Ladykillers
Ladykillers

Lush - Ladykillers Lyrics

Mar 25, 1996
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Ladykillers Music Video

Ladykillers Lyrics

Here we go, I'm hanging out in Camden
Drinking with my girlfriends on a Saturday night
This guy says, "Come and meet my girlfriend"
She's sitting in the corner looking rather uptight
So I say "Hello" and I try to be nice
But I see he's feeling itchy
Trying to play us off each other
"Girls, girls, please don't fight" (you get the picture)

Hey you, the muscles and the long hair
Telling me that women are superior to men
Most guys just don't appreciate this
You just try convincing me you're better than them
So he talks for hours about his sensitive soul
And his favorite subject is sex
I don't even think he really wanted it
But, Christ this guy's too much (I want to tell him)

I'm as human as the next girl
I like a bit of flattery
But I don't need your practiced lines
Your school of charm mentality so
Save your breath for someone else and credit me with something more
When it comes to men like you
I know the score
I've heard it all before

(Here comes the next one)

Blondie was with me for a summer
He flirted like a maniac but I wouldn't bite
I'm weak and he was so persistent
He only had to have me 'cause I put up a fight
Oh God, the boy had such an ego
He liked to talk about himself all day and all night
You think you're such a ladykiller
But you were nothing special 'til you turned out the light

When he's nice to me he's just nice to himself
And he's watching his reflection
I'm a five foot mirror for adoring himself
Here's seven years bad luck (I want to tell him)

When you say you love me you're just flattering your vanity
But I don't need your practiced lines
Your school of charm mentality so
Save your breath for someone else and credit me with something more
When it comes to men like you
I know the score
I've heard it all before

Ooh, you're such a ladykiller
Always on a winner, thinking that you're in there
Oh boy, you're such a ladykiller
Super sexy mister, call it what you will, oh
You think you're such a lady killer
I just bet you're still there, posing in the mirror
Hey girls, he's such a ladykiller
But we know where he's coming from and we know the score

Writer(s): Miki Berenyi
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Ladykillers' by Lush?

    The lyrics for 'Ladykillers' were written by Miki Berenyi, the lead vocalist of Lush.

  2. What inspired the song 'Ladykillers'?

    'Ladykillers' was inspired by Miki Berenyi's personal experiences with certain men in the music industry, including Anthony Kiedis from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Matt Sharp from Weezer. The song criticizes their manipulative behavior and attitudes towards women.

  3. When was 'Ladykillers' released?

    'Ladykillers' was released in 1996 as part of Lush's third and final studio album, Lovelife.

  4. What genre does 'Ladykillers' belong to?

    'Ladykillers' is described as a Britpop track with influences of punk and new wave, reminiscent of bands like Blondie and Elastica.

  5. Was there a music video for 'Ladykillers'?

    Yes, a music video for 'Ladykillers', directed by Mark Pellington, was released in 1996. It features the band performing the song along with footage of praying mantises decapitating one another.

  6. How did critics receive 'Ladykillers'?

    'Ladykillers' received positive reviews from critics. Annie Zaleski of The A.V. Club called it a standout track on Lovelife and praised its feminist message. Frank Mojica of Consequence of Sound highlighted its sarcastic wit against men with dubious attitudes towards women.

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