I mean like you seem like cool but like...
Are you, you know? Avery, help me out

Did your
Mother never tell you
That you gotta
Open your eyes before you run, boy
Make sure you bring a jacket
I know you won′t remember when you're having fun
Fun

Dante′s coming through the inferno
Oh how you gonna get back to your condo uptown, Dante?
Oh do you like that slow burn
Oh won't you stay the night
It'll be alright
We′ll turn out just fine

Breathe boy
Before you get a headache
Make sure you drink some water
On your way back home town
All the papers will remember
All about the boy who′s married to the fire
Fire

Dante's stumbling through the inferno
Oh how you gonna get back to your condo uptown, Dante?
Oh do you like that slow burn
Oh won′t you stay the night
It'll be alright
We′ll turn out just fine

Standing at the station
Of the new art generation
Take off those red sunglasses
And study for your classes
Can't hide yourself
No library
Cause the air is filled with mercury
I′m asking you to feel this heat
Youre standing too close

Dante, you got lost in the inferno
You lost out on that condo updown, Dante
Oh do you like that slow burn
Oh won't you stay the night
Dante, get out of the inferno
It's kicking you while you′re on the ground, Dante
Oh boy you′re too young to burn
Oh won't you stay the night
It′ll be alright
We'll turn out just fine

Overall Meaning

The song "Dante's Inferno" by Whirlybird tells the story of a young man named Dante who is lost in the inferno, a metaphor for being lost in life. The lyrics offer a warning to him to be careful and to open his eyes before running into dangerous situations. The singer encourages Dante to take precautions, like bringing a jacket and drinking water, to prevent headaches and dehydration. The lyrics highlight the idea of taking care of oneself in order to avoid getting lost in the inferno.

The song also explores the theme of self-discovery and growth. The singer encourages Dante to take off his "red sunglasses" and study to gain knowledge and understanding of the world around him. The lyrics suggest that being ignorant can be dangerous, and that it's important to educate oneself in order to avoid getting lost in the inferno. The singer also urges Dante to feel the heat and embrace the challenges of life.

Overall, "Dante's Inferno" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting lost in life and the importance of being vigilant and taking care of oneself. The lyrics encourage the listener to be proactive in their own self-discovery and growth while navigating the challenges of life.

Line by Line Meaning

I mean like you seem like cool but like...
I am unsure about you and need Avery's help to figure out if I actually like you

Did your Mother never tell you That you gotta Open your eyes before you run, boy Make sure you bring a jacket I know you won′t remember when you're having fun Fun
You should be prepared and aware of your surroundings in order to enjoy yourself without any issues

Breathe boy Before you get a headache Make sure you drink some water On your way back home town All the papers will remember All about the boy who′s married to the fire Fire
Take care of yourself and drink water to avoid health issues, people will only remember the negative aspects of your life

Dante's stumbling through the inferno Oh how you gonna get back to your condo uptown, Dante? Oh do you like that slow burn Oh won′t you stay the night It'll be alright We′ll turn out just fine
You are struggling to navigate through a difficult situation and we want to help you get back on track

Standing at the station Of the new art generation Take off those red sunglasses And study for your classes Can't hide yourself No library Cause the air is filled with mercury I′m asking you to feel this heat You're standing too close
You need to focus on your education and not hide behind a persona, the environment is toxic and it's time to acknowledge the danger

Dante, you got lost in the inferno You lost out on that condo updown, Dante Oh do you like that slow burn Oh won't you stay the night Dante, get out of the inferno It's kicking you while you′re on the ground, Dante Oh boy you're too young to burn Oh won't you stay the night It'll be alright We'll turn out just fine
You are in over your head and need to leave a difficult situation, it's hurting you and it's time to move on to something better

Writer(s): Avery Elisabeth Milner

Contributed by Adrian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.