killing me
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Sinister love came knocking on my bedroom door
I had this kind of thing happen once before
Spent most of my life in recovery
So tell me, tell me babe
Why are you killing me

Seen a lot of bad trips coming and I've been on a few
Got a nightmare premonition that you're real bad news
Behind your looks there's another side nobody sees
So tell me, tell me babe
Why are you killing me

I shoulda been smart and got out while the gettin' was good
I woulda been better off if only I could
But you made me love the side of you nobody sees




So tell me, tell me babe
Why are you killing me

Overall Meaning

The Dead's song "Killing Me" is a lamentation of a man who's been a victim of a sinister love that has come knocking on his bedroom door. The singer in the song has had a rough past and spent most of his life recovering from it. He has seen and been on bad trips before and has got a terrible premonition that this love is not good news for him. He asks the question, "Why are you killing me?" to his lover, who has shown him another side that nobody sees. Despite knowing that he should've gotten out before the gettin' was good, he has fallen in love with the side of her that nobody sees.


The lyrics of the song evoke feelings of desperation, regret, and hopelessness. The singer has been down a rough road before and has managed to come out of it, but this new love is proving to be too much for him to handle. He knows that he should leave, but he can't. The song's intense energy is enhanced by the guitar riffs and the way the lyrics are delivered.


Overall, "Killing Me" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of falling for the wrong person and the struggles that come with the battle between the heart and the mind.


Line by Line Meaning

Sinister love came knocking on my bedroom door
A dangerous form of love appeared suddenly in my life.


I had this kind of thing happen once before
I've experienced this type of dangerous love in the past.


Spent most of my life in recovery
I have spent a significant amount of time healing from past emotional wounds.


So tell me, tell me babe Why are you killing me
I need you to explain why this dangerous love is hurting me.


Seen a lot of bad trips coming and I've been on a few
I've witnessed and experienced many negative relationships.


Got a nightmare premonition that you're real bad news
I have a strong feeling that you're dangerous and will hurt me.


Behind your looks there's another side nobody sees
You have a hidden side that is unknown to others.


So tell me, tell me babe Why are you killing me
I need you to explain why this dangerous love is hurting me.


I shoulda been smart and got out while the gettin' was good
I should have left this relationship earlier when I had the chance.


I woulda been better off if only I could
I know I would be better off without you.


But you made me love the side of you nobody sees
You made me fall in love with your hidden, dangerous side.


So tell me, tell me babe Why are you killing me
I need you to explain why this dangerous love is hurting me.




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@CT-nb5lm

I’m happy for this man and his son.
-after years/decades of watching stuff like this and Dr.SandraLee etc
One thing I’ve noticed= there are those who can handle body maintenance and those who can’t..
*soaking and sterile are the two biggest things when doing anything at home..
-I help my wife with her feet. We old now. Almost 50 and her feet get crusty.
I dunno why but we soak em how water with melted Vaseline.
After 45 minutes in hot water(electric heated) her foot is super easy to then take care of..
Mainly the scraping part is quick and easy. Then the lotion sock and her feet are good for few months...
Love is....



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@B_Bodziak

I had no idea people suffered with this until TLC began showing them. I FEEL for this man and others like him.

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@sharronhider4778

This is what I call a doctor with a big heart and truly cares. Need more like him

@Dani-ICU-RN

Well...its what he signed up for! IF ppl knew what we ICU nurses had to do....oye
Lol...its always the odors that get to me..always have Empathy

@coolramone

I worked as an ICU nurse. 12 hour shifts with constant work and concentration on the status of the patients. When the doctors, techs, therapists leave, you are still there working with the patients.

@thelyricalpaprsmackr

He was kind of rude and treated the guy like it was his fault

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