killing me
Kooks feat. The Lyrics
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Yeah, the things that you can do
That no one else can do to me at all
Am I wasting my time?
As I feel that I'll go out
And find someone that's out of luck too
I were to feel the love that I know you can send
Did I send love?
Did I move too close?
Will the wind blow her away?
Will the wind blow her away?
And I saw you cry
So I know you didn't mean
To creep into my dreams just to turn me down
You say you feel so used
But it was you who turned it on
And used all of your charms just to bring me in
And everybody knows the games she plays
And every time she loses she runs away
Did I send love?
Did I move too close?
Will the wind blow her away?
Where will the wind blow her today?
Will the wind blow her away?
You can help me out
I want to love you again
You can help me out
I want to love you again
'Cause I feel so cold without sun
And you're the one I can't run from
Will the wind blow her away?
Will the wind blow her away?
Will the wind blow her away?
The lyrics to Kooks feat. The's song Killing Me describe the turmoil of an on-again, off-again romantic relationship. The vocalist is struggling with their feelings for their partner and wondering if they're wasting their time. There's a sense of desperation as they contemplate the possibility of finding someone else who's also unlucky in love, but ultimately they're still drawn to their partner. The chorus repeats the question "Will the wind blow her away?" which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the fragility of the relationship - the slightest breeze could be enough to end it.
The second verse addresses the partner directly, acknowledging their manipulative behavior and tendency to run away when they lose at their own games. Despite this, the vocalist also takes responsibility for their own actions, wondering if they moved too quickly or sent the wrong signals. There's a conflict between the desire to move on and the fear of being alone - "You're the one I can't run from." In the bridge, the vocalist pleads for their partner's help in restoring the love they once had, recognizing that they feel incomplete without it.
Overall, Killing Me is a bittersweet reflection on a troubled relationship, exploring the themes of love, loss, and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
It's killing me
The actions of the person are causing me emotional pain
Yeah, the things that you can do
Referring to the unique things only the person can do or make happen
That no one else can do to me at all
No one else has the same impact or effect on me
Am I wasting my time?
Questions if it's worth it to continue investing time and energy
As I feel that I'll go out
Suggests a decision has been made to move on
And find someone that's out of luck too
Seeking out someone who is also unlucky in love
And if I had to do it all again
Reflecting on past experiences
I were to feel the love that I know you can send
Acknowledging the potential for love from the person
Did I send love?
Questioning if love was reciprocated
Did I move too close?
Wondering if becoming too involved was a mistake
Will the wind blow her away?
Asking if the person will leave without warning
Will the wind blow her away?
Repetition for emphasis of the previous line
And I saw you cry
Observing the person in a moment of vulnerability
So I know you didn't mean
Assuming an action wasn't intentional because of the display of emotion
To creep into my dreams just to turn me down
Perceiving a rejection or dismissal
You say you feel so used
Acknowledging the person's statement about feeling taken advantage of
But it was you who turned it on
Reminding the person that they initiated the situation
And used all of your charms just to bring me in
Highlighting the person's use of manipulation tactics to attract
And everybody knows the games she plays
Referring to the person's tendencies to play manipulative games in relationships
And every time she loses she runs away
Explaining past behavior of running away when things don't go their way
Did I send love?
Repeating the same question as before
Did I move too close?
Repeating the same question as before
Will the wind blow her away?
Repeating the same question as before
Where will the wind blow her today?
Questioning where the person will go or what they will do
Will the wind blow her away?
Repetition for emphasis of the previous line
You can help me out
Asking for assistance or reconciliation
I want to love you again
Expressing the desire to love the person once more
You can help me out
Repeating the same request as before
I want to love you again
Repeating the same desire as before
'Cause I feel so cold without sun
Comparing love to the warmth of the sun and feeling empty without it
And you're the one I can't run from
Acknowledging the person's significance and impact in their life
Will the wind blow her away?
Repeating the same question as before
Will the wind blow her away?
Repetition for emphasis of the previous line
Will the wind blow her away?
Repetition for emphasis of the previous line
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: LUKE PRITCHARD, ANTHONY HOFFER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Carmel Freeman
love this song!!!
Juliano Lima
mto boom..