Formed by singer Katie Jane Garside and guitarist Crispin Gray, they had previously collaborated in the celebrated but short-lived band Daisy Chainsaw. Garside and Gray did not cross paths again until 1999 when they formed Queen Adreena. An album, Taxidermy, soon followed in 2000. Pete Howard, the last drummer to play with The Clash, joined just before the band signed with Rough Trade for their second album, 2002’s Drink Me, featuring the lead single "Pretty Like Drugs." Queen Adreena toured extensively in the UK and Europe. Their third album was released in 2005: The Butcher and the Butterfly.
Ride a Cock Horse, an album of mostly unreleased material from the Taxidermy era, was only available from MySpace www.myspace.com/queenadreenafrance in 2007.
In 2008, Queen Adreena released their final album Djin in Japan with a UK release the following year. They disbanded in 2009 due to Katie Jane Garside pursuing other projects.
KILLER
Queen Adreena Lyrics
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I'm lying here sick with the bleed
There's a body in the basket
And no one needs my need
Feet to kick down
But no tread to the spin
I'm getting too fat and now I'm getting too thin
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
Will I ever grow out of this torture?
Swipe fight turn out the lights
It's a no-win situation
Another day ends with her head in the noose
Now I'm lying here
Must not flicker or move
Write down every time it happens to you
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
Punch drunk braindead down on the floor
Back on my knees, you got me begging for more
Punch drunk braindead down on the floor
Back on my knees, you got me begging for more
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
The lyrics to Queen Adreena's song Killer contain themes of obsession, addiction, and mental and physical abuse. The singer is deeply infatuated with someone who she refers to as a "killer," and is willing to suffer for their attention, even to the point of physical harm. The line "now you're a life's obsession" indicates that the singer has fixated on this other person to the point that their whole life revolves around them, and their obsession is causing them physical illness.
The line "feet to kick down, but no tread to the spin" could be interpreted as the singer feeling powerless and unable to escape their situation. They may have tried to fight back, but without the proper support or resources, they may feel like they are spinning their wheels and getting nowhere. The repeated line "you said I was the only one to bring you off that way" suggests that the other person is manipulating the singer by withholding affection and validation, and using it as a form of control over them.
The final lines of the song, "punch drunk braindead down on the floor, back on my knees, you got me begging for more," emphasize the cycle of abuse and addiction that the singer has become trapped in. They are willing to endure physical harm and humiliation just to get a taste of the other person's affection, even though it is damaging them.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you're a life's obsession
You have now become the sole object of my obsession, occupying all of my thoughts and emotions.
I'm lying here sick with the bleed
I am physically and emotionally drained, feeling sick with pain and suffering.
There's a body in the basket
There is a dead body in the basket, possibly a metaphorical representation of the death of a relationship or the aftermath of violence.
And no one needs my need
Despite the pain and desperation I'm feeling, no one is capable of fulfilling my needs or helping me through my struggles.
Feet to kick down
I have the urge to lash out and hurt those around me.
But no tread to the spin
However, I feel like I'm spiraling out of control and have no direction or purpose.
I'm getting too fat and now I'm getting too thin
I am struggling with my body image and self-esteem, fluctuating between feeling too large and too small.
Will I ever grow out of this torture?
I am questioning whether I will ever be able to overcome the pain and suffering that I am currently experiencing.
Swipe fight turn out the lights
I am engaging in self-destructive behaviors, trying to fight off my pain and escape from reality.
It's a no-win situation
Despite my efforts, I feel like I am unable to escape the cycle of suffering and pain.
Another day ends with her head in the noose
Each day feels like a struggle, with the weight of my problems and pain feeling like a noose around my neck.
Now I'm lying here
I am still trapped in my position of pain and suffering.
Must not flicker or move
I feel like I must remain completely still and emotionless, in order to avoid further pain or punishment.
Write down every time it happens to you
I am keeping track of my struggles and pain, possibly as a way to document my experiences and make sense of them.
Punch drunk braindead down on the floor
I am physically and emotionally exhausted, feeling like a defeated boxer who can no longer stand.
Back on my knees, you got me begging for more
Despite the pain and suffering I have experienced, I am still drawn back to the source of my pain, begging for more of the same.
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
The source of my pain and suffering is also the only source of pleasure and fulfillment in my life.
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
This idea is repeated, emphasizing the hold that this person has over me.
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
The repeated line reinforces the idea that this person is the only one who can bring me pleasure and fulfillment, despite the pain and suffering that comes with it.
You said I was the only one to bring you off that way
The final repetition hammers home the power dynamic in this relationship and the hold that this person has over me.
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wateringcan2
Thank you for uploading this. Despite its greatness, this album is inordinately hard to find.
@claytinadoumblehore5513
thank you watering can
@CrazyMizfan11
This song/video should have more views. this song is f*ckin' awesome!!!
@tmatrix34
this song really gets into your head it rocks--the cd is easily available on amazon--i already purchased the Butcher and the Butterfly which sounds better on a loud stereo--i'll probably order djin but atleast this is here now
@LezbionestHere
My girlfriend just said "Hey babe, you've got:" then sent this song to me