The Kill (official Video) | La Roux - In For

Overview

A 2010 remix featuring a verse by Kanye West further cemented the duo's international profile. Commercial and Critical Achievement La Roux - In For The Kill (Official Video)

A second video was later released in 2010 to promote the song in the United States. Directed by the creative team LEGS , this version was filmed at New York's historic Hotel Chelsea and featured more vibrant, character-driven imagery. Cultural Impact and Remixes Overview A 2010 remix featuring a verse by

Released on March 16, 2009, is the breakthrough second single from the English synth-pop duo La Roux , consisting of vocalist Elly Jackson and producer Ben Langmaid. The track played a pivotal role in the late-2000s synth-pop revival, combining 1980s-inspired analog textures with contemporary electronic production. Lyrical and Musical Composition Cultural Impact and Remixes Released on March 16,

While the original was a pop success, the song’s legacy is deeply tied to its remixes, which helped bridge the gap between mainstream pop and the underground electronic scene.

Frontwoman Elly Jackson described the song as being about unfiltered emotional honesty —telling someone exactly how you feel without waiting to see if the sentiment is mutual. The chorus refrain, "I'm going in for the kill," serves as a metaphor for this bold, risky pursuit of desire.