Killing Floor
Electric Flag Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I should of quit you, a long time ago
I should of quit you, babe, long time ago
I should of quit you, and went on to Mexico
If I had of followed, my first mind
If I had of followed, my first mind
I'd of been gone, since my second time
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I should of went on, when my friend come from Mexico at me
I should of went on, when my friend come from Mexico at me
But no I was foolin' with ya, baby, I let ya put me on the killin' floor
Lord knows, I should of been gone
Lord knows, I should of been gone

And I wouldn't have been here, down on the killin' floor
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Electric Flag's "Killing Floor" describe regret, acknowledging that the singer knows they should have left their love interest a long time ago. The "killing floor" metaphorically represents the pain and suffering the singer has experienced by staying with their toxic partner. Instead of listening to their "first mind," or their initial instincts, the singer went against their gut and stayed with their love interest, even allowing themselves to be placed on the "killing floor." The singer recognizes that they should have left when their friend came from Mexico, but they didn't, leading them to their current position at the mercy of their partner.

The song's bluesy sound conveys the pain and sorrow of the lyrics, with the intense guitar riffs and fast-paced rhythm reflecting the chaotic and violent nature of the relationship. The lyrics reflect on the consequences of staying in a bad relationship, stressing the importance of following one's instincts and leaving when necessary. Overall, the song paints a picture of the danger and destruction that comes with remaining in a relationship that is no longer healthy.

Line by Line Meaning

I should of quit you, a long time ago
I regret not leaving you a long time ago

I should of quit you, babe, long time ago
I regret not leaving you a long time ago while addressing their partner

I should of quit you, and went on to Mexico
I should have left and moved to Mexico

If I had of followed, my first mind
If I had followed my instincts

If I had of followed, my first mind
If I had followed my instincts

I'd of been gone, since my second time
I would have left after the second time we met

I should of went on, when my friend come from Mexico at me
I should have left with my friend when they came from Mexico to get me

I should of went on, when my friend come from Mexico at me
I should have left with my friend when they came from Mexico to get me

But no I was foolin' with ya, baby, I let ya put me on the killin' floor
I was playing around with you, and I let you hurt me

Lord knows, I should of been gone
I know I should have left already

And I wouldn't have been here, down on the killin' floor
I would not be in this dangerous situation if I had left you earlier

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Written by: CHESTER BURNETT

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