Killer
Juliette Lewis and The Licks Lyrics


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Obviously you were a killer
I could tell by your hooded eyes
You got the ladies in waiting
Lighting up like fire flies

I always knew you were a killer
I could tell by your bloody guitar
You like to stab it into everything
Then pull it out when it gets too hard

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, Mr. Fun
Oh, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang it up
Oh, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, here she comes
Oh, get, get, get, get, get, get, get it and run

I watch you walk around the lake
Like a cool breeze on the take
Give in to me, give in to me

Red finger nails wrapped around your neck
Innocence locked up like a train wreck
You got your 17 reasons for pleasure seeking
Don't give them to me

Chompin' on pussy like chewing gum
Just another way you eat your young
She's calling for you while you're coming for me
See-see-come for me

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, Mr. Fun
Oh, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang it up
Oh, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, here she comes
Oh, get, get, get, get, get, get, get it and run

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, Mr. Fun
Oh, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang it up
Oh, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, here she comes
Oh, get, get, get, get, get, get, get it and run

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, Mr. Fun
(Aha, you're so fun, Mr. Fun)
Oh, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang it up
(I like to watch you work)

Ooh, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, here she comes
(What's that dripping from your tongue?)




Oh, get, get, get, get, get, get, get it and run
(Truly killer, you're such a killer)

Overall Meaning

The song "Killer" by Juliette & The Licks is a fast-paced rock song that speaks of a dangerous and unpredictable individual. The lyrics suggest that the person being referred to is a murderer, and the singer can tell by the individual's "hooded eyes" and "bloody guitar." The individual is described as having a way with women, who are drawn to them like fireflies. However, the singer is not fooled by their charms and is aware of their true nature.


The song's chorus is repetitive, with "Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, Mr. Fun / Oh, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang it up / Oh, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, here she comes / Oh, get, get, get, get, get, get, get it and run" being repeated multiple times. The lyrics suggest that the person being referred to is a master manipulator who preys on others for their own pleasure. The final lines of the song, "Truly killer, you're such a killer," reiterate the idea that this person is dangerous and should not be trusted.


Line by Line Meaning

Obviously you were a killer
It was evident that you were a person who caused death intentionally


I could tell by your hooded eyes
Your eyes that were partly covered gave me a sense that you concealed your true intentions


You got the ladies in waiting
Women were attracted to you and waited for your attention


Lighting up like fire flies
They were glowing with excitement and energy when they were around you


I always knew you were a killer
I had a suspicion that you caused death intentionally


I could tell by your bloody guitar
Your guitar stained with blood proved that you were responsible for causing harm


You like to stab it into everything
You enjoyed hurting and damaging everything that you came across with your guitar


Then pull it out when it gets too hard
When the harm caused by you with your guitar became intense, you stopped and withdrew


Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, Mr. Fun
You were called Mr. Fun and laughed heartily


Oh, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang it up
You increased the intensity of your actions and kept building up the excitement


Oh, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, hee, here she comes
You were amused and awaited someone who was approaching


Oh, get, get, get, get, get, get, get it and run
You got what you wanted and escaped quickly


I watch you walk around the lake
I observed you walking around the lake


Like a cool breeze on the take
You walked with a casual attitude and confidence, like you were in control


Give in to me, give in to me
You wanted me to surrender and submit to you


Red finger nails wrapped around your neck
Your neck was being grasped tightly by red fingernails


Innocence locked up like a train wreck
Your purity and goodness were lost and impossible to recover


You got your 17 reasons for pleasure seeking
You had 17 specific causes for indulging in pleasurable activities


Don't give them to me
You did not want to reveal these 17 reasons to me


Chompin' on pussy like chewing gum
You chewed on female genitals like gum with no regard for their well-being


Just another way you eat your young
You consumed your offspring like you consumed women


She's calling for you while you're coming for me
Another woman was reaching out to you while you pursued me


See-see-come for me
You wanted me to see you as you approached me


Aha, you're so fun, Mr. Fun
You were still called Mr. Fun and you were amusing


I like to watch you work
I enjoyed observing your actions


What's that dripping from your tongue?
There was something drooling on your tongue which I was curious about


Truly killer, you're such a killer
You were undoubtedly a person who caused death intentionally, very good at doing so




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: JULIETTE LEWIS, TODD MORSE, KEMBLE WALTERS, JASON WOMACK

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