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Bloody Shirt
To Kill a King Lyrics
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I got wounds to lick in life
Oh you've said
Standing like a stick
This tie could invert to be a noose instead
Oh you lie next to me
Heart is beating heavily
Blood on your shirt
It's too late to say you're sorry
Say you're sorry still
I stepped out with heavy heart
To bail you out again
Oh those things you do
Oh those things you do
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna get worse
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna eat you
Oh so many bills to pay
No this debt won't go away
Oh so sad
What you know you're drunk again
Take it out on your best friend
Oh so sad
Oh you lie next to me
Heart is beating heavily
Blood in your ear through
Blood on your shirt
It's too late to say you're sorry
Say you're sorry still
I stepped out with heavy heart to bail you out again
Oh those things you do
Oh those things you do
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna get worse
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna eat you
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna get worse
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna eat you
Oh you lie next to me
Heart is beating heavily
Blood in your hair through
Blood on your shirt
It's too late to say you're sorry
Say you're sorry still
I stepped out with heavy heart to bail you out again
Oh those things you do
Oh those things you do
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna get worse
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna eat you
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna get worse
Get out! And get gone
This town is only gonna eat you
Get out! Get gone
This town is only gonna get worse
Get out! Get gone
This town is only gonna eat you
Get out! Get gone
This town is only gonna get worse
Get out! Get gone
This town is only gonna eat you
In the lyrics of "Bloody Shirt," the singer seems to be stuck in a difficult situation with someone they care about deeply. The first stanza mentions wounds that need to be licked, implying that the singer or someone close to them has been hurt. The line "this tie could invert to be a noose instead" suggests that the situation could turn deadly. The next stanza describes the person lying next to the singer, with their heart beating heavily and blood on their shirt. Despite the apologies, the singer has a heavy heart because they've had to bail this person out before. This is emphasized in the repetition of the line "oh those things you do."
The chorus is where the singer urges this person to leave their town, saying "this town is only gonna get worse" and "this town is only gonna eat you." The desperation in these lines suggests that the singer is worried about the safety and well-being of their loved one. The second verse continues with the theme of financial struggles and alcoholism, with the person taking out their frustrations on their best friend. The song ends on a repeated refrain to get out of town before things get worse.
Overall, this song seems to be a cautionary tale about getting stuck in a toxic cycle with someone you care about. The singer cares deeply about this person but recognizes that the situation is dangerous and unsustainable. The repetition of certain lines emphasizes the frustration and desperation of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
What you want to do tonight?
Asking what the person wants to do, implying that the singer is willing to go along with their plans.
I got wounds to lick in life
The singer has past traumas to cope with, implying that they are not in a good state of mind.
Oh you've said
Expression of surprise, as if the person has said something unexpected.
Standing like a stick
The person is motionless and doesn't seem to care about the situation.
This tie could invert to be a noose instead
The artist is dealing with a stressful situation and could be pushed to their limit.
Oh you lie next to me
Referring to someone sleeping or resting beside the singer.
Heart is beating heavily
The person is in a state of excitement or nervousness.
Blood in your ear through
An image of violence, implying that the artist hurt the person sleeping beside them.
Blood on your shirt
Another image of violence, implying that the artist has hurt someone close to them.
It's too late to say you're sorry
The artist is past the point of forgiveness, implying that something has gone too far to be undone.
Say you're sorry still
The singer is desperate for the other person to show regret or remorse, like they are begging for some sign of redemption.
I stepped out with heavy heart
The artist did something they didn't want to do, indicating that they feel burdened.
To bail you out again
The singer has helped the person before, suggesting a pattern of troublesome behavior from the person sleeping beside them.
Oh those things you do
The singer is referring to the negative behavior of the person they are talking to, reflecting their disappointment.
Get out! And get gone
The singer is telling the person to leave or go away, in a forceful, commanding tone.
This town is only gonna get worse
The artist believes the situation in the town is bad and will only continue to deteriorate.
This town is only gonna eat you
The artist is warning the person that the town will ultimately lead to their destruction and ruin.
Oh so many bills to pay
The singer is feeling overwhelmed with financial responsibility, implying that they are struggling to make ends meet.
No this debt won't go away
The singer is despairing, believing that their financial situation is hopeless.
What you know you're drunk again
The artist is accusing the person of drinking excessively, suggesting that this may be the root of their issues.
Take it out on your best friend
The person is accusing the artist of being the target of their negative behavior, suggesting that they are taking their anger out on those closest to them.
Blood in your hair through
An image of violence, again implying that the artist has hurt somebody close to them.
Contributed by Andrew F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Helena V
How is possible that this song is not famous, on the radio and everywhere?!? It's so beautiful! :)
Margo Elsa
I am pretty sure I'm going to remember this song for the rest of my life. And also love so much this band and their songs ;)
Iwona Dann
me too 😄
Will Tattersall
Margo Elsa you still remember this song?
Mr. Biggs
This is hands down one of my favorite bands... ever.
m
I saw the name 'to kill a king' on the shirt from Dan Smith of Bastille and I didn't know this is a band. Now I found this and they are really good!
• RunningWithTheWolves •
Mey It's enough when you say "Dan" because everybody knows him;)
m
Yeah probably ;D
maya
Mey I think that the lead singer of tkak is dan's roommate x
Jessica Jackson
three years later and this song is still one of my favorites in the whole world. thank you.