In For The Kill
La Roux攀 Lyrics
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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
This song seems to be written about the complexity of love, and how it involves both desire and trust. While people may try to fight the urges they have towards someone, eventually they will feel the heat and have to confront their feelings. The lyrics suggest that love and lust are intertwined, and that true love involves accurate devotion. However, these deep feelings are also tied to strong emotions, which can make things complicated.
In the chorus, the singer seems to be diving fully into her feelings, going in for the kill, and doing so for the thrill of it. She hopes her love interest will understand and not let go of her hand. The second verse further explores the idea that expressing emotions and hoping for reciprocation can be a risky endeavor. The singer uses metaphor to describe this risk, hanging hopes out on the line, and worrying they will wither in the sun. The final lines seem to suggest that sometimes, it's necessary to enter into conflict or darkness in order to see more clearly and fully experience love.
Overall, the lyrics are evocative and capture the intensity of feelings that come with love and desire. The music video, which features La Roux walking through a dark forest and encountering a deer, emphasizes the mystical, almost magical quality of these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
We can fight our desires
We have the power to suppress our impulses.
But when we start making fires
When we act on our desires, our passions ignite.
We get ever so hot
Our passion and desire intensifies.
Whether we like it or not
Regardless of our feelings or intentions.
They say we can love who we trust
People believe we can only truly love those who we can rely on.
But what is love without lust?
What is love if there is no physical desire?
Two hearts with accurate devotions
Two people with strong and true commitments to each other.
And what are feelings without emotions?
Feelings are meaningless without the passion and intensity of emotions.
I'm going in for the kill
I'm taking a risk and pursuing my desires.
I'm doing it for a thrill
I'm seeking a sense of excitement and adventure in my actions.
Oh I'm hoping you'll understand
I'm seeking understanding and acceptance from the person I'm pursuing.
And not let go of my hand
I'm hoping for a deep and lasting connection with this person.
I hang my hopes out on the line
I'm taking a chance and putting my hopes on the line.
Will they be ready for you in time
I'm hoping that my hopes will be fulfilled when you're ready for them.
If you leave them out too long
If I wait too long, my hopes might wither away.
They'll be withered by the sun
My hopes will be damaged and weakened by the harsh realities of life.
Full stops and exclamation marks
My words are uncertain and hesitant, with moments of passion and excitement.
My words stumble before I start
I struggle to articulate my feelings and intentions.
How far can you send emotions?
How much can we express our feelings and desires through distance and time?
Can this bridge cross the ocean?
Can our connection and commitment survive the barriers of distance and time?
Let's go to war
Let's fight for what we believe in and what we desire.
To make peace
By fighting for what we want, we can achieve a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
Let's be cold
Let's be distant and detached in order to achieve our goals.
To create heat
By being cold and detached, we can actually create more passion and intensity.
I hope in darkness
I have hope that even in difficult and challenging times, there is a way forward.
We can see
We have the potential to find clarity and understanding even in the midst of darkness.
And you're not blinded by the light from me
I don't want to overwhelm or overshadow the person I'm pursuing.
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Written by: BEN LANGMAID, ELLY JACKSON
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