Killer
Valerie Broussard Lyrics


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Standing on the highway with my thumb out
Everybodyโ€ฒs passing but you slowed down
And my heart is telling me to turn 'round
But my body wants me to stay

Looking sweet but boy I know you sneaky
With trophies in your backseat
All the girls that came before were easy
Before you met me

They told me you a killer, a killer
I saw your collection of hearts and I shoulda known better, better
โ€ฒCause they told me you a killer, a killer
And I've got no doubt that the only way out of this thriller

Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too

Walking all alone, you know it's okay
โ€ฒCause my tongue is sharper than a switchblade
Youโ€ฒve been tryna elevate my heart rate
But you can't scare me no more

Looking sweet but boy I know you sneaky
With trophies in your backseat
All the girls that came before were easy
Before you met me

They told me you a killer, a killer
I saw your collection of hearts and I shoulda known better, better
โ€ฒCause they told me you a killer, a killer
And I've got no doubt that the only way out of this thriller

Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too




Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Valerie Broussard's song Killer suggest that the singer is standing on a highway with her thumb out and nobody is stopping except for one person, whom she is attracted to but wary of. She knows that this suitor is sneaky and dangerous, with a collection of hearts from other women before her. Despite being warned that he is a "killer," she is tempted to stay with him and even considers becoming a "killer" herself in order to escape the situation.


The lyrics seem to be about the challenges of navigating a toxic relationship. The singer is constantly torn between her heart, which tells her to turn around, and her body, which wants her to stay. However, she is also determined not to be a victim or to have her heart broken like the other women who came before her.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that love can be risky and even deadly, but the singer is willing to take that risk in order to find genuine connection and protect her heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Standing on the highway with my thumb out
I'm stranded, hoping for someone to pick me up.


Everybody's passing but you slowed down
You're the only one who stopped for me, while everyone else ignored me.


And my heart is telling me to turn 'round
I feel nervous and unsure about trusting you.


But my body wants me to stay
I'm attracted to you and want to take a chance.


Looking sweet but boy I know you sneaky
You seem kind, but I suspect you have ulterior motives.


With trophies in your backseat
I see evidence that you've had many previous partners.


All the girls that came before were easy
I suspect you've been with a lot of women and see them as disposable.


Before you met me
I want to believe that I could change you and make you truly care about me.


They told me you a killer, a killer
People have warned me about you being a heartbreaker.


I saw your collection of hearts and I shoulda known better, better
I ignored the signs that you've used and hurt many women before.


'Cause they told me you a killer, a killer
I can't deny the rumors and warning signs anymore.


And I've got no doubt that the only way out of this thriller
I realize that the only way to avoid getting hurt is to fight back or end things.


Is if I am a killer too
I will protect myself and not let you destroy me emotionally.


Walking all alone, you know it's okay
I'm prepared to go on without you if it doesn't work out.


'Cause my tongue is sharper than a switchblade
I'm capable of defending myself and standing up for what I believe in.


You've been tryna elevate my heart rate
You're trying to make me fall in love with you quickly and intensely.


But you can't scare me no more
I'm no longer afraid of you or your reputation.


Is if I am a killer too
I will do whatever it takes to protect myself and not let you break my heart.


Is if I am a killer too
I will stand up for myself and not let you take advantage of me.


Is if I am a killer too
I will not let you hurt me or anyone else I care about.




Writer(s): James Bairian, Louis Castle, Valerie Broussard

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Nikoleta K.

Lyrics:

Standing on the highway with my thumb out
Everybody's passing but you slowed down
And my heart is telling me to turn round
But my body wants me to stay

Looking sweet but boy I know you sneaky
With trophies in your backseat
All the girls that came before were easy
Before you met me

They told me you a killer, a killer
I saw your collection of hearts and I shoulda known better, better
'Cause they told me you a killer, a killer
And I've got no doubt that the only way out of this thriller

Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too

Walking all alone, you know it's okay
'Cause my tongue is sharper than a switchblade
You've been tryna elevate my heart rate
But you can't scare me no more

Looking sweet but boy I know you sneaky
With trophies in your backseat
All the girls that came before were easy
Before you met me

They told me you a killer, a killer
I saw your collection of hearts and I shoulda known better, better
'Cause they told me you a killer, a killer
And I've got no doubt that the only way out of this thriller

Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too



All comments from YouTube:

Nikoleta K.

Lyrics:

Standing on the highway with my thumb out
Everybody's passing but you slowed down
And my heart is telling me to turn round
But my body wants me to stay

Looking sweet but boy I know you sneaky
With trophies in your backseat
All the girls that came before were easy
Before you met me

They told me you a killer, a killer
I saw your collection of hearts and I shoulda known better, better
'Cause they told me you a killer, a killer
And I've got no doubt that the only way out of this thriller

Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too

Walking all alone, you know it's okay
'Cause my tongue is sharper than a switchblade
You've been tryna elevate my heart rate
But you can't scare me no more

Looking sweet but boy I know you sneaky
With trophies in your backseat
All the girls that came before were easy
Before you met me

They told me you a killer, a killer
I saw your collection of hearts and I shoulda known better, better
'Cause they told me you a killer, a killer
And I've got no doubt that the only way out of this thriller

Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too
Is if I am a killer too

Kaka -Besties

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FARXWAY

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i just love this style of music so much ^^

Abacate roxo

i wanna know more songs like that, do you know? (sorry my bad english)

Ginger Lily

I am a bit late but anybody got reccomendation for songs like this one?

YuTe Chen

M Tranovรก so am I

Jaclyn Furnier

This is super stylish awesomeness! Love the song and video! Keep on rocking!

Kawaii Iwaba

The song is catchy! Love it! ๐Ÿ’•

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