Kill V. Maim Lyrics
Grimes
Lyrics
I got in a fight, I was indisposed
I was in despite all the wicked prose
But I'm only a man
And I do what I can
I got friends in high places, I get out for free
I got in a fight but they don't know me
'Cause I'm only a man
And I do what I can
B-E-H-A-V-E arrest us
Italiana mobster looking so precious, uh
B-E-H-A-V-E never more
You gave up being good when you declared a state of war
Eh, oh, don't behave, oh don't behave, oh
Eh, oh, don't behave, oh don't behave, oh
Eh, oh, don't behave, oh don't behave, oh
(You're goin' to the party and you're goin' to the show)
'Cause I'm only a man, do what I can, ooh-woah-oh
'Cause I'm only a man, do what I can
(You're goin' to the party and you're goin' to the show)
I did something bad, maybe I was wrong
Sometimes people say that I'm a big time bomb
But I'm only a man
And I do what I can
B-E-H-A-V-E arrest us
Italiana mobster looking so precious, uh
B-E-H-A-V-E never more
You gave up being good when you declared a state of war
Eh, oh, don't behave, oh don't behave, oh
Eh, oh, don't behave, oh don't behave, oh
Eh, oh, don't behave, oh don't behave, oh
(You're goin' to the party and you're goin' to the show)
'Cause I'm only a man, do what I can, ooh-woah-oh
'Cause I'm only a man, do what I can
(You're goin' to the party and you're goin' to the show)
Oh, woah-oh-woo
The fire hurts alright
'Cause we can make 'em all a bit crazy
We can make 'em alright
Oh, woah-oh-woo
The fire hurts alright
The people touch it
I can't touch it, even though it's mine
Eh, oh, don't behave, oh don't behave, oh
Eh, oh, don't behave, oh don't behave, oh
Eh, oh, don't behave, oh don't behave, oh
(You're goin' to the party and you're goin' to the show)
'Cause I'm only a man, do what I can, ooh-woah-oh
'Cause I'm only a man, do what I can (do what I can)
B-E-H-A-V-E arrest us
Italiana mobster looking so precious, uh
B-E-H-A-V-E never more
You gave up being good when you declared a state of war
Song & Lyrics Facts
Grimes' song "Kill V. Maim" was released on January 8, 2016 as part of her fourth studio album Art Angels (2015).
The song was written by Grimes and co-produced with Blood Diamonds and was recorded at the Carriage House in Los Angeles. It features a blend of electronic, industrial and pop sounds. Lyrically, the song is about embracing one's darker side and being unapologetic for it. It talks about taking control of your own destiny and living life without regret. The lyrics are full of dark imagery that reflects this theme.