The song Crosses, from Crosses EP and the later Veneer, appeared on the finale of the second season of the popular American television comedy-drama The O.C.. His cover of Heartbeats (also from Veneer) was used in a popular Sony BRAVIA TV commercial featuring coloured bouncing balls in San Francisco and an episode of Zach Braff's Scrubs
His song Far Away was also prominently featured in the Rockstar video game Red Dead Redemption.
His trademark sound is solo acoustic guitar with soft melody. His work, although mostly original, does include acoustic covers of great hits such as Love Will Tear Us Apart, Born in the U.S.A., and Teardrop.
González also appears in the Zero 7 album The Garden, in which he sings on three tracks and on a re-worked version of Crosses.
Killing For Love
José González Lyrics
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Die and kill for love, kill for love
What's the point with a love
Makes you hate and kill for
You've got a heart on fire
Bursting with desire
You've got a heart filled with passion
What's the point if you hate
Die and kill for love, kill for love
What's the point with a love
Makes you hate and kill for
What's the point if you hate
Die and kill for love
What's the point with a love
Makes you hate and kill for
Killing for love
Killing for love
Killing for love
Killing for love
You've got a heart on fire
Bursting with desire
You've got a heart filled with passion
Will you let it burn for hate or compassion
What's the point if you hate
Die and kill for love, kill for love
What's the point with a love
Makes you hate and kill for
Killing for love
Killing for love
Killing for love
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The lyrics to José González's song Killing for Love present a strong message about the futility and absurdity of violence in the name of love. The recurring question of "What's the point" emphasizes the senselessness of such actions. The lines "Die and kill for love" and "Makes you hate and kill for" suggest a twisted understanding of what love is supposed to be. The latter line, in particular, is significant because it links the emotions of hate and love, indicating that they are not as opposite as we usually assume.
The second half of the song describes the conflicting emotions that reside in the hearts of those who perpetrate such violent acts. The heart that's "on fire" and "filled with passion" could be interpreted as a symbol of intense love or desire, but its eventual direction is not predetermined. It can either "burn for hate or compassion," depending on what one chooses to do with it. This contrasting of hate and compassion highlights the dual nature of human beings, and the song suggests that it's up to us to choose which side of our nature to embrace.
The song's message is powerful, and its lyrics are thought-provoking. It inspires introspection and self-reflection about one's values, emotions, and actions. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the need for love and harmony in our lives and the dire consequences that arise when we mistake hate for love.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the point if you hate
Why bother with anything if you are filled with hatred
Die and kill for love, kill for love
The idea of killing for someone you love is contradictory and doesn't make sense
What's the point with a love
What is the purpose of love if it ultimately leads to hate and violence
Makes you hate and kill for
Love should not be responsible for causing negative emotions and actions
You've got a heart on fire
You have strong emotions and desires burning inside of you
Bursting with desire
You have a strong want or need for something
You've got a heart filled with passion
You have a strong and intense feeling of love or enthusiasm about something
Will you let it burn for hate or compassion
Will you allow your strong emotions to be directed towards hate or towards compassion and kindness
Killing for love
The idea of killing for love is nonsensical and contradictory
Killing for love
The repetition emphasizes the absurdity of the idea
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIK BODIN, JOSE GONZALEZ
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@aymanebelghazi8158
The clip is like the afternoon nap dreams, The music is incredible, I love Jose's music
@CanadianPrepper
Every song starring pigman is awesome
@thejokermakeup
Hadn't heard this in a while, almost forgot how amazing he is!
@n00dlez56
this riff is just amazing
@danbs07
The man does not get the recognition that he deserves!
@dorharp
oh i so much agree
@workinprogress1211
So true!
@shanesmith6078
Who? The singer or the Pig Man?
@p.b.palaciosalmafuerte3463
@Shane Smith both