I'd Have Killed For You

Love, Longing, and Sacrifice: Stellie's 'I'd Have Killed For You' Meaning Revealed
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Lyrics

You were my rocket man

You were someone significant to me, akin to a rocket man, possibly implying someone who propelled excitement and passion.

Then flew away too far

However, you departed to a distance that was too far, leaving me behind.

He left me waiting on the left side

You abandoned me, causing me to wait on the side that signifies neglect or abandonment.

You really know how to make girls cry

You have the ability to evoke strong emotions, demonstrated by your actions making girls cry.

They like the way you play your guitar

Others appreciate the way you play the guitar, a skill that appeals to them.

But so do I

However, I also appreciate your guitar-playing skills.


Sold all my secrets

I revealed my deepest secrets to you, sacrificing them, hoping for intimacy and connection.

Just so you could hold my hand

All in the hope that you would reciprocate by holding my hand, seeking closeness.

Blink twice if you love me

A plea for confirmation of love, asking for a subtle sign (blinking twice) to convey affection.

And I'll understand

Assuring that understanding and acceptance would follow if the sign of love is shown.


I hope you know that I'd have killed for you

Expressing deep devotion, signifying a willingness to go to extreme lengths, even to the point of killing, for the person.

I'd have killed for you

Reiterating the readiness to commit the extreme act of killing for the person.


My boy's in love with a beauty queen

Another person, a "beauty queen" from a magazine, has captured the affection of the narrator's beloved, yet the narrator's commitment remains undiminished.

from a magazine

Highlighting the infatuation of the narrator's beloved with someone else's beauty.

But I'd have killed for you

Despite the new attraction, reaffirming the willingness to go to extreme lengths, including killing, for the beloved.

Getting drunk off your words again

The narrator finds intoxication or deep emotional connection in the words of the beloved.

But what colour are my eyes?

A query questioning whether the beloved knows the color of the narrator's eyes, emphasizing a lack of attention or consideration.

Cos I'd have killed for you

Reiterating the readiness to go to extreme measures for the beloved, despite feeling neglected.


Shiny and new

Describing the beloved as something attractive, new, and shiny, but leaving the narrator puzzled about what to do.

What's a girl to do?

An expression of confusion and uncertainty about how to navigate the situation with the beloved.

Can't you just kiss me one more time

A plea for one last kiss, hoping for a poignant memory before parting ways.

I'll be your favourite goodbye

Offering to be remembered as the beloved's favorite goodbye, embracing the pain of separation.


You really know how to make me cry

Expressing how the beloved's actions have the power to deeply affect and hurt the narrator.

I like the way you play guitar

Similar to line 5, appreciating the beloved's guitar skills but pondering over the reason for feeling hurt.

But I don't know why

An uncertain reflection on why the narrator feels hurt despite appreciating the beloved's talents.


My boy's in love with a beauty queen

Reiteration of the beloved's admiration for another individual, emphasizing their fixation on external beauty.

from a magazine

Reaffirming the presence of someone else captivating the attention of the narrator's beloved.

But I'd have killed for you

Despite the new attraction, reiterating the readiness to go to extreme lengths, even committing an act of killing, for the beloved.

Getting drunk off your words again

Revisiting the intoxicating effect of the beloved's words on the narrator.

But what colour are my eyes?

A repetition of the query about whether the beloved knows the color of the narrator's eyes, reflecting on the lack of attention or regard.

Cos I'd have killed for you

Reaffirming the willingness to go to extreme measures for the beloved, despite feeling disregarded.


You know I like the way that you play your guitar

Expressing admiration for the beloved's guitar skills once again.

Cos I'd have killed for you.

Reiterating the willingness to commit an extreme act, emphasizing the readiness to go to great lengths for the beloved.

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