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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
On XFM she said: "[The song is] about telling someone how you feel regardless of what you get back, and not waiting to find out if they want you or not.".
La Roux - In For The Kill [Instrumental] [Version] Lyrics
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Meaning of "In For The Kill" by La Roux
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Genius Meanings
La Roux – In For The Kill
“In For the Kill” is the opening track off of La Roux’s 2009 self titled debut album. It is one of four singles released off the album.
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La Roux – In For The Kill (Skream’s Let’s Get Ravey Remix)
We can find our desires, woooh / But when we start making fires / We get ever so hot, woooh / Whether we like or not / They say we can love who we trust, ooh / But what is love
La Roux – In For The Kill (Skrillex Remix)
[Verse 1: La Roux] / 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
La Roux – In for the Kill Samples
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Tion Wayne & La Roux – IFTK
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[Chorus: La Roux] / I'm goin' in for the kill / I'm doin' it for a thrill / Oh, I'm hopin' you'll understand / And not let go of my hand / I'm goin' in for the kill / I'm doin' it
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La Roux – In For The Kill Covers
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[Chorus: La Roux] / I'm goin' in for the kill / I'm doin' it for a thrill / Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand / And not let go of my hand / I'm goin' in for the kill / I'm doin' it
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Vintage (2011) Reese/Durk collab. Heavily samples In For The Kill by La Roux.
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[Intro: La Roux & Tion Wayne] / I'm goin' in for the kill (Mh-mm) / It's Tekky / I'm doin' it for a thrill / Oh, I'm hopin' you'll understand / WhYJay / And not let go of my— / Eh
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Genius Albums
La Roux by La Roux
La Roux is the self-titled debut album of British synthpop act La Roux. Released on June 26, 2009, it is best known for the singles “Bulletproof” and “In For the Kill”.