Warpaint
Warpaint Lyrics
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The water, getting deeper.
The wall, the wall, the falling wall,
The wall is busting open.
The wall is busting open.
In like a dull knife
Pulls out all the stops
I fall out like
Time running out
(Even when I was whispering
You hold on, the water was slippery
You listen, the weather was answering
I let go, I wanna get into it)
You've got your reasons that, hey hey,
Turned by the seasons and long days gone
Too many minds in my, I don't know,
Got in the way of my busting out
Cold and under, I almost forgot to
Face up to what I ought to.
Willing and I do give offering to you
Willing and I do give offering to you
Don't know why I feel so different
Feel just like a different person
Willing and I do give offering to you
You're tied in a knot, can't throw you back here.
You've got the floor, they say. You gotta lock it up.
Late into the night you wore off that fever.
That fever.
You've got your reasons that, hey hey,
Turned by the seasons and long days gone.
Too many minds in my, I don't know
Got in the way of my busting out.
I'm over here by your way.
Tight as a knot, I want to fade.
I'm over here by your way.
Tight as a knot, I want to fade.
The song "Warpaint" by the all-female band Warpaint presents an intriguing combination of lyrics that seems to reflect a psychological struggle between the self and the external world. The opening lines "The war you fight is underneath / The water, getting deeper" invoke a sense of inner conflict that is becoming more intense and harder to hide. The reference to a "falling wall" that is "busting open" could suggest a breaking down of the protective barriers the persona has built around herself. Along with the image of a "dull knife" that "pulls out all the stops," these lines suggest a state of vulnerability and a need for self-expression.
In the next stanza, the lyrics reflect the persona's attempt to communicate and connect with others but also their sense of frustration and alienation. The line "Too many minds in my, I don't know, got in the way of my busting out" expresses the tension between the persona's desire to break free from their limitations and the external pressures that impede their progress. Throughout the song, there is a sense of uncertainty and unease, juxtaposed with moments of clarity and conviction. The repetition of the phrase "willing and I do give offering to you" could suggest a spiritual or emotional surrender to something or someone.
Line by Line Meaning
The war you fight is underneath
The water, getting deeper.
The conflict that you are experiencing is hidden from plain view but is becoming more intense.
The wall, the wall, the falling wall,
The wall is busting open.
The wall is busting open.
The barrier that was holding everything back is crumbling down.
In like a dull knife
Pulls out all the stops
I fall out like
Time running out
It feels like something is slowly pushing you towards the edge until you finally give in to the pressure.
(Even when I was whispering
You hold on, the water was slippery
You listen, the weather was answering
I let go, I wanna get into it)
Despite my hesitations and inner conflicts, you persevered and kept holding on to me until I finally let go and embraced something new.
You've got your reasons that, hey hey,
Turned by the seasons and long days gone
Too many minds in my, I don't know,
Got in the way of my busting out
You have your own personal motivations for your actions, which have changed over time while I have been held back by other people's opinions and unable to break free.
Cold and under, I almost forgot to
Face up to what I ought to.
Willing and I do give offering to you
Willing and I do give offering to you
Don't know why I feel so different
Feel just like a different person
Willing and I do give offering to you
I was in a state of defeat and almost forgot to acknowledge what I had to do. Nevertheless, I am still willing to give my best, even though it feels like my personality has undergone a complete transformation.
You're tied in a knot, can't throw you back here.
You've got the floor, they say. You gotta lock it up.
Late into the night you wore off that fever.
That fever.
You are struggling to break free from a complex situation that seems impossible to resolve. However, you need to take control and make progress, which may require considerable effort and sacrifice.
I'm over here by your way.
Tight as a knot, I want to fade.
I'm over here by your way.
Tight as a knot, I want to fade.
I am still nearby and support you, but I feel like I am being held back and crave release.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EMILY CAMILLE KOKAL, JENNIFER LEE LINDBERG, STELLA ZOFIA MOZGAWA, THERESA BECKER-WAYMAN
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@elliotscullion1238
That bassline at 3.25 makes the song for me. Puts such a sexy dark spin on the song. The greatest tune by far 👍🏻
@9102Grammie
I LOVE the complexity and build of this song! It makes me feel the lyrics, it is what I feel at times...I LOVE this song!
@proserpinehymn
only a good few realize how genius this album is
@makerrtheus
lemme guess.. you're of those good few, right.. yeah.. whatever...
@MahakaSwaggg14
Most people realise how cringe this comment is
@christinahannahroberts6137
@Danté Black it's cringe but it's kind of true
@beatassassin5270
@Christina Hannah Roberts its pretentious and cringe. Just cause you like something doesn't make it a work of genius lmfao.
@christinahannahroberts6137
@Beat Assassin and I suppose your music taste is quite unique in comparison?
@justinkwiatek7403
That bass is perfect 😍
@alexanderdahoola8188
Great track and Warpaint's best song. Plays like an eerie, fascinating and haunting amalgamation of Curve, Garbage, Mazzy Star, Slowdive and Red Hot Chili Peppers but has enough unique style and vibe to stand on its own. Excellent.