Wanting to cut themselves off from their pasts, Mosshart and Hince considered their new project to be Year Zero in their careers, so they renamed themselves "VV" and "Hotel" respectively and began writing sparse, minimalist songs together with the aid of a drum machine. In 2001 they showcased their new songs on a well received demo tape. In true punk rock fashion, however, the pair shunned approaches from major record labels. Recording as VV and Hotel, they contributed the song "Restaurant Blouse" to the compilation If the Twenty-First Century Did Not Exist, It Would Be Necessary to Invent It. Shortly after this they recorded their debut release, the Black Rooster EP, which saw release on British indie label Domino Records and was picked up for distribution by Dim Mak Records in the United States.
Following international touring, they entered Toe Rag studios to record their debut album Keep on Your Mean Side, mostly on 8-track, in just 2 weeks.
Popular indie band, the xx, name The Kills as the major influence for having a male/female lead singer combo: http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/05/xx.interview/index.html?iref=allsearch
Their second album, No Wow, was released by Domino records on February 21, 2005. Featuring an artier, less guitar rock sound, the record embraced New Wave and post punk influences and sounded even more stripped down than Keep on Your Mean Side. The first single, The Good Ones, was released on February 7, 2005 and reached number 23 in the UK singles charts.
VV sang the song Meds on Placebo's 2006 eponymous album.
Their third album Midnight Boom was released March 10, 2008. It was followed by 5 different singles since its release.
Doing It To Death
The Kills Lyrics
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I know we gotta slow it down
But when the waves come, you face them
And you know we can't stop it now
Heads up we're in a dead club
Put your hands up and do your dipsy and dropsy
And line up, we're hanging up
Doing it to death
Doing it to death
Baby lately the plans we're making
Are the shape of things that never come
Hold your horses, the lights up
Can't feel it coming back around
Listen up, it's picking up
Put your hands up and do your kicksy and lipsy
Your times up, we're hanging up
We're double sixing it, night cause tonight
We're doing it to death
Doing it to death
We're double sixing it night after night after night
We're double sixing it night after night after night
We're double sixing it night after night after night
Doing it to death
Doing it to death
Doing it to death
Doing it to death
Doing it to death
Doing it to death
The lyrics to The Kills's song Doing It To Death seem to speak of the singer's desire to live life to the fullest despite the consequences. The opening lines, "Baby save it, we're wasted. I know we gotta slow it down" imply that the singer is aware that they are living recklessly and need to slow down, yet they are unable to resist the thrill of living life at a high speed. The line "But when the waves come, you face them. And you know we can't stop it now" suggests that the singer is willing to face any challenges that come their way and are unable to stop themselves from living life according to their own terms.
The next stanza talks about being in a dead club and doing dipsy and dropsy, which can be interpreted as an analogy for living life without any purpose. The lines "Baby lately the plans we're making. Are the shape of things that never come" suggests that the singer and their companion have abandoned their dreams and are living aimlessly without any real direction. However, the lines "Can't feel it coming back around" suggest that they are waiting for something, perhaps a change, to come their way.
The chorus of "Doing it to death" suggests that the singer is willing to continue living life to the fullest, even if it kills them. The repeated line "We're double sixing it, night after night" suggests that they are engaged in some form of risky behavior which they are unable to resist. Overall, the song speaks to the struggle between living life to the fullest and taking it slow, and the consequences that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby save it, we're wasted
Despite being intoxicated, we should try to slow down and be cautious.
I know we gotta slow it down
I understand that we need to take a break and relax.
But when the waves come, you face them
Challenges are inevitable and we must confront them head-on.
And you know we can't stop it now
We are in too deep to change the course of events.
Heads up we're in a dead club
We are in a hopeless situation.
Put your hands up and do your dipsy and dropsy
Let loose and dance without inhibitions.
And line up, we're hanging up
Join the queue, it's time to call it quits.
We're double sixing it, night after night
We are repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
Doing it to death
We are overindulging and harming ourselves in the process.
Baby lately the plans we're making
Recently, we have been making unrealistic and impractical plans.
Are the shape of things that never come
Our expectations are not aligned with reality.
Hold your horses, the lights up
Slow down and pay attention to your surroundings.
Can't feel it coming back around
We are unable to sense recurring patterns of behavior and their consequences.
Listen up, it's picking up
Pay attention, the situation is intensifying.
Put your hands up and do your kicksy and lipsy
Let loose and dance without inhibitions, again.
Your times up, we're hanging up
We have run out of time, it's time to let go.
We're double sixing it, night cause tonight
We are repeating the same mistakes again, tonight.
We're doing it to death
We are overindulging and harming ourselves in the process, again.
We're double sixing it night after night after night
We are repeating the same mistakes every night, without end.
Doing it to death
We are still overindulging and harming ourselves in the process, without learning from our mistakes.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: ALISON MOSSHART, JAMIE HINCE
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Baby save it, we're wasted
I know we gotta slow it down
But when the waves come you face them
And you know we can't stop it now
Heads up we're in a dead club
Put your hands up and do your dipsy and dropsy
And line up, we're hanging up
We're double sixing it, night after night
Doing it to Death
Doing it to Death
Baby lately the plans we're making
Are the shape of things that never come
Hold your horses, the lights up
Can't feel it coming back around
Listen up it's picking up
Put your hands up and do your kicksy and lipsy
Your times up, we're hanging up
We're double sixing it, night cause tonight
Doing it to Death
Doing it to Death
We're double sixing it night after night after night
We're double sixing it night after night after night
We're double sixing it night after night after night
Doing it to Death
Doing it to Death
Doing it to Death
Doing it to Death
@aidapalau
The Titane sequence shot, dancing to this masterpiece, what a damn blast... I can't get the scene out of my mind
@Kek5kopF
this!!
@eva_77x27
What an opening to an extraordinary movie! Perfect!
@shijuparker
The long shot with this song!! Blown away!!
@glorymanheretosleep
Was this the song played during the entirety during the muscle car show?
@AngelofMusic04
@glorymanheretosleep Yes, from the title reveal to Alexia finishing her "dance."
@alexfrzn4
I fell in love with this song and video since the moment I saw it when it just was released. When I was watching Titane and this scene just started I was so excited I wanted to scream because it suits this scene so perfectly. I love this song even more from that moment! And basically the whole Titane soundtrack is flawless.
@LuisCarmezim
Exactly the same for me!
@mounsterchef
I remember listening to it on the radio when it just came out xD
@leonake4194
Kinda the same feeling with the intro song (poor wayfaring stranger by 16 horsepower) that was a huge part or my highschool years so the moment i heard it o knew i was in for a wild ride since ls kinda niche. This one is my new dicovery outa titane