Red
Bathtub Gin Lyrics


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I′ve been walking in the park, by the fountain through the arch
And I can feel the beating heart of this town
So don't you step to me, tell me where I aught to be
Just let me walk these streets until I′ve found

Now I'm beating out my chest, I ain't nothing but the best
Cough it up and check your head and fuck it, I′ll do this one in red
I′ma do this one in red
Do this one in red
I'ma do this one in red
I′ma do this one in red

Kick you while your down, then I steal your precious crown
Then I'll vanish in the wind and blow away
Just like Johnny Nada, and just like Jackie boy
A deals a deal I′ll place my chips and stake

There ain't no other way to live my life but day to day
So puff and put it all to bed and fuck it, I′ll do this one in red

I'ma do this one in red
Do this one in red
I'ma do this one in red
I′ma do this one in red

I′ma set this world on fire, and I'll burn my life away
But I′ll still be cold as I sing clear as day
Half of me wants out, the other wants to stay
So hear me out just take a seat and let the music play

So where do we begin, flower ash and bathtub gin
Some day we'll rise just like the dead so fuck it, let′s do this one in red

I'ma do this one in red
Do this one in red now




I′ma do this one in red
I'ma do this one in red

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bathtub Gin's song "Red" are about the desire to live life day by day in a vibrant and passionate way. The singer of the song walks through the park, feeling the beating heart of the town, and rejects anyone trying to tell them where to go. They beat their chest and proclaim to be nothing but the best, and decide to do this one in red.


The color red is often associated with passion, energy, and excitement, and the singer of the song seems to be embracing these qualities. They are willing to kick people when they are down in order to achieve their goals and proclaim that they will set the world on fire, even if it means burning their own life away. The lyrics also mention Johnny Nada and Jackie boy, which could be references to characters from the movie "They Live" by John Carpenter.


The second half of the song shifts towards a more introspective tone. The singer questions whether they want to stay or leave, and mentions flower ash and bathtub gin, which could be interpreted as metaphors for beauty and self-destructiveness. The lyrics end with a call to action to live life to the fullest and do this one, whatever it may be, in red.


Overall, "Red" is a song about living life with passion and taking risks, even if it means burning out. The color red symbolizes the intensity of emotions and actions that the singer wishes to embody.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been walking in the park, by the fountain through the arch
I have been strolling in the park near the fountain, passing through the archway


And I can feel the beating heart of this town
I can sense the energetic and lively pulse of this city


So don't you step to me, tell me where I aught to be
Therefore, do not confront me to direct where I should go


Just let me walk these streets until I've found
Instead, permit me to meander around these roads until I discover my desired path


Now I'm beating out my chest, I ain't nothing but the best
Currently, I am exuding confidence, as I am the greatest


Cough it up and check your head and fuck it, I'll do this one in red
Stand up and verify your opinion, but ultimately, I will choose to do this my way


Kick you while your down, then I steal your precious crown
I will take advantage of you during hard times, even claiming your valuable position


Then I'll vanish in the wind and blow away
Afterwards, I will disappear and fade away without a trace


Just like Johnny Nada, and just like Jackie boy
Similar to both Johnny Nada and Jackie Boy's disappearance


A deals a deal, I'll place my chips and stake
Once an arrangement is made, I will take the risk and put everything on the line


There ain't no other way to live my life but day to day
Living day by day is the only feasible way for me to exist


So puff and put it all to bed and fuck it, I'll do this one in red
Thus, I will indulge myself and put everything aside, proceeding to do what I want anyway


I'ma set this world on fire, and I'll burn my life away
I will ignite and blaze through this world, even if it means sacrificing my own life


But I'll still be cold as I sing clear as day
But even in my fervor, I will remain cool while singing loudly


Half of me wants out, the other wants to stay
Within me, there is conflicting desires to either leave or remain


So hear me out just take a seat and let the music play
Therefore, listen to me as I express myself, and let the music progress


So where do we begin, flower ash and bathtub gin
Now, let us get started with this, mixing flower ash and homemade gin


Someday we'll rise just like the dead so fuck it, let's do this one in red
Eventually, we will succeed like those who have risen from the dead, so let us proceed boldly and recklessly


Do this one in red now
Let us take action now, with an audacious and uncompromising attitude


I'ma do this one in red
I will do this with confidence, style, and flair


I'ma do this one in red
Once more, I will do this with great assurance and boldness




Writer(s): Jackson Lardner

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