Aberdeen
Cage the Elephant Lyrics
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To realize
But somethings take a long long
Long long time (a long time)
Hold the phone
Hit repeat
You got me foamin' at the knees
Saw the flame tasted sin
You burned me once again
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Aberdeen
Way back
Way back
Way back
Never saw my dark side
In, in your eyes
Back and forth bloody fingers
Paintin' up the sky
The sky
Hold the phone
Hit repeat
You got me foamin' at the knees
Saw the flame tasted sin
You burned me once again
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Aberdeen
Way back
Way back
Way back
Hold the phone
Hit repeat
You got me foamin' at the knees
Saw the flame tasted sin
You burned me once again
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Aberdeen
Way back
Way back
Way back
The song “Aberdeen” by Cage the Elephant is a mix of emotions, with the lead vocalist trying hard to come to terms with different aspects of his life. The opening verse shows the singer struggling to realize something that is taking time to comprehend. This verse could be about the different emotions and thoughts running amok in his mind which he is trying to get a grip on. The repeated use of the phrase “a long long long time” highlights the frustration he is facing.
The chorus describes the pain caused by a toxic relationship with someone from Aberdeen. The repeated phrase “Hold the phone / Hit repeat” indicates the singer reminiscing the past, trying to relive the good times he shared with his partner. However, whenever he thinks of her, he gets overwhelmed with emotions which make him foam at the knees. The lines “Saw the flame tasted sin / You burned me once again” indicates a love-hate relationship where the guitarist knows how toxic his partner is for him but can’t help getting burnt every time he goes back to her. “Cut the cord she's a creep” shows the singer finally realising that it's time to move on, but the strong memories of Aberdeen keeps pulling him back.
The second verse depicts the inner turmoil of the singer. He realizes that his partner never saw his dark side, which could imply that he had hidden his true self from her. However, now with his fingers bloody, he is painting up the sky, which symbolizes the struggle and effort in overcoming his internal demons. Overall, the song depicts a painful journey of a man who is trying to come to terms with his emotions and move on from a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been tryin' real hard
I have been putting a lot of effort into something.
To realize
To understand or make sense of something.
But somethings take a long long
Some things require a significant amount of time.
Long long time (a long time)
A very long period of time.
Hold the phone
Wait a moment, pause or stop what you are doing.
Hit repeat
To listen to something over and over again.
You got me foamin' at the knees
You have me feeling intense emotions or excitement.
Saw the flame tasted sin
You witnessed something intense or extreme.
You burned me once again
You hurt me emotionally or caused pain.
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Break off the relationship because she is untrustworthy.
Aberdeen
The place where this all happened.
Way back
A long time ago, in the past.
Never saw my dark side
You were not aware of my negative traits or emotions.
In, in your eyes
Based on your perspective or opinion.
Back and forth bloody fingers
Repetitive actions resulting in injury.
Paintin' up the sky
Creating something beautiful or significant.
Hold the phone
Stop everything.
Hit repeat
Play it again, do it again.
You got me foamin' at the knees
I'm feeling strong emotions about this.
Saw the flame tasted sin
I experienced something intense and destructive.
You burned me once again
You hurt me again.
Cut the cord, she's a creep
End the relationship because she's untrustworthy.
Aberdeen
The location where this all happened.
Way back
Long ago.
Way back
In the distant past.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew Ray Shultz, Donald Bradley Shultz, Jared Lloyd Champion, Daniel Andrew Tichenor, Lincoln Parish
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
I been trying real hard to, to realize
But some things take a long, long, long, long time
Long time
[Chorus]
Hold the phone, hit repeat
Got me foamin' at the knees
Saw the flame, tasted sin
You burn me once again
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Aberdeen!
Way back, way back, way back!
[Verse 2]
Never saw my dark side in-in your eyes
Back and forth, bloody fingers painting up the sky
The sky
[Chorus]
Hold the phone, hit repeat
Got me foamin' at the knees
Saw the flame, tasted sin
But you burn me once again
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Aberdeen!
Way back, way back, way back!
[Instrumental break]
Hey! Hey! Hey!
Ooh, ooh
[Chorus]
Hold the phone, hit repeat
Got me foamin' at the knees
Saw the flame, tasted sin
You burn me once again
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Aberdeen!
Aberdeen!
Way back, way back, way back!
[Outro]
Way back, way back, way back!
Way back, way back, way back
Way back, way back, way back
Way back, way back, way back
(Ooh, ooh)
@QuickShepherd
Dude everyone has to admit this is sadder than Titanic
@half-lifescientist1991
QuickShepard I honestly didn't give two shits about Jack or Roses fictional asses, so yeah, pretty much.
The actual story of the Titanic is pretty sad, but the Romeo and Juliet knockoffs can kiss my ass.
@hedbanzz659
yup so sad
@doitytoothtony5656
Titanic made you sad? I thought it was funny even as a kid lol
@elliottparsons6226
@@doitytoothtony5656 You must be an absolute mad lad then.
@migliorstore4780
Everybofy's gotta learn sometimes.
@kirowitz
I never thought I would deeply relate to a clay animation dragon but here I am.
@pilarhunter3154
same
@kylelr8919
yeah man, if I had a penny for every time I accidentally murdered someone with the intention of becoming friends..
@caspern.8362
I know so sad