Killer
Jarboe (ex - Swans) Lyrics

So I'm not quite sure what the scenario is
I'm uncertain about the specific situation

All I do know is that normally uhm
I am aware that normally

An adult swan protecting young is incredibly vicious
A mature swan fiercely defends its offspring

Yo
Hey

I ain't a killer but I'll kill for mine
I am not inherently violent, but I would take a life to protect those important to me

I ain't a fighter but I'm swingin' if I feel it's time
I am not one to actively seek confrontation, but I will retaliate when necessary

If my adrenaline is pumpin' then I'm energized
When I feel the rush of adrenaline, I become highly energized

And I'm tired of keeping everything I feel inside
I am weary of suppressing my emotions

Yeah
Yes

Don't get it twisted I am not soft
Do not misunderstand, I am not weak or meek

I just know when its the proper time to pop off
I have the discernment to determine when it is appropriate to respond aggressively

And plus I got dogs and they got paws
Furthermore, I have loyal companions who are prepared to defend

I hope that it don't have to pop off
I hope that the need for aggression does not arise

Nah
No

So don't you take it there
Do not escalate the situation

I may not be sayin' much but don't you think I'm scared
Although I may not speak much, do not assume I am afraid

I never let 'em catch me slippin' 'cause I stay aware
I remain vigilant to avoid being caught off guard

'Cause they'll try to run up on you when you ain't prepared
Others may attempt to ambush when one is unprepared

Yeah
Yes

I ain't a killer but I got an army
I am not a murderer, but I have a group of loyal supporters

Armed and ready to go if you try to harm me
Prepared and willing to take action if you pose a threat

I be tryin' to keep the peace you know I don't want beef
I strive for harmony and do not seek conflict

But I think I might need a piece in case they run up on me
However, I believe it may be necessary to possess a weapon in case of an unexpected attack

I got seeds to protect
I have children to safeguard

Gotta eliminate anything I see as a threat
I must remove anything that poses a danger

And I'ma be full of the anger if you ever try to put 'em in danger
I will become filled with wrath if you attempt to harm them

I'll put everything on the line to protect 'em
I am willing to risk everything to ensure their safety

I'll do time to protect 'em
I would serve a prison sentence to shield them from harm

I'll die to protect 'em
I would sacrifice my own life to keep them safe

Not a killer but I'll take a couple lives to protect 'em
While I am not inherently murderous, I would take a few lives to defend them

If you don't got nothing to fight for or be hype for
If you lack motivating factors or causes worth being enthusiastic about

Then tell me what you living life for
Then explain the purpose of your existence

I ain't a killer but I'll kill for mine
I am not inherently violent, but I would take a life to protect those important to me

I ain't a fighter but I'm swingin' if I feel it's time
I am not one to actively seek confrontation, but I will retaliate when necessary

If my adrenaline is pumpin' then I'm energized
When I feel the rush of adrenaline, I become highly energized

And I'm tired of keeping everything I feel inside
I am weary of suppressing my emotions

Yeah
Yes

Don't get it twisted I am not soft
Do not misunderstand, I am not weak or meek

I just know when its the proper time to pop off
I have the discernment to determine when it is appropriate to respond aggressively

And plus I got dogs and they got paws
Furthermore, I have loyal companions who are prepared to defend

I hope that it don't have to pop off
I hope that the need for aggression does not arise

I don't look for a fight
I do not actively seek conflict

but I'll put up a fight
However, I will engage in a struggle if necessary

And I know some hotheads that'll pull up on sight
I am acquainted with individuals who are quick to react aggressively

Nice guy, mean flow I'm like sugar and spice
I may appear friendly, but my verbal prowess can be both gentle and fierce

I'm not a fighter see I only like to bully the mic
I am not one to engage in physical altercations; instead, I prefer to dominate in the realm of music

See I could careless what they say about me man
I am indifferent to the opinions of others

But don't you ever play about the fam
However, do not make light of or disrespect my family

I keep my fist up because it can get out of hand
I maintain a defensive stance as situations can quickly escalate

But I ain't tryna be another black man in the can
Yet, I do not wish to be another incarcerated African American male

Killin' each other over something petty
Committing acts of violence against one another for insignificant reasons

Put the gun in the hand of someone who wasn't ready
Handing a weapon to an individual ill-prepared to handle its consequences

Someone gotta be sad because you was trigger happy
Someone ends up experiencing sorrow due to impulsive and reckless actions

Lookin' back to the past, you wishin' it didn't happen
Reflecting on past events, one regrets their occurrence

If you don't feel me, I ain't trippin', I'm alright with that
If you fail to understand or empathize with me, it does not bother me; I am fine with it

But if you ever try to kill me then I'm fightin' back
However, if you attempt to take my life, I will defend myself

Yeah
Yes