Redlights
Salem Lyrics
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What we did last November
It's hard to forget
What we haven't done yet
It's easy to let go
Of everything you know
And say goodbye
To all those guys
The lyrics of Salem's song Redlights speak of the difficulty in remembering past events as well as the pain of leaving behind the things we love. The first two lines highlight the hazy aspects of our memory when we try to recall past events. The third and fourth lines seem to suggest that letting go of unfinished business is harder than forgetting the things we did.
The next two lines, "It's easy to let go/Of everything you know" suggest that sometimes it's easier to release what we are familiar with and start anew. The final two lines of the verse, "And say goodbye/To all those guys" are perhaps the most vulnerable part of the song as it outlines the pain of separation - be it with loved ones or even parts of our own selves.
Overall, the song speaks to the challenges of moving on from the past and forging a new path forward in life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard to remember
Recalling what we did last November is quite challenging
It's hard to forget
Failing to do what we have planned is difficult to erase from memory
It's easy to let go
Abandoning all familiarities is not a difficult feat to do
Of everything you know
Letting go of all that is known to us is very much possible
And say goodbye
Bidding farewell to what was once significant to us
To all those guys
Parting with people who were once a part of our lives
Contributed by Lillian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.