Frontwoman Elly Jackson told Steve Harris of Xfm radio that the song is "about telling someone how you feel regardless of what you get back, and not waiting to find out if they want you or not." The track is heavily influenced by the title theme of the 1980s animated television series Pole Position, with the music video paying homage to the show as well.
Critical reception
"In for the Kill" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Digital Spy reviewer David Balls described the song as "slightly odd, endlessly exciting" and stated that it "manages to sound quaintly old-school and positively futuristic all at the same time." Francis Jolley of Clickmusic praised it as "80s synth pop at its most glorious", naming it "the most exciting single around." In a review for Exclaim!, Cam Lindsay wrote that the track "features some icy, high-pitched woos from Jackson and pulse-pounding beats" which make it sound "delicious".MSN Music called it a "damn fine electro pop humdinger" and complimented Jackson's powerful vocals which "hit the ground running and burst with effervescence from the opening note."
In for the Kill! is the fourth studio album by Welsh hard rock band Budgie. It was released through MCA Records in May 1974. The album includes a re-recording of the song "Crash Course in Brain Surgery", originally released in 1971 as a single. The song was covered by Metallica for their 1987 EP The $5.98 EP: Garage Days Re-Revisited, while the album's title track was covered by Van Halen during the group's club days.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Tony Bourge and Burke Shelley, except where noted.
In for the Kill is a 2004 covers album by Quiet Riot vocalist Kevin DuBrow. It was his only solo album before his death in 2007. The tracks are predominantly covers of 1970s rock songs.
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published: 14 Dec 2019
Budgie- In For The Kill (HD)
Title track from Budgie's 1974 album.
LYRICS:
Living ain't easy it opens your head
Layin' and prayin' you wish you were dead
When I was born I was given a will
That the meaning of life is
I'm in for the kill
Loving knowing giving showing
Love is seeing and ever being
Motor cruising midnight boozing
Altar singing and bells that are ringing
You got a reason to listen to me
For I am a messenger carrying the key
Money is nothing to hold into wills
And the meaning of life is
I'm in for the kill
You see me moving around playing on people's minds
But I won't be for nobody I only have a way of return
Take me make me do what you want
You ain't gonna mock up me
Well I am the tolls and I am the right
And I am the earth and the sea
Hey there you with a lock that is boozed
Gonna say it with a fac...
published: 19 Dec 2011
Budgie - In For The Kill - Zoom Club
Track of Budgie's album; In For The Kill (1974)
Band Info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgie_(band)
Lyrics -
Come on everyone of you g.i's
You are the ones who can care
Speed on you wonderful dropouts
We'll break the walls of this room in
Zoom along, superstar
All over the land
Move on music man
Come on everyone of you people
You ain't got mud in your eyes
Tell everybody with hunger
Eat up the music tonight
Come on you'll only get harder
I wanna get it to you
You are my life
You turn around in your zoot suit
Come on everyone of you preachers
You do the best that you can
Move on every one of you teachers
You do the best that you can
published: 04 Oct 2010
In for the Kill (2004 Remaster)
Track 1 from the album "In for the Kill!" in 1974.
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Budgie - In For The Kill (1974)
Budgie - 1974 - In For The Kill
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK
Line-up / Musicians:
- Tony Bourge / Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Pete Boot / Drums
- Burke Shelley / Bass Guitar, Vocals
published: 08 Sep 2016
In for the Kill / You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk (live)
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Artist: Budgie
Lyricist: Burke Shelley
Composer: Burke Shelley
Composer: Tony Bourge
Lyricist: Tony Bourge
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Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1971 Tracklist: 01. Guts (4:20) 02. Everything In My Heart (0:53) 03. The Author (6:28) 04. Nude Disintegrating Parachutis (8:41) 05. The Rape Of The Locks (6:12).
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1972 Tracklist: 01. Whiskey River (3:21) 02. Rocking Man (5:26) 03. Rolling Home Again (1:43) 04. Make Me Happy (2:39) 05. Hot as a Docker's Armpit (5:53) 06. Drugstore.
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1974 Tracklist: 01. In For The Kill (6:32) 02. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (2:39) 03. Wondering What Everyone Knows (2:56) 04. Zoom Club (9:57) 05. Hammer And Tongs.
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1975 Tracklist: 01. Breaking All The House Rules (7:23) 02. Slipaway (4:02) 03. Who Do You Want For Your Love? (6:10) 04. I Can't See My F
Title track from Budgie's 1974 album.
LYRICS:
Living ain't easy it opens your head
Layin' and prayin' you wish you were dead
When I was born I was given a wil...
Title track from Budgie's 1974 album.
LYRICS:
Living ain't easy it opens your head
Layin' and prayin' you wish you were dead
When I was born I was given a will
That the meaning of life is
I'm in for the kill
Loving knowing giving showing
Love is seeing and ever being
Motor cruising midnight boozing
Altar singing and bells that are ringing
You got a reason to listen to me
For I am a messenger carrying the key
Money is nothing to hold into wills
And the meaning of life is
I'm in for the kill
You see me moving around playing on people's minds
But I won't be for nobody I only have a way of return
Take me make me do what you want
You ain't gonna mock up me
Well I am the tolls and I am the right
And I am the earth and the sea
Hey there you with a lock that is boozed
Gonna say it with a face that's red
It's only the ones who can take the pain
Who can take that golden hat
I'm only trying to help you love in a world
That is hot and rough
It's me and you and a cat named boo
And a woman who has run out of stuff
Title track from Budgie's 1974 album.
LYRICS:
Living ain't easy it opens your head
Layin' and prayin' you wish you were dead
When I was born I was given a will
That the meaning of life is
I'm in for the kill
Loving knowing giving showing
Love is seeing and ever being
Motor cruising midnight boozing
Altar singing and bells that are ringing
You got a reason to listen to me
For I am a messenger carrying the key
Money is nothing to hold into wills
And the meaning of life is
I'm in for the kill
You see me moving around playing on people's minds
But I won't be for nobody I only have a way of return
Take me make me do what you want
You ain't gonna mock up me
Well I am the tolls and I am the right
And I am the earth and the sea
Hey there you with a lock that is boozed
Gonna say it with a face that's red
It's only the ones who can take the pain
Who can take that golden hat
I'm only trying to help you love in a world
That is hot and rough
It's me and you and a cat named boo
And a woman who has run out of stuff
Track of Budgie's album; In For The Kill (1974)
Band Info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgie_(band)
Lyrics -
Come on everyone of you g.i's
You are th...
Track of Budgie's album; In For The Kill (1974)
Band Info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgie_(band)
Lyrics -
Come on everyone of you g.i's
You are the ones who can care
Speed on you wonderful dropouts
We'll break the walls of this room in
Zoom along, superstar
All over the land
Move on music man
Come on everyone of you people
You ain't got mud in your eyes
Tell everybody with hunger
Eat up the music tonight
Come on you'll only get harder
I wanna get it to you
You are my life
You turn around in your zoot suit
Come on everyone of you preachers
You do the best that you can
Move on every one of you teachers
You do the best that you can
Track of Budgie's album; In For The Kill (1974)
Band Info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgie_(band)
Lyrics -
Come on everyone of you g.i's
You are the ones who can care
Speed on you wonderful dropouts
We'll break the walls of this room in
Zoom along, superstar
All over the land
Move on music man
Come on everyone of you people
You ain't got mud in your eyes
Tell everybody with hunger
Eat up the music tonight
Come on you'll only get harder
I wanna get it to you
You are my life
You turn around in your zoot suit
Come on everyone of you preachers
You do the best that you can
Move on every one of you teachers
You do the best that you can
Budgie - 1974 - In For The Kill
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK
Line-up / Musicians:
- Tony Bourge / Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Pete Boot / Drums
- Burke ...
Budgie - 1974 - In For The Kill
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK
Line-up / Musicians:
- Tony Bourge / Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Pete Boot / Drums
- Burke Shelley / Bass Guitar, Vocals
Budgie - 1974 - In For The Kill
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK
Line-up / Musicians:
- Tony Bourge / Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Pete Boot / Drums
- Burke Shelley / Bass Guitar, Vocals
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In for the Kill / You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk (live) · Budgie
Live in Los Angeles (live)
℗ The Media Champ
R...
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In for the Kill / You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk (live) · Budgie
Live in Los Angeles (live)
℗ The Media Champ
Released on: 2020-07-02
Artist: Budgie
Lyricist: Burke Shelley
Composer: Burke Shelley
Composer: Tony Bourge
Lyricist: Tony Bourge
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In for the Kill / You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk (live) · Budgie
Live in Los Angeles (live)
℗ The Media Champ
Released on: 2020-07-02
Artist: Budgie
Lyricist: Burke Shelley
Composer: Burke Shelley
Composer: Tony Bourge
Lyricist: Tony Bourge
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Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1971 Tracklist: 01. Guts (4:20) 02. Everything In My Heart (0:53) 03. The Author (6:28) 04. Nude Disintegrating Parachutis (8:41) 05. ...
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1971 Tracklist: 01. Guts (4:20) 02. Everything In My Heart (0:53) 03. The Author (6:28) 04. Nude Disintegrating Parachutis (8:41) 05. The Rape Of The Locks (6:12).
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1972 Tracklist: 01. Whiskey River (3:21) 02. Rocking Man (5:26) 03. Rolling Home Again (1:43) 04. Make Me Happy (2:39) 05. Hot as a Docker's Armpit (5:53) 06. Drugstore.
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1974 Tracklist: 01. In For The Kill (6:32) 02. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (2:39) 03. Wondering What Everyone Knows (2:56) 04. Zoom Club (9:57) 05. Hammer And Tongs.
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1975 Tracklist: 01. Breaking All The House Rules (7:23) 02. Slipaway (4:02) 03. Who Do You Want For Your Love? (6:10) 04. I Can't See My F
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1971 Tracklist: 01. Guts (4:20) 02. Everything In My Heart (0:53) 03. The Author (6:28) 04. Nude Disintegrating Parachutis (8:41) 05. The Rape Of The Locks (6:12).
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1972 Tracklist: 01. Whiskey River (3:21) 02. Rocking Man (5:26) 03. Rolling Home Again (1:43) 04. Make Me Happy (2:39) 05. Hot as a Docker's Armpit (5:53) 06. Drugstore.
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1974 Tracklist: 01. In For The Kill (6:32) 02. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (2:39) 03. Wondering What Everyone Knows (2:56) 04. Zoom Club (9:57) 05. Hammer And Tongs.
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1975 Tracklist: 01. Breaking All The House Rules (7:23) 02. Slipaway (4:02) 03. Who Do You Want For Your Love? (6:10) 04. I Can't See My F
Title track from Budgie's 1974 album.
LYRICS:
Living ain't easy it opens your head
Layin' and prayin' you wish you were dead
When I was born I was given a will
That the meaning of life is
I'm in for the kill
Loving knowing giving showing
Love is seeing and ever being
Motor cruising midnight boozing
Altar singing and bells that are ringing
You got a reason to listen to me
For I am a messenger carrying the key
Money is nothing to hold into wills
And the meaning of life is
I'm in for the kill
You see me moving around playing on people's minds
But I won't be for nobody I only have a way of return
Take me make me do what you want
You ain't gonna mock up me
Well I am the tolls and I am the right
And I am the earth and the sea
Hey there you with a lock that is boozed
Gonna say it with a face that's red
It's only the ones who can take the pain
Who can take that golden hat
I'm only trying to help you love in a world
That is hot and rough
It's me and you and a cat named boo
And a woman who has run out of stuff
Track of Budgie's album; In For The Kill (1974)
Band Info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budgie_(band)
Lyrics -
Come on everyone of you g.i's
You are the ones who can care
Speed on you wonderful dropouts
We'll break the walls of this room in
Zoom along, superstar
All over the land
Move on music man
Come on everyone of you people
You ain't got mud in your eyes
Tell everybody with hunger
Eat up the music tonight
Come on you'll only get harder
I wanna get it to you
You are my life
You turn around in your zoot suit
Come on everyone of you preachers
You do the best that you can
Move on every one of you teachers
You do the best that you can
Budgie - 1974 - In For The Kill
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK
Line-up / Musicians:
- Tony Bourge / Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Pete Boot / Drums
- Burke Shelley / Bass Guitar, Vocals
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In for the Kill / You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk (live) · Budgie
Live in Los Angeles (live)
℗ The Media Champ
Released on: 2020-07-02
Artist: Budgie
Lyricist: Burke Shelley
Composer: Burke Shelley
Composer: Tony Bourge
Lyricist: Tony Bourge
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Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1971 Tracklist: 01. Guts (4:20) 02. Everything In My Heart (0:53) 03. The Author (6:28) 04. Nude Disintegrating Parachutis (8:41) 05. The Rape Of The Locks (6:12).
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1972 Tracklist: 01. Whiskey River (3:21) 02. Rocking Man (5:26) 03. Rolling Home Again (1:43) 04. Make Me Happy (2:39) 05. Hot as a Docker's Armpit (5:53) 06. Drugstore.
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1974 Tracklist: 01. In For The Kill (6:32) 02. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (2:39) 03. Wondering What Everyone Knows (2:56) 04. Zoom Club (9:57) 05. Hammer And Tongs.
Classic Rock/Hard Rock UK 1975 Tracklist: 01. Breaking All The House Rules (7:23) 02. Slipaway (4:02) 03. Who Do You Want For Your Love? (6:10) 04. I Can't See My F
Frontwoman Elly Jackson told Steve Harris of Xfm radio that the song is "about telling someone how you feel regardless of what you get back, and not waiting to find out if they want you or not." The track is heavily influenced by the title theme of the 1980s animated television series Pole Position, with the music video paying homage to the show as well.
Critical reception
"In for the Kill" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Digital Spy reviewer David Balls described the song as "slightly odd, endlessly exciting" and stated that it "manages to sound quaintly old-school and positively futuristic all at the same time." Francis Jolley of Clickmusic praised it as "80s synth pop at its most glorious", naming it "the most exciting single around." In a review for Exclaim!, Cam Lindsay wrote that the track "features some icy, high-pitched woos from Jackson and pulse-pounding beats" which make it sound "delicious".MSN Music called it a "damn fine electro pop humdinger" and complimented Jackson's powerful vocals which "hit the ground running and burst with effervescence from the opening note."