Palmer, Amanda - The Killing Type Lyrics






I wouldn't kill to win a war
I don't get what they do it for
It's all so terribly vague
I see the pictures from a thousand years of battle
And I think it's such a bore

I walk New Orleans with a knife
Like Mackie hidden out of sight
But I'd be useless if they jumped
I'm really not the killing type
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I'm not the killing type
I'm not the killing type
I'm not, I'm not
I'm not the killing type, I'm not

I've got a picture of your mum
Before the war when she was young
She's got an etching to her right
I think it's funny that she's looking to the left
And it's her son

I wouldn't kill to get you back
And I've officially been asked
I couldn't kill to save a life
I'd rather a die a peaceful piece of shit-bait
Shame-filled coward
Thanks

I'm not the killing type
I'm not the killing type
I'm not, I'm not
I'm not the killing type, I'm not

But I would kill to make you feel
I don't mean kill someone for real
I couldn't do that, it is wrong
But I can say it in a song, a song, a song

And I'm saying it now
I'm saying it so
Even if you never hear this song
Somebody else would know
I'm saying it now
I'm saying it so
Even if you never hear this song
Somebody else will know, know, know, know

I just can't explain how good it feels
I just can't explain how good it feels
I just can't explain how good it feels
I just can't describe

I once stepped on a dying bird
It was a mercy killing
I couldn't sleep for a week
I kept feeling its breaking bones

I heard that if you see a star at night
And the conditions are just right
And you are standing on a cliff
Then you can close your eyes
And make a wish and take a step
And change somebody's life

I'm not the killing type
I'm not the killing type
I'm not, I'm not
I'm not the killing type, I'm not

But I would kill to make you feel
I'd kill to move your face an inch
I see you staring into space
I wanna stick my fist into your mouth
And twist your Arctic heart

Yes, I would kill to make you feel
I don't mean kill someone for real
I couldn't do that, it is wrong
But I can say it in a song, a song, a song

And I'm saying it now
I'm saying it so
Even if you never hear this song
Somebody else would know
I'm saying it now
I'm saying it so
Even if you never hear this song
Somebody else will know, know, know, know

I just can't explain how good it feels
I just can't explain how good it feels
I just can't explain how good it feels
I just can't describe-ibe-ibe-ibe
Die, die, die, die, die, die, die, die
I'm not the killing type





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  1. M.... L....

    alright this is a little weird but I love your face, it's so intense and beautiful and real

  2. S.... C....

    Who's here after listening to Billie Eilish on Howard Stern?

  3. A.... ....

    I remember seeing this MV in seventh grade on vacation and being so fascinated by her perform. I just remember the chorus and thus the song name and am watching it now in 2019 :’) so happy

  4. j.... ....

    after all these years this is still a whole bop

  5. P.... G....

    Total bullshit song, highly derivative sound of Siouxsie and the Banshees, who wrote MUCH BETTER material. This girl REALLY thinks way too highly of her stupid self. UGH! NEXT!

  6. L.... S....

    Okay broken Social Scene

  7. S.... M....

    Who is here after the ted talk?

  8. A.... Y....

    Sounds much better at 1.75 speed

  9. S.... S....

    I don’t know a woman who hasn’t felt this.

  10. C.... N....

    It's evident that it's all fake but the idea... There's little to say that this videoclip is "Monstrous"!! Specially 'cuz she's a woman! Sometimes I really can't believe that it's allowed to people to do videoclips like this!

  11. M.... H....

    Thumbs up for Friday the 13th.

  12. s.... ....

    My own interpretation of this song was maybe that the girl was in a relationship ( or maybe liked someone from afar ) where the other person doesn't return the feelings or maybe they are distant. "I'd kill to move your face an inch" makes me think that maybe the singer wants badly to impress the partner who might not take an interest in what she does. ( or maybe a lack of attention in the relationship. )

  13. a.... S....

    Tears...the shit is real. Even the most fragile soul's grow fangs if the pain is enough to force the change

  14. S.... H....

    Hottest video I’ve seen.

  15. D.... R....

    2019 💜

  16. H.... S....

    Youre not lady gaga m8, but Any lady sharp enough to wear black stockings and suspies on some of her videos has deffo got my vote..more pls.........H6 ( who reads this stuff ,anyway > )

  17. o.... w....

    that blood on white aesthetic reminds me of carrie

  18. C.... I....

    I really want to send this to a lost friend of mine.

  19. t.... b....

    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand
    demonitized

  20. L.... N....

    Irresponsible..

  21. P.... B....

    This is so gross.

  22. t.... o....

    Jinkx Monsoon realness

  23. G.... ....

    When you plough the bitch at night and think she's more moist than usual down below but brush it off as her being extra horny.... until you finish and flick the lights on to go and take a slash....

  24. A.... O....

    This reminds me of joyriding by frnkiero andthe cellabration

  25. F.... ....

    JFC, this hit harder than I expected.

  26. p.... ....

    All of this about a squirrel

  27. o.... ....

    Love is an easy word to say.

    Unlike this video as it compels me to replay it time and time again.

    This Amanda Palmer is unlike anyone else. A good thing I would suggest.

  28. E.... H....

    This is the mentality of an abuser. This is about controlling someone. This is horrible.

    E.... H....

    she's not promoting it, just singing about it, not every song can be happy sometimes they're just truthful.

  29. B.... Z....

    Jinx monsoon Runway looks 💕

  30. M.... M....

    Cool 😍

  31. o.... ....

    After seeing this all I can say is: No I will not go out with you Amanda. (screamed as I run for my life)

  32. M.... M....

    I known her by playing Life is strange, a video game. I like her a lot. She follows her heart. His interview is inspiring me a lot. Nice woman.

  33. S.... ....

    Amanda could kill me in my sleep and i’d thank her for it
    crush me please

  34. I.... k....

    Can someone make a video with this song bass boosted

  35. J.... P....

    Amanda explained meaning of the song. When she went on tour. I appreciate this song song. Even more now.

  36. A.... K....

    I've loved this song for a while, but I never thought I would feel it.

  37. I.... H....

    Arschloch ! Ich werde dich finden.

  38. W.... W....

    FRIEDE SEI MIT DIR!!MFG WILHELMWABECK GRÜßE AUS ÖSTERREICH

  39. A.... J....

    This reminds me of The Cars for some reason

  40. l.... i....

    Sorry my words of kindness vansished some dirt bag hacker hijacked my account

  41. S.... D....

    Powerful, (seemingly) honest. Just discovered this artist. Looking forward to more.

  42. M.... I....

    I've been searching this song for 5 hours!
    So happy to find it ^^

  43. d.... m....

    is that neil gaiman on the bed?

  44. D.... G....

    IstillLOVEthissong!

  45. H.... G....

    Love her voice and the songwriting is amazing

  46. M.... S....

    I guess, that really cleaver people are listening to this songs. And looking in comments i can confirm that she got pretty cleaver crowd fun base.

  47. H.... H....

    In the thumbnail she looks like Michelle visage

  48. J.... L....

    I cannot believe this was SEVEN years ago.

  49. A.... K....

    A queen

  50. g.... ....

    why isnt the whole album on spotify anymore, it was removed from my playlist like 1 day ago

  51. B.... P....

    Leave Patreon, they support nazis.

  52. A.... S....

    Amanda I love you

  53. C.... L....

    This is disgusting and if you cant see that then you probably deserve whats coming to you.

  54. W.... ....

    this SONG IS SUCH A BOP
    LIKE ITS SO FREAKING GOOD

  55. n.... ....

    I've loved this song since 1985, when 'Til Tuesday released it under the title "Voices Carry". Fantastic remake!

  56. K.... C....

    To much blood for my dry heart

  57. C.... i....

    Not much autotune it's really good! LOVE ITTT!!😊

  58. s.... z....

    muito bom, Sou do Brasil

  59. S.... L....

    I wouldn't kill to win a war
    I don't get what they do it for
    It's all so terribly vague
    I've seen the pictures from a thousand years of battle and I think
    It's such a bore
    I walk New Orleans with a knife
    It might be hidden out of sight
    But I'd be useless if they jumped
    I'm really not the killing type
    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not I'm not
    I'm not the killing type
    I've got a picture of your mom
    Before the war when she was young
    She's got an etching to the right
    I think it's funny that she's looking to the left
    And it's a sign
    I wouldn't kill to get you back
    I've officially been asked
    I couldn't kill to save a life
    I'd rather die in peace (?)
    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not I'm not
    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not
    I would kill to make you feel
    I don't mean kill someone for real
    I couldn't do that, it is wrong
    But I can say it in a song
    A song a song
    And I'm saying it now
    And I'm saying it so
    Even if you never hear this song, someone else will know
    I'm saying it now
    I'm saying it so
    Even if you never hear this song, someone else will know
    I just can't explain how good it feels
    I just can't explain how good it feels

  60. A.... S....

    Her Ted Talk brought me here. I'm not disappointed.

  61. M.... T....

    2018? Someone else?

  62. M.... ....

    um... yeah. mediocre music, edgy video, and terrible eyebrows. damn it woman, at least fix your face

  63. D.... V....

    reminds me of the love affair I have with my wife and several women.

  64. R.... B....

    Amanda, honey, are you doing alright?

  65. P.... N....

    1.9K squares disliked this

  66. M.... R....

    Garrett Watts?

  67. S.... ....

    My old teacher showed me this... respect

  68. �.... �....

    I'd kill to move your face an inch.

  69. i.... s....

    What is this? Slippy copy of European undergraound or race afther Lady Gaga??.post travma

  70. E.... K....

    I fucking love YOU

    E.... K....

    so you love a scam artist yh nice one

  71. S.... C....

    I really think Amanda Palmer is one of the greatest songwriters I have ever come across. The honesty and vulnerability in the lyrics, the story telling, the imagery... It is all so striking and unique.
    I would never have become a songwriter without hearing the early Dresden Dolls albums.
    Such a brilliant performer... Holds nothing back.

    Sad Clown - I Don't Like The Sun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFNyAVfV70E&t=3s

  72. M.... ....

    Wow, this video is so aesthetically pleasing. And her acting is really good, it makes you feel the song so much.

  73. J.... 2....

    Life Is Strange

  74. T.... T....

    Good song if your angry

  75. S.... T....

    I got sent to human resources and suspended from work for a week for saying I dont believe in war on veterans day as a matter of fact... I work Cochran yea what a bunch of cox lol

  76. r.... ....

    ADORE THIS WOMAN!!!!!!

  77. D.... A....

    Eyebrows on f l e e k

  78. C.... ....

    Lyrics:
    I wouldn't kill to win a war
    I don't get what they do it for
    It's all so terribly vague
    I see the pictures from a thousand years of battle
    And I think it's such a bore

    I walk New Orleans with a knife
    Like Mackie hidden out of sight
    But I'd be useless if they jumped
    I'm really not the killing type
    Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not, I'm not
    I'm not the killing type, I'm not

    I've got a picture of your mum
    Before the war when she was young
    She's got an etching to her right
    I think it's funny that she's looking to the left
    And it's her son

    I wouldn't kill to get you back
    And I've officially been asked
    I couldn't kill to save a life
    I'd rather a die a peaceful piece of shit-bait
    Shame-filled coward
    Thanks

    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not, I'm not
    I'm not the killing type, I'm not

    But I would kill to make you feel
    I don't mean kill someone for real
    I couldn't do that, it is wrong
    But I can say it in a song, a song, a song

    And I'm saying it now
    I'm saying it so
    Even if you never hear this song
    Somebody else would know
    I'm saying it now
    I'm saying it so
    Even if you never hear this song
    Somebody else will know, know, know, know

    I just can't explain how good it feels
    I just can't explain how good it feels
    I just can't explain how good it feels
    I just can't describe

    I once stepped on a dying bird
    It was a mercy killing
    I couldn't sleep for a week
    I kept feeling its breaking bones

    I heard that if you see a star at night
    And the conditions are just right
    And you are standing on a cliff
    Then you can close your eyes
    And make a wish and take a step
    And change somebody's life

    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not the killing type
    I'm not, I'm not
    I'm not the killing type, I'm not

    But I would kill to make you feel
    I'd kill to move your face an inch
    I see you staring into space
    I wanna stick my fist into your mouth
    And twist your Arctic heart

    Yes, I would kill to make you feel
    I don't mean kill someone for real
    I couldn't do that, it is wrong
    But I can say it in a song, a song, a song

    And I'm saying it now
    I'm saying it so
    Even if you never hear this song
    Somebody else would know
    I'm saying it now
    I'm saying it so
    Even if you never hear this song
    Somebody else will know, know, know, know

    I just can't explain how good it feels
    I just can't explain how good it feels
    I just can't explain how good it feels
    I just can't describe-ibe-ibe-ibe
    Die, die, die, die, die, die, die, die
    I'm not the killing type

  79. J.... C....

    THIS GIRL is the female Marilyn Manson

  80. R.... ....

    I forgot how great she is... Thanks for the reminder

    R.... ....

    i forgot about when she tried to scam small musicians thanks for the reminder

  81. R.... I....

    ohh, how nice, she is a tranny.

  82. T.... P....

    I love her music,in a way she's everything I don't want to be but I relate to her.its weird how music can make you feel,I dunno how to explain it,I know I love her swing like expression

  83. t.... t....

    What a bloody mess.

  84. t.... t....

    That eyebrows

  85. B.... ....

    I love Amanda Palmer!
    She has this sort of 'style' that you can just recognize.

  86. s.... m....

    Like looking in a mirror

    s.... m....

    From your pic that's a good thing (;

  87. K.... L....

    The first time I watch this I thought he was actually died then I watched it more then once and he's not XD am The only one also I understand the meaning of the song now

  88. C.... M....

    Still loving this song, Amanda is so passionate <3

    C.... M....

    Cassie Moyles me to me to

  89. N.... S....

    MY WIG IS SNATCHED

  90. S.... H....

    This sounds amazing at 1.25x

  91. C.... Q....

    Brilliant

  92. M.... L....

    I Saw The Dresden Dolls live about 10 years ago :) in London.

  93. M.... L....

    Astounding xxxx I have love dressed and dolls and Amanda Palmer for a very very long time now

  94. S.... P....

    I weirdly enjoyed this

    S.... P....

    Strange Girl stay strong