Killer
ida kudo Lyrics
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the night is young but my time is short
Settle the score
You're like a samurai-killer
watch you draw,
here I am, what you're aiming for
Settle the score
On a samurai sword
You and me we're two sides of one blade
one's always shining, one's in the shade
Swing swing the knife sings and cut with an ake
the stains it made
they are red
I'm dancing on a real thin thin line
my dainty feet walking down your spine
a stain of red fell in between my eyes
the tears you shed
they are red
They a red,
like the sirenes of the night,
every battle that we fight
They are red like an early sunrise,
like the villain of my inside,
like the blood shedded from my eye.
In Ida Kudo's song Killer, the opening line "Player, strike a chord" sets the tone for a showdown between two people. The lyrics speak of a samurai-killer who is being watched by the singer. The song references a samurai sword, which implies a battle is about to take place. The phrase 'Settle the score' further cements the idea that there is an ongoing competition between two people, and it's about to come to a head.
"You and me we're two sides of one blade" suggests that the two people in the song are inextricably linked; they are both part of the same conflict, and both have a part to play. The imagery of a knife singing and cutting with an ache adds to the atmosphere of the song, and the mention of red stains and tears adds a sense of violence to the lyrics.
The chorus repeats the phrase "they are red," which could be interpreted in different ways. Blood is obviously red, which ties into the violent imagery throughout the song. However, the line "like the villain of my inside" suggests that the 'red' might represent something darker, such as anger or fear.
Overall, Killer presents a vivid picture of a violent, intense conflict between two people, with a sense that there might be more at stake than just a physical showdown.
Line by Line Meaning
Player, strike a chord,
Addressing the person as a musician, start playing some music.
the night is young but my time is short
Although it's still early in the night, I don't have much time left.
Settle the score
Let's take care of unfinished business.
You're like a samurai-killer
You're as deadly and precise as a samurai.
watch you draw,
I'm observing your movements as you get ready to attack.
here I am, what you're aiming for
I'm right here, the target of your attack.
Settle the score
Let's resolve our issues.
On a samurai sword
In a battle that's reminiscent of samurai duels.
You and me we're two sides of one blade
We're connected and equally important, like the two sides of a blade.
one's always shining, one's in the shade
One of us is in the spotlight while the other is overlooked.
Swing swing the knife sings and cut with an ake
The knife is moved back and forth quickly, making a sharp sound, and cuts through with a long handle.
the stains it made
The blood that was spilled.
they are red
The blood is of a red color.
I'm dancing on a real thin thin line
I'm in a precarious situation that requires a lot of skill and balance.
my dainty feet walking down your spine
I'm walking on your back with small, delicate steps.
a stain of red fell in between my eyes
Blood splattered onto my face and got into my eyes.
the tears you shed
The tears that you cry.
they are red
The tears are mixed with blood.
like the sirenes of the night,
Referring to the sound of police or ambulance sirens at night.
every battle that we fight
Every conflict that we have with each other.
They are red like an early sunrise,
The red blood reminds me of the red tones seen at sunrise.
like the villain of my inside,
The blood is symbolic of the inner turmoil that I feel and the villainous thoughts that I have.
like the blood shedded from my eye.
The blood mixed with my tears represents the pain and suffering that I've endured.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IDA KUDO
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