Killing Me Softly
Lauryn Hill · Other Songs - Lauryn Hill
Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly... with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly... with his song
Hi, yo yea yea. now this is wyclef refugee
el boogie up in here (doo dooo doo doo)
one time one time one time
hey yo L you know you got the lyrics!
I heard he sang a good song, I heard he had a style
And so I came to see him, and listen for a while
And there he was, this young boy, a stranger to my eyes
Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly... with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly... with his song
I felt all flushed with fever, embarrassed by the crowd
I felt he found my letters, and read each one aloud
I prayed that he would finish, but he just kept right on
Strumming my pain with his fingers
Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly... with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly... with his song
ohh oh oh oh... ohhhhhhhhhh
aahhh la la ah ah ah ah.....
la la la la la la ohhhhh la la ah
oh oh oh laaaaaa ahhhhhhhhhh
Strumming my pain with his fingers
(yes he was) Singing my life with his words
Killing me softly with his song
Killing me softly... with his song
Telling my whole life with his words
Killing me softly... with his song
strummin my pain. yeyeyeyeye
Killing Me Softly
Lauryn Hill's 'Killing Me Softly' stands as a defining track from her early career, blending soulful R&B with introspective lyricism. The song exemplifies her ability to merge vocal prowess with emotional depth, creating a soundscape that resonated deeply with audiences in the late 1990s. While often associated with the broader neo-soul movement, Hill's delivery on this recording distinguishes her work through its raw vulnerability and rhythmic sophistication. The track remains a staple of her discography, showcasing her unique voice and songwriting talent that would later be fully realized on albums like 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill'. It captures a specific era of music where hip-hop and soul converged, influencing countless artists who followed.