Sinister Kid
The Black Keys Lyrics
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And the streets are gray
You know I wouldn't have it any other way, yeah
Your mother's words, they're, they're ringing still
But your mother don't pay our bills, yeah
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his makerA drop that spreads from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
I got a tortured mind
And my blade is sharp
A bad combination in the dark
If I kill a man in the first degree
Baby would you, would you flee with me?
Yeah, a sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop that spreads from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop that spreads from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's armsAnd that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
In "Sinister Kid," The Black Keys explore the idea of a person who is inherently troubled, a "sinister kid" who is seemingly destined for a life of darkness and misdeeds. The opening verse sets the tone, painting a picture of a world where danger lurks on every corner, and a person's survival instincts must be sharp to make it through. The singer of the song is someone who has internalized this sense of danger and developed a "tortured mind" as a result.
The chorus of the song introduces the titular concept of the "sinister kid," who the singer sees as someone who is fated to meet their maker (i.e., to die) because of their dangerous tendencies. This "drop" that spreads from the day they're born is an indication that they are inherently troubled, with a "broken halo" that suggests that they're not quite good enough to be fully pure or innocent.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of fatalistic inevitability: the singer is someone who has accepted his dark fate and sees himself as being in cahoots with the devil. The question the song raises is whether or not his love interest will join him on this path, fleeing with him even if he ends up committing murder. The song feels like a snapshot of someone who has fully embraced their dark side, simultaneously rejecting and reveling in the societal norms that have been imposed on them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the crooks are out
The people with bad intentions are roaming around
And the streets are gray
The environment is dull and depressing
You know I wouldn't have it any other way, yeah
But personally, the singer likes this kind of atmosphere
Your mother's words, they're, they're ringing still
The memory of your mother's advice still lingers in your mind
But your mother don't pay our bills, yeah
But ultimately, practical needs and desires outweigh parental guidance
A sinister kid is a kid who
The term 'sinister kid' refers to a person who
Runs to meet his maker
Willingly and eagerly seeks death or danger
A drop that spreads from the day he's born
This trait has been present since this person's birth
Straight into his maker's arms
He is ready to meet his fate, even if it leads to death
And that's me, that's me
The singer is describing himself as a sinister kid
The boy with the broken halo
Despite being labeled sinful or evil, the singer still has some goodness within him
The devil won't let me be
The singer feels trapped or entangled in malevolent forces that won't let him go
I got a tortured mind
The singer is experiencing mental anguish and unrest
And my blade is sharp
The singer is equipped with a dangerous weapon
A bad combination in the dark
These two factors can lead to destructive behavior
If I kill a man in the first degree
The singer has the potential for deadly actions
Baby would you, would you flee with me?
The singer is asking if someone would follow him even in the midst of danger or chaos
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Auerbach, Patrick Carney
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@willmach
Well, the crooks are out
And the streets are gray
You know I wouldn't have it
Any other way
Your mother's words
They're ringing still
But your mother don't
Pay our bills
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his Maker
A drop dead sprint from the day he's born
Straight into his Maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
I got a tortured mind
And my blade is sharp
A bad combination
In the dark
If I kill a man
In the first degree
Baby would you
Flee with me?
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his Maker
A drop dead sprint from the day he's born
Straight into his Maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
@Jesus-un8ok
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Well the crooks are out
And the streets are gray
You know I wouldn't have it any other way, yeah
Your mother's words, they're, they're ringing still
But your mother don't pay our bills, yeah
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop that spreads from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
I got a tortured mind
And my blade is sharp
A bad combination in the dark
If I kill a man in the first degree
Baby would you, would you flee with me?
Yeah, a sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop that spreads from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop that spreads from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
@alvarodominguez4349
Well the crooks are out
And the streets are gray
You know I wouldn't have it any other way, yeah
Your mother's words, they're, they're ringing still
But your mother don't pay our bills, yeah
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop that spreads from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
I got a tortured mind
And my blade is sharp
A bad combination in the dark
If I kill a man in the first degree
Baby would you, would you flee with me?
Yeah, a sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop that spreads from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop that spreads from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
@coolguy7461
Verse 1]
Well, the crooks are out, and the streets are gray
You know I wouldn't have it any other way, yeah
Your mother's words, they're, they're ringin' still
But your mother don't pay our bills, yeah
[Chorus]
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop dead sprint from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, and that's me
The devil won't let me be
[Verse 2]
I got a tortured mind, and my blade is sharp
A bad combination in the dark
If I kill a man in the first degree
Baby, would you, would you flee with me? Yeah
[Chorus]
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop dead sprint from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, and that's me
The boy with the broken halo
And that's me, that's me
The devil won't let me be
[Interlude]
(Alright)
(Got it)
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
A sinister kid is a kid who
Runs to meet his maker
A drop dead sprint from the day he's born
Straight into his maker's arms
And that's me, and that's me
The boy with the broken halo
That's me, and that's me
The devil won't let me be
@henryblake364
"I'm going to cast disintegrate!... on your silly Gnome companion, Beef Stroganoff!"
@Javicelon
Exactly why I’m here
@elizabethbarajas4863
Same lol
@Lightbringer-777
Raging Counterspell
@Satellaview1889
Pops open die tray
@JoaquinMurrieta-t1f
I was a bad ass kid,,, love it!!!!!
@GrumpyFinn67
Two guys who have never made a bad song... damn you two.. I don't complain though, I just enjoy !!!! 😎
@Shambles99
"Broken Halo"...too good
@fortunateson8352
Tuuuuune... I first heard this on one of EA sports fight night boxing games. Absolutely fantastic and love the black keys !!!!!
@jeremyhamilton2774
I'm hooked ❤😂