Love Killer – English Lyrics

• By: Cheryl
• Album: Only Human

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the emotional depth of Cheryl's "Love Killer," a powerful dubstep-infused track that navigates the complexities of a challenging relationship. Through its poignant lyrics and captivating beat, you can explore expressions of heartache, resilience, and conflicted devotion, offering a rich linguistic experience for learners interested in modern pop vocabulary and emotional storytelling.

[English]

Yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)

Yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)

Yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)

Yeah

Why do I love you so much

When you're a love killer? (Killer, killer)

Why do I give you my love

When you're a love killer?

You gave me butterflies

And then you shot 'em down

Straight out the sky

You make my heart take off

To kick it on the ground

You don't even try

(You) have got better options, but

(You) all that I want is just you

You keep doing the things that you do

Got me like, why?

Why do I love you so much

When you're a love killer? (Why)

Why do I give you my love

When you're a love killer?

Baby, baby, you're like the worst drug

But you're a buzz killer

You're a love, you're a love killer

I'm in love with the love killer

Obliterate my trust

Assassinate my dreams

You're nothing but cold

But, baby, I just know

That no one in the world

Could love you if I don't

(You) have got better options than you

And all of my friends, they hate (you) you

'Cause all of the things that you do

Got me like, why?

Why do I love you so much

When you're a love killer? (Why, why?)

Why do I give you my love

When you're a love killer?

Baby, baby, you're like the worst drug

But you're a buzz killer

You're a love, you're a love killer

I'm in love with the love killer

La-la-la la-la, love (love)

You want some more

I'm a love killer

La-la-la la-la, love (love)

You want some more

I'm a love killer

Why do I love you so much? Yeah

Why do I love you so much?

Oh-oh, why? (Boy)

Why do I love you so much

When you're a love killer? (Why)

Why do I give you my love

When you're a love killer?

Baby, baby, you're like the worst drug

But you're a buzz killer

You're a love, you're a love killer

I'm in love with the love killer

Why do I love you so much

When you're a love killer? (Why)

Why do I give you my love

When you're a love killer?

Baby, baby, you're like the worst drug

But you're a buzz killer

You're a love, you're a love killer

I'm in love with the love killer

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
killer /ˈkɪlər/ A1	noun - a person or thing that kills adjective - extremely effective or impressive
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection verb - to care deeply about someone
butterflies /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/ A1	noun - a feeling of nervousness or excitement
shot /ʃɒt/ A2	verb - to fire a gun
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood noun - emotional center
take off /teɪk ɒf/ A2	verb - to leave the ground (e.g., a plane) verb - to remove something (e.g., clothes)
kick /kɪk/ A1	verb - to strike with the foot
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A1	noun - the surface of the earth
options /ˈɒpʃənz/ B1	noun - choices available
buzz /bʌz/ B1	noun - a feeling of excitement
obliterate /əˈblɪtəreɪt/ C1	verb - to destroy completely
assassinate /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ C1	verb - to murder, especially for political reasons
cold /kəʊld/ A1	adjective - lacking warmth
drug /drʌɡ/ A2	noun - a substance affecting the mind or body
worst /wɜːrst/ A2	adjective - of the poorest quality

Key Grammar Structures

• Why do I love you so much when you're a love killer?

  ➔ Present Simple with 'do' for emphasis

  ➔ The use of 'do' in 'Why do I love you' adds emphasis to the question, highlighting the speaker's confusion or frustration.

• You gave me butterflies and then you shot 'em down

  ➔ Past Simple with contraction ('shot 'em')

  ➔ The contraction 'shot 'em' is informal and common in spoken English, making the line more conversational and natural.

• You're a love, you're a love killer

  ➔ Present Simple with 'be' for repeated emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'you're a love, you're a love killer' with 'be' emphasizes the duality of the person being described.

• I'm in love with the love killer

  ➔ Present Continuous for current state

  ➔ The use of 'I'm in love' indicates a current emotional state, showing that the feeling is ongoing.

• You keep doing the things that you do

  ➔ Present Continuous for habitual actions

  ➔ The phrase 'You keep doing' emphasizes the repetitive nature of the actions, using the Present Continuous to show they are ongoing.