it's also a song about struggling with one-self (besides the political meaning, which i think is right). i think that, every song in some way, relates to its author; because if you didn't feel anything then you couldn't write anything at all... and amanda seems to be the one who talks openly about herself and the world.
the thing is, i think "the kill" is about being divided by different parts of you, such as the one who claims to be "the kill". it takes her and by pretending to be many many things (some of them quite weird such as an anorak, or accidental and then you jump to mysoginist, with no apparent logic). i guess that part of herself is that arrogance, that desperately needs to feel big, arrogant, everything. so this fake/mean part of her keeps her from being real and no matter what the weak part tries, this 'antonyme'exerces her power over her...
in some way it's how politics and power move, by doming others, transform them so they agree with it (promises, laws, whatever). but it's a hollow thing, a damn lie. that big and arrogant part of you is fake and alone, and letting it take your decisions and transform you won't help. no matter it's the kill it is all alone and you have to stand up by yourself, listen to your own advices, no politician (or whatever BIG power) should adoctrinate you.
it's also a song about struggling with one-self (besides the political meaning, which i think is right). i think that, every song in some way, relates to its author; because if you didn't feel anything then you couldn't write anything at all... and amanda seems to be the one who talks openly about herself and the world.
the thing is, i think "the kill" is about being divided by different parts of you, such as the one who claims to be "the kill". it takes her and by pretending to be many many things (some of them quite weird such as an anorak, or accidental and then you jump to mysoginist, with no apparent logic). i guess that part of herself is that arrogance, that desperately needs to feel big, arrogant, everything. so this fake/mean part of her keeps her from being real and no matter what the weak part tries, this 'antonyme'exerces her power over her...
in some way it's how politics and power move, by doming others, transform them so they agree with it (promises, laws, whatever). but it's a hollow thing, a damn lie. that big and arrogant part of you is fake and alone, and letting it take your decisions and transform you won't help. no matter it's the kill it is all alone and you have to stand up by yourself, listen to your own advices, no politician (or whatever BIG power) should adoctrinate you.