The Killer
The Devil You Know Lyrics
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I am the killer
I'll be the one to open up the wounds you're bleeding
You didn't learn
You should've known to keep your distance
Stay away from me
If you drink from the poison
I swear I will watch you die
Because my love is the poison
Stay away
You will walk with black skies
I am the killer
I'll be the one who's watching you as you're drowning
Every word I've ever said has been a warning
Stay away from me
I'll give you everything
If you drink from the poison
I swear I will watch you die
Because my love is the poison
Stay away, stay away
I'll give you everything
If you drink from the poison
I swear I will watch you die
Because my love is the poison
Stay away, stay away
Stay away
The Devil You Know's song "The Killer" is a dark and ominous track that explores an unhealthy obsession with another person. The opening line, "Flowers die, die in my hand," sets the scene for a sense of decay and death in the relationship. The singer of the song declares themselves to be the killer, with lines like "I'll be the one to open up the wounds you're bleeding" and "I'll be the one who's watching you as you're drowning." The repeated refrain of "Stay away from me" reinforces the idea that this is an unhealthy and dangerous relationship.
The imagery in the song is dark and twisted, with references to poison and black skies. The singer offers to "give you everything if you drink from the poison," a clear reference to the toxic nature of the relationship. The line "Every word I've ever said has been a warning" suggests that the other person should have known better than to get involved with the singer. Ultimately, the song is a warning about the dangers of obsession and the need for healthy boundaries in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Flowers die, die in my hand
Things are doomed to fail or die if they come into contact with me.
I am the killer
I am toxic and capable of causing harm to those around me.
I'll be the one to open up the wounds you're bleeding
I will exploit your vulnerabilities and hurt you even more.
You didn't learn
Despite previous experiences, you continue to make the same mistakes by trusting me.
You should've known to keep your distance
You should have avoided me altogether instead of approaching me.
Stay away from me
I am warning you to keep your distance.
I'll give you everything
I may seem generous and caring, but it's just a pretext for manipulating you.
If you drink from the poison
If you fall for my trap and put yourself in harm's way.
I swear I will watch you die
I will not only be complicit in your suffering but actively enjoy it.
Because my love is the poison
My affection is fake and more likely to hurt than to heal you.
You will walk with black skies
Your life will become dark and grim if you don't avoid me.
I'll be the one who's watching you as you're drowning
I will be the cause of your downfall and relish in witnessing it.
Every word I've ever said has been a warning
I have been transparent about my intentions from the start.
Stay away, stay away
Again, I implore you to avoid me at all costs.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANCESCO ARTUSATO, HOWARD JONES, JOHN SANKEY
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