| The Dillinger Escape Plan – One of Us Is the Killer Lyrics | 12 years ago |
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It has been said that the person who has more control in a relationship is the one who cares less about the other. I think the "killer" in the story refers to the one who has more control over the other emotionally, and ultimately ends up terminating the relationship. In the verse the narrator is describes a girl who is illusive and free-spirited. He explains how he is "hypnotized" by her, and states "there's no way this can forever shine," admitting that he realizes the connection will not last. He looks back on the event in the chorus, stating that he tried to make it work when he sings, "In the air we tried to be," and tells how she broke his heart when he sings "You shot your arrow through me." It is up to the reader to interpret the last lines of the chorus, as it is not clear weather the narrator is speaking metaphorically or literally when he states, "the killer wont survive." One interpretation is that the writer goes insane after being dumped by the killer, and ironically becomes the killer himself after ending the life of his former romantic interest. I could ramble about why this song is amazing but I'm sure if you are reading this you know how brilliant its creators are. -AK |
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