Miles Kane has said that he went through a relationship break-up during the making of this album. As this article states:
Singer-songwriter Miles Kane has admitted he wonders what his former partner what will think of his upcoming new album which contains songs inspired by the breakdown of their re...
[Verse 1]
Inhibitions, televisions, clicking through whatever
Whether you know that you're mine
Lets you know I know better
But I, I want to see you tonight
'Cause the clocks count down and we're in for bad weather
It'd be nice to see you, to see you nice
But I, I want to see you tonight
[Chorus]
'Cause you're my top, you're my top
You're my top one-hundred shows
Why do I always have to go killing the joke?
[Verse 2]
Interstellar, dressed in leather, drinking bitter boy
You know the plan, but you never knew the ploy
But I, I live a lonely life
Since you've been gone, left the TV on
Let the milk go sour, let the bills pile up
But I, I know I'm a funny guy
[Chorus]
'Cause you're my top, you're my top
You're my top one-hundred shows
Why do I always have to go killing the...
[Bridge]
Swear I saw you smile
You try to hide it well
3:15 on the wrong side Columbia Street
[Chorus]
'Cause you're my top, you're my top
You're my top one-hundred shows
Why do I always have to go killing the joke?
Kill the joke
Kill the joke
Kill the joke
Kill the joke
Killing the Joke was written by Jamie T & Miles Kane.
Killing the Joke was produced by John Congleton.
Miles Kane released Killing the Joke on Fri Aug 10 2018.