Romeo And Juliet
The Killers Lyrics

A love struck Romeo, sings the streets of serenade
A Romeo, deeply in love, expresses his passion through music on the streets

Laying everybody low with a love song that he made
His music captivates everyone and brings them to a state of utmost emotional intensity

He find a streetlight, steps out of the shade
He finds a street light to illuminate his presence, and steps out from the shadows to make his presence known

Says something like, "you and me, babe, how about it?"
He speaks to Juliet with confidence and invites her to join him in a romantic relationship

Juliet says, "hey, it's Romeo, you nearly gave me a heart attack"
Juliet is initially surprised and taken aback by Romeo's sudden declaration of love

He's underneath the window, she's singing
Romeo is beneath Juliet's window, while she continues to sing

Hey, la, my boyfriend's back"
Juliet is warning Romeo that her boyfriend is back, and he shouldn't be there talking to her

You shouldn't come around here, singing up at people like that
Juliet is warning Romeo that he shouldn't be serenading her, and attracting attention to both of them

Anyway what you going to do about it?
Juliet is questioning Romeo about what he plans to do to rectify the situation

Juliet, the dice was loaded from the start
Juliet acknowledges that circumstances have been predetermined before their interaction began

And I bet and you exploded in my heart
Despite everything in place, Juliet couldn't help but fall head over heels for Romeo

And I forget, I forget the movie song
Juliet forgets the plot to the romantic movie that she thought her life would mimic

When you going to realize, it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?
Romeo asks when Juliet will come to the realization that their timing was just not right for a successful relationship

Come up on different streets, they both were streets of shame
Romeo and Juliet grew up in different neighborhoods, but were unified through the common thread of societal failure

Both dirty, both mean, yes and the dream was just the same
Both Romeo and Juliet shared a dream of rising above their difficult situations

And I dream your dream for you and now your dream is real
Romeo took on Juliet's dream and has helped make it a reality

How can you look at me, as if I was just another one of your deals?
Juliet is questioning if Romeo sees her as just another conquest rather than a real partner

Well, you can fall for chains of silver, you can fall for chains of gold
Romeo lists the superficial things that people think are indicative of love, rather than genuine emotion

You can fall for pretty strangers and the promises they hold
Romeo implores Juliet to not fall for the promises made by an attractive stranger

You promised me everything, you promised me thick and thin
Romeo reminds Juliet of promises she made to him

Now you just say, "oh, Romeo, yeah, you know I used to have a scene with him"
Juliet brushes off promises made to Romeo, and reveals that she no longer seems interested in continuing a relationship with him

Juliet, when we made love you use to cry
Juliet often cried during their intimate moments together

I said "I love you like the stars above, I love you till I die"
Romeo expressed his undying love and devotion to Juliet

And there's a place for us, you know that movie song
Romeo alludes to a romantic song that speaks of finding a place of belonging

When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?
Romeo again reminds Juliet that their relationship was doomed from the start and the timing was off

I can't do the talk like the talk on the TV
Romeo can't talk in a polished and practiced way like he sees on TV shows

And I can't do a love song like the way it's meant to be
Romeo doesn't know how to express his love in the same way as is typically portrayed in love songs

I can't do everything but I'd do anything for you
Despite Romeo's inexperience and inability to fully express himself, he is willing to do anything for Juliet

I can't do anything except be in love with you
Romeo's love is real and true, even if he can't express it in an ideal way

And all I do is miss you and the way we used to be
Romeo is only filled with longing and nostalgia for their past together

All I do is keep the beat, the bad company
Romeo is staying strong and persevering, despite being surrounded by negative people and situations

And all I do is kiss you, through the bars of orion
Romeo only wishes to share love and affection with Juliet, even if the distance between them is insurmountable

Juliet, I'd do the stars with you any time
Romeo again reiterates his boundless love for Juliet, and his willingness to do anything for her