1. A me… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least seven artists that have used the name Killer:
1. A metal band from the United Kingdom
2. A metal band from Belgium
3. A rock band from Finland
4. A rock band from Switzerland
5. A punk band from Germany
6. A calypso musician from Trinidad
7. A death metal band from the United Kingdom
1) Killer (previously called White Diamond were a NWOBHM band from Salisbury, England who later changed their name to Genghis Khan, and then again to Tokyo Blade.
2) Originally founded in 1980, the Belgian Heavy Metal Band, Killer, released 4 albums until 1990 when they ceased performing and recording.
3) Killer is a rock band founded in 1999 in Helsinki, Finland.
4) A band from Switzerland, whose best known work was the 1986 album "Young Blood"
(http://www.killermetal.ch/)
5) Killer is also a side-project from the german punk band EA80.
6) Killer was a calypso artist from Trinidad.
7) Killer are Death metal band based in Blackpool, England.
Adrenaline
Killer Lyrics
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But there's more to this than it seems
I'm a collectors item for being happy
Used every last drop of adrenaline
so better move on, on
Illusion of freedom, caught up with you again
Bang your head against the wall and make it swing
You're so beautiful, when you shine
You live in frenzy, you say you die daily
And you're spreading the thing for real
You look like a symptom of some bad disease
And you're injecting the thing in me
Now it's an artificial flavour,
sweet but it leaves you bitter
This official favor
is a cure that makes you sicker
The lyrics to "Adrenaline" by The Killers describe the dark side of chasing adrenaline and the ways in which it can be destructive. The first verse acknowledges the singer's awareness of their own instability, as they recognize that statistics suggest they are going crazy. However, they also suggest that there is more to their situation than meets the eye, as they are a "collectors item for being happy." This line suggests that the singer has been holding on to past happiness, perhaps trying to recapture it through high-risk behavior.
The chorus then doubles down on this idea of recklessness, with the singer claiming that they have "used every last drop of adrenaline." The implication is that they have pushed themselves to their limits and can no longer find the thrill they once did. The line "so better move on, on" suggests a desire to escape this cycle of seeking out danger and excitement.
The second verse takes a darker turn as the singer describes the illusion of freedom that comes with this lifestyle. They suggest that those who chase adrenaline seek acceptance, but refuse to accept anything themselves. The line "bang your head against the wall and make it swing" implies a sense of violence and self-destruction. However, the singer also acknowledges the beauty in this madness, stating that "you're so beautiful, when you shine."
The bridge describes the dangerous effects of this lifestyle on others, as the singer suggests that those who live in a "frenzy" are "injecting the thing in me." The "thing" could be a metaphor for adrenaline or for the negative behavior that comes with it. Finally, the last verse brings the song full circle with the realization that the adrenaline chase is ultimately unfulfilling. The "artificial flavor" that the singer once found sweet has left them "bitter," and the "official favor" that they sought out only made them sicker.
Line by Line Meaning
Statistics tell me I'm going crazy
The numbers and data suggest that I am losing my sanity.
But there's more to this than it seems
However, the situation is not as simple as it appears at face value.
I'm a collectors item for being happy
I am a rare commodity for experiencing genuine joy and fulfillment.
Used every last drop of adrenaline
I have exhausted all of the excitement and energy I can muster.
so better move on, on
Therefore, it is best for me to progress and move forward.
Illusion of freedom, caught up with you again
You are deluded in thinking that you are truly free, but instead, you are trapped once more.
You long for acceptance without accepting anything
You crave validation and recognition, yet refuse to acknowledge and embrace the truth.
Bang your head against the wall and make it swing
You resort to self-destructive behaviors that offer only temporary relief.
You're so beautiful, when you shine
However, when you are at your best and brightest, you are truly breathtakingly stunning.
You live in frenzy, you say you die daily
Your existence is marked by a frantic and chaotic state, and you claim to experience death on a daily basis.
And you're spreading the thing for real
Moreover, you are actively spreading this toxic and harmful mentality to others.
You look like a symptom of some bad disease
Your appearance and persona resemble those of someone afflicted with a severe ailment.
And you're injecting the thing in me
In fact, you are injecting this same poison into me and others around you.
Now it's an artificial flavour,
Now, the taste and sensation are inauthentic and fabricated,
sweet but it leaves you bitter
yielding a deceptive sweetness that ultimately results in bitterness and dissatisfaction.
This official favor
This act of patronage and kindness,
is a cure that makes you sicker
turns out to be counterproductive and actually exacerbates your negative condition.
Contributed by Julian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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