I Could Kill
Lucia Marconi and The Carpool to Nashville Lyrics
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I want you to give to me one good reason to play
With another cowboy
I want you to give me one very good reason to go mad again
It’s ok if you promise, it’s ok if you swear
All the games are just the same
You can bet I can’t resist to those dusty boots
You wear Justin boots pro rodeo jeans a Stetson hat,
And seem a cowboy
And potentially you have a flair to make me quickly crack again
Pay attention by the way to the things you’re gonna say
‘cos I’m crazy and I have no shame
Surely I go nuts for a boy so rough and tough
But if you don’t walk this line
You can bet your guts I could kill
I know a cowboy can’t be bridled and tamed
But I’m a girl you can’t take and leave
Maybe love is too hard to play
This is why I could kill!
I want you to give to me one good reason to play
With another cowboy
I want you to give me one very good reason to go mad again
It’s ok if you promise, it’s ok if you swear
All the games are just the same
You can bet I can’t resist to those dusty boots
But remember if you try to make me off my head I could kill
I could kill!
The song "I Could Kill" by Lucia Marconi and The Carpool to Nashville is a country ballad about a woman's romantic obsession with a cowboy. The lyrics describe the woman's attraction to the cowboy's rough and tough personality, as well as his distinctive western clothing. She acknowledges that she has a weakness for cowboys and is willing to overlook the potential dangers of getting involved with them, but warns the cowboy that she can become violent if he tries to manipulate or deceive her.
The central theme of the song is love and the devotion that one person can develop towards another. The woman clearly takes her feelings for the cowboy very seriously and is willing to take drastic measures to defend her emotions. However, the song also acknowledges the inherent danger and unpredictability of romantic relationships, especially those involving strong personalities like the cowboy.
Overall, "I Could Kill" is a poignant and introspective song that explores the complexities of human emotion and the challenges of navigating romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to give to me one good reason to play
With another cowboy
Please give me a legitimate excuse to cheat on you with another man.
I want you to give me one very good reason to go mad again
It’s ok if you promise, it’s ok if you swear
I need a compelling reason to go crazy again, but if you give me your word, it will be okay.
All the games are just the same
You can bet I can’t resist to those dusty boots
All these games feel familiar, but I can't help but be drawn to your rugged cowboy style.
But remember if you try to make me off my head I could kill
Just a reminder, if you mess with my emotions and make me lose control, I might react violently.
You wear Justin boots pro rodeo jeans a Stetson hat,
And seem a cowboy
Your attire of Justin boots, pro rodeo jeans, and a Stetson hat make you appear to be a true cowboy.
And potentially you have a flair to make me quickly crack again
Pay attention by the way to the things you’re gonna say
You have the potential to trigger my emotional instability again, so be mindful of what you say to me.
‘cos I’m crazy and I have no shame
Surely I go nuts for a boy so rough and tough
I am not mentally stable, and I have no shame about it. I am particularly attracted to a man who is rough and tough.
But if you don’t walk this line
You can bet your guts I could kill
If you do not behave in a certain way, I might react violently.
I know a cowboy can’t be bridled and tamed
But I’m a girl you can’t take and leave
I understand that it's impossible to tame a cowboy, but I am not a woman that you can just come and go as you please.
Maybe love is too hard to play
This is why I could kill!
Perhaps love is too challenging for me to handle, and that's why I might react violently.
I could kill!
I might react violently towards you.
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.