This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
We live to kill each other
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
Shut the door
You're letting the darkness out
It's just about the time to watch you die
Close the blinds
We're hiding our skin from sun
Where you become yesterday's headlines
I never said that I was sorry
We live to kill each other
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
It will be beautiful
When I'm cashing in the life I stole
With the perfect sound at the perfect time
All the single words I forged to line
It is safe to say to forget your name
With the song I wrote on the stereo
I don't have to justify
Paying your dues is a waste of precious time
Why would you lead when you could follow?
We live to kill each other
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
More than we deserve
Realize our potential
Maximize our return
We'll conserve
A portrait of everything perfect
And aim every house has heard
I'd take it all and leave you nothing
We live to kill each other
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
We live to kill each other
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
All we want is more
All we want is more
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
Shut the door
You're letting the darkness out
It's just about the time to watch you die
Close the blinds
We're hiding our skin from sun
Where you become yesterday's headlines
I never said that I was sorry
We live to kill each other
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
It will be beautiful
When I'm cashing in the life I stole
With the perfect sound at the perfect time
All the single words I forged to line
It is safe to say to forget your name
With the song I wrote on the stereo
I don't have to justify
Paying your dues is a waste of precious time
Why would you lead when you could follow?
We live to kill each other
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
More than we deserve
Realize our potential
Maximize our return
We'll conserve
A portrait of everything perfect
And aim every house has heard
I'd take it all and leave you nothing
We live to kill each other
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
We live to kill each other
We are the wealthy and the poor
We shout but we don't listen
All we want is more
All we want is more
All we want is more
Lyrics submitted by SpaceBound1613
Live To Kill Lyrics as written by Shane Told
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
Hayalperest
Holiday
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
Verse correction -
It will be beautiful when I'm cashing in the life I stole, With the perfect sound at the perfect time, while they sing the words I forced to rhyme. And it's safe to say they'll forget your name, when the song I "wrote" is The Stereo. I don't have to justify, paying your dues is a waste of precious time. Why would you lead when you could follow? We live to kill each other We are the wealthy and the poor We shout but we don't listen All we want is more than we deserve, realize our potential, maximize our return. We'll conserve a portrait of everything perfect, a name every house has heard. I'll take it all, you leave nothing.