Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me Lyrics
U2
Lyrics
You don't know how you took it
You just know what you got
Oh lordy, you've been stealing from the thieves
And you got caught
In the headlights of a stretch car
You're a star
Dressing like your sister
Living like a tart
They don't know what you're doing
Babe it must be art
You're a headache, in a suitcase
You're a star
Oh, no, don't be shy
You don't have to go blind
Hold me
Thrill me
Kiss me
Kill me
You don't know how you got here
You just know you want out
Believing in yourself almost as much as you doubt
You're a big smash
You wear it like a rash
Star
Oh no, don't be shy
There's a crowd to cry
Hold me
Thrill me
Kiss me
Kill me
They want you to be Jesus
They'll go down on one knee
But they'll want their money back
If you're alive at thirty-three
And you're turning tricks
With your crucifix
You're a star, oh child
Of course you're not shy
You don't have to deny love
Hold me
Thrill me
Kiss me
Kill me
Song & Lyrics Facts
U2's "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" was released as a single in 1995 from their album Original Soundtracks 1. It was written by U2 members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr., along with Brian Eno and Michael Stipe of R.E.M.
This rock-tinged track is an upbeat, energetic song that features powerful lyrics about the highs and lows of life. The chorus declares: “hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me” which serves as a metaphor for the extreme emotions experienced in relationships. The song was used extensively during the promotional campaign for the movie Batman Forever and peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart. The music video featured clips from the film interspersed with footage of the band performing the song. The lyrics to "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" were praised for their insight into the complexities of love and human emotion.