KILLER
Queen/George Michael Lyrics


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So you want to be free?
To live your life the way you want to be
Will you give if we cry
Will we live or will we die?

Tainted hearts heal with time
Shoot bad love so we can stop the bleeding
Solitary brother
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Solitary sister
Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
Solitary brother
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Solitary sister
Is there still a part of you that wants to give?

It was the third of September
That day I'll always remember, yes I will
Because that was the day that my daddy died
Never had a chance to see him, no
Never heard nothin' but bad things about him
Mama, I'm depending on you to tell me the truth
My mama just hung her head and said

Papa was a Rollin' Stone
Yeah, wherever he laid his hat was home
And when he died
All he left us was alone
Then my mama she said
(Papa was a Rollin' Stone) oh, my mama said
Wherever he laid his hat was his home
And when he died
All he left us, all he left us
Can you believe he left us
All alone, yeah
All alone, yeah
All alone, yeah





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Killer" by Queen and George Michael are powerful and thought-provoking, addressing themes of freedom, love, isolation, and mortality. The first verse asks whether someone who desires freedom is willing to give and face the consequences of their actions. The following lines suggest that broken hearts can heal over time, but that bad love needs to be removed to stop the pain. The chorus addresses solitary individuals, questioning whether there is still a part of them that wishes to live and give.


The song then shifts to a spoken-word section, with George Michael recounting the day his father died. The lyrics touch on the pain of never knowing his father and only hearing negative things about him. His mother's revelation that his father was a "Rollin' Stone" who left them alone adds to the sense of isolation and abandonment. This part of the song adds a personal dimension and emotional depth that resonates with many listeners.


Overall, "Killer" is a haunting and affecting song that speaks to the experiences of many who struggle with identity, connection, and the changing nature of relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

So you want to be free?
Do you want to live your life the way you desire, without any restrictions?


To live your life the way you want to be
To be able to make choices and live the life you desire.


Will you give if we cry?
If we are in need and ask for help, will you be compassionate and supportive?


Will we live or will we die?
Do we have a chance at life, or is death inevitable?


Tainted hearts heal with time
Hearts that have been hurt or wronged, can become whole again over time.


Shoot bad love so we can stop the bleeding
End toxic or negative relationships to prevent pain and suffering.


Solitary brother
Are you alone, do you feel disconnected from others?


Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Do you have hope, are you willing to continue living?


Solitary sister
Are you alone, do you feel disconnected from others?


It was the third of September
A specific date important to the artist


That day I'll always remember, yes I will
The date holds significant memories and emotions


Because that was the day that my daddy died
The day the artist's father passed away


Never had a chance to see him, no
The singer never met his father while he was alive.


Never heard nothin' but bad things about him
The singer has only been told negative things about his father.


Mama, I'm depending on you to tell me the truth
The singer is requesting honesty from his mother.


Papa was a Rollin' Stone
The artist's father was a man who moved around often.


Yeah, wherever he laid his hat was home
He made every place he went his own home.


All he left us was alone
The father left without leaving any real connection or bond to his family.


Can you believe he left us, All alone, yeah All alone, yeah All alone, yeah
The father chose to move around alone and passed away without leaving any real connection or bond to his family, leaving them alone.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Paul Tinley, Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel

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