In For The Kill
La Roux (ft. Kanye West) Lyrics


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[La Roux:]
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?

[Chorus (2x):]
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

[Kanye West:]
I'm going in and I'ma go hard
I mean whats the point if it ain't no scars
A little teeth marks
Blood on the collar
That's real love mhmmmm
She said, ugh
How could you love someone that hurt you, played you, spoke to provoke you?
How could you love someone that burns you, turns you into a werewolf?
And in the moment you might do some things you're not aware of
No-ones prepared for the scale of this not a failure
And more and more more more drama looking for a score
State you're looking for a tour
Her allure's more couture, tailor-made
Til you screams in rage
I mean uhhhhhm breaking out the damn cage

Hannibal Lector, my ugh American psycho
An iller version of like yo
The thriller version of Michael
My recital is as bright as the light show at the Eiffel
A werewolf up in Paris, I'm living off your vitals
I mean I'll be you're con man, I'll be you're damn liar
Lets start the interview, I'll be your vampire
I gotta feel ya, bite ya neck to get familiar
And if ya die, guess what? I'll fucking kill ya

[Chorus x2:]
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

[La Roux:]
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

[Chorus x2:]
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 song "In For The Kill" by La Roux (ft. Kanye West) explores the idea that love is not always logical and often involves a mixture of desire, lust, and emotions. The first verse highlights the inherent contradiction in trying to fight one's desires while still being drawn to them. The second verse questions the nature of love, pointing out that it may not be meaningful without passion and physical attraction. The chorus then focuses on the thrill of pursuing someone, despite the risks and potential for hurt.


Kanye West's verse takes a darker turn, exploring the idea that love can sometimes involve pain and violence. He poses the question of how someone can love another person who has hurt them and suggests that this love may involve a kind of transformation, comparing it to turning into a werewolf. He then delves into his own desires, describing himself as a con man and a vampire who needs to bite and feed in order to feel connected with someone.


The song's final verse offers a somewhat ambiguous message, urging listeners to embrace conflict and darkness in order to find meaning and connection. There is a sense that relationships are complex and messy, but that perhaps this is what makes them worth pursuing.


Overall, "In For The Kill" is a moody, introspective song that explores the emotional and physical complexities of love and desire.


Line by Line Meaning

We can fight our desires
Our natural instincts and desires can be suppressed or opposed, but it's not always easy to control them.


But when we start making fires
When we allow ourselves to indulge in our desires, we can become consumed, passionate, and sometimes reckless.


We get ever so hot
Our passion and desires can intensify and become overwhelming as we pursue them.


Whether we like it or not
Even if we try to fight or ignore our desires, they may still persist and influence our actions.


They say we can love who we trust
Society suggests that love can only exist between people who trust each other completely.


But what is love without lust?
However, the physical aspect of attraction and desire, or lust, is also an important component of love.


Two hearts with accurate devotions
True love involves two people who are committed to each other and devoted to making the relationship work.


And what are feelings without emotions?
Without emotions, our feelings would be meaningless and empty, as emotions are what give them significance and depth.


I'm going in for the kill
The artist is actively pursuing their desires and taking bold action to obtain what they want.


I'm doing it for a thrill
They are motivated by the excitement and rush of pursuing their desires, and the thrill of taking risks.


Oh I'm hoping you'll understand
They desire for the other person to empathize with their perspective and recognize the intensity of their feelings.


And not let go of my hand
They want the other person to support them and remain committed to their relationship, despite any obstacles or challenges they may face.


I mean whats the point if it ain't no scars
The singer suggests that taking risks and pursuing one's desires should result in some kind of meaningful experience or outcome, even if there are risks and consequences involved.


A little teeth marks
The singer references sexual activity and implies that roughness and some level of physical pain can be a desirable aspect of physical intimacy.


Blood on the collar
The singer alludes to violent, dangerous behavior and suggests that such intensity can be a sign of true passion and love, rather than a source of fear or discomfort.


That's real love mhmmmm
The artist believes that intense, passionate connections between people often involve some degree of danger and risk, and that this intensity is a sign of real love.


How could you love someone that hurt you, played you, spoke to provoke you?
The artist questions the idea of loving someone who causes pain, manipulation, and conflict in a relationship, and suggests that this is not healthy or desirable.


How could you love someone that burns you, turns you into a werewolf?
The singer further questions the idea of loving someone who causes extreme emotional and physical pain, and suggests that this is a form of monstrous behavior.


And in the moment you might do some things you're not aware of
The singer acknowledges that intense emotions and desires can lead to acting impulsively and without complete awareness or control over one's actions.


No-ones prepared for the scale of this not a failure
The artist acknowledges that the intensity and consequences of pursuing one's desires can be difficult and overwhelming, but suggests that this does not necessarily mean it will result in a failure or negative outcome.


And more and more more more drama looking for a score
The artist suggests that pursuing desires often results in more challenges, risks, and drama, but that this may be a necessary part of the process in achieving one's goals.


State you're looking for a tour
The artist implies that the object of their desires may be seeking their own personal fulfillment or adventure, and that this can be a source of tension and conflict in the relationship.


Her allure's more couture, tailor-made
The singer admires the other person's unique and fashionable sense of style and charm, but suggests that this can also be a mask or facade that obscures their true nature or desires.


Til you screams in rage
The artist suggests that intense emotions can lead to outbursts of anger, frustration, or pain, and that this can be a sign of the depth of their passion and desire.


I mean uhhhhhm breaking out the damn cage
The singer suggests that pursuing one's desires can feel like breaking free from confinement or restrictions, and that this can be liberating and empowering.


Hannibal Lector, my ugh American psycho
The singer references two fictional characters known for their intelligence, charisma, and destructive behavior, and implies that they aspire to embody these qualities in their own pursuit of desires.


An iller version of like yo
The singer suggests that their persona and behavior is similar to that of these characters, but even more intense, shocking, and dangerous.


The thriller version of Michael
The artist references Michael Jackson's famous music video and suggests that their own behavior and desires are similarly thrilling, captivating, and dramatic.


My recital is as bright as the light show at the Eiffel
The artist compares their performance or behavior to a spectacular light show, implying that it is thrilling, impressive, and captivating to watch.


I mean I'll be you're con man, I'll be you're damn liar
The singer suggests that they are willing to deceive and manipulate the other person in order to pursue their desires and win their affection.


Lets start the interview, I'll be your vampire
The singer uses metaphors from horror and supernatural fiction to describe their pursuit of desires, suggesting that they are willing to use their charisma and charm to seduce and dominate the other person, perhaps even in a predatory way.


I gotta feel ya, bite ya neck to get familiar
The artist desires to be physically intimate with the other person, and uses the metaphor of a vampire biting a victim in order to underscore the intensity of these feelings.


And if ya die, guess what? I'll fucking kill ya
The artist suggests that their passion and desire is so intense that they would be willing to do anything, even to the point of violence, to be with the other person.


Let's go to war
The artist is willing to fight and take risks to pursue their desires, even if it creates conflict or tension in the relationship or the wider world.


To make peace
The singer suggests that sometimes conflict and tension are necessary in order to achieve a deeper understanding or connection, and that in the end, this will lead to a sense of peace or fulfillment.


Let's be cold
The artist suggests that sometimes it is necessary to be detached, unemotional, or calculating in order to achieve one's goals, and that this can lead to success or a sense of power.


To create heat
However, this detachment can also create a sense of tension or passion between the two people, which can ultimately deepen their connection and lead to greater intimacy.


I hope in darkness
The singer acknowledges that the pursuit of desires can often lead to moments of uncertainty, doubt, or fear, but suggests that this is a necessary part of the process.


We can see
Through these moments of darkness and uncertainty, the singer hopes that the two people can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other's desires and motivations.


And you're not blinded by the light from me
However, the artist also acknowledges that their own intense desires and passions can be overwhelming or even blinding to the other person, and that this may create obstacles in their relationship.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rosess11

We can fight our desires, ooh
But when we start making fires
We get ever so hot, ooh
Whether we like it or not
They say we can love who we trust, ooh
But what is love without lust?
Two hearts with accurate devotions, ooh
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
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
I hang my hopes out on the line, ooh
Well, they'd be ready for you in time
If you leave them out too long, ooh
They'll be withered by the sun
Full stops and exclamation marks, ooh
My words stumble before I start
How far can you send emotions? Ooh
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
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
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
Ooh
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
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@jereddodson8864

The answer: a fractured personality; unity... two totally incongruent concepts- or are they? Through unification comes a healing of life's hurts, gained over time in a variety of ways. God is the damaged father, damaged because he has simply always existed but is lonely by nature and seeks companionship. He simply is and always has been. But where did he come from originally? That is a question he may have always asked himself and it is the question to which there is no answer. God is and always has been a paradox. He is something that, without his own existence, could not possibly exist. He just is... However; He is also just. He created us, all of us, to quench his thirst for companionship. in creating us he broke the first law of physics that He put in place to govern this universe in an orderly fashion. That law states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed. It simply changes forms. By creating us in his image; complete with free will, plus the power of manifestation, and the gifts of the Spirit; God bypassed the first rule that he laid out for this universe to exist in an orderly fashion in the first place. What that means is that we all, like Him and thanks to His love for us, have the power within ourselves to produce energy from nothingness through manifestation. that ability allows us to thereby create energy that can exist, and grow exponentially outside of us, just as we exist and grow exponentially apart from God. This is a good thing in the beginning, and continues to be so long as humanity does not realize its own potential or doesn't recognize its own divinity. This existence proceeds in a mostly orderly fashion through time until mankind ascends spiritually and recognizes his own divine nature in a real way. when mankind begins to grasp his intrinsic power, and individual divinity, there begins to be a real imbalance of energy and power in the universe, which is run by physical laws that demand a balance. once this balance is thrown off to a point of no return, reality begins to unravel at an ever increasing rate. There are no new or old souls. that saying may seem to hold true, but the really is that our souls exist outside of the constraints of time for the most part. We have all always been and will be and will have already been in the future and will come to be in the past. This profusion of incarnations and avatars and fractal expansion of God's powerful energy eventually will lead to the collapse of reality and the universe once its had the time necessary to proliferate beyond the ability of the universe to balance and contain. And then the universe will completely fall apart, and the whole process will start again at the beginning with God's creation of the universe through the Big Bang. This process has happened so very many times already, because God, our Creator is incredibly lonely for companionship that lies outside of himself. His nature is perfect in every way except for the longing he has for the companionship of his own kind. Thus, His desperate need for someone other than himself is the triggering factor that leads him to retry his grand experiment of creation, even though he knows it is destined to fall apart in the end over and over again. each time the cycle repeats, He watches us all develop our own imperfect personas apart from his divine unified field, and He still somehow withholds hope that one day maybe one of us will measure up or manage to ascend to his dimensional level of existence in time for us to avoid or sidestep our universe's destruction; and that whomever is capable of that realization will be raised to his side to become his companion and counterpart forever. This hope is ultimately useless, as none of us will ever be able to reach God's level of understanding before the end of time or existence, or so it would seem.... But God continues the experiment and search for company nonetheless, due to his unending love for us. until such a time when ones of us becomes worthy of being a companion of God the Almighty, which may never ultimately happen, time repeats itself endlessly in its cyclical fashion. in the meantime, God uses existence as a form of escape: a dream, or a thought into which he can immerse himself. this is done in order for him to experience the actual love of another being however flawed it may be. he still withholds hope for us, to release ourselves as well as him from this repititious cycle of loneliness. surely he knows quite a bit that we do not. it sounds unnecessary, but through separating himself from us, and then implanting his essence into one of us, though without the distinct memory of his divinity while in the flesh; he allows himself to experience the agony and the ecstasy of life. We are thus his diversion to distract himself from his solitude. even when it becomes difficult or painful, This life still is better than an eternal, singular loneliness. In life, it is loves imperfection that is the reason for life to exist. the ultimate fact is that love is really all that there is in all reality. love, Neither painless nor perfect, is the only concept in existence that makes existence worthwhile. Even when it is painful or lost, Love is still worthwhile, no matter the cost or the repercussions. Love is always worth it. Perhaps its imperfection is the reason behind its enduring value... Like the Japanese concept called wabi sabi, loves beauty is found in it's imperfections. Also, as illustrated by masters of Native American beadwork, is the understanding of the concept that nothing in this life can be truly perfect. these native master craftspeople ultimately leave one flaw intentionally in an otherwise perfect piece of their handiwork.... they leave One bead intentionally out of place or one tiny flaw in the pattern, because they realize that the intrinsic beauty lies in the imperfection of reality. They know that the behind the mundane and within the little flaws are wherein lies true perfection. it is in the quiet moments between chapters in the book of life that are held its significance meaning and value. in these concepts lie the recognition that people are flawed, and that destiny, while it does exist- is changeable through consciously applied force of will. We are all imperfect and capable of making mistakes; just as we are all capable of overcoming obstacles or overlooking said mistakes because of love and in favor of love. to err is human they say, but to forgive is devine. We all reach and grasp for an understanding of God and ourselves and existence on a daily basis, but the very unattainability of that knowledge is what makes life possible, and worth living. it is the raison d'etre, the reason to be, or the je ne se quoi, the i don't know what of life and almost unspeakable by the English language if not all human language, thus the necessity of these two preceding sayings. it is the unknowable quality of God that makes him powerful, and its the unanswerable nature of the deepest questions of life that inspire us to question and philosophize and ask the deepest questions of life. If we were able to know the ultimate answer, it would render the asking of the question impossible and irrelevant. Therefore, until such a time as one of us humans can ascend to the level of God's perfection (in a timely manner before existence unravels and ends,) we will all continue on as always, in an endless cycle of creation, self Realization, yearning, searching, and futile struggle to know and understand God our Creator. to know and understand God in this way is utterly impossible, though the search for knowledge and understanding seems to be greatly rewarding in and of itself. that search, even in failure, proves to be not only worthwhile, but worth repeating over and over again infinitely.

Jered Dodson

@jereddodson8864

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