Official website is at kjwan.net
Kjwan is a Filipino alternative - hard-rock band. They were formed May 2003, fronted by former Sandwich vocalist Marc Abaya. Kjwan has a 12 track debut album released, self-titled "Kjwan" containing their defining single "Daliri", and has contributed a song to Philippine Ragnarok Online's compilation album entitled "Rök On!". The band's latest project is their sophomore album called "Two-Step Marv" due 2nd half of 2006
BOOMERANG
Kjwan Lyrics
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Cut the deck, better place your bet, 'cause the game ain't over yet
Wanna 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 just can't say no, well here I come, baby, and here I go
A boomerang, a boomerang
In Kjwan's song "Boomerang," the singer is describing a tumultuous relationship with someone they are deeply attracted to but cannot fully trust or rely on. The lyrics evoke the feeling of being caught in a high-stakes game, where every decision could lead to either great reward or devastating loss. The metaphor of a boomerang is aptly used to describe this person because, just like the returning projectile, they keep coming back into the singer's life, no matter how hard they try to push them away.
The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes throwing the dice on a roll and walking on hot coals. These actions suggest a willingness to take risks and endure pain in order to get what they want. They also describe the feeling of being on the edge of a precipice, waiting to see what will happen next. In the second stanza, the singer paints a picture of their unpredictable partner, who can go from "cold" to "hot" and from being "in the mood" to not wanting anything at all. The singer is clearly frustrated by this, but also deeply attracted to the person they are describing.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more resigned to their fate. They recount all the ways in which their partner has hurt them, but acknowledge that they can't resist the pull of their attraction. The final lines of the song, "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," suggest a feeling of inevitability. No matter how hard the singer tries to break free from this person, they always come back around.
Overall, "Boomerang" is a powerful song about the difficulties of navigating a complicated and intense relationship. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and metaphor, and the music ratchets up the tension with its propulsive beat and driving guitar riffs.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna throw down the dice on a roll, it's a showdown, gonna walk on hot coals
I'm taking a big risk and stepping into the spotlight, even if it means facing difficult challenges and obstacles.
Cut the deck, better place your bet, 'cause the game ain't over yet
It's time to make a move and take a chance, because the situation is still up for grabs, and anything can happen.
Wanna keep you under lock and key, can't you see what you do to me
I want to keep you close and control you, because you have a powerful hold over me that I can't resist.
Get the noose, I know I'm gonna hang, 'cause you're like a boomerang, boomerang
I know I'm setting myself up for pain and heartache, because you have a way of always coming back and bringing back the same old problems and issues.
On the way up, you change your tune, so pay up, and it ain't too soon
You're unpredictable and tend to shift your attitude or behavior suddenly, so I need to be prepared to deal with the consequences and risks immediately.
Can't make up or break up, can't feel a thing, you want a piece of everything
I can't decide whether to continue the relationship or call it quits, and I feel emotionally numb and detached, while you always want more and never seem to be satisfied.
First you're cold and then you're hot, you're in the mood and then you're not
Your feelings and actions towards me are constantly fluctuating, and it's hard to keep up with your ever-changing moods and desires.
Yeah, I know I'll get a bang, 'cause you're like a boomerang, boomerang
Even though I know it's going to hurt and be repetitive, I keep coming back to you because you have a powerful attraction that I can't resist.
You can slip and you can slide, but there ain't nothin' you can hide
You can try to evade or conceal your true self or intentions, but eventually, everything comes to light and the truth is revealed.
You just can't say no, well here I come, baby, and here I go
You have a weakness for temptation and always give in, so I'm taking advantage of that and entering your life, even if it's only temporary.
A boomerang, a boomerang
You always come back to me, no matter what, just like a boomerang that returns to its owner after being thrown away.
Writer(s): Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulick Copyright: Gene Simmons Worldwide Inc., Hori Prod. America Inc., Universal Kiss Ltd.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.