Can't Stop Killing You
Kirsty MacColl
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He blew into town like a paper sack In a stolen car with a shotgun in the back he said She can't run now, she can't hide I'm gonna get her back for her lies lies lies He taught her how to pout And he taught her how to tease And he taught her how to beg When she fell down to her knees he said Your face is different But you're really all the same I have to teach you a lesson again and again See I feel no pleasure And I feel no pain So what else can I do? I can't stop killing you When you're out there in the dark I'll come rushing through your brain When you wake up in the morning I'll be coursing through your veins When you're swimming in the water I'm the hand that drags you under I'm the lightning that strikes you Just before you hear the thunder I can't stop killing you Well she woke up in the bathroom With her face upon the floor She said I don't know what I'm doing here But I've been here before And the fixit man had fixed her 'Cause he's such a little hitler And he loves the feel of power That she gives him through her terror I can't stop killing you Well she looked into the mirror And she smoked her cigarette And she wondered where she'd go now To find a place she could forget All the things he said he'd do I can't stop killing you When you're out there in the dark I'll come rushing through your brain When you wake up in the morning I'll be coursing through your veins When you're swimming in the water I'm the hand that drags you under I'm the lightning that strikes you Just before you hear the thunder I can't stop killing you
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Written by: KIRSTY ANNA MACCOLL, MARK EDWARD CASCIAN NEVIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Overview"Can't Stop Killing You" is a song by British singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl, known for her expressive vocals and skillful subversion of genre expectations.
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Album AppearanceThe song appears on MacColl's third studio album "Titanic Days," which was released in 1993.
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Genre Mix"Can't Stop Killing You" carries a blend of Pop and Rock genres, showcasing MacColl's ability to mix various styles.
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CollaborationThe song was written by Kirsty MacColl and Mark E. Nevin, with whom she collaborated on many other songs.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, "Can't Stop Killing You" deals with the theme of domestic violence, highlighting MacColl's commitment to addressing serious issues in her music.
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Backing BandFor "Titanic Days," including the track "Can't Stop Killing You," MacColl worked with a new backing band featuring Pete Glenister and Blair Cunningham, who have worked with luminaries such as Paul McCartney and Alison Moyet.
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Critical AssessmentWhile not as commercially successful as some of her other work, "Can't Stop Killing You" and the "Titanic Days" album as a whole have been cited by reviewers as reflections of MacColl's artistry and finesse with songwriting and dramatic storytelling.
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Music VideosThere is an official music video for "Can't Stop Killing You," showing MacColl performing the song with her band.
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Posthumous PopularityFollowing MacColl's untimely death in 2000, "Can't Stop Killing You" and other songs from her catalog have seen a resurgence in popularity and appreciation.
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Personal and Emotional DepthMany fans and critics consider "Can't Stop Killing You" to be one of Kirsty MacColl's more emotionally intense and personal songs. It is often cited as an example of her ability to combine pop music conventions with deeply felt lyricism.
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