A White Demon Love Song
The Killers攀 Lyrics


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White demon love song down the hall
White demon shadow on the road
Back up your mind, there is a call
He isn't coming after all
Love this time
She likes the way he sings
White demon love song's in her dreams
White demon, where's your selfish kiss?
White demon sorrow will arrange
Let's not forget about the fear
Black invitation to this place that cannot change
While strangely holy, come for a rain

(Darling)

White demon, widen your heart's scope
White demon, who let your friends go?
White demon, widen your heart's scope
White demon, who let your friends go?

Let us be in love
(Let us be in love)
Let's do old and grey
(Let's do old and grey)
I won't make you cry
(I won't make you cry)
I will never stray
(I will never stray)
I will do my part
(I will do my part)
Let us be in love tonight

White demon, widen your heart's scope
White demon, who let your friends go?
White demon, widen your heart's scope
White demon, who let your friends go?

(Stand it anymore, darling)
(Stand it)

(I can't stand it anymore, darling)
(Stand it)

Overall Meaning

"A White Demon Love Song" by The Killers is a melancholic tune that paints the picture of a doomed love story of a white demon and their lover. The lyrics describe the haunting presence of a white demon, who, despite being allured by the sweetness of love, cannot reach out to the person they admire. Though they are a demon, they also long for love, but their demonistic nature makes it hard for them to express themselves, especially in the context of mortal love.


The lyrics also offer insight into the fear of the unknown, and how humans tend to hold on to what they know, even if it means staying in a bad situation. The phrase "Black invitation to this place that cannot change" speaks about the fear of change and how people can be drawn to the familiar, even if it is not healthy for them.


In conclusion, "A White Demon Love Song" is a powerful reflection on love, fear, and the struggle to express one's true feelings. The retrospective nature of the song makes it a poignant reflection of life's emotional complexities.


Line by Line Meaning

White demon love song down the hall
The singer hears a haunting melody that unnerves her and reminds her of something she can't quite name.


White demon shadow on the road
The white demon is a spectral presence that the singer sees lurking in the shadows, reminding her that something dark is following her.


Back up your mind, there is a call
The singer is being beckoned towards something she doesn't want to do and must mentally prepare herself for what's ahead.


He isn't coming after all
The person the artist may have been hoping for is not going to show up.


Love this time
The artist is feeling a recent, renewed sense of affection and/or passion.


She likes the way he sings
The singer is attracted to her lover's voice or musical talent.


White demon love song's in her dreams
The white demon has invaded the singer's psyche and is haunting her even in her sleep.


White demon, where's your selfish kiss?
The artist is questioning the white demon's intentions and why it seems to be tormenting her.


White demon sorrow will arrange
The white demon is associated with sadness and despair and will somehow orchestrate or control the artist's emotions.


Let's not forget about the fear
The artist must acknowledge and face her fears despite how difficult or uncomfortable that may be.


Black invitation to this place that cannot change
The singer has been invited or drawn to a dark, unchanging place, perhaps symbolizing a negative mental state or dilemma.


While strangely holy, come for a rain
Despite the darkness surrounding her, the artist is still drawn to something pure and divine, like cleansing rain.


White demon, widen your heart's scope
The singer is urging the white demon to be more open and empathetic towards her.


White demon, who let your friends go?
The singer is questioning why the white demon is acting on its own and why it seems to have no allies or supporters.


Let us be in love
The singer is making a plea to her lover or perhaps to the white demon to allow love and happiness into her life.


(Let us be in love)
This line is a repeated plea to maintain this love or sense of happiness.


Let's do old and grey
The artist wants to build a long-lasting relationship that will survive the test of time.


(Let's do old and grey)
This line is another repeated plea to maintain this long-lasting love.


I won't make you cry
The singer is making a promise to someone, perhaps her lover, that she won't hurt them or cause them pain.


I will never stray
The artist is making a promise to her lover that she will remain faithful to them and not be tempted away by someone else.


I will do my part
The artist is committed to actively participating in building a strong and lasting relationship.


Let us be in love tonight
The artist is specifically requesting to enjoy love and happiness in the present moment, even if things may not work out in the future.


(Stand it anymore, darling)
The singer is almost at her limit and is asking for someone, perhaps the white demon, to stop tormenting or hurting her.


(Stand it)
This line is a repeated plea to stop causing pain and discomfort.


(I can't stand it anymore, darling)
This is a more forceful plea, indicating that the singer is nearing her breaking point and can't take anymore torment or negative energy.




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