Spanish Reds
Banner Pilot Lyrics


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Where's the sun? And when did our lives become
stuck in this fucked up place, in this routine?
Vampire jobs to TV screen.
Show me what we missed, 'cause we should be more along than this.
If we ever had a path then we lost it.
Wake up drained and exhausted.

We don't fight, we just talk real loud.
Then we turn our backs. We're kinda like this town.
Snake bit. I don't know why we keep rolling twos
but at the end of the day it's just background noise,
it's not me and you. So if you wanna stay up all night
we can hit the record shops or just stay in bed drinking Spanish Reds,
waiting for the rain to stop.
It's passing trough, and you know that you are looking like an angel now.
I watch you fall asleep on a dead end street
and the world is right somehow.
and the world is right somehow.

Here's the spring, I wanna know everything.
All of your washed up dreams, and where you been.
Northwest town you grew up in.
Everything you did. Wish I coulda met you as a kid.
Back when we had a path, but we lost it.
Wake up drained and exhausted.

We don't fight, we just talk real loud.
Then we turn our backs. We're kinda like this town.
Snake bit. I don't know why we keep rolling twos
but at the end of the day it's just background noise,
it's not me and you. So if you wanna stay up all night
we can hit the record shops or just stay in bed drinking Spanish Reds,
waiting for the rain to stop.
It's passing trough, and you know that you are looking like an angel now.
I watch you fall asleep on a dead end street
and the world is right somehow.

And if we fell apart, and if we lose the day,
and if we hit the edge of the map drop off and never find our way.




If we never win, if we take all our swings and miss,
I can live with that, die happy, know there's no one else I'd rather lose with

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Spanish Reds" by Banner Pilot express a sentiment of feeling stuck in a routine, with the singer questioning when their lives became consumed by mundane "vampire jobs" and mindless TV watching. They reflect on lost opportunities and a path that has been abandoned, leading them to wake up each day feeling drained and exhausted. The lyrics also express a longing to know more about their partner, to hear about their dreams and experiences growing up in a specific Northwest town. Despite feelings of being "snake bit" and consistently rolling twos in life, the singer and their partner find solace in spending time together, whether that be hitting up record shops or simply staying in bed drinking "Spanish Reds," waiting for the rain to stop. Ultimately, the song concludes with a sense of acceptance, suggesting that even if they "fall apart" or "never win," they can find contentment in losing with their partner.


The lyrics of "Spanish Reds" can be interpreted as a common sentiment felt by many in modern society. Society today encourages individuals to focus on productivity and material success, leading to a loss of identity and a lack of deeper connections with others. The song speaks to a disaffection with this way of life and a need for connection, suggesting that through our relationships and shared experiences, we can find fulfillment and meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

Where's the sun? And when did our lives become stuck in this fucked up place, in this routine? Vampire jobs to TV screen.
The singer feels like their lives are uneventful and monotonous, with work draining them like a vampire and TV becoming a substitute for life. They question when their lives became like this.


Show me what we missed, 'cause we should be more along than this. If we ever had a path then we lost it. Wake up drained and exhausted.
The singer realizes that they and their partner have lost their way and become stuck in a rut. They wonder what they could have done differently and lament not having a clear path. They are currently feeling drained and exhausted from their aimless routine.


We don't fight, we just talk real loud. Then we turn our backs. We're kinda like this town.
The singer acknowledges that they and their partner have issues communicating effectively. They resort to shouting but ultimately turn away without resolving anything. They also feel like they embody the negative traits of the town they live in.


Snake bit. I don't know why we keep rolling twos but at the end of the day it's just background noise, it's not me and you.
The artist feels like they are constantly fighting an uphill battle and experiencing bad luck (rolling twos). They acknowledge that their struggles are external and don't reflect on their relationship.


So if you wanna stay up all night, we can hit the record shops or just stay in bed drinking Spanish Reds, waiting for the rain to stop. It's passing through, and you know that you are looking like an angel now.
The artist suggests a way to escape from their problems for a night by offering to either listen to music or stay in bed and drink wine. They comment on how their partner looks angelic despite the gloomy weather.


I watch you fall asleep on a dead end street and the world is right somehow. And the world is right somehow.
The singer finds comfort in their partner's presence despite being stuck in a place that doesn't offer any hope of change or progress.


Here's the spring, I wanna know everything. All of your washed up dreams, and where you been. Northwest town you grew up in. Everything you did. Wish I coulda met you as a kid.
The singer expresses interest in learning more about their partner's life, from their childhood dreams to the town they grew up in. They also rue not meeting their partner earlier in life.


And if we fell apart, and if we lose the day, and if we hit the edge of the map drop off and never find our way. If we never win, if we take all our swings and miss, I can live with that, die happy, know there's no one else I'd rather lose with.
The artist contemplates what it would be like for their relationship to fail and for them to never find their way. They ultimately express a willingness to accept the worst as long as they have their partner by their side.




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Comments from YouTube:

Hilly Nira

Love it❤❤

yesrno

Great song, amazing lyrics

RFK 2

this is my favorite Banner Pilot song
even though lyrics are negative it is an uplifting song

Mikey James

shame they haven't released anything in years

TheTCBandage

And the world is right somehow.

Daniel Francisco

The start reminds me of Letterbomb from green day

Jay 13

Green What? Clowns ...

Diogo Freire

look sooo similar from the song "touchdown boy " from blink hahaha

UNDRCVRDOUG

Lol

mNqHOgjJsY

You are a fucking moron also your English is fucked mate.