Lyrics for Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me as interpreted by xpankfrisst

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me Lyrics
You don't know how you took it
You just know what you got
Oh Lordy you've been stealing from the thieves
And you got caught in the headlights of a stretch car
You're a star

Dressing like your sister
Living like a tart
They don't know what you're doing
Babe, it must be art!
You're a headache in a suitcase
You're a star

Oh no, don't be shy
You don't have to go blind
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me

You don't know how you got here
You just know you want out
Believing in yourself almost as much as you doubt
You're a big smash
You wear it like a rash...star

Oh no, don't be shy
It takes a crowd to cry
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me

They want you to be Jesus
They'll go down on one knee
But they'll want their money back if you're alive at 33
And you're turning tricks with your crucifix
You're a star (Oh child)

Of course you're not shy
You don't have to deny love
Hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
(orgasms to fade)

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xpankfrisst
06-04-2002

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this song rules! originally bono was going to play The Riddler in the film 'batman forever' (did not sound a bad idea at the time to anyone else?) but eventually jim carrey was cast so bono wrote this for the soundtrack. u2s best song by far. anyways, that's what i think...

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alkalin3trio
06-04-2002

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Good song. I can't believe no one added this song before now...... I had the soundtrack and it was my favorite song on the tape. Heh, the tape. That sounds so funny to say. I guess that's how the older generation feels about with the 8-Track.

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Aerion
06-06-2002

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Dude, this song was just added? It's like their best song, how do you forget to add this one?

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bachakid
06-21-2002

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yeah its true this song rocks but it didnt have much impact (and this is what i think)


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Digital_Tempest
07-22-2002

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I love this song. I had always liked U2, but after hearing this, it spawned an obsession.

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GCPunkDoRk
07-25-2002

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I absolutely love this song.. I looked at my old Batman tape and saw that U2 was on there and had to download it. ^_^

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CourseWeDeliver
08-02-2002

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Lyrically, it's pretty good. Musically, it's even better. I enjoy this song, without having to enjoy everything U2 does.

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Tikitavi13
09-12-2002

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I like this song too. i wonder what it really means. i used to have that batman movie but it got destroied cuz i have brothers :P the edge is still my hero!!!

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Idi
09-27-2002

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I have heard that this song talks about boybands and I think this opinion is right.Some boybands are too farfetched

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joeytheboy
09-27-2002

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its literal i think. its just about being in showbuisness and having to keep up appearances. "they'll want their money back if your alive at 33"
anyway if you think this is their best song then you are not a true U2 fan. if you like this song then buy "achtung baby" their 1991 album and my favourite.


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Frelic
10-14-2002

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Joeytheboy, i just want to point out, "they'll want their money back if your alive at 33". This verse is saying that other people think u are jesus and jesus died at 33. if you are still alive at 33, it means your not jesus and they want your money back... understand?

doesn't matter if ya dont... i dont really myself...HA!

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bornonaugust10th
03-22-2003

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good song great lyrics nuff said about it

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quiffporn
05-09-2003

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I think Joeyboy is right, its about showbusiness, mostly the music industry, its kind of talking about the David Bowie and Marilyn Manson syndrome (don't bother to point out that manson came after this song, im just using him because he is a good example) where when you are doing something different and pushing the envelope you are regarded as an artist and a genius even if you are pure shite, simply because no one has a clue what you are about. The jesus reference is not actually about Jesus but about someone being over hyped, and how people always flock around the next big thing like they are the new messiah, but then unless you go out with a bang (literally, in the case of Kurt Cobain) everyone will get bored of you and move on.

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podkayne
06-21-2003

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This is probably a little too far-fetched,but could this song be about a priest? That's the meaning my brain unlocked,for some reason. 'You don't have to go blind',a reference to masturbation, 'Believing in yourself almost as much as you doubt ,You're a big smash','turning tricks with your crucifix'...
Not to mention 'dressing like your sister'.

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Columbo
06-21-2003

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I really love this song! Although it was recorded a few years after Achtung Baby it has the same sort of vibe as some of the songs on that album (which in my view is the best one), and I seem to remember thinking it was a welcome to that style after the less impressive Zooropa.
On the video there is a refference of Bono reading "The Screwtape Letters" by CS Lewis, Bono took from there his character of Mr MacPhisto, may be the song also deals with the band's (or Bono's) struggle of being superstars and all the weight it carries on. The line "they'll want their money back if you're alive at 33 " is as someone said above a reference to how fans will shun you if you fail to please or live up to there expectations. If they find out that you're not what they thought you were they'll leave you.
The cry "Hold me, Thrill me, Kiss me, Kill me" could be a reference to the fans cries to the band, demanding them to entertain and provoke feelings of warmth (hold me), excitement (thrill me), love (kiss me) and and pain (kill me) through the songs. It could also be a reference to the changing attitudes of the band towards fame, in that sometimes they want the love, adoration and buzz of the fans (the holding, thrilling and kissing bit) and sometimes they just want it to stop (the killing bit).
All in all a really good song. Its not as good as "The Fly" though.
Oh and i really like how it says "orgasms to fade" at the bottom of the lyrics. Classy!

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rednight1972
10-17-2004

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My favorite line from this song is "They don't know what you're doing. Babe it must be art!" lol

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oracle_angel
10-17-2004

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i think its about how people idolize stars so much (like jesus), and stars can get away with anything weird or inappropriate because it "must be art!" and "turning tricks with your crucifix" refers to somethink akin to prostitution--turning tricks is an old sexual term--while seeming innocient and godly. but actually it's a confusing life in showbiz, you've always got to be what people want to see. "you're a big smash" once you get "old" (at 33 bono supposes) people don't want to see you anymore cause you're out of style.

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sixedheart
11-11-2004

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I agree with the 'showbiz' theory to the song. Basically the 'you' in this song is a celebrity in the prime of their career. Imagine a britney spears (barf) or maybe a Jim Carrey. Just think of when those two were really hot and always in the limelight.
"you're a star" you made it and you don't know exactly how or why, but 'you' are questioning the entire idea of fame. 'you' don't like it anymore.
So Bono is like this, guardian angel/devil on you're shoulder talking to 'you' trying to make you keep buying into this celebrity life.

At least, well, i see it this way.

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ffour4
12-26-2004

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yeah i agree, the lyrics don't really mean that much to me, but the music is soo great, like my favourite of his songs

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bill_the_pony
01-04-2005

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i have no idea what this is song is about but i love the music in it

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cryptourniquet
01-10-2005

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one of my fave songs because i love bono's voice and the lyrics :)

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conquer
02-27-2005

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The chorus has a real hypnotising element to it, i could be addicted..

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ekcsoccergirl22
05-29-2005

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I can't listen to this song without the volume really high because it is so good and it has a strong sound

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DiscoFrank
06-15-2005

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You guys are missing the point here...It's about Batman! ;)

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DC10
01-26-2006

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I agree with DiscoFrank, it is about Batman. But its a god song, and the opening guitar just gets in the mood for a song thats "something else". A brilliant movie soundtrack.

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