The Enemy
Kita Klane Lyrics

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Last night I felt the beat and the bang of the drum, the war had begun
Last night I felt the heat and the hang of the gun, of what we'd become
A bullet in my hand, you think you'd understand?
Oh lord, Im in love with The Enemy
A bullet in my hand, you think you'd understand?
Oh lord, Im in love with The Enemy
Ooh ooh ooh
I'm in love with the Enemy

Ooh ooh ooh
I'm in love with the Enemy
Last year, couldn't eat, couldn't sleep;
I was numb. I wished I was numb
Somehow you'd move the street around my feet, couldn't run
So I'd never ruuunn

A bullet in my hand, you think you'd understand?
Oh lord, Im in love with The Enemy
A bullet in my hand, you think you'd understand?
Oh lord, Im in love with The Enemy

A click, Boom
I came to, around me was defeat
A click, Boom
I came to, around you found me in love with the Enemy
Ooh ooh ooh
Oh mi lord
A bullet in my hand, you think you'd understand?
Oh lord, Im in love with The Enemy
A bullet in my hand, you think you'd understand?
Oh lord, Im in love with The Enemy

Ooh ooh ooh
I'm in love with the Enemy

Overall Meaning

The song "The Enemy" by Kita Klane describes a complicated relationship with someone that is considered an enemy. The lyrics begin with the singer feeling the beating of the drum and the heat of the gun, signifying that they are in some sort of conflict. However, the singer reveals that they are in love with the enemy. This is seen when the lyrics say "A bullet in my hand, you think you'd understand? Oh lord, I'm in love with the enemy." The repetition of the phrase "I'm in love with the enemy" throughout the song highlights the internal struggle that the singer is going through. They know that being in love with one's enemy is complicated and challenging, but they cannot help how they feel.

The second verse describes a difficult period in the singer's life where they could not eat, could not sleep and were "numb." However, someone, likely the person they are in love with, entered their life and provided a glimmer of hope. The phrase "Somehow you'd move the street around my feet, couldn't run, so I'd never run" implies that this person helped the singer confront their problems instead of avoiding them. However, the chorus reveals that this person is still the enemy.

Overall, the song explores the idea that love is complicated and messy. It is possible to feel love for someone who is considered the enemy, and this song showcases the emotions that come with that. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, and the melody and instrumentation of the song mirror the complicated emotions of the lyrics, making it a powerful and emotive piece of music.

Line by Line Meaning

Last night I felt the beat and the bang of the drum, the war had begun
The singer is describing the start of a battle, feeling the intensity of the drums and the abruptness of the conflict.

Last night I felt the heat and the hang of the gun, of what we'd become
As the battle continues, the singer now feels the weight of the weaponry and the harsh reality of what they and the enemy have turned into.

A bullet in my hand, you think you'd understand?
The singer wonders if others can comprehend the emotions and experiences of holding a weapon during a conflict.

Oh lord, Im in love with The Enemy
Despite being on opposing sides, the artist feels a strong connection to the enemy in the midst of the conflict.

Ooh ooh ooh
A repeated refrain that emphasizes the artist's emotional turmoil.

Last year, couldn't eat, couldn't sleep; I was numb. I wished I was numb
The singer reflects on their emotional state before the conflict, revealing a sense of unhappiness, detachment, and longing.

Somehow you'd move the street around my feet, couldn't run. So I'd never ruuunn
The singer is immobilized by the presence of an unknown person (possibly the enemy) who seems to control their movement and prevents them from escaping.

A click, Boom. I came to, around me was defeat
In the midst of the conflict, the artist is jolted back to reality by the sound of a weapon, only to realize that their surroundings reflect a sense of loss and hopelessness.

A click, Boom. I came to, around you found me in love with the Enemy
In a moment of clarity, the artist realizes their connection to the enemy and the complicated nature of their feelings.

Oh mi lord
A variation of the previous refrain, emphasizing the artist's desperation and searching for guidance.

I'm in love with the Enemy
A repetition of the main point of the song, revealing once again the singer's conflicted, paradoxical emotions towards the enemy.

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