Under The Gun by The Killers - Lyrics and Translation

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Under The Gun

The Killers

Under The Gun

Song byThe Killers

in AlbumSawdust

She's got her halo and wings

Hidden under his eyes

But she's an angel for sure

She just can't stop telling lies

But it's too late for his love

Already caught in a trap

His angel's kiss was a joke

And she is not coming back

Because heaven sends and heaven takes

Crashing cars in his brain

Keep him tied up to a dream

And only she can set him free

And then he says to me

Kill me now, kill me now, kill me now, kill me now

Yeah she's got a criminal mind

He's got a reason to pray

His life is under the gun

He's got to hold every day

Now he just wants to wake up

Yeah, just to prove it's a dream

Cause she's an angel for sure

But that remains to be seen

Because heaven sends and heaven takes

Crashing cars in his brain

Keep him tied up to a dream

And only she can set him free

And then he says to me

Kill me now, kill me now, kill me now, kill me now

Stupid on the streets of London

James Dean in the rain

Without her it's not the same

The same, the same, but it's alright

Because heaven sends and heaven takes

Crashing cars in his brain

Keep him tied up to a dream

And only she can set him free

And then he says to me

Kill me now, kill me now, kill me now, kill me now

Again and again

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Under The Gun by The Killers is a song about the pressures and stresses of life and the feeling of being constantly under scrutiny or pressure. It explores themes of desperation, introspection, and the struggle to maintain composure under challenging circumstances. A particularly poignant moment in the song is when the lyrics touch on the inner conflict of trying to keep up with societal expectations while dealing with personal turmoil.