Broken Social Scene — Sweetest Kill
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I thought you were the sweetest kill
Did I even know?
And all the time we thought we did
Was it just for show?
If they try to pull you out
Would you even go?
I thought you were the sweetest kill
Did you even know?
I held your hand until the light
The scars were on the back
And all the time we were the right
Was it just retract?
And they can try to put you down, wear you out
Get you through the idea of the luck
I thought you were the sweetest kill
Did we even know?
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
When we took the level ten
Was it just a twelve?
And when we went to where we've been
Was it just for self?
And they can try to wear you down, put you out
Get you through your will that won't work
I thought you were the sweetest kill
Could I even know?
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
I break you through this world
I break you through this world
Let me break you through this world
Can I break you through this world?
Did I even know?
And all the time we thought we did
Was it just for show?
If they try to pull you out
Would you even go?
I thought you were the sweetest kill
Did you even know?
I held your hand until the light
The scars were on the back
And all the time we were the right
Was it just retract?
And they can try to put you down, wear you out
Get you through the idea of the luck
I thought you were the sweetest kill
Did we even know?
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
When we took the level ten
Was it just a twelve?
And when we went to where we've been
Was it just for self?
And they can try to wear you down, put you out
Get you through your will that won't work
I thought you were the sweetest kill
Could I even know?
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
All the time, we get by, tryna figure out our lives
Like a fade out
I break you through this world
I break you through this world
Let me break you through this world
Can I break you through this world?
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Green_Gary wrote:
Did you ever notice that anytime someone writes a comment, or makes a statement, and begins a sentence part way through with the word, "But..." that everything that follows it negates what came before.
I, for one, am just very pleased that Bill and Rebecca never seem to take the advice of the "butt" statements. (sp. is not a mistake).
RP is the very best of the best. I couldn't live without it. Everyday, all day. I've sent sponsorship many times, have a shirt. I honestly listen to nothing else. My knowledge of music, bands, songs has expanded tremendously. Thank you.
You turned me onto (Short List): Silver Sun Pickups - Unified Theory - Moby - Florence - Mumford - TOR - Tame Impala - Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree - Snow Patrol - Other Lives - Neko Case - Morcheeba - Hooverphonic - High Violets
Thank you . Thank you. There really are no words to express my gratitude.
I'd love to tell you about the multitude of classic shows I've been to. Pink Floyd -Meddle, DSM, Animals, Wall tours. Who. Yes x5. Dead x 12, ELP, Return to Forever with Procol Harum, Weather Report in Caesarea, Israel, Tull 8x, Allman Bros. 6x, Genesis 2x,
But, I'm sorry...(Sweetest Kill)
This song must be removed from the playlist, PLEASE. It's terrible. Awful. Sad. Want to turn off RP (which I generally do)
Tell you what, go watch the Killing Fields, then listen to Sweetest (want to kill myself), then stand in front of a revving 747 Jet Engine. What comes out is better than this song.
Do I have to get down on my hands and knees?
If there was just one song that should never ever be played, this is it. Would you ever want to play the worst Killswitch track of all time or this?
Thank you for reading.
GG
You turned me onto (Short List): Silver Sun Pickups - Unified Theory - Moby - Florence - Mumford - TOR - Tame Impala - Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree - Snow Patrol - Other Lives - Neko Case - Morcheeba - Hooverphonic - High Violets
Thank you . Thank you. There really are no words to express my gratitude.
I'd love to tell you about the multitude of classic shows I've been to. Pink Floyd -Meddle, DSM, Animals, Wall tours. Who. Yes x5. Dead x 12, ELP, Return to Forever with Procol Harum, Weather Report in Caesarea, Israel, Tull 8x, Allman Bros. 6x, Genesis 2x,
But, I'm sorry...(Sweetest Kill)
This song must be removed from the playlist, PLEASE. It's terrible. Awful. Sad. Want to turn off RP (which I generally do)
Tell you what, go watch the Killing Fields, then listen to Sweetest (want to kill myself), then stand in front of a revving 747 Jet Engine. What comes out is better than this song.
Do I have to get down on my hands and knees?
If there was just one song that should never ever be played, this is it. Would you ever want to play the worst Killswitch track of all time or this?
Thank you for reading.
GG
Did you ever notice that anytime someone writes a comment, or makes a statement, and begins a sentence part way through with the word, "But..." that everything that follows it negates what came before.
I, for one, am just very pleased that Bill and Rebecca never seem to take the advice of the "butt" statements. (sp. is not a mistake).
Trippy song, brutal video. I was warned not watch it, of course I did...
Green_Gary wrote:
Don't hold back; tell us what you really think...
RP is the very best of the best. I couldn't live without it. Everyday, all day. I've sent sponsorship many times, have a shirt. I honestly listen to nothing else. My knowledge of music, bands, songs has expanded tremendously. Thank you.
You turned me onto (Short List): Silver Sun Pickups - Unified Theory - Moby - Florence - Mumford - TOR - Tame Impala - Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree - Snow Patrol - Other Lives - Neko Case - Morcheeba - Hooverphonic - High Violets
Thank you . Thank you. There really are no words to express my gratitude.
I'd love to tell you about the multitude of classic shows I've been to. Pink Floyd -Meddle, DSM, Animals, Wall tours. Who. Yes x5. Dead x 12, ELP, Return to Forever with Procol Harum, Weather Report in Caesarea, Israel, Tull 8x, Allman Bros. 6x, Genesis 2x,
But, I'm sorry...(Sweetest Kill)
This song must be removed from the playlist, PLEASE. It's terrible. Awful. Sad. Want to turn off RP (which I generally do)
Tell you what, go watch the Killing Fields, then listen to Sweetest (want to kill myself), then stand in front of a revving 747 Jet Engine. What comes out is better than this song.
Do I have to get down on my hands and knees?
If there was just one song that should never ever be played, this is it. Would you ever want to play the worst Killswitch track of all time or this?
Thank you for reading.
GG
You turned me onto (Short List): Silver Sun Pickups - Unified Theory - Moby - Florence - Mumford - TOR - Tame Impala - Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree - Snow Patrol - Other Lives - Neko Case - Morcheeba - Hooverphonic - High Violets
Thank you . Thank you. There really are no words to express my gratitude.
I'd love to tell you about the multitude of classic shows I've been to. Pink Floyd -Meddle, DSM, Animals, Wall tours. Who. Yes x5. Dead x 12, ELP, Return to Forever with Procol Harum, Weather Report in Caesarea, Israel, Tull 8x, Allman Bros. 6x, Genesis 2x,
But, I'm sorry...(Sweetest Kill)
This song must be removed from the playlist, PLEASE. It's terrible. Awful. Sad. Want to turn off RP (which I generally do)
Tell you what, go watch the Killing Fields, then listen to Sweetest (want to kill myself), then stand in front of a revving 747 Jet Engine. What comes out is better than this song.
Do I have to get down on my hands and knees?
If there was just one song that should never ever be played, this is it. Would you ever want to play the worst Killswitch track of all time or this?
Thank you for reading.
GG
Don't hold back; tell us what you really think...
we're in a rut of the same song over & over
Gotta love the video
dkgillett wrote:
Really, wtf directed that...
Good song.
Stay away from the video. Don't even be curious, you've been warned.
Stay away from the video. Don't even be curious, you've been warned.
Really, wtf directed that...
This is wonderful, Thank you RP for bringing this gem into my life 
great talent and song - clapping along with it as I clean out my hawgs
clapping along with it as I clean out my hawgs Proclivities wrote:
Why does everyone think I'm paranoid?
more reasons to be paranoid just 4 years later . . . the song is more relevant than ever. i'm paranoid and i'm good with it.
Why does everyone think I'm paranoid?
more reasons to be paranoid just 4 years later . . . the song is more relevant than ever. i'm paranoid and i'm good with it.
More BSS please!!!! Amazing band!
Great song...don't judge songs by videos...in my mind the only music video worth watching is the Beatles singing "Don't let me down"
on the top of Abbey Road studio. If you just close your eyes and listen you will enjoy Sweetest Kill more without preconceived notions.
on the top of Abbey Road studio. If you just close your eyes and listen you will enjoy Sweetest Kill more without preconceived notions.
One of the most overrated bands on Earth.
Will this song ever end? less is more!
Nice!
The video reminds me of my first wife, I always wondered what she was thinking when she looked at me that way.
Gary Green-go hit the PSD tab!
I'm glad you got it out of your system, but please.....
I'm glad you got it out of your system, but please.....
RP is the very best of the best. I couldn't live without it. Everyday, all day. I've sent sponsorship many times, have a shirt. I honestly listen to nothing else. My knowledge of music, bands, songs has expanded tremendously. Thank you.
You turned me onto (Short List): Silver Sun Pickups - Unified Theory - Moby - Florence - Mumford - TOR - Tame Impala - Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree - Snow Patrol - Other Lives - Neko Case - Morcheeba - Hooverphonic - High Violets
Thank you . Thank you. There really are no words to express my gratitude.
I'd love to tell you about the multitude of classic shows I've been to. Pink Floyd -Meddle, DSM, Animals, Wall tours. Who. Yes x5. Dead x 12, ELP, Return to Forever with Procol Harum, Weather Report in Caesarea, Israel, Tull 8x, Allman Bros. 6x, Genesis 2x,
But, I'm sorry...(Sweetest Kill)
This song must be removed from the playlist, PLEASE. It's terrible. Awful. Sad. Want to turn off RP (which I generally do)
Tell you what, go watch the Killing Fields, then listen to Sweetest (want to kill myself), then stand in front of a revving 747 Jet Engine. What comes out is better than this song.
Do I have to get down on my hands and knees?
If there was just one song that should never ever be played, this is it. Would you ever want to play the worst Killswitch track of all time or this?
Thank you for reading.
GG
You turned me onto (Short List): Silver Sun Pickups - Unified Theory - Moby - Florence - Mumford - TOR - Tame Impala - Steven Wilson and Porcupine Tree - Snow Patrol - Other Lives - Neko Case - Morcheeba - Hooverphonic - High Violets
Thank you . Thank you. There really are no words to express my gratitude.
I'd love to tell you about the multitude of classic shows I've been to. Pink Floyd -Meddle, DSM, Animals, Wall tours. Who. Yes x5. Dead x 12, ELP, Return to Forever with Procol Harum, Weather Report in Caesarea, Israel, Tull 8x, Allman Bros. 6x, Genesis 2x,
But, I'm sorry...(Sweetest Kill)
This song must be removed from the playlist, PLEASE. It's terrible. Awful. Sad. Want to turn off RP (which I generally do)
Tell you what, go watch the Killing Fields, then listen to Sweetest (want to kill myself), then stand in front of a revving 747 Jet Engine. What comes out is better than this song.
Do I have to get down on my hands and knees?
If there was just one song that should never ever be played, this is it. Would you ever want to play the worst Killswitch track of all time or this?
Thank you for reading.
GG
I will not watch the video.
Hannio wrote:
And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get ya.
Why does everyone think I'm paranoid?
And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get ya.
Why does everyone think I'm paranoid?
That video - don't watch it or be forever scar(r)ed!
This is pretty close to "pop" for my taste, but somehow this really hooks me! Plus, gotta love the group name.
 suesblues wrote:
Absolutely unnecessary gore-video.
the video is repulsive and has totally spoiled this song for me, I can't enjoy it any more - 1 rating
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Absolutely unnecessary gore-video.
the video is repulsive and has totally spoiled this song for me, I can't enjoy it any more - 1 rating
johnjconn wrote:
Title of the song got me
All the time
we get by
trying to figure out our lives
like a fade out........
very good
draws you in
draws you in
Title of the song got me
All the time
we get by
trying to figure out our lives
like a fade out........
This is so Buffy the vampire slayer.
Spiderwoman wrote:
This is one I would only wish on my enemies. Unfortunately the lead singer for this band looks remarkably like an over-sized ewok, so now that song from the end of "Jedi" is all I hear when this band's music is played.
I like to pass music on to my friends. This song is always a top pick.
This is one I would only wish on my enemies. Unfortunately the lead singer for this band looks remarkably like an over-sized ewok, so now that song from the end of "Jedi" is all I hear when this band's music is played.
An underrated band. Love them!
coy wrote:
stupid me i had to check it out
ugh. me too... I'm not going to let my gf pour me a glass of wine. Ever.
stupid me i had to check it out
ugh. me too... I'm not going to let my gf pour me a glass of wine. Ever.
dkgillett wrote:
stupid me i had to check it out
Good song.
Stay away from the video. Don't even be curious, you've been warned.
Stay away from the video. Don't even be curious, you've been warned.
stupid me i had to check it out
d-don wrote:
For example the video of the song. it's a "-1"
I want something lower than 1 for this.
For example the video of the song. it's a "-1"
Good song.
Stay away from the video. Don't even be curious, you've been warned.
Stay away from the video. Don't even be curious, you've been warned.
Enough already with this tune.
Hannio wrote:
And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get ya.
Not only that; schizophrenic paranoids have twice the enemies! Just imagine!
And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get ya.
Not only that; schizophrenic paranoids have twice the enemies! Just imagine!
Go Canada one Bill for the hat trick!
Hannio wrote:
And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get ya.
Truer words...
And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get ya.
Truer words...
I like to pass music on to my friends. This song is always a top pick.
There are good things in Canada. This is one of them.
There are good things in Canada. This is not one of them.
Byronape wrote:
Besides, my dad always said that "a little healthy paranoia never killed anyone, but a lack of healthy paranoia has."
And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get ya.
Besides, my dad always said that "a little healthy paranoia never killed anyone, but a lack of healthy paranoia has."
And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get ya.
Byronape wrote:
Your dad's a wise man, Byronape :)
Besides, my dad always said that "a little healthy paranoia never killed anyone, but a lack of healthy paranoia has."
Your dad's a wise man, Byronape :)
The more I hear them, the more I like them. Thank you Bill.
yellowfish wrote:
Whoa.. never seen that vid before, and I don't plan on watching it again. It's appropriate, given the news of the past few weeks here in Canada...
BSS is brilliant and thrilled to hear them on RP...but this video...man...too weak a stomach to even think about it...
Whoa.. never seen that vid before, and I don't plan on watching it again. It's appropriate, given the news of the past few weeks here in Canada...
yellowfish wrote:
I agree...damn...that video...
BSS is brilliant and thrilled to hear them on RP...but this video...man...too weak a stomach to even think about it...
I agree...damn...that video...
Somebody call the social scene repairman! 
Yea, likeable.....7....
BSS is brilliant and thrilled to hear them on RP...but this video...man...too weak a stomach to even think about it...
This song *does* grown on you!
SUCH A RAD SONG!!!
Played this for my wife a few weeks ago. She really liked the song and then shot me a very suspicious look. I'd have been offened, but I'd have done the same thing if she played this for me.
Besides, my dad always said that "a little healthy paranoia never killed anyone, but a lack of healthy paranoia has."
Besides, my dad always said that "a little healthy paranoia never killed anyone, but a lack of healthy paranoia has."
CanyonMan wrote:
Sorry for posting that video link without a warning. I still think it is an interesting video, but my sensibilities are obviously different than most.
Good song; horrible video. They could have conveyed the same story without the repeated close-up shots of axe hacking arm....
Sorry for posting that video link without a warning. I still think it is an interesting video, but my sensibilities are obviously different than most.
CanyonMan wrote:
Thanks for the warning, I won't bother.
I prefer my own imagination when I listen to music.
Good song; horrible video. They could have conveyed the same story without the repeated close-up shots of axe hacking arm....
Thanks for the warning, I won't bother.
I prefer my own imagination when I listen to music.
CanyonMan wrote:
Oh, you spoiled it for the rest of us!
Thanks for the warning, seriously. Given all the work that goes into making even a music video, you have to wonder why the band decided to give us this unpleasantness.
Not a bad song, though...
5/6/14: mercifully, I've forgotten just what I saw when watching this video. Tonight, this song is a bit draggy and tired.
Good song; horrible video. They could have conveyed the same story without the repeated close-up shots of axe hacking arm....
Oh, you spoiled it for the rest of us!
Thanks for the warning, seriously. Given all the work that goes into making even a music video, you have to wonder why the band decided to give us this unpleasantness.
Not a bad song, though...
5/6/14: mercifully, I've forgotten just what I saw when watching this video. Tonight, this song is a bit draggy and tired.
I want something lower than 1 for this.
Good song; horrible video. They could have conveyed the same story without the repeated close-up shots of axe hacking arm....
Congregation - repeat my words!
HALLELUJA!
After two hours of great music,
Bill-the-sinner fell into a big depression!
HALLELUJA!
Pray for our friend and saviour!
Help him to get out of that dark hole!
HALLELUJA!
WE LOVE YOU BILL - YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
We are with you - if you need us!
HALLELUJA!
Even the darkest hours will pass!
You might be a (musical) sinner - at times,
but
together
HALLULUJA
we help you to get over it!
AMEN!
HALLELUJA!
After two hours of great music,
Bill-the-sinner fell into a big depression!
HALLELUJA!
Pray for our friend and saviour!
Help him to get out of that dark hole!
HALLELUJA!
WE LOVE YOU BILL - YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
We are with you - if you need us!
HALLELUJA!
Even the darkest hours will pass!
You might be a (musical) sinner - at times,
but
together
HALLULUJA
we help you to get over it!
AMEN!
Not feeling this AT ALL
SIMPLE & BAD = 2
Not for me - the song or (ICK!) video. Guh - some things one simply cannot un-see.
drsteevo wrote:
As if this song wasn't miserable enough, now we can watch some dismemberment at the same time. Yay!
As if this song wasn't miserable enough, now we can watch some dismemberment at the same time. Yay!
one of my favorite songs there is. thank you for playing it!
drsteevo wrote:
"Interesting" is an interesting way to describe it. "Explicitly violent" and "NSFW" are others.
"Interesting" is an interesting way to describe it. "Explicitly violent" and "NSFW" are others.
great band, crap song.
I liked this one, all to all, and world sick (I bought it for World Sick), but the rest of the album is average at best...
cosmiclint wrote:
This song kills me. 
I'm taking this up to nine today.
This song kills me. Great band!
StoneyG wrote:
Indeed. This CD is chocked full of good ones.
It's alright, it just gets old after a while.
They DO have other songs....
They DO have other songs....
Indeed. This CD is chocked full of good ones.
Just saw these guys Saturday night and they're a tight band. Love how they swap out instruments and seem to be having a great time.
I'm taking this up to nine today.
Tired, starting my third 12 hour overnight shift working solo at an IT service desk in a row, have about 10 problems to try to fix and all I want to do is go to sleep.
Until this song. It's dark and haunting and I can't help but to bob my head with a half smile. This is really hitting the spot for me. I can go get some stuff done now. Thanks RP.
Until this song. It's dark and haunting and I can't help but to bob my head with a half smile. This is really hitting the spot for me. I can go get some stuff done now. Thanks RP.
It's alright, it just gets old after a while.
They DO have other songs....
They DO have other songs....
Love this song, but it's scary.
This one AGAIN?
Not typically a huge fan of BSS, but this song is very good.
bluecshells wrote:
Really good one. One of my favorites of last year.
Still loving this one! Keep forgetting to purchase the album.
Really good one. One of my favorites of last year.
Still loving this one! Keep forgetting to purchase the album.
7 -> 8 'cause I'm diggin' it more each time.
well i try my luck - 
to sail this song...like like like 
to sail this song...like like like Wow, I don't know what you folks are listening to. I don't like it at all. Oh well.
Need to add this one to my list....love it so much
ch83575 wrote:
I get it... took me a while though. You should have made each successive comment smaller and smaller font size.
What a voice delay!
What a voice delay!
What a voice delay!
I get it... took me a while though. You should have made each successive comment smaller and smaller font size.
What a voice delay!
What a voice delay!
What a voice delay!
J_R wrote:
I get it... took me a while though. You should have made each successive comment smaller and smaller font size.
What a voice delay !!!
I get it... took me a while though. You should have made each successive comment smaller and smaller font size.
decently broken...! no - you couldn't even know.
sweeeeeeeeet.
cirruss wrote:
Yep, it sure is.
This entire album is amazing.
Yep, it sure is.
Feist singing two songs within 10 minutes? I'm cool with that. Especially since she's channelling her inner Cat Power on this one.
This entire album is amazing.
What a voice delay !!!
First time for me, love the vocals. The Sweetest Kill huh? I'll remember this. 7.
Zeito wrote:
Love the National, Arcade Fire can be great, but this does absolutely nothing for me. Maybe with repeated listenings? A 4 for now - Acceptable.
Just coming here to say the same. This, Arcade Fire and The Nationals new albums are at the top of my list.
Love the National, Arcade Fire can be great, but this does absolutely nothing for me. Maybe with repeated listenings? A 4 for now - Acceptable.
I'm guessing that is Leslie Feist joining in on vocals? Great album.
Droidac wrote:
Hey Bill, did the CRTC step in here? Three Canadian songs in a row!
Does the CRTC pay the bills?
Canadian down tempo. From Tarantow. What is there not to like?
So, so, so....pretty and moving. Thanks!!!!
Good
SUPER!!! Best new music!
fergie348 wrote:
Earworm......good way to say this song gets stuck in my head.
This is causing a serious earworm in my head. And it feels so good..
Earworm......good way to say this song gets stuck in my head.
Just coming here to say the same. This, Arcade Fire and The Nationals new albums are at the top of my list.
peter_james_bond wrote:
One of the best of the year!
peter_james_bond wrote:
One of the best of the year!
This is causing a serious earworm in my head. And it feels so good..
Droidac wrote:
:)
Hey Bill, did the CRTC step in here? Three Canadian songs in a row!
:)
Darlington wrote:
One of the best of the year!
Love this CD.
One of the best of the year!
Ugh... a pox on this tedious song.
I'm thinking 8 for now. This song gets better every time I hear it.
The best song of 2010.
Thanks Bill - I was humming along to this as I was riding to work. Must have..
After Shatner's rocking "Common People" this comes over as quite tedious and mundane.
Hey Bill, did the CRTC step in here? Three Canadian songs in a row!
LOVE THIS
First time hearing this. Really like!
Not bad!
Love this CD.
I'm really drawn to this song. I checked out Youtube for a vid however only I found the live version which has a very different sound. Still enjoyable though.
pauleywalnuts wrote:
In concert a few weeks ago, Kevin Drew was doing the vocals and it sounded pretty close to this.
Amazing show, btw.
Great song, great album! Pretty sure that is Feist doing the lead vocal on this song. 
In concert a few weeks ago, Kevin Drew was doing the vocals and it sounded pretty close to this.
Amazing show, btw.
Yaaaaaaay Canada!
Great song, great album! Pretty sure that is Feist doing the lead vocal on this song.
vicariance wrote:
Oh an automatic 1, how thoughtful and incisive. You are surely a music aficionado.
At least I offered an opinion on why I like or dislike the music
You however offered an opinion on why you don't like my opinion
Hardly useful since these comments are generally about the music
Oh an automatic 1, how thoughtful and incisive. You are surely a music aficionado.
At least I offered an opinion on why I like or dislike the music
You however offered an opinion on why you don't like my opinion
Hardly useful since these comments are generally about the music
Saw them in concert a month ago or so.... AMAZING!
I added 'All to All' to the LRC.
One of the best albums of 2010 so far ....
That is to say that I'm liking this a lot 🤩