Future Starts Slow
The Kills渀 Lyrics
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You can swing, you can flail
You can fuck like a broken sail
But I'll never give you up
If I ever give you up my heart will surely fail
And after all God can keep my soul
England to have my bones
I could never get back up when the future starts so slow
No longing for the moonlight
No longing for the sun
No longer will I curse the bad I've done
If there's a time when the feelings gone, I wanna feel it
You can holler, you can wail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can swing, you can flail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
(I don't mind)
There's a time for the second best
And there's a time when the feeling's gone
But it's hard to be hard I guess
When you're shaking like a dog
You can holler, you can wail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can swing, you can flail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can holler, you can wail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can swing, you can flail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
(I don't mind)
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can holler, you can wail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
The lyrics of The Kills' song "Future Starts Slow" are about a tumultuous relationship that the singer is unable to let go of. The opening lines, "you can holler, you can wail, you can swing, you can flail, you can fuck like a broken sail", are describing the passion and intensity of the relationship. Despite the ups and downs, the singer refuses to let go of the person, stating "I'll never give you up, if I ever give you up my heart will surely fail".
The chorus of the song emphasizes the uncertainty of the future and the unwillingness to let go of the relationship. The line "But it's hard to be hard I guess, When you're shaking like a dog" suggests that regardless of how hard the singer tries to be strong and move on, they are unable to due to their intense emotions.
The bridge of the song provides some clarity, as the singer states that they no longer long for the past or regret their mistakes. They express a desire to feel any emotion, even if it means experiencing pain, in order to keep living life to its fullest.
Overall, "Future Starts Slow" is a powerful and intense song about the difficulties of letting go of a toxic relationship and the uncertainty of what the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
You can holler, you can wail
You can shout and cry as much as you want
You can swing, you can flail
You can move and wave your arms and body wildly
You can fuck like a broken sail
You can have sex in a desperate and uncontrolled manner
But I'll never give you up
But I will never abandon you
If I ever give you up my heart will surely fail
If I ever leave you, it will break my heart
And after all God can keep my soul
When I die, my soul can go to God
England to have my bones
My physical remains can be buried in England
But don't ever give me up
But please never abandon me
I could never get back up when the future starts so slow
I will have a hard time finding motivation and energy to continue when the future seems uncertain
No longing for the moonlight
I don't desire anything unrealistic or unattainable
No longing for the sun
I am content with what I already have and don't wish for more
No longer will I curse the bad I've done
I won't dwell on the mistakes I've made in the past
If there's a time when the feelings gone, I wanna feel it
If there comes a time when my emotions fade, I still want to experience them
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can make me lose my sanity or composure
(I don't mind)
(I am okay with this)
There's a time for the second best
Sometimes, settling for less is necessary
And there's a time when the feeling's gone
There are moments when emotions fade or disappear
But it's hard to be hard I guess
However, it's difficult to remain resolute and tough
When you're shaking like a dog
When you're trembling or scared like a pet dog
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: ALISON MOSSHART, JAMES HINCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You can holler, you can wail
You can swing, you can flail
You can fuck like a broken sail
But I'll never give you up
If I ever give you up my heart will surely fail
And after all God can keep my soul
England to have my bones
But don't ever give me up
I could never get back up when the future starts so slow
No longing for the moonlight
No longing for the sun
No longer will I curse the bad I've done
If there's a time when the feelings gone, I wanna feel it
You can holler, you can wail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can swing, you can flail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
(I don't mind)
There's a time for the second best
And there's a time when the feeling's gone
But it's hard to be hard I guess
When you're shaking like a dog
You can holler, you can wail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can swing, you can flail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can holler, you can wail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can swing, you can flail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
(I don't mind)
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can blow what's left of my right mind
You can holler, you can wail
You can blow what's left of my right mind
@Tulster209
I will never get tired of this song as long as I live
@prettygirl7696
Brian Tully Do u still think that?
@Tulster209
Yes.
@prettygirl7696
Brian Tully Wouah
@bandicamgirl6821
You'll never give it up 😂
@tomsim22
@Brian Tully still?
@TheNorb82
I love the chemistry between Alison and Jamie. They look like good bandmates and better friends or even lovers. And they are in the prime of their music careers with this new record. I love every single second of this video.
@dustygriffin5077
this video reminds me of that documentary they did where they talk about their connection and co-dependency and how they can’t imagine doing this without the other. all these places, beautiful places, and they’re the only people. it’s always been just the two of them making some incredible sounds together. congrats on 20 years of the kills! also congrats on creating one of the best guitar riffs in the last decade.
@SamuelEMPowell131
if you like The Kills you should check out Lonely Gimmick - All Along the watchtower, its got those noughties rock vibes and it's a great take on classic song
@Pepper_Meadow
You described their connection very well... and it's exactly why I'm scared for anything bad to happen to one of them. Jaime and Allison are a non romantic example of a "couple" who can't go on without each other.