Kill_Me_Quickly
Thrice Lyrics


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Can we,
Can we kill each other quickly,
Quick enough so I won't feel it?
A shot of strobe light anesthesia and I'll be fine
'Cause I'm beginning to feel cold.

My hands are shaking from fear,
White from clutching my pride, red from cutting you
And blue from telling lies.

'Cause I'm sick of the stabbing, I'm sick of the breaking
I'm sick of the bleeding until we fall down.
Sick of this circle of death that we dance through again
And again, just lay me in the ground
Let's fall asleep together, hold me darling 'cause I'm scared,
And I can't do this alone.





But I need your heartbeat to haunt me, your cold lips to breathe,
A promise that tomorrow we'll wake up somewhere new.

Overall Meaning

Thrice's song Kill Me Quickly is a visceral and emotional plea for an end to a toxic relationship that has devolved into violence and pain. The opening lines, "Can we kill each other quickly, quick enough so I won't feel it?" show the desperation of the singer to end the pain, both physical and emotional, that has been inflicted upon them. The line "A shot of strobe light anesthesia and I'll be fine" further reinforces this idea, suggesting that the singer is willing to endure any amount of pain so long as it can be quickly and finally ended.


As the song continues, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has deteriorated to a point where both parties are hurting each other in equal measure. The singer's "hands are shaking from fear" and are "white from clutching my pride, red from cutting you, and blue from telling lies" - showing that both are engaged in acts of violence and deception against each other. The repetition of "I'm sick of" in the chorus suggests that this cycle of violence and pain has been going on for some time, and the singer is weary beyond words.


Ultimately, the song is a plea for an end to this cycle of violence, pain, and deception. The line "just lay me in the ground" suggests that the singer would rather be dead than continue in this way, but they also seek comfort and companionship from their partner. The final lines, "But I need your heartbeat to haunt me, your cold lips to breathe, a promise that tomorrow we'll wake up somewhere new" suggest that despite everything, the singer still has hope that their relationship can be salvaged, or at least that they can find a better life somewhere else.


Line by Line Meaning

Can we,
Asks if it is possible to do something


Can we kill each other quickly,
Wonders if they can mutually and expeditiously end each other's lives


Quick enough so I won't feel it?
Requests that the death be swift so there is no pain


A shot of strobe light anesthesia and I'll be fine
Implies that a sudden or overwhelming event would render them numb


'Cause I'm beginning to feel cold.
Acknowledges that their emotional state is deteriorating


My hands are shaking from fear,
Describes physical sensation due to anxiety


White from clutching my pride, red from cutting you
Lists the various reasons for their current state


And blue from telling lies.
Adds another reason for their emotional color spectrum


'Cause I'm sick of the stabbing, I'm sick of the breaking
Expresses discontent and exhaustion with the negative elements of their relationship


I'm sick of the bleeding until we fall down.
Frustration with the cyclical nature of their troubles


Sick of this circle of death that we dance through again
Describes destructive pattern of the relationship


And again, just lay me in the ground
Prefers permanent resolution to continued strife


Let's fall asleep together, hold me darling 'cause I'm scared,
Desire for comfort and emotion, going beyond current toxic environment


And I can't do this alone.
Admission of inability to handle current situation without support


But I need your heartbeat to haunt me, your cold lips to breathe,
Reconciliation that even with previous mistakes or challenges, they still crave the other person's presence


A promise that tomorrow we'll wake up somewhere new.
Hope for a better future together




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI

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Lyrics

Can we
Can we kill each other quickly?
Quick enough so I won't feel it?
A shot of strobe light anesthesia
And I'll be fine

As I'm beginning to feel cold
My hands are shaking from fear
White from clutching my pride
Red from cutting you
And blue from telling lies

Cause I'm sick of the stabbing
I'm sick of the breaking
I'm sick of the bleeding until we fall down
Sick of this circle of death that we dance through
Again and again, just lay me in the ground
Let's fall asleep together
Hold me darling cause I'm scared
And I can't do this alone

But I need
Your heartbeat
To haunt me
Your cold lips to breathe
A promise that tomorrow
We'll wake up somewhere new



All comments from YouTube:

@singinwhatimdoin

This album blew my brain out of the back of my skull when I discovered it in my early 20s. This cd was ALWAYS in my car, and played loud af, pushing the limit of those stock Subaru speakers. This got me out of some pretty rough times, and it was downright eerie sometimes, how much the lyrics resonated with me. Listening to this incredible album, front to back, is a ritual I hadn’t performed for far too long.

@ChaseRightOn

I totally feel where your coming from... This CD and band changed me to the core. This will forever be my favorite album. Still drop in every few months to give it a spin.

@Down_to_clown

bump

@spaceballs2462

For sure it’s a classic buddy

@rorys433

for sure bro

@STOICZZZ

I'm still finding pieces of my brain scattered around since the day Thrice blessed us with album!! 1st band I ever saw and this was the 1st song they played. I about lost my shit at 0.1 seconds hearing the intro fade-in part!!! Not even joking...I was catatonic lol i stood frozen...in the middle of this human volcano which I knew was about to go into annihilation mode!! GDI.....can I just visit those times one last time..? Who knows, maybe that's where the rest of my brain is lol

@ThunderCat731

seriously amazing that basically the whole illusion of saftey album on the youtube page has around zero views... easily the best album.

@louisevincent639

Tom Erickson bro half of it is blocked in my country......Australia, go figure. Best album though

@ThunderCat731

@OFF THE RAILS ENTERTAINMENT interesting point. Never thought of that. And yeah I agree, not a big fan of the newer stuff.

@AnxietyRanger

I thought the same. By far the best. Actually trendsetting

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