Conan Gray, Killing Me | Song Review

The talented Conan Gray continues his consistent track record of marvelous singles with “Killing Me,” which is fueled by L-O-V-E.

“Now you’re tossin’ a rock at my windowpane / Said, ‘I don’t wanna talk, just go away’ / But you claw at the locks ‘til I let you invade.” Those are some emotionally driven lyrics, Conan Gray. Of course, Conan is renowned for honest lyricism, as well as his magnificent voice.  His looks don’t hurt either – just throwing that out there .  Gray is back with another single in the year of our Lord, 2023, “Killing Me”. He penned “Killing Me” alongside elite, super producers Max Martin and Oscar Holter.  The results are incredibly positive despite the fact that the talented musician finds himself being killed.

Thematically, matters of the heart dominate “Killing Me.” Conan Gray is in pain – love pain! Oh, the plight! “I love you bad, that’s the problem occurrin’,” he sings in the first verse, continuing, “Better love I deserve, and I’m hurtin’ / But sadly, I worship every moment we meet.” So relatable! Ultimately, in the chorus, where the tempo picks up, and the kick-@$$ groove kicks in, he makes it clear his lover is killing him, yet, despite this, “I can’t let go of your heart .” It all comes to head in the bridge, where he asserts, “I wanna die, but you keep me alive /… Fight to survive, oh, love of my life / You’re killing me.” Dramatic! The ear candy is decadent AF on “Killing Me”, period. High-flying vocals, tuneful melodies, stellar production, and relatable songwriting make this joint right here a surefire bop.

Conan Gray • “Killing Me” • Republic • 10.31.23

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