killing me
The Almighty Trigger Happy / Good Riddance / Satanic Surfers / Ill Repute Lyrics
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I can't sit around, watching you destroy yourself like that
Can't you see it's hurting me too,
I gave all I have
But I got nothing back
So now I pack my bags
Put the photographs
Memories will only hurt me
So watch the shore
Your sinking ship
Get your shit together
Don't loose the grip
Maybe we can meet again
Over a cup of coffee
But until then
I have to love myself again
Get back on my feet
Your love is killing me
Your love is killing me
Your love is killing me
And I don't feel like dying quite yet
The lyrics to "Killing Me" by The Almighty Trigger Happy, Good Riddance, Satanic Surfers, and Ill Repute are about a relationship that has come to an end. The singer's partner tells them that it's time to move on because they can no longer watch the singer destroy themselves. The singer acknowledges that they are hurting their partner but they have nothing left to give. They pack their bags, take the photographs, and leave all the memories behind. The singer no longer wants to cry, but instead, they want to get back on their feet and love themselves again. The love from their partner is killing them, and they don't want to die quite yet.
The chorus is the main message of the song, with the repetition of "Your love is killing me." This line emphasizes the power of love, which can consume a person if it's toxic. The music adds to the intense emotions with its fast-paced punk rock beat. The contrast between the lyrics and music makes the song a poignant reminder that sometimes we need to put ourselves first, even in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Than she told me now, its time to move on
The singer is being advised to let go of a toxic relationship and start anew
I can't sit around, watching you destroy yourself like that
The singer cannot bear to watch their partner self-destruct
Can't you see it's hurting me too,
The singer's partner doesn't realize that their behavior is causing them harm as well
I gave all I have
The artist gave their all to the relationship, but it was still not enough
But I got nothing back
The artist did not receive the same level of love and commitment in return
So now I pack my bags
The singer is leaving the relationship and moving on
Put the photographs
The singer is packing away the memories of the relationship
Memories will only hurt me
The artist knows that dwelling on memories will cause further pain
And I don't feel like crying anymore
The artist has shed enough tears over the relationship and is ready to move on
So watch the shore
The artist is moving away from the relationship, leaving it in the past
Your sinking ship
The singer is likening the relationship to a sinking ship that was bound to go down
Get your shit together
The artist is urging their ex-partner to improve and move on from their self-destructive behavior
Don't loose the grip
The singer is advising their ex-partner to maintain their composure and not give up
Maybe we can meet again
The singer is not completely closing the door on the relationship and suggests the possibility of reconciliation
Over a cup of coffee
The singer suggests meeting in a casual and non-threatening environment
But until then
The artist is resolved to move on and live their life
I have to love myself again
The artist is putting themselves first and focusing on their own well-being
Get back on my feet
The singer is determined to get back to a healthy and happy state of mind
Your love is killing me
The singer realizes that the love they had for their ex-partner was causing them pain and harming them
And I don't feel like dying quite yet
The artist is not ready to give up on life and wants to move on to a better future
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHAN BROLIN, JONAS GUDMUNDSON, JOAKIM KARLSSON, PETTER NILSSON, NICLAS SJOSTEDT
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