't believe in your cause
Lo único que tengo es fe
And my sanity is gone

I don't believe in your cause
I don't believe in your faith
Lo único que tengo es fe
And my sanity is gone

Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me
Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me

Don't believe in your cause
Don't believe in your faith
Don't believe in you, don't believe in you

Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me
Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me

Evoke the evil side of me
Killing you, killing me

Evoke the evil side of me
Killing me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ill Niño's song "Killing You Killing Me" are a powerful commentary on the corrupting influence of power and the danger of blind faith. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of a world in turmoil, where power is bleeding out and leaving destruction in its wake. The repetition of "for you" suggests that this destruction is somehow motivated by the desire to benefit someone or some group, though it is not clear who that might be.

The singer then turns his attention to the idea of salvation and faith, expressing his disbelief in both. He seems to suggest that blind faith can be dangerous, as evidenced by the horrors and chaos all around. The line "The only thing you have is greed" implies that those in power are not genuinely motivated by any kind of higher purpose or belief, but rather by their own selfish desires.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more agitated, calling upon an "evil side" to rise up and take action. He seems to suggest that those who stand by and do nothing in the face of corruption and evil are just as complicit as those actively perpetuating it. The repeated refrain of "killing you, killing me" suggests that the only way to break the cycle of violence and corruption is to embrace a different kind of power, one that is willing to take extreme measures if necessary.

Overall, the lyrics of "Killing You Killing Me" are a powerful indictment of corrupt power structures and the danger of blind faith. The singer seems to be calling for a radical rethinking of what it means to be powerful and what it means to have faith, urging listeners to reject the status quo and embrace a more proactive, engaged approach to the world around them.

Line by Line Meaning

The power it breeds all Around us
The influence of power surrounds us and affects us all

This surface is bleeding For you
The world suffers for the choices you make

What will it take for you to see I don't believe in your salvation?
What evidence do you need to understand that I do not accept your idea of redemption?

What will take it for you to see I don't believe in you?
What will it take for you to realize that I have no faith or trust in you?

I don't believe in you cause, believe in your faith I just believe lo único que tengo es fe
I don't believe in you because I only believe in the faith that I possess

Will it take for you to bleed? Will it take for you to burn in the fire?
Do you need to experience pain and suffering before you will open your eyes and see the truth?

Stoking the flames, burning away Killing this burning desire
The intense passion that once drove me is fading, leaving only a destructive flame

Your world is falling asleep today And you'll never ever tell me what to say
The world is becoming numb and unresponsive to important issues, and I refuse to be silenced or controlled

Evoke the evil side of me Killing you, killing me
By pushing me to my limit, you are bringing out a dark side of me that threatens both of us

This broken man, you'll stand aside You'll stand alone
I am alone and vulnerable, and you refuse to help or support me

Isolation, your damnation Is driven by hate, driven by hate
Your refusal to connect with others is causing you to suffer and is fueled by your hatred

How little I believe in you, 'Cause I never will believe in your cause, your cause
I have no faith in you or your beliefs, and I never will

The only thing you have is greed And it will never keep you free from the fire
Your obsession with wealth and power is ultimately self-destructive

I don't believe in your faith I don't believe in your cause Lo único que tengo es fe And my sanity is gone
I reject your beliefs and cause, and my only remaining hope is my own faith, which is driving me towards madness

Don't believe in your cause Don't believe in your faith Don't believe in you, don't believe in you
I have no trust or faith in you or your beliefs

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: David Chavarri, Ahrue Ilustre, Christian Machado, Lazaro Pina

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