Assassin
Pastel Lite Lyrics

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And I could build you up, make you mine, turn you on
Or I could break you down, make you cry, make you run
And you won't see me, cause I am invisible
And you can't touch me, cause I'm indestructible

. . . .
And I could burn a hole in your heart, make you numb
Or I could throw you off from this world, make you drown

Oh you will hate me, but I'll be the end of you

Oh you won't forget me but I will destroy you
. . . .
Hey you should know much better than to leave alone all night
Yeah you should've known much better than to treat me like a child
Yes you could've done much better than to torture me with your lies

Yeah you should've done much better but it's too late just say goodbye
Just say goodbye
. . . .
I am your nightmare, oh, you better be careful boy

I am your enemy, you be sorry that you mess with me
I am an assassin, I'll be sure to make you scream
Yes I am your nightmare, oh, you better be careful boy
. . . .
Hey you should know much better than to leave alone all night

Yeah you should've known much better than to treat me like a child
Yes you could've done much better than to torture me with your lies
Yeah you should've done much better but it's too late just say goodbye
Just say goodbye

. . . .
Just say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pastel Lite's "Assassin" are an intriguing blend of seduction and intimidation, crafted to illustrate the emotional power that one person holds over another. The opening lines suggest that the singer has the ability to mold their target's emotions with ease, either building them up or breaking them down. The reference to invisibility and indestructibility adds to the sense of control that the singer exudes, emphasizing that their target is powerless against them.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more aggressive, describing their capacity to hurt or even kill their target. The repetition of the phrase "you should have done much better" adds to the sense of accumulated frustration and anger, suggesting that the singer has been wronged in some way and is seeking retribution. By the end of the song, the singer has fully assumed the identity of an assassin, flaunting their power and warning their target to be careful.

Line by Line Meaning

And I could build you up, make you mine, turn you on
I have the power to flatter you and make you fall for me.

Or I could break you down, make you cry, make you run
Alternatively, I also have the power to hurt and upset you so much that you'll distance yourself from me.

And you won't see me, cause I am invisible
Despite my influence over you, you won't be able to recognize me for who I am.

And you can't touch me, cause I'm indestructible
Furthermore, I'll always remain out of reach because I cannot be destroyed nor harmed.

And I could burn a hole in your heart, make you numb
I have the power to emotionally wound you so deeply that you'll become numb to the pain.

Or I could throw you off from this world, make you drown
Alternatively, I could even take your life and make you perish in despair.

Oh you will hate me, but I'll be the end of you
You may come to despise me, but I'll ultimately be responsible for your downfall.

Oh you won't forget me but I will destroy you
Despite our inevitable end, you'll remember my lasting impact as I ruin you.

Hey you should know much better than to leave alone all night
You should be more aware of the potential danger of leaving me unattended for a prolonged amount of time.

Yeah you should've known much better than to treat me like a child
You should've been more respectful towards me, and not treat me like a young, naive individual.

Yes you could've done much better than to torture me with your lies
You could've been much more honest with me, instead of deceiving me with false promises.

Yeah you should've done much better but it's too late just say goodbye
Despite the possibility of correcting your past wrongdoings, it's now too late, and the only thing left to do is say farewell.

I am your nightmare, oh, you better be careful boy
I am the source of your worst fears, and you better be wary of my influence over you.

I am your enemy, you be sorry that you mess with me
As your adversary, I'll cause you nothing but regret for ever crossing my path.

I am an assassin, I'll be sure to make you scream
My mission is to inflict as much pain and terror on you as possible, and I won't hesitate to do so.

Just say goodbye
In conclusion, the only thing left to do is say farewell as I've caused too much damage to reconcile our relationship.

Contributed by Tristan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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