Disaster Tourism
mewithoutYou Lyrics
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When I satisfied each need invented by my eye I was a nest by a fox's hole
Or dirt underneath your boot soles when I satisfied each need invented by my eye.
It was nothing like I'd imagined.
Like cocaine, their green eyes fixed on the television to pass the time until their two miles of elegant blinds halfway raised for the watching as you walked by.
"Look, come down to the window - she carries a candle at mid-day while the sun's still so high!"
But you knew better than to pay mind to what people and the devil can say.
Call me outside, I'll come running down to the vacant, intoxicating night.
Call me outside to their haunted streets.
Their red electric lights, I'm on the sad side of a nowhere town.
But sister I'm all you got so call me outside.
I'll come running down then not another word.
The opening lines of mewithoutYou's Disaster Tourism seemingly suggest that the singer is always available to answer a call to action, even if it means confronting a disaster head on. The lines "Call me outside, I'll come running down" indicate that the singer is ready and willing to face whatever challenges may arise. However, as the lyrics continue, it becomes clear that the singer may have previously mistaken their own desires and needs for genuine calls to action. The lines "When I satisfied each need invented by my eye" suggest that the singer has been caught up in daydreams and illusions that they use to justify their actions.
The imagery in the subsequent lines portrays the singer as unimportant, insignificant, and unworthy. The lines "I was a nest by a fox's hole or dirt underneath your boot soles" suggest a lack of importance or purpose. The following line "It was nothing like I'd imagined" also accentuates the singer's disillusionment. The singer is always willing to rush out and face disaster, yet they struggle to find meaning in their actions.
The following lines then depict an external view of the singer, as if they are being watched by outsiders. These outsiders are described as idle, their "green eyes fixed on the television to pass the time." It is interesting to note that these lines seem to describe the experiences of tourists. The tourists have elegant blinds that are "halfway raised for the watching", as if they are watching a movie or a performance. Meanwhile, the singer is depicted as being on the sad side of a nowhere town. This suggests that the singer is not a part of the exciting or interesting part of town that these tourists, and possibly the viewers or listeners, are immersed in.
Finally, the chorus of the song, "Call me outside, I'll come running down to the vacant, intoxicating night. Call me outside to their haunted streets. Their red electric lights, I'm on the sad side of a nowhere town. But sister I'm all you got so call me outside. I'll come running down then not another word," reinforces the singer's commitment to action. However, the lyrics also suggest that they have no choice but to follow the call, as they are "all you got."
Line by Line Meaning
Call me outside I'll come running down.
If you need me, I'll be there in a heartbeat.
When I satisfied each need invented by my eye I was a nest by a fox's hole
When I was blindly chasing my selfish desires, I was oblivious to the dangers lurking around me.
Or dirt underneath your boot soles when I satisfied each need invented by my eye.
I was beneath people's notice when I was consumed by self-interest.
It was nothing like I'd imagined.
My expectations were shattered by reality.
Like cocaine, their green eyes fixed on the television to pass the time until their two miles of elegant blinds halfway raised for the watching as you walked by.
People were so addicted to entertainment and so obsessed with showing off their luxurious lifestyles that they paid no attention to the outside world.
"Look, come down to the window - she carries a candle at mid-day while the sun's still so high!"
People gossip about others' actions without understanding their true motives or circumstances.
But you knew better than to pay mind to what people and the devil can say.
You were wise enough to ignore the rumors and misguided opinions of others.
Call me outside, I'll come running down to the vacant, intoxicating night.
Invite me to experience the allure of the empty, yet enthralling nighttime atmosphere.
Call me outside to their haunted streets.
Bring me along to explore the eerie and mysterious neighborhoods.
Their red electric lights, I'm on the sad side of a nowhere town.
The crimson glow of the streetlights illuminates the despondency and loneliness of a forgotten town.
But sister I'm all you got so call me outside.
Despite the dreariness of the surroundings, I am here to provide support and companionship.
I'll come running down then not another word.
I'll be there instantly, but I won't say anything unnecessary or unimportant.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
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@nasonguy
I never dance, just ask my Fiance, lol. But when I listen to mewithoutYou, especially my vinyl copies, I can't help but move in some way... There is something about mewithoutYou and Aaron's vocals are so emotional and heart felt. I feel like I'm hanging out with God when I'm listening to their music.
@sheltershed
Disaster Tourism blastin,,,,what a trip and what a great group.....BLESSED 4 REAL.......Maranatha......
@jcurry094
I saw them last night and they played this. It made my entire life.
@ToriiHunterFan
yeah he's definitely one of my favorite lyricists.
@BimTalch
I listened through every mewithoutyou song today to pick a favorite. this one.
@North0house
Dang, I love these guys. All of their songs are incredible. This one has a kind of Minus the Bear sound or something to it, and it's addicting. Haha.
@jonathanFX12
I miss you guys deeply. :(
@galian14
Thank you.
@thelegendrubyrodd
i'm an atheist and i love this band, religion doesn't matter, it's all about the music and message for me.
@FetnerVideos
This video is awesome