Infinity Guitars
Sleigh Bells Lyrics
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Sling set can't meet their demands
Dumb whores, best friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Street wars, straight men
Cowboys, Indians
Red souls, red friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Deaf chords, dead ends
Sling set can't meet their demands
Dumb whores, best friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Street wars, straight men
Cowboys, Indians
Red souls, red friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Deaf chords, dead ends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Dumb whores, best friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Street wars, straight men
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Cowboys, Indians
Infinity guitars, go 'head
Red souls, red friends
Infinity guitars, go 'head
The lyrics to Sleigh Bells's song "Infinity Guitars" may seem nonsensical at first glance, but upon closer examination, they reveal a commentary on the music industry and its various components. The repeated phrases "Deaf chords, dead ends" and "Sling set can't meet their demands" may refer to the inability of musicians to make a substantial living on their music alone, as well as the struggle to break into mainstream success. The line "Dumb whores, best friends" could be interpreted as a critique of the objectification and exploitation of women in the industry, who are forced to play roles that require them to be sexualized and subservient.
Line by Line Meaning
Deaf chords, dead ends
Unable to hear the music being played, and the musical journey seeming to have no path or direction
Sling set can't meet their demands
An inadequate musical setup to meet the high expectations of the artist
Dumb whores, best friends
The artist is identifying with the demeaning derogatory language used to describe women as it reflects their close relationships
Infinity guitars, go 'head
The guitars have no limits and are encouraged to keep playing
Street wars, straight men
The artist is commenting on the harsh reality of city life with all its complexities and social binaries
Cowboys, Indians
The artist is referencing a simple dichotomy where sides are clearly defined and in conflict with each other
Red souls, red friends
The artist is describing intense feelings of love and passion among a tight-knit group of people
Infinity guitars, go 'head
The artist is encouraging the guitars to continue playing, taking advantage of endless potential and possibilities
Deaf chords, dead ends
Again, the reality of music with no path is emphasized
Dumb whores, best friends
While the language may be demeaning to some, the bond between the people involved is deep and strong
Infinity guitars, go 'head
As before, the artist is urging the guitars to keep playing despite any obstacles in their way
Street wars, straight men
The clash of cultures and backgrounds in an urban environment is brought front and center
Infinity guitars, go 'head
The guitars are beyond limitation, and the artist wants them to take full advantage of that
Cowboys, Indians
The artist emphasizes the binary between two groups and how they are at odds with each other
Red souls, red friends
Once again, the strong bond of passionate love within a community is highlighted
Infinity guitars, go 'head
As the song comes to an end, the artist reiterates the near-unlimited potential of the instruments in their hands
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derek Edward Miller, Sydney Alexis Krauss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@virtueisdead
I finally found the song that my hipster mom listened to every day while driving us to school in 1st grade.
@lilys8272
Bildawl my dad used to play sleigh bells when i was in third grade driving me to school lmfao. i remember i tried singing comeback kid in front of my friend and she went ๐คจ
@AlexDuhx
FIRST GRADE?!?!
@FingerSpazm
Holy fuck i feel old
@MVenk
Damn I was a 19 year old when this came out
@antoguedes
How old r u? 15?
@J.S.3259
10 years later, it still sounds incredibly fresh and inspired. A wonderful album
@deonnacortez52
Jonathan Shapiro absolutely ๐ค๐ฝ
@mmukerji
As a die hard metalhead, I finally found a "heavy" indie rock record.
@danielchagas6916
Indeed I guess the same goes to The Ting Tings, we need more people like this in music nowadays.