Killer
Zenny Cake Lyrics
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He won't tell me his last name
He won't tell me if he's got a gun or not
'Cause if I knew he said that then this game would change
Is he a killer, killer, killer, killer
I asked him where he got his scar
The one still healing traced in blood
And got the urge to have some fun
Well, I think he killed her, killed her, killed her, killed her
Run, Run, Ryan's got a gun
It's underneath his shirt and it's dripping in blood
Run, Run, I can see his gun
He said he ain't killed nobody, but I know he shot someone
He won't tell me where he's staying
Says he'll sleep right where he lands
Well I think it's time that I start praying
That I'm not part of his plans
'Cause he's a killer, killer, killer, killer
In all this time that we've been speaking
I know I could've walked away
But to myself I started thinking
I kinda dig these games he plays
But he's a killer, killer, killer, killer
Run, Run, Ryan's got a gun
It's underneath his shirt and it's dripping in blood
Run, Run, I can see his gun
He said he ain't killed nobody, but I know he shot someone
I shouldn't like you baby but I do
Kiss me, love me, touch me, turn me blue
You got the blood rushing all up to my head
But don't love me now and leave me for dead
'Cause you're my killer, killer, killer, killer
The song "Killer" by Zenny Cake tells the story of a woman who meets a mysterious man named Ryan. Ryan is elusive about his past and whether he is capable of violence or not. The woman is curious and asks him about his scar, to which Ryan responds with a story of meeting a woman in a dive bar and having some fun, which leads the woman to believe that he killed her. Despite her suspicions, the woman is attracted to Ryan and starts to enjoy the dangerous game he plays. The chorus, which repeats the word "killer" four times, emphasizes the potential danger of Ryan's character and the woman's obsession with him.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that Ryan does indeed have a gun, and the woman realizes that she might have gotten herself into a dangerous situation. The repetition of the phrase "run, run" in the chorus reinforces the urgency of the situation, and the fact that Ryan has already shot someone adds to the suspense. The woman is conflicted, feeling drawn to Ryan but also knowing that being with him could lead to her downfall. In the end, she admits that he is her killer, showing that she has become both a victim and an accomplice.
Line by Line Meaning
He can't tell me where he came from
The person Zenny Cake is speaking to is not forthcoming about his background.
He won't tell me his last name
The person Zenny Cake is talking to is not willing to reveal his full identity.
He won't tell me if he's got a gun or not
'Cause if I knew he said that then this game would change
The individual Zenny Cake is conversing with is not willing to confirm or deny the presence of a firearm on his person, as it will alter the dynamic of their interaction.
Is he a killer, killer, killer, killer
Zenny Cake speculates that the person she's talking to may be a murderer.
I asked him where he got his scar
The one still healing traced in blood
He said he met her in a dive bar
And got the urge to have some fun
Well, I think he killed her, killed her, killed her, killed her
Zenny Cake inquires about the person's wound and he provides an unsatisfactory explanation, which leads her to believe that he may have committed a violent act.
Run, Run, Ryan's got a gun
It's underneath his shirt and it's dripping in blood
Run, Run, I can see his gun
He said he ain't killed nobody, but I know he shot someone
Zenny Cake warns the listener that the person she's speaking to is armed and could be dangerous, and that he may have already harmed someone before.
He won't tell me where he's staying
Says he'll sleep right where he lands
Well I think it's time that I start praying
That I'm not part of his plans
'Cause he's a killer, killer, killer, killer
The person that Zenny Cake is conversing with does not disclose his whereabouts, and this causes her to worry that she may be a victim of violence.
In all this time that we've been speaking
I know I could've walked away
But to myself I started thinking
I kinda dig these games he plays
But he's a killer, killer, killer, killer
Zenny Cake acknowledges that she has had the option to leave but has remained in the situation due to a morbid attraction to her conversational partner, even though she believes he may be a murderer.
I shouldn't like you baby but I do
Kiss me, love me, touch me, turn me blue
You got the blood rushing all up to my head
But don't love me now and leave me for dead
'Cause you're my killer, killer, killer, killer
Zenny Cake is in a romantic entanglement with a person whom she believes may be a murderer, which excites her but also exposes her to the risk of being harmed.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Clarissa peress
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