Sinister Kid Lyrics

Lyric discussion by dm.tym 

Cover art for Sinister Kid lyrics by Black Keys, The

Ima have to agree with Spohhh. I think it's his natural-born evil.

"A sinister kid is a kid who runs to meet his maker A drop that spreads from the day he's born Straight into his maker's arms"

It sounds as if even though he's saying he's born to his mother, his real maker is the devil. "A drop" is made to this real maker.

"Well the crooks are out And the streets are gray You know I wouldn't have it any other way"

He's naturally drawn to evil ways such as thievery, murder, despair, etc..

"I got a tortured mind And my blade is sharp A bad combination in the dark"

I think this speaks for itself.