All members of the band are originally from the Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The lead singer of MAGIC!, Nasri, had been working with and writing songs for different pop acts prior to the start of the band. He had met Mark Pelli in the studio and within a week they had written the song "Don't Judge Me" for Chris Brown. Nasri described the chemistry between himself and Pelli as "different than writing chemistry, it was more artistic." A few weeks later, while Mark played a reggae tune on the guitar, Nasri suggested to start a band like "modern-day Police. 2012
Don't Kill the Magic
MAGIC! Lyrics
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If you want change (you could have it)
Sleep on your bed (you could have it)
Bullet to my head (you could have it)
If you want love! (you could have it)
The way that you love (you could have it)
If you want time (you could have it)
Just don't kill, don't kill the magic (ohhh)
Just don't kill, don't kill the magic (ohhh)
I'm not ready to give up just yet
We could stay until we both forget
So baby, don't kill, (don't kill) don't kill the magic (ohhh)
Ooh
If you want space (you could have it)
If you want change (I'll make it drastic)
Sleep on your bed (I'll be your mattress)
Bullet to my head (you could blast it)
Oh if you want love! (I'll be tragic)
The way that you love (I can match it)
If you want time (I'll be elastic)
Tell you no lie (You can have it)
No lieee
Just don't kill, don't kill the magic (ohhh)
Just don't kill, don't kill the magic (ohhh)
I'm not ready to give up just yet
We could stay until we both forget
So baby, don't kill, (don't kill) don't kill the magic (ohhh)
Take my arms, take my legs, take my vision
Take my tongue, take my lungs, if you need it
Hold my knees, hold my knees, hold my knees, I beg
Hey ey ey ey ey
You know I said I'm trying fix this baby
Let me be in my heart God's pleasure
I will do, I will do anything instead
Just don't kill, don't kill the magic (ohhh)
Just don't kill, don't kill the magic (ohhh)
I'm not ready to give up just yet
We could stay until we both forget
So baby, don't kill, (don't kill) don't kill the magic (ohhh)
You could have it, you could have it
You could have it, you could have it
You could have it, you could have it
In the song "Don't Kill the Magic" by MAGIC!, the lyrics speak to the idea of compromise in a relationship. The singer recognizes that their partner may have needs for space, change, or time, and they are willing to provide those things. The singer even goes so far as to offer himself up completely, both physically and emotionally, saying that they can "take my arms, take my legs, take my vision." However, through it all, the singer insists that they "don't kill the magic," which could be interpreted to mean the special bond or spark that exists between two people in a relationship.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Just don't kill, don't kill the magic," driving home the central message of the song. It seems to encourage couples to work together and find a way to honor each other's needs while also not sacrificing the unique connection that brought them together in the first place.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want space (you could have it)
I am willing to give you space if that is what you need.
If you want change (you could have it)
I am willing to make changes if that is what you need.
Sleep on your bed (you could have it)
I am willing to let you have your space and sleep on your own bed.
Bullet to my head (you could have it)
I am willing to put myself in danger for you.
If you want love! (you could have it)
I am willing to give you all the love you need.
The way that you love (you could have it)
I am willing to love you in the way that you want to be loved.
If you want time (you could have it)
I am willing to give you time if you need it.
I'll tell you no lie (you could have it)
I am willing to be honest with you.
Just don't kill, don't kill the magic (ohhh)
Please don't destroy the good thing we have going on.
I'm not ready to give up just yet
I am not ready to end this relationship yet.
We could stay until we both forget
We can continue our relationship until we forget what troubles us.
So baby, don't kill, (don't kill) don't kill the magic (ohhh)
Please don't ruin the beautiful thing we have together.
If you want change (I'll make it drastic)
I am willing to make significant changes if needed.
Sleep on your bed (I'll be your mattress)
I am willing to be there for you whenever you need it, even as a soft place to sleep.
Bullet to my head (you could blast it)
I am willing to put my life on the line for you no matter the risk.
Oh if you want love! (I'll be tragic)
I am willing to love you even if it sometimes hurts me.
The way that you love (I can match it)
I am willing to love you in the way that you love me.
If you want time (I'll be elastic)
I am willing to be flexible with my time for you.
Tell you no lie (You can have it)
I promise to be honest with you always.
Take my arms, take my legs, take my vision
I am willing to give up everything for you.
Take my tongue, take my lungs, if you need it
I would give up my ability to talk and even to breathe if it would help you.
Hold my knees, hold my knees, hold my knees, I beg
I am at your mercy and willing to do anything for you.
You know I said I'm trying fix this baby
I am willing to put in the effort to make this relationship work.
Let me be in my heart God's pleasure
I want to do right by God and make our relationship a joyful one in his eyes.
I will do, I will do anything instead
I am willing to go to great lengths to make this relationship work.
You could have it, you could have it
I am willing to give you all that you need for our relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nasri Tony Atweh, Adam David Messinger, Mark Richard Pellizzer, Alex Tanasijczuk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
YMBC
2023 aun es como si la escuchara por primera vez.
Adriana Molina
Hace ocho años Magic! Estuvo en México, y yo estuve en esa presentación, si bien no conocía demasiado sobre su música o ellos jamás me pude sacar ésta canción de la cabeza, y hoy a ocho años de ello, sigue causando me los mismos escalofríos que la primera vez
Gracias por tanto Magic! 💗
Andreia Maroneze
Amu d+essa banda magic💜💜💜💜
Keams Angha
No Kiss, No sex, No drugs Nothing...so clean... Only Magic overflowing.👍👍👍
jacob26
Wrapped around your finger - police
David Babu
2020 and am still in love with the vibe🔥🇰🇪
Linet Mumbi
🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Alice
🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
ALMENDRAZ, Ivan
yessssss from the 🇵🇭😍
Bibiana Nunes
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷😍