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

The music video, directed by , heavily leans into an 1980s aesthetic.

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 La Roux - In For The Kill (Official Video)

The video features Elly Jackson driving a classic Toyota MR2 down a dark, moonlit road. A surreal turning point occurs when she encounters another version of herself standing in the road; the video concludes with her eyes glowing white as she continues to drive. The music video, directed by , heavily leans

The single peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for four consecutive weeks. In the U.S., it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Lyrical and Musical Composition The video features Elly

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.