Killer
The Grammers Lyrics
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I thought of years ago
That I'd be living a rock 'n' roll dream
Travelling across the globe
I've had a chance to be around
I'll tell you how it goes
The crowd ain't staying
The owner ain't paying
It's a killer
We hit the joint at five o'clock
And no it ain't a shock
The M&M's are brown
Your manager is down
For everything but helping you
I've had a chance to be around
I'll tell you how it goes
If you like gold
Then try to sell your soul
In another way than this
It's a killer
Though there's a whole lotta paying
Me and the boys will be playing
In another empty hall tonight
As sure as the world keeps turning
Money, weed and diesel keep burning
Get used to it and it's all right
That's a killer
A Killer
Tequila
Killer
The lyrics to The Grammers' song "Killer" depict the harsh realities of pursuing a rock 'n' roll dream. The singer reflects on a fantasy they had years ago, envisioning a glamorous life of traveling the world as a rockstar. However, their experiences in the industry have shattered this idealistic image. They describe the disappointment of performing to disinterested crowds and struggling to receive proper payment from venue owners. The verses highlight the challenges faced by musicians, including the lack of support from managers and the need to compromise personal values in order to attain success.
The repetition of the phrase "It's a killer" throughout the song emphasizes the bitter irony of the situation. Despite their dreams, the singer is faced with the harsh realities of the music industry, which is far from glamorous. Nevertheless, they acknowledge that while the journey may be difficult and full of disappointments, it is something they have come to accept as a part of their lives.
Overall, "Killer" serves as a commentary on the harsh realities faced by aspiring musicians and the sacrifices they make to pursue their dreams, shedding light on the less glamorous side of the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a kind of fantasy
I once had a dream or idea that I held onto for years
I thought of years ago
It was something that came to mind a long time ago
That I'd be living a rock 'n' roll dream
I envisioned myself living an extravagant lifestyle as a rock musician
Travelling across the globe
Traveling to different places around the world would have been part of that dream
I've had a chance to be around
I've had the opportunity to experience that lifestyle
I'll tell you how it goes
Let me explain how it actually turned out
The crowd ain't staying
The audience doesn't stick around
The owner ain't paying
The venue owner doesn't fulfill their financial obligations
You wish you've only stayed at home
You regret not staying at home instead of pursuing this dream
It's a killer
It's a phrase used to emphasize the difficulty or disappointment of the situation
We hit the joint at five o'clock
We arrived at the venue at five o'clock
And no it ain't a shock
And it's not surprising
The M&M's are brown
Even the smallest details aren't going as expected
Your manager is down
Your manager is feeling discouraged or unhelpful
For everything but helping you
They are supportive in everything except assisting you
If you like gold
If you desire riches or success
Then try to sell your soul
You must be willing to compromise your values or make sacrifices
In another way than this
Find an alternative method instead of this current path
Though there's a whole lotta paying
Though there is a lot of financial expenses
Me and the boys will be playing
My bandmates and I will still perform
In another empty hall tonight
In another venue without a substantial audience tonight
As sure as the world keeps turning
Just like how the world continues to rotate
Money, weed and diesel keep burning
Money, drugs, and fuel continue to be consumed or expended
Get used to it and it's all right
Accept the reality of the situation and it becomes tolerable
That's a killer
That's a challenging or disheartening circumstance
A Killer
An intensified way of saying it's a challenging situation
Tequila
A random word, possibly used for its rhythm or as an exclamation
Killer
Repeated as another way to emphasize the challenging nature of the situation
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