Boomerang
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Gonna throw down the dice on a roll, it's a showdown, gonna walk on hot coals
Cut the deck, better place your bet, 'cause the game ain't over yet

Want to keep you under lock and key, can't you see what you do to me
Get the noose, I know I'm gonna hang, 'cause you're like a boomerang, boomerang

On the way up, you change your tune, so pay up, and it ain't too soon
Can't make up or break up, can't feel a thing, you want a piece of everything

First you're cold and then you're hot, you're in the mood and then you're not
Yeah, I know I'll get a bang, 'cause you're like a boomerang, boomerang

You can slip and you can slide, but there ain't nothin' you can hide
You just can't say no, well here I come, baby, and here I go





A boomerang, a boomerang

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kiss's song Boomerang seem to be about a tumultuous relationship. The first lines suggest a high stakes game that's not over yet, with both parties willing to take risks and face danger to keep playing. The singer then goes on to imply that they want to keep their significant other under lock and key, perhaps out of fear of losing them. The metaphor of the noose suggests that they know they're in trouble, but they can't resist the attraction and pull of the other person, comparing it to a boomerang that always comes back.


The second verse describes the other person as fickle and wanting everything, unable to make up their mind. The repetition of "you're cold and then you're hot" and "you're in the mood and then you're not" alludes to someone who is unreliable and unpredictable. Despite this, the singer knows they'll get a bang out of the relationship because of the strong attraction and the feeling of being unable to escape.


Overall, the song seems to describe a relationship that is intense, passionate, and unpredictable. The boomerang metaphor suggests that no matter how far the two parties try to get from each other, they will always come back together, whether they want to or not.


Line by Line Meaning

Gonna throw down the dice on a roll, it's a showdown, gonna walk on hot coals
I am taking a risky decision with big consequences, I am ready to face the challenges even if I have to suffer through hard times.


Cut the deck, better place your bet, 'cause the game ain't over yet
The situation is still uncertain and there are chances of losing or winning, need to be cautious while making bets.


Want to keep you under lock and key, can't you see what you do to me
I want to keep you isolated and control you completely, as you have a profound effect on me.


Get the noose, I know I'm gonna hang, 'cause you're like a boomerang, boomerang
I am going to suffer the consequences of my actions, as you always come back to me just like a boomerang.


On the way up, you change your tune, so pay up, and it ain't too soon
You keep changing your behavior and opinions when you are in a position of power, and I need to be ready to face the outcome soon.


Can't make up or break up, can't feel a thing, you want a piece of everything
I cannot make any decisions as I am emotionally attached to you, and you want everything for yourself.


First you're cold and then you're hot, you're in the mood and then you're not
Your behavior is inconsistent, you change your mood frequently, which makes it difficult for me to read you.


Yeah, I know I'll get a bang, 'cause you're like a boomerang, boomerang
I know that you will come back to me and have an impact on my life, just like a boomerang.


You can slip and you can slide, but there ain't nothin' you can hide
You can try to avoid the consequences of your actions, but you cannot escape them completely.


You just can't say no, well here I come, baby, and here I go
You cannot resist me, I am always there for you, so get ready for the impact.


A boomerang, a boomerang
Just like a boomerang, I always come back to you, and you have an unfailing effect on my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bruce Kulick, Gene Simmons

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