In For The Kill
La Roux搀 Lyrics


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We can fight our desires
But when we start making fires
We get ever so hot
Whether we like it or not
They say we can love who we trust
But what is love without lust?
Two hearts with accurate devotions
And what are feelings without emotions?

I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
(x2)

I hang my hopes out on the line
Will they be ready for you in time
If you leave them out too long
They'll be withered by the sun
Full stops and exclamation marks
My words stumble before I start
How far can you send emotions?
Can this bridge cross the ocean?

I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
(x2)

Let's go to war
To make peace
Let's be cold
To create heat
I hope in darkness
We can see
And you're not blinded by the light from me

I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill




Oh I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "In For The Kill" by La Roux reflect the idea of forbidden love and the intense emotions that come along with it. The opening lines describe the battle one may go through in trying to resist their desires, but ultimately succumbing to them, and the fire that ignites when those desires are acted upon.


The song then moves towards the topic of love, questioning what love truly is without the presence of lust or passion. The lines "Two hearts with accurate devotions / And what are feelings without emotions?" pose a rhetorical question, suggesting that pure devotion alone is not enough for a satisfying love.


The chorus then repeats the phrase "I'm going in for the kill / I'm doing it for a thrill" which could be interpreted as the singer's willingness to pursue this forbidden love, even if it may result in hurt, because of the excitement and passion involved. The bridge of the song, "Let's go to war / To make peace / Let's be cold / To create heat" speaks to the concept of opposites attracting and the idea that sometimes we have to go through conflict or hard times to experience something great.


Overall, "In For The Kill" by La Roux is a song that explores the intensity of emotions and the complexity of love in a way that is both relatable and thought-provoking.


Line by Line Meaning

We can fight our desires
We have the power to overcome our impulses and urges


But when we start making fires
However, when we begin to act on those desires, we become passionate and intense


We get ever so hot
Our emotions and actions become very heated and intense


Whether we like it or not
Even if we don't want to feel this way, our emotions can take over


They say we can love who we trust
Society tells us that we can only love those we have faith in and rely on


But what is love without lust?
But is love truly love if it is lacking passion and desire?


Two hearts with accurate devotions
A true, devoted love requires both parties to have genuine feelings


And what are feelings without emotions?
However, having emotions is what truly makes our feelings real and alive


I'm going in for the kill
I am taking a risk and making a bold move


I'm doing it for a thrill
I am seeking excitement and a rush


Oh I'm hoping you'll understand
I am hoping that you will comprehend my actions and why I am taking them


And not let go of my hand
I am hoping that you will not abandon me or give up on our relationship


I hang my hopes out on the line
I am taking a chance and putting everything on the line


Will they be ready for you in time
I am unsure if taking this risk will pay off and be worth it to you


If you leave them out too long
If I hesitate too long, my opportunity may pass me by


They'll be withered by the sun
My hopes and dreams may become faded and lost if I wait too long to act


Full stops and exclamation marks
My vocabulary cannot express the depth of my emotions


My words stumble before I start
I find it difficult to articulate my true emotions


How far can you send emotions?
Is it possible to truly express the depth of our emotions to others?


Can this bridge cross the ocean?
Is it possible to bridge the gap between our emotions and those of others?


Let's go to war
Let us fight for what we believe in


To make peace
In doing so, we can ultimately achieve a sense of unity and harmony


Let's be cold
Sometimes we must be calculated and unemotional to achieve our goals


To create heat
In doing so, we can ultimately achieve a passionate and intense connection with others


I hope in darkness
In times of uncertainty and fear, I continue to hope for the best


We can see
Through this darkness, we can ultimately gain clarity and understanding


And you're not blinded by the light from me
I hope that my actions and emotions do not blind or confuse you




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Written by: BEN LANGMAID, ELLY JACKSON

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