Serial Killer
Lana Del Rey! Lyrics
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Find my one true love tonight
Do you think that he could be you?
If I pray really tight
Get into a fake bar fight
While I'm walking down the avenue
If I lay really quiet
I can't stop what I love to do
So I murder love in the night
Watching them fall one by one, they fight
Did you think you'll love me too?
Baby, I'm a sociopath
Sweet serial killer
On the warpath
'Cause I love you just a little too much
I love you just a little too much
You can see me drinking Cherry Cola
Sweet serial killer
I left a love note
Said you know I love the thrill of the rush
You know I love the thrill of the rush
(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer (I guess I'll see him over)
Do it for the thrill of the rush
Love you just a little too much, much
(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I'll see him over)
I love you just a little too much
Love you just a little too much, much
My black fire's burning bright
Maybe I'll go out tonight
We can paint the town in blue
I'm so hot, I ignite
Dancing in the dark and I shine
Like a light I'm luring you
Sneak up on you really quiet
Whisper, "Am I what your heart desires?"
I can be your ingenue
Keep you safe and inspired
Baby, let your fantasies unwind
We can do what you want to do
Baby, I'm a sociopath
Sweet serial killer
On the warpath
'Cause I love you just a little too much
I love you just a little too much
You can see me drinking Cherry Cola
Sweet serial killer
I left a love note
Said you know I love the thrill of the rush
You know I love the thrill of the rush
(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I'll see him over)
Do it for the thrill of the rush
Love you just a little too much, much
(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I'll see him over)
I love you just a little too much
Love you just a little too much, much
Just have fun
(Wanna play you like a Gameboy)
I don't want one
(What's the thrill of the same toy?)
La-la, la-la, la, la-la, la-la, lie down, down
Just have fun
(I wanna play you like a Gameboy)
I don't want one
(What's the thrill of the same toy?)
La-la, la-la, la, la-la, la-la, lie down, down
Oh
You can see me drinking Cherry Cola
Sweet serial killer
I left a love note
Said you know I love the thrill of the rush
You know I love the thrill of the rush
(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I'll see him over)
Do it for the thrill of the rush
Love you just a little too much, much
(You send me right to heaven)
Sweet serial killer
(I guess I'll see him over)
I love you just a little too much
Love you just a little too much, much
The lyrics to "Serial Killer" by Lana Del Rey tell the story of a dangerous, obsessive love. The singer wishes for her soulmate to be with her, but is willing to do whatever it takes to find and keep him. This includes getting into fake bar fights, luring her victims to their death, and expressing her sociopathic tendencies. She claims to have fallen in love with her target a little too much, so much so, that she is willing to kill those who stand in her way.
The singer of the song exhibits traits of a sociopath throughout the lyrics. They are manipulative and charming, using their innocent appearance to lure in victims. The language of the song presents love and murder as intertwined, with the singer explaining that they "murder love in the night." The singer appears to be in a perpetual state of feeling overwhelmed by their own emotions, killing as a way to express their zealous passion. Upon closer analysis, the singer's love is not a healthy one, rather it's deeply delusional, obsessive and dangerous.
Though Lana Del Rey's "Serial Killer" was never officially released, it has become a fan favorite over the years. Its haunting melody and provocative lyrics have generated numerous covers, remixes, and fan-based content. The song's popularity inspired the release of a remix EP containing a remixed version of the song by "K Theory" and other popular artists.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I may, wish I might
I hope to find true love tonight
Find my one true love tonight
Tonight I will find my one true love
Do you think that he could be you?
Could you be the one for me?
If I pray really tight
If I pray with all my might
Get into a fake bar fight
Start a pretend bar brawl
While I'm walking down the avenue
As I stroll down the street
If I lay really quiet
If I stay silent and still
I know that what I do isn't right
I know my actions are wrong
I can't stop what I love to do
I cannot resist my own desires
So I murder love in the night
I kill love under the cover of darkness
Watching them fall one by one, they fight
Watching them fall, struggle and die
Did you think you'll love me too?
Did you think you could love me back?
Baby, I'm a sociopath
I am a sociopathic person
Sweet serial killer
A charming and attractive killer
On the warpath
I am on a mission to kill
'Cause I love you just a little too much
Because I am obsessed with you
You can see me drinking Cherry Cola
I am drinking Cherry Cola
I left a love note
I wrote a note about my love
Said you know I love the thrill of the rush
I enjoy the excitement of the chase
My black fire's burning bright
I am full of passion and desire
Maybe I'll go out tonight
Perhaps I will go out tonight
We can paint the town in blue
We can make a scene, make a mess
I'm so hot, I ignite
I am on fire, full of energy
Dancing in the dark and I shine
I dance in the darkness and stand out
Like a light I'm luring you
I am attracting you like a light
Sneak up on you really quiet
I will approach you very silently
Whisper, 'Am I what your heart desires?'
Ask, 'Am I the one you want? The one you desire?'
I can be your ingenue
I can play the innocent or naive girl
Keep you safe and inspired
I can keep you safe and motivated
Baby, let your fantasies unwind
Let yourself be free and explore your desires
Just have fun
Just enjoy the experience, don't worry about consequences
I don't want one
I don't want a relationship
La-la, la-la, la, la-la, la-la, lie down, down
Let's relax and enjoy the moment
Love you just a little too much, much
I love you more than I should
(You send me right to heaven)
(You excite me beyond measure)
Sweet serial killer
A charming and attractive killer
(I guess I'll see him over)
(I will see him in the afterlife)
Do it for the thrill of the rush
I do it because it's thrilling and exciting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, PETE IBSEN
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