Petras began recording music as a teenager, releasing her debut EP One Piece of Tape in 2011. She independently released her debut single in 2017, "I Don't Want It at All", which went on to top several viral music charts on Spotify. The song was followed by many singles like "Feeling of Falling" (with Cheat Codes), "Heart to Break" and "1, 2, 3 Dayz Up" (featuring Sophie).
Following her early success, Petras released a collection of digital singles which would later comprise her unofficial body of work known as Era 1. Petras released her debut project, Clarity, on 28 June 2019. The record was preceded with a nine-week-long promotional campaign, during which Petras released one single per week with an accompanying visual lyric video. Petras then released a Halloween-themed album, Turn Off the Light in October 2019. In 2020, Petras saw international chart success with her singles "Malibu" and "Broken Glass", the latter being a collaboration with Kygo. In 2021, Petras signed with Republic Records released "Future Starts Now" and "Coconuts", the latter achieving TikTok virality.
In 2022, Petras released the Slut Pop EP, In October, she released "Unholy (feat. Kim Petras)", a collaboration with the British singer Sam Smith. The single hit number 1 in over fifteen countries, including the UK, the US and Australia, and marked the first time an openly trans artist reached number 1 in many of them. Petras and Smith also became the first openly trans and non-binary artists to win a Grammy, taking home the trophy for Pop/Duo Group Performance.
2023 saw the release of Kim's debut album, Feed The Beast on June 23, featuring her collaboration with Nicki Minaj, "Alone". Kim also surprise dropped her previously scrapped album Problématique on September 18. Feed The Beast ended up being one of the most streamed albums of that year, at over a billion streams collectively.
Boomerang
Kim Petras Lyrics
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But it was time to say goodbye
I told you many times
The things that were just not right
But when I think about it
I'm not even wanting you to go
I'm holding on to you
You have to go
My mind is telling me
???
Just let him go
But when I see your face
I know there's many things that you could show
???
Come never back again
You're like a boomerang
No matter what I say
Boomerang
Boomerang
Take me over again
???
Boomerang
Boomerang
You're like a boomerang
Boomerang
Back again
Back again oh
Like a boomerang
Boomerang
Back again
Back again oh
But when I think about it
I'm not even wanting you to go
I'm holding onto you
You have to go
You have to go
Come never back again
You're like a boomerang
No matter what I say
Boomerang
Boomerang
Take me over again
???
Boomerang
Boomerang
You're like a boomerang
Boomerang
Back again
Back again oh
Like a boomerang
Boomerang
Back again
Back again oh
My mind just tells me: "Let him go"
But my heart, it doesn't want it so
No matter what I say
You're a boomerang
You're a boomerang
You're a boomerang
Boomerang
Never back again
Back again
In Kim Petras's song Boomerang, she talks about a relationship that has gone through a lot of ups and downs, but has finally come to an end. She mentions that she has told her partner many times about the things that were not right in the relationship, but even though she knows it's time to say goodbye, she is having a hard time letting go. She compares her partner to a boomerang, constantly coming back no matter how hard she tries to push them away. She acknowledges that her mind is telling her to let go, but her heart is not ready to do so.
The chorus repeats the metaphor of a boomerang, portraying her partner as someone who keeps coming back even when she's tried to get rid of them. She seems to be conflicted about her feelings, as she mentions that she doesn't want them to leave, but she knows that they have to. The repetition in the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of the relationship, indicating that it is a pattern that continually repeats itself.
Overall, the song speaks of the emotional turmoil that comes with the end of a relationship, and how it can be challenging to let go, even when you know it's for the best.
Line by Line Meaning
I know we have been trough a lot
We have faced so many challenges together
But it was time to say goodbye
Our relationship has reached its end
I told you many times
I have shared my concerns and issues with you
The things that were just not right
The aspects of our relationship that were troubling
But when I think about it
Reflecting on our past and present situation
I'm not even wanting you to go
I don't actually want you to leave me
I'm holding on to you
I can't let go of you even though I know I should
You have to go
I understand that we need to break up
My mind is telling me
My logical thinking advises me
Just let him go
It's better to move on from this relationship
But when I see your face
Upon seeing you again
I know there's many things that you could show
There are many unique things about you that I find attractive
Come never back again
Please don't come back to me
You're like a boomerang
You keep coming back, just like a boomerang
No matter what I say
Even if I try and push you away
Take me over again
I feel drawn back to you
You're like a boomerang
You keep returning to me
Back again
Returning to my life
Back again oh
Again and again
My mind just tells me: "Let him go"
I know I should end our relationship
But my heart, it doesn't want it so
I still care about you and can't imagine not being with you
You're a boomerang
You keep coming back to me
Never back again
I need to move on from you and never go back
Back again
Returning to my life
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Denis B
I recently found out about Kim at first I was just interested more in her because of gender changes but I think she is a really attractive female and wish her a nice career. The music might not be the best but I think with the time she will develop.
agedashi dubu
well look at how far she's came
Jennie Fox
she's so pretty it's unfair :(
Tessa Laurijssens
She is so F'cking cute i really adore her
horrorvictim
Her voice is ok, I think with some training it could be really good, a couple of her songs I've heard aren't too bad. I'd still be a supporter though =) just...please....a bit of training never hurt, she's got potential.
horrorvictim
@horrorvictim Oh I have to add, I do like the "aaaaaAAAAaaAAah" bit on this and her playing with her voice aerobics, sweet.
yeahYAAyeah
everyone knows it.... there are a lot of comments about this on every of her videos. How could YOU not notice?
Alptraum669
@ELMONERD I'm a chick and I think so ... well at least close. I love her. Who cares if she was a man? She fought for her dreams her entire life, and always knew what she wanted. Isn't that alone beautiful enough?
Marina Mitina
Mother had a beautiful son,bet now have beautiful douther! : )
Annie Pongo
Cant people stop talking about how she used to b a guy and realize what a great singer she is? and come on, alot of girls who were born girls rnt that pretty.