Assassin Lyrics

Lyric discussion by elsasparklesa 

Cover art for Assassin lyrics by John Mayer

I think the song is about how he can never really commit himself to any relationship, because he's just so guarded and he's emotionally removed from any relationship or fling(i.e. the same way an assassin has to be emotionally removed from their job) But then in this case he did get sucked in and let his guard down (Suddenly I'm in over my head and I could hardly breathe/Suddenly I'm floating over her bed and I feel everything)...only to realize she's not actually attached either and was essentially just taking HIM for the ride.

That's my take anyways. I lovvvve this song. Probably wouldn't make it as a single, but it might be my favorite on the album (Edge of Desire is great too)

Heyho, I think he means it in another way. He sais, that he was an assasin meaning stealing hearts on o-n-stands, you get in, get done, get gone (his own rules)

One day he made a mistake by staying overnight. Next morning, he wakes up and has her "head heavy on him, sleeping like a child" looking cute probably.

then SUDDELY he realizes he broke his rules, maybe he has them because he doesn´t want relation or sth, typical for J M lyrics. But he fell in love as consequence of breaking his rules.

Not being confident...