Killer In The Mirror
Set It Off Lyrics


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Look out, they′re closing in on you now
Wake up, or you'll wake up six feet down
Nobody′s got your back in this town
Knock 'em in the teeth now
Out here, there's no negotiation
No room to start a conversation
Before you get a taste, it′s taken
Never let you guard down

Get back, put your hands up, kinda messed up, but it′s tough luck
And I'm sorry, but I don′t feel bad for you
'Cause I know if you could switch this
You′d be dishing out the same shit
Saying sorry, but I don't feel bad

Now I know there′s no one I can trust
I used to think there was
Tell me that I'm cutthroat
I think you got your eyes closed
Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Let weakness disappear
There's nobody but me here
The killer in the mirror

Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror

Where did all of the good people go?
They hide behind the bars on windows
In hopes they can forget we′re close
Trying to get some of what they′ve got
'Cause I used to believe in justice
A place where there was better judgment
But now I′m feeling so disgusted
By the "have its" and the "have nots"

Get back, put your hands up, kinda messed up, but it's tough luck
And I′m sorry, but I don't feel bad for you
′Cause I know if you could switch this, you'd be dishing out the same shit
Saying sorry, but I don't feel bad

Now I know there′s no one I can trust
I used to think there was
Tell me that I′m cutthroat
I think you got your eyes closed
Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Let weakness disappear
There's nobody but me here
The killer in the mirror

Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror

Knock ′em in the teeth now
Never let you guard down
Get some of what they've got
"Have its" and the "have nots"
Knock ′em in the teeth now
Never let you guard down
When they step in your house
Knock, knock, knock 'em all the fuck out

Now I know there′s no one I can trust
I used to think there was
Tell me that I'm cutthroat
I think you got your eyes closed
Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Let weakness disappear
There's nobody but me here
The killer in the mirror

Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror

Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Let weakness disappear
There′s nobody but me here
The killer in the mirror





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Overall Meaning

In "Killer In The Mirror" by Set It Off, the lyrics portray a sense of betrayal and isolation. The song seems to be addressing a situation where the singer is surrounded by deceitful and untrustworthy people in their town. They acknowledge that there is no one they can rely on and nobody who has their back. The lyrics suggest a constant need to be on guard and ready to defend oneself, symbolized by phrases like "Knock 'em in the teeth now" and "Never let your guard down."


The singer expresses their disillusionment with the idea of justice and fairness. They question the whereabouts of the good people and describe how some people hide behind metaphorical bars and windows, choosing to ignore the problems and injustices in the world. The lyrics convey a feeling of disgust towards those who benefit from the system while others suffer. The singer expresses a sense of anger and frustration towards this imbalance, recognizing that if given the opportunity, the same people who have wronged them would act in the same manner.


Line by Line Meaning

Look out, they're closing in on you now
Be aware, they are approaching and getting closer to you at this moment


Wake up, or you'll wake up six feet down
Become conscious, or else you will find yourself buried in a grave


Nobody's got your back in this town
No one supports or protects you in this place


Knock 'em in the teeth now
Physically retaliate against them, striking them in the mouth


Out here, there's no negotiation
In this environment, there is no room for compromise or discussion


No room to start a conversation
There is not enough space to initiate a dialogue


Before you get a taste, it's taken
Before you can experience something, it is snatched away from you


Never let you guard down
Always remain cautious and vigilant


Get back, put your hands up, kinda messed up, but it's tough luck
Step back, raise your hands, things may be unpleasant, but it's unfortunate and there's no remedy


And I'm sorry, but I don't feel bad for you
I apologize, but I do not have any sympathy for you


'Cause I know if you could switch this, you'd be dishing out the same shit
Because I am aware that if you were in my position, you would be inflicting the same harm


Saying sorry, but I don't feel bad
Apologizing, yet still lacking regret


Now I know there's no one I can trust
Now I understand that there is nobody I can rely on


I used to think there was
I used to believe that trust existed


Tell me that I'm cutthroat
Inform me that I am ruthless and merciless


I think you got your eyes closed
I believe you are blind to the reality or truth


Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Experience the feeling of being afraid and suppress the urge to cry


Let weakness disappear
Allow vulnerability to fade away


There's nobody but me here
There is only myself present in this situation


The killer in the mirror
The incarnation of death and destruction reflected in the mirror


Where did all of the good people go?
Where have all the kind and virtuous individuals vanished to?


They hide behind the bars on windows
They seek refuge behind the protective bars on windows


In hopes they can forget we're close
With the aspiration of distancing themselves from our presence


Trying to get some of what they've got
Attempting to obtain a portion of what they possess


'Cause I used to believe in justice
Because I previously had faith in the concept of fairness


A place where there was better judgment
A location where sound and fair decisions were made


But now I'm feeling so disgusted
However, now I am overwhelmed with revulsion


By the 'have its' and the 'have nots'
Due to the stark disparity between those who possess and those who do not


Knock 'em in the teeth now
Physically retaliate against them, striking them in the mouth


Get some of what they've got
Acquire a portion of what they possess


'Have its' and the 'have nots'
Referring to the individuals who possess and those who do not


Knock 'em in the teeth now
Physically retaliate against them, striking them in the mouth


Never let you guard down
Always remain cautious and vigilant


When they step in your house
If they enter your territory


Knock, knock, knock 'em all the fuck out
Aggressively and forcefully strike them until they are all incapacitated


Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Experience the feeling of being afraid and suppress the urge to cry


Let weakness disappear
Allow vulnerability to fade away


There's nobody but me here
There is only myself present in this situation


The killer in the mirror
The incarnation of death and destruction reflected in the mirror


Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Experience the feeling of being afraid and suppress the urge to cry


Let weakness disappear
Allow vulnerability to fade away


There's nobody but me here
There is only myself present in this situation


The killer in the mirror
The incarnation of death and destruction reflected in the mirror




Writer(s): Mike Green, Simon Wilcox, Cody Carson, Dan Clermont

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@IndependentOreo

Look out, they're closing in on you now
Wake up, or you'll wake up six feet down
Nobody's got your back in this town
Knock 'em in the teeth now
Out here, there's no negotiation
No room to start a conversation
Before you get a taste, it's taken
Never let you guard down
Get back, put your hands up, kinda messed up, but it's tough luck
And I'm sorry, but I don't feel bad for you
'Cause I know if you could switch this, you'd be dishing out the same ——
Saying sorry, but I don't feel bad
Now I know there's no one I can trust
I used to think there was
Tell me that I'm cutthroat
I think you got your eyes closed
Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Let weakness disappear
There's nobody but me here
The killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Where did all of the good people go?
They hide behind the bars on windows
In hopes they can forget we're close
Trying to get some of what they've got
'Cause I used to believe in justice
A place where there was better judgment
But now I'm feeling so disgusted
By the "have its" and the "have nots"
Get back, put your hands up, kinda messed up, but it's tough luck
And I'm sorry, but I don't feel bad for you
'Cause I know if you could switch this, you'd be dishing out the same ——
Saying sorry, but I don't feel bad
Now I know there's no one I can trust
I used to think there was
Tell me that I'm cutthroat
I think you got your eyes closed
Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Let weakness disappear
There's nobody but me here
The killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Knock 'em in the teeth now
Never let you guard down
Get some of what they've got
"Have its" and the "have nots"
Knock 'em in the teeth now
Never let you guard down
When they step in your house
Knock, knock, knock 'em all the ——out
Now I know there's no one I can trust
I used to think there was
Tell me that I'm cutthroat
I think you got your eyes closed
Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Let weakness disappear
There's nobody but me here
The killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Feel the fear and swallow back the tears
Let weakness disappear
There's nobody but me here
The killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror
Killer in the, killer in the, killer in the mirror



All comments from YouTube:

@jamweeb6168

Cody: black clothes
Maxx: black clothes
Zach: black clothes
Dan: “white looks nice”

@Ateezwooyoung

orangeyellow lets all wear black and don’t tell Dan...

@Ace_Of_Spades501

😂😂😂

@erebusphxntom4205

@@Ateezwooyoung i already where black all the time soooo

@nezeron9251

pink- colour of gods

@baileysaunders1377

Bit ironic how thereis one black guy and is wearing white while the other are white guys wearing blacking

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@gayloser2120

Cody: "I'd rather drown" * gets drowned *

@crimsonkitten3702

inserts pikachu meme

@5656Dana

Crimson Kitten I WAS JUST GOIJG TO SAY THA

@victorhugonunesferreirapin3086

I think on this, too •-•)

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