Blackfield – This Killer

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Don't leave the door ajar Don't walk away Don't leave me in the dark You think you know me well It makes me laugh Cause I don't know myself This killer on the run He steals from me the sun He'll catch me off my guard He likes me when I'm down and when I'm sad Falling man Falling man It's always me alone That hears the noise 'Cause it's my inner voice So stay inside your home And hide away Before I lose control This killer on the run He steals from me the sun He'll catch me off my guard He likes me when I'm down and when I'm sad Falling man Falling man This killer on the run He steals from me the sun And I can say I know him well And so can he because it's me He is me He is me

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Track duration: 04:06

"This Killer" as written by Aviv Geffen

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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    General Comment:To me it doesn't sound like it's about an actual killer. It sounds like mania. I am currently dating a very bright man I believe has bipolar (but who takes medication), and I was once friends with someone also very bright who has bipolar (non-medicated). The song talks about the "inner voice" and stealing from him the sun. The darkness is an emotional darkness. The lyrics indicate that he laughs whenever he believes someone thinks s/he has him all figured out since he doesn't even know himself, especially when under the effects of mania. Interesting song. A fascinating disorder, but scary at times for the person and for those who love him/her.
    Flag NooContacton August 18, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:good comments. depression indeed. thank you guys for listening to blackfield, we are a small breed.
    Flag Ahourstoryon August 18, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:For some odd reason this song reminds me of the notorious BTK case. The killer now realizes he is "the monster". A horribly beautiful song. And terrifying as well.
    Flag cidmanon May 28, 2011   Link
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    Song Meaning:This song, for me, is definitely about depression.
    "This killer on the run / He steals from me the sun/ He'll catch me off my guard / He likes me when I'm down
    And when I'm sad..."
    These lyrics describe how depression will suck the enjoyment out of life, and how it can strike anyone especially when they are emotionally vulnerable.

    Good song.
    Flag Nerezzaon February 22, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:"He steals from me a song" is supposed to be "He steals from me the sun". :)

    One of my favourite Blackfield songs!

    Guessing it's about Depression or bad self esteem..
    Flag gavharron November 24, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Anyone notice how this song's intro is in 7/4 timing? I guess Wilson couldn't keep his prog tendencies away from Blackfield =P
    Flag jeemson October 09, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:I'm sorry, I forgot the 'c' in Blackfield.
    Flag Marc Oliver Everetton February 28, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:You can find them on the new album, ofcourse! Two months ago they released 'Blakfield II'. ;-)
    Flag Marc Oliver Everetton February 28, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Where can I find this and other songs that aren't in the "Blackfield" album?
    Flag Bluemasterplanon January 24, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:"A fallen man" - not "falling down". Great song, anyway
    Flag godscowardon January 15, 2007   Link

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