Kill
Jimmy Eat World · Futures
looks a mile to my feet
i wanna go to you
funny how i'm nervous still
i've always been the easy kill
i guess i always will
could it be that everything goes round a chance
or only one way that it was always meant to be
you kill me always know the perfect thing to say
hey hey, know what i should do, but i just cant walk away.
i can picture your face well
from the bar in my hotel
i wish i'd go to you
i pick up put down the phone like your favorite heatmiser song goes:
'it's just like being alone'
oh god please don't tell me this has been in vain
i need answers for what all the waiting i've done means
you kill me
you've got some nerve but cant face your mistakes
i know what i should do but i just cant turn away
so go on, love
leave while there's still hope for escape
gotta take what you can these days
there's so much ahead
and so much regret
i know what you wanna say
i know it but can't help feeling differently
I loved you
and i should said it
but tell me,
what has it ever meant?
i cant help it
this is who i am
i'm sorry but i cant just go turn off how i feel
you kill me
you build me up but just to watch me break
hey hey, hey hey. i know what i should do but just cant walk away...
Kill
Kill stands as a defining track on Jimmy Eat World's 2004 album Futures, capturing the band at the height of their post-hardcore prominence. Following the massive commercial success of Bleed American, this recording showcases the group's ability to blend melodic sensibilities with driving rhythms. The song reflects the polished production and emotional intensity that characterized their mid-2000s output, solidifying their reputation for crafting anthemic rock. As part of a cohesive body of work, Kill demonstrates the band's continued evolution while maintaining the accessible hooks that brought them widespread recognition. The track remains a significant song in their discography, representing a specific era where the group balanced mainstream appeal with artistic depth.