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?

If we try to live our lives
The way we want to be

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?

Racism in future kings can only lead to no good




And besides, all our sons and daughters already
Know how that feels

Overall Meaning

The song, "Killer/Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", by George Michael is about the struggle to be free to live your life as you want to. The lyrics speak to the idea that if we want to live our lives in a certain way, we have to be willing to give and to cry. The lines "Will you give if we cry, will we live or will we die" suggest that freedom comes with a price, and that we must be willing to sacrifice in order to achieve it.


The chorus of the song is directed at a brother and sister who are living a solitary life - perhaps because they feel there is something about them that is not accepted by society. The repetition of the lines "Is there still a part of you that wants to live?/Is there still a part of you that wants to give?" suggests that the songwriter is trying to encourage those who feel marginalized to keep fighting for their right to live and to be heard.


The song also touches on the topic of racism and how it can lead to no good. The line, "Racism in future kings can only lead to no good" suggests that even those in positions of power can be misguided and make harmful decisions. The song ends with a warning that our sons and daughters already know the effects of racism, and that we must strive to create a better future for them.


Line by Line Meaning

So you want to be free
Do you seek the liberty to lead a life of your own choosing?


To live your life the way you want to be
To pursue your desires on your own terms, independent of any external constraints?


Will you give if we cry
If we beg and plead, will you show compassion towards us?


Will we live or will we die
Will our lives continue, or will we perish?


Tainted hearts heal with time
Hearts damaged from past experience require time to recover.


Shoot bad love so we can
Remove any toxic relationships from our lives, so we may be at peace.


Stop the bleeding
End the pain and suffering that accompanies a deeper wound.


Solitary brother
You, who spends much of their time alone?


Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Is there a part of you that desires continued existence?


Solitary sister
You, who spends much of their time alone?


Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
Is there a part of you that possesses generosity to share with others?


If we try to live our lives
If we attempt to live according to our personal goals?


Solitary brother
You, who spends much of their time alone?


Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Is there a part of you that desires continued existence?


Solitary sister
You, who spends much of their time alone?


Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
Is there a part of you that possesses generosity to share with others?


Racism in future kings can only lead to no good
Discrimination in those who will reign in the future can only have disastrous consequences.


And besides, all our sons and daughters already
Furthermore, our children have already learned


Know how that feels
the negative effects of prejudice and bigotry.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , EMI Music Publishing, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUB GROUP , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SEALHENRI SAMUEL

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@maxgallagher2535

For me this man is the definition of the word "Perfect": perfect voice, perfect dancer, perfect beauty, perfect charisma...he was one of the greatest artists of all time and he left his mark on a whole generation..R.I.P George YOU WERE A TRUE KING 👏

@nisansalaliyanage469

He is perfection. 💯

@jessicafromm4128

I miss him so much. ❤

@annajenikejeva433

Can you believe he left us..
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@mariabowers9604

George Michael will always be one of the best vocalists of all times. This performance was perfection. He is very much missed.

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@enricviv

For me it is clear and it is obvioulsy a very personal: George Michael, Elvis Presley and Tony Hadley.

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@lx0nbrawl-stars975

The best musician.❤

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Cant stop watching❤

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