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Artist: La Roux
Track: In for the Kill

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We can fight our desires (ooh)
But when we start making fires
We get ever so hot (ooh)
Whether we like it or not
They say we can love who we trust (ooh)
But what is love without lust?
Two hearts with accurate devotions (ooh)
What are feelings without emotions?

I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand

I hang my hopes out on the line (ooh)
Will they be ready for you in time?
If you leave them out too long (ooh)
They'll be withered by the sun
Full stops and exclamation marks (ah) (ooh)
My words stumble before I start
How far can you send emotions? (Ooh)
Can this bridge cross the ocean?

I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand

Let's go to war to make peace
Let's be cold to create heat
I hope in darkness we can see
And you're not blinded by the light from me

Ooh

I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
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La Roux - In For The Kill Lyrics
La Roux "In For The Kill": We can fight our desires But when we start making fires We get ever so hot Whether we like it or not...
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La Roux "In For The Kill (Remix)": We can fight our desires But when we start making fires We get ever so hot Whether we like it or not...
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In For The Kill Remixes - EP by La Roux
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La Roux
Critically acclaimed British synthpop project – previously consisting of Elly Jackson (pictured) and Ben Langmaid until the latter’s departure in 2012. The then-duo scored an
Genius Q&A
Q:When did La Roux release “In For The Kill (Skream’s Let’s Get Ravey Remix)”?
La Roux released “In For The Kill (Skream’s Let’s Get Ravey Remix)” on March 15, 2009.
Q:When did La Roux release “In for the Kill”?
La Roux released “In for the Kill” on March 15, 2009.
Q:When did La Roux release “In For The Kill (Skrillex Remix)”?
La Roux released “In For The Kill (Skrillex Remix)” on September 14, 2010.
Q:When did La Roux release “In For The Kill (Kanye West Remix)”?
La Roux released “In For The Kill (Kanye West Remix)” on September 14, 2010.
Q:Who wrote “Bad Wings / In for the Kill (Acapella) [Mixed]” by The Glitch Mob & La Roux?
“Bad Wings / In for the Kill (Acapella) [Mixed]” by The Glitch Mob & La Roux was written by Elly Jackson & Ben Langmaid.
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La Roux on Shazam
La Roux's second single, 2009's “In for the Kill,” was the duo's breakthrough, reaching No. 2 on the UK singles chart. The follow-up, “Bulletproof,” hit No. 1 ...
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La Roux - In for the Kill translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for In for the Kill by La Roux. We can fight our desires Ooooh but when we start making fires We get ever so hot Ooooh whe...