Killing Loneliness

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About Killing Loneliness

"Killing Loneliness" is a song released by the Finnish band HIM, released in February 2006 in Germany and in April in the UK as a single from their 2005 breakthrough Dark Light. The song, along with "Wings of a Butterfly", is one of the band's best known songs in the United States. On the 11 May 2006 episode of Loveline, Ville Valo confirmed that the song was inspired by skateboarder Brandon Novak, who blamed his heroin addiction on a need to, as he put it, "kill the loneliness". This song is playable in Rock Band 3. 


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2018
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Memories sharp as daggers
Pierce into the flesh of today
The suicide of love took away all that matters
And buried the remains in an unmarked grave in your heart

With the venomous kiss you gave me, I'm killing loneliness
With the warmth of your arms, you saved me
Oh, I'm killing loneliness with you
The killing loneliness that turned my heart into a tomb
I'm killing loneliness

Nailed to the cross together
As solitude begs us to stay
Disappear with a lie forever
And denounce the power of death over our souls 
And secret brings us in to start a war

With the venomous kiss you gave me, I'm killing loneliness
With the warmth of your arms, you saved me
Oh, I'm killing loneliness with you
The killing loneliness that turned my heart into a tomb
I'm killing loneliness

Killing loneliness
I'm killing loneliness
With the venomous kiss you gave me, I'm killing loneliness
With the warmth of your arms, you saved me

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HiM

HIM is a Finnish rock band from Helsinki. Formed in 1991 by vocalist Ville Valo, guitarist Mikko "Linde" Lindström, and bassist Mikko "Migé" Paananen, HIM's current lineup consists of Valo, Linde, Migé, Janne "Emerson Burton" Puurtinen on keyboards and Mika Karppinen on drums. They have released seven full-length albums to date and are currently working on their eighth, titled Tears on Tape, to be released in 2013. On September 5, 2006, HIM's fifth studio album Dark Light was certified gold by the RIAA, making HIM the first Finnish band to have a gold album in the United States. HIM had five of their studio albums certified platinum in Finland with Razorblade Romance being certified double platinum in Finland and platinum in Germany. more »

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Written by: VILLE VALO, VILLE HERMANNI VALO

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Band Background
"Killing Loneliness" is a song by the Finnish rock band HiM. HiM stands for His Infernal Majesty. The band was formed in 1991 and has been a significant influence in the gothic rock genre.
Album Information
"Killing Loneliness" is a song from HiM's fifth studio album, "Dark Light", which was released in 2005. The album, including this song, received global recognition, making HiM the first Finnish band to have a gold record in the United States.
Songwriting Details
The song was written by the band's lead singer, Ville Valo. He often writes about themes such as love, death, and the human condition, and "Killing Loneliness" is no exception.
Chart Performance
"Killing Loneliness" reached the top 10 in Finnish, German, and Swedish music charts, showcasing the band's international appeal.
Music Video
The music video for "Killing Loneliness," directed by Nathan Cox, has a distinctive gothic atmosphere, reflecting the band's overall aesthetic.
Lyrical Theme
Lyrically, "Killing Loneliness" tackles the theme of combating solitude and despair with love. This theme resonated with many fans, contributing to the song's success.
Inspirational Origin
The song was reportedly inspired by Ville Valo's encounter with a fan who told him that his music had helped them to overcome feelings of depression and loneliness.
Live Performances
Performed frequently at their live shows, "Killing Loneliness" has become one of HiM's signature tracks.
Popular Recognition
The song was also featured in the popular video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, further increasing its recognition.
Unique Sound
The song incorporates the band's unique blend of heavy metal and gothic rock, with a strong emphasis on melodics, which contributes to its popular and critical acclaim.

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