“Killing for Company” was inspired by the murders commited by the serial killer Dennis Nilsen. He murdered at least twelve young men between 1978 and 1983 in London.
Nilsen would pick his victim, invite them to his house and then strangle it. He would keep the bodies and he would continue over the...
[Verse 1]
I couldn't stop myself
I knew I'd do it again
But I could heal myself
If I could feel your skin
And if I comprehend this moment
I know we'll live again
And if I heal your wound
We will make love again
And now we're slipping through this millennium
We should feel sorry for the people
And can I kiss your skin?
And there is hunger in the desert
And missiles in the sky
And every soul is interwoven
Before the wrong or right
[Verse 2]
I know we'll live again
Although it's just a feeling
I know we'll never end
Now there is no beginning
And when it's cold at night
I'll kiss your velvet sleeve
I know we'll never end
I'll keep you company
[Outro]
You keep me company
Ah, ah, ah
You keep me company
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Killing for Company was written by Michael Gira.
Killing for Company was produced by Michael Gira.
Swans released Killing for Company on Mon Jan 23 1995.