The Answer
Killer Lyrics


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I should have known better
A long long time ago
But what can I do know
To make right what's going wrong
I thought I was a smart guy
In the days when I was young
I got an answer to all questions
I thought I knew it all

Now I need the answer
Where have we gone wrong
Can anybody tell me
What is going on
Now I need the answer
Show me where we failed
Can anybody tell me and explain

Why are people killing
Why are we making war
Is it all for religion
Or is it just what we got in a store
There is crime instead of passion
Murder instead of belief
A curse instead of blessing
Hatred pain and fear

Now I need the answer
Where have we gone wrong
Can anybody tell me
What is going on
Now I need the answer




Show me where we failed
Can anybody tell me and explain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Killer's song "The Answer" explore the frustrations and confusion of a person trying to make sense of the world around them. The singer begins by acknowledging that they should have known better a long time ago, but now they feel lost and powerless to fix the problems they see in the world. They reflect on their younger days when they thought they had all the answers, and now they realize how little they truly knew.


The chorus of the song focuses on the singer's desperate search for answers. They want to know why there is so much violence and war in the world, whether it is driven by religion or materialism. They see that there is a lot of crime and hate in the world, and they are struggling to understand why. The singer is looking for someone to explain what has gone wrong and where we have failed as a society.


Overall, the lyrics of "The Answer" express a feeling of helplessness and confusion in the face of complex problems. The singer wants to understand what is happening in the world, but they feel overwhelmed by the scale and complexity of these issues. The song encourages listeners to join the search for answers and to look for solutions that can help us build a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

I should have known better
I regret not having been smarter


A long long time ago
It was a while back when I missed my chance


But what can I do now
But I need to find a way to make things right


To make right what's going wrong
To set right whatever has gone awry


I thought I was a smart guy
I used to think I was intelligent


In the days when I was young
Back when I was naive


I got an answer to all questions
I used to think I had all the answers


I thought I knew it all
I was convinced I was all-knowing


Now I need the answer
I am in search of a solution


Where have we gone wrong
What went wrong in society


Can anybody tell me
Is there anyone who knows the answer


What is going on
What's currently happening around us


Show me where we failed
Give me a clear picture of where we went wrong


Why are people killing
Why is there so much killing in the world


Why are we making war
What's the reason behind all these wars


Is it all for religion
Are people fighting over religion


Or is it just what we got in a store
Or is it all materialism


There is crime instead of passion
People are committing crimes out of hatred


Murder instead of belief
People are killing each other despite shared beliefs


A curse instead of blessing
The world has turned into a negative place instead of a positive one


Hatred pain and fear
Society is overwhelmed by negative emotions


Can anybody tell me and explain
Is there someone who can break down all this chaos and make sense of it




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