Prize Fighter
The Killers์ € Lyrics


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She's a pillar by the day, a fire by the night
She's a famous architect, like Frank Lloyd Wright
When it comes to tightrope walkin', she's world renowned

Her elegance and charm are worthy of praise
And I heard she used to throw for the Oakland A's
She works two hundred and sixty eight hours a week, I've yet to meet her match
A marvel of modern science
She's a natural born pioneer
I can't make up my mind,
Should I put her on display or hide her?

I'm gonna be her prize fighter
I know that she's out of my league
I'm gonna be her prize fighter
My uniform has been decreed

She's a daughter of the gods, got a lot of clout
If she's ever in a bind, I'll get her out
And sometimes I have these nightmares, in the middle of the day
Where a hay-makin' gypsy steals her away

There ain't no doubt about it (no doubt about it)
I'm a slave to her shade of love
One day her majesty the Queen, unprovoked and unforeseen
She's gonna fly her over to England, put that sword on her shoulder,
And knight her!

I'm gonna be her prize fighter
No label's gonna change where she's from
I'm gonna be her prize fighter
And I'm dancin' to the beat of her drum

She's always on my side, rich or poor
And she's with me all the way to the Golden Door
My lioness, my piรจce de rรฉsistance
My only way

I'm gonna drive me an El Dorado
The color of her marbly eyes
With twin bullet tail lights
And plates that we desire

I'm gonna be her prize fighter
Though the weather may be foul
I'm gonna be her prize fighter
Though the wind and the wolves may howl

(Prize fighter)
Through the sunshine, through the rain




I'm gonna be her prize fighter
Over and over again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Prize Fighter" by The Killers describe a woman who is confident and successful in every aspect of her life. During the day, she is a powerful and admired pillar of strength, but at night, she transforms into a fiery and exciting force. She is reminiscent of the great architect Frank Lloyd Wright, known for his groundbreaking designs and pioneering spirit. This woman is so skilled that she is famous for her tightrope-walking abilities, which are world-renowned.


The singer of the song is clearly enamored by this woman, strongly implying that he is in love with her. Her charm and elegance are put on display, as well as her impressive work ethic, where she supposedly works over 260 hours a week without fail. Despite his apparent inability to match her level of skill and accomplishment, he is determined to win her love and be her "prize fighter." He contrasts her exaggerated capabilities with his inferiority, saying that he would only be able to drive an El Dorado in the color of her eye without being able to match her accomplishments.


The lyrics tell a story of unrequited love and admiration, with the singer in awe of the woman's strength and beauty. He recognizes her immense success and aims to compete for her affection, acknowledging the futility of his quest in the process.


Line by Line Meaning

She's a pillar by the day, a fire by the night
She is a very dependable person during daytime, but at night, she becomes more passionate and daring.


She's a famous architect, like Frank Lloyd Wright
She has remarkable talent in building designs and is well-known like Frank Lloyd Wright.


When it comes to tightrope walkin', she's world renowned
She is globally recognized for her exceptional tightrope walking skills.


Her elegance and charm are worthy of praise
She possesses a remarkable combination of grace and beauty that deserve recognition.


And I heard she used to throw for the Oakland A's
There are rumors that she was once a professional baseball player for Oakland A's.


She works two hundred and sixty eight hours a week, I've yet to meet her match
She dedicates herself beyond limits, putting in 268 hours of work every week, and there's no one like her.


A marvel of modern science
She is an amazing creation of modern science.


She's a natural born pioneer
Being a trailblazer is in her nature.


I can't make up my mind, Should I put her on display or hide her?
I am torn between showcasing her brilliance or keeping her all to myself.


I'm gonna be her prize fighter
I will fight to win her over and be her protector.


I know that she's out of my league
I am aware of the significant gap between her and me.


My uniform has been decreed
I have decided on my outfit to wear as her prize fighter.


She's a daughter of the gods, got a lot of clout
She is as powerful and influential as a daughter of gods.


If she's ever in a bind, I'll get her out
I will make sure to rescue her from any difficulties or troubles she may face.


And sometimes I have these nightmares, in the middle of the day
I sometimes have disturbing visions even during the day.


Where a hay-makin' gypsy steals her away
I imagine situations where her beauty and excellence get the attention of someone else, and they take her away.


There ain't no doubt about it (no doubt about it)
There is absolutely no question about it.


I'm a slave to her shade of love
I am willing to be obedient and devoted to her love.


One day her majesty the Queen, unprovoked and unforeseen
One day she could achieve such greatness that even the Queen would acknowledge and honor her unexpectedly.


She's gonna fly her over to England, put that sword on her shoulder, And knight her!
She may even get knighted by the Queen when she's flown to England and given a sword to carry on her shoulder.


No label's gonna change where she's from
Her origin and background will remain unchanged and unaffected by any label.


And I'm dancin' to the beat of her drum
I am in sync with her rhythm and follow where she leads.


She's always on my side, rich or poor
She supports me through thick and thin, regardless of wealth or status.


And she's with me all the way to the Golden Door
She will be with me all the way until the end - the Golden Door (death).


My lioness, my piรจce de rรฉsistance
She is my powerful and elegant lioness and the masterpiece of my life.


I'm gonna drive me an El Dorado, The color of her marbly eyes, With twin bullet tail lights, And plates that we desire
I will buy a luxurious Cadillac El Dorado that has the exact color of her marble-like eyes, twin bullet tail lights, and custom plates that we both like.


Though the weather may be foul, Though the wind and the wolves may howl
Even during difficult times, when everything is against us, I will still be her prize fighter.


Through the sunshine, through the rain
I will be there for her through all kinds of situations, good or bad.


Over and over again
Repeating this promise to her, time and time again.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI

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