In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
You could make me a believer
Even if that shit ain't true
You gon' make me commit murder
Baby, I'd kill for you
In my eyes
Even if you are wrong, you are right
Even if there is a terrible crime
It's alright, 'cause I got your back, and I know you got mine
I belong to the church of your name
Sing a song, 'cause I worship the ground you walk on
If I pray for you, I know you'll be there
You gon' make me a believer
Even if that shit ain't true
You gon' make me commit murder
Baby, I'd kill for you
In my bed I believe every word that you've said
Just a kiss and you make me forget
All the bad, the battles we lost, the bodies we hid
You don't know, just how far I'd be willing to go
You put the cracks into my moral code
So you can count on me to always be there
You could make me a believer
Even if that shit ain't true
You gon' make me commit murder
Baby, I'd kill for you
Oh, Lord, forgive my weary hands
And for what they may do
I'll carry out his evil plans
If he wants me to
In your dream, you're drowning, I just waltzed in and saved you
I'm your alternate escape route, the altar you pray to
Your ultimate savior, your behavior is altered
Ain't your fault 'cause I made you
Brainwashed and persuade you
Gibraltar, you're faithful, never falter or waver
When you causing the danger I'm your guardian angel
Nobody can tell you shit, you've already made your
Mind just follow me, babe, you
Won't be sorry you stayed, you
Always ride, whatever the plan is
To the end, even if I led us into an ambush
Even if we robbed the First National and cops caught us redhanded
They're coming at us, and we're trapped, put our backs up
Against the wall, and it's too tall
You catapult me or hold the ladder for me
Stay back to get captured, take the fall
You make it all worth it
Baby doll, you're perfect the way you are
Accidents happen
All I know is you love me, that's really all that matters
And any who cross our paths are just collateral damage
At your side, got your lateral, back, your front, diagonal Backwards, blackbirds, we attack like animals
When they threaten what we have it's a natural reaction
You lay a bitch flat on her back in a second flat for me
Who tries to take your man from you
It's blasphemy, another casualty, you'll go whatever route
Whatever you have to do, you blast for me
I never doubt
That you
You could make me a believer
Even if that shit ain't true
You gon' make me commit murder
Baby, I'd kill for you
Even if that shit ain't true
You gon' make me commit murder
Baby, I'd kill for you
In my eyes
Even if you are wrong, you are right
Even if there is a terrible crime
It's alright, 'cause I got your back, and I know you got mine
I belong to the church of your name
Sing a song, 'cause I worship the ground you walk on
If I pray for you, I know you'll be there
You gon' make me a believer
Even if that shit ain't true
You gon' make me commit murder
Baby, I'd kill for you
In my bed I believe every word that you've said
Just a kiss and you make me forget
All the bad, the battles we lost, the bodies we hid
You don't know, just how far I'd be willing to go
You put the cracks into my moral code
So you can count on me to always be there
You could make me a believer
Even if that shit ain't true
You gon' make me commit murder
Baby, I'd kill for you
Oh, Lord, forgive my weary hands
And for what they may do
I'll carry out his evil plans
If he wants me to
In your dream, you're drowning, I just waltzed in and saved you
I'm your alternate escape route, the altar you pray to
Your ultimate savior, your behavior is altered
Ain't your fault 'cause I made you
Brainwashed and persuade you
Gibraltar, you're faithful, never falter or waver
When you causing the danger I'm your guardian angel
Nobody can tell you shit, you've already made your
Mind just follow me, babe, you
Won't be sorry you stayed, you
Always ride, whatever the plan is
To the end, even if I led us into an ambush
Even if we robbed the First National and cops caught us redhanded
They're coming at us, and we're trapped, put our backs up
Against the wall, and it's too tall
You catapult me or hold the ladder for me
Stay back to get captured, take the fall
You make it all worth it
Baby doll, you're perfect the way you are
Accidents happen
All I know is you love me, that's really all that matters
And any who cross our paths are just collateral damage
At your side, got your lateral, back, your front, diagonal Backwards, blackbirds, we attack like animals
When they threaten what we have it's a natural reaction
You lay a bitch flat on her back in a second flat for me
Who tries to take your man from you
It's blasphemy, another casualty, you'll go whatever route
Whatever you have to do, you blast for me
I never doubt
That you
You could make me a believer
Even if that shit ain't true
You gon' make me commit murder
Baby, I'd kill for you
Lyrics submitted by piesupreme
Kill For You Lyrics as written by Holly B. Hafermann Michael A. Jr. Elizondo
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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i'm picky about eminem tracks. his serious stuff is always good
One of my favorite Eminem songs ever.
Me to in fact it's probably my favorite! :)
satire at its finest. I laugh at the people who cry "omg too violet Eminem is a monster" and fail to read between the lines.
I'm sure Em was going for a threatening tone in this song, but I think it's funny as all hell! Everytime I listen to it, i'm rolling down the street and i'm rapping along and laughing. And I think Eminem wants it to be taken that way.
This song kicks ass! Why all the hate toward it? It's funny, the beat rocks, and so do the lyrics. The end cracks me up... you know I love you.
this song kix... who the hell takes eminem this seriously anyways, just enjoy his sarcasim
yo yo yo how do you like to be fucked up the ass with a huge 15 inch monster :P
ITS COO it makes me wanna kill sum1 JOKES BO
yea
this song is funny... i guess... hes just a funny guy w/funny things 2 say. hey, u ever wonder if em has ever read all these comments..?? it wud b sum pretty funny shit once it was put into a song. catch the drift?