Kila
The_Cat_Empire Lyrics
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Can't get out of my head
Tell me where I’m going
Or where I'm being led
Tell me like an order
And order I'll obey
Maybe I just thought you said
Or did I hear you say
Every time you wake up
Every time I sleep
Every time our shadows
Copy and repeat
In every living feature
In every shooting star
I always try to meet you
But I don't know who you are
We're going to Kilimanjaro, jaro
Going all the way
Close your eyes and run
What's said is said
What's done is done
What happens next
It's all for one
And one for all
'Til kingdom come
'Til kingdom come
'Til kingdom come
Purple dyes and powders
Purple hands and doves
Purple fields and flowers
Purple streaks above
When the night is open
When the night is free
Maybe then I'll find you there
A prisoner like me
We're going to Kilimanjaro, jaro
Going all the way
Close your eyes and run
What's said is said
What's done is done
What happens next
It's all for one
And one for all
'Til kingdom come
'Til kingdom come
'Til kingdom come
All around me voices
Hear whispers turn to screams
I see my hands are bloody
But I don’t know where they've been
Seems most of us are hiding
Where we're too afraid to seek
Man is tonight really happening
Or is this another dream?
We're going to Kiliman-
Going all the way
Close your eyes and run
What's said is said
What's done is done
What happens next
It's all for one
And one for all
'Til kingdom come
Going all the way
Close your eyes and run
What's said is said
What's done is done
What happens next
It's all for one
And one for all
'Til kingdom come
Going all the way
Close your eyes and run
What's said is said
What's done is done
What happens next
It's all for one
And one for all
'Til kingdom come
'Til kingdom come
'Til kingdom come
The lyrics to The_Cat_Empire's song Kila portray the idea of escaping from reality and finding oneself in a different place or state of mind. The singer turns to an operator for guidance, but the destination they are being led to, Kilimanjaro, is not a physical place but a metaphorical one representing a journey of self-discovery. The repeated line "going all the way, close your eyes and run" emphasizes the idea of taking a leap of faith and surrendering oneself to the journey.
The use of the color purple in the lyrics symbolizes spirituality, creativity, and imagination. The idea of being a prisoner also represents the limitations and restrictions that the singer feels in their everyday life. The lyrics suggest that the journey to Kilimanjaro is not easy, as the singer hears voices turning to screams and sees their hands covered in blood, perhaps metaphorically representing the difficulties and challenges of self-discovery.
Overall, the lyrics to Kila are a beautiful depiction of the journey of finding oneself, where one is not just finding a physical location but a state of being.
Line by Line Meaning
Operator please I
Asking for guidance or direction
Can't get out of my head
Feeling stuck or trapped in a situation or mindset
Tell me where I'm going
Asking for clarity and purpose
Or where I'm being led
Questioning fate and destiny
Tell me like an order
Asking for a clear instruction
And order I'll obey
Willing to follow direction
Maybe I just thought you said
Uncertainty about the communication
Or did I hear you say
Questioning perception and understanding
We're going to Kilimanjaro, jaro
Embarking on a journey to find oneself
Every time you wake up
Marking moments of change and growth
Every time I sleep
Reflecting on oneself and one's path
Every time our shadows
Signifying the interconnectedness of everything
Copy and repeat
Showing the cyclical nature of life
In every living feature
Finding beauty and purpose in everything
In every shooting star
Marveling at the wonders of the universe
I always try to meet you
Striving for connection and understanding
But I don't know who you are
Feeling lost and disconnected
Going all the way
Committing fully to the journey
Close your eyes and run
Taking a leap of faith
What's said is said
Accepting past actions and decisions
What's done is done
Moving forward from past mistakes
What happens next
Living in the moment and embracing the unknown
It's all for one
Working towards a common goal or purpose
And one for all
Being part of a larger whole
'Til kingdom come
Continuing until the end or completion
Purple dyes and powders
Expressing creativity and imagination
Purple hands and doves
Symbolizing peace and unity
Purple fields and flowers
Finding beauty in nature
Purple streaks above
Marvelling at the wonders of the universe
When the night is open
Embracing the uncertainty of the future
When the night is free
Finding freedom in the unknown
Maybe then I'll find you there
Hoping to find oneself and one's purpose
A prisoner like me
Feeling trapped or limited in one's current situation
All around me voices
Feeling overwhelmed by the opinions of others
Hear whispers turn to screams
Experiencing the intensity of opposing views
I see my hands are bloody
Responsibility and guilt for past actions
But I don’t know where they've been
Uncertainty about the consequences of past decisions
Seems most of us are hiding
Feeling disconnected and isolated from others
Where we're too afraid to seek
Fear of change and growth
Man is tonight really happening
Questioning the reality of one's situation
Or is this another dream?
Uncertainty and confusion about one's path
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Felix Riebl
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JustPabloYo
I am a bit suprised that this particular song has so less views and likes, it is such a work of art
@bluemeat8299
I had no idea that he was saying kilamanjaro until now
@nicholastahan7670
It's a Kila Chorus!!!
@mariaalpop8970
Perfect!!!!
@Thmsn-tv8hu
Zajebiste🤩🤠😎
@tangarinedrop
♥️
@fabiolayenifermolinavargas6525
❤️✨
@WalkerPearcey
Yes
@Ki_conway99
I found this by looking up my name lol (Kila) it's just not pronounced the same. Good song tho😊