Rave
Blondie (featuring Miss Guy) Lyrics
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We are both inside burning up the roomrate
Stand there in the light so I can see you
I wanna feast my eyes
I'm burning down my memories
On the road to ruin one more time
Spoil me, let me see
It's never been better
I'm in the grip of my intentions
I'm almost paralysed, paralysed
I can't wait for honourable mentions
You get no guarantees, no guarantees
What I need
All dressed up and polished to a shine
All the ravenites
Stutter to the gutter slip into a limousine
It's never been better
On the road to ruin one more time
Spoil me, let me see
Shatter all that matters and step out of a tragedy
It's never been better
All dressed up and polished to a shine
All the ravenites
Stutter to the gutter slip into a limousine
It's never been better
On the road to ruin one more time
Spoil me, let me see
Shatter all that matters and step out of a tragedy
It's never been better
All dressed up and polished to a shine
All the ravenites
Stutter to the gutter slip into a limousine
It's never been better
On the road to ruin one more time
Spoil me, let me see
Shatter all that matters and step out of a tragedy
It's never been better
The lyrics to Blondie and Miss Guy's song Rave paint a picture of two individuals locked in a private moment, away from prying eyes. It seems as though they are in a room going through a transformative experience. They are consumed by their desires for each other and the environment they have created for themselves. The "Do not disturb" sign on the door affirms their need for privacy, and the "burning up the roomrate" line suggests they are consumed with passion. The request to "Stand there in the light so I can see you" may be interpreted as a plea to not only see the person physically but to also see them on a deeper level.
The song then errupts into a frenzied chorus with the words "On the road to ruin one more time, Spoil me, let me see, Shatter all that matters, and step out of a tragedy, It's never been better." This could be a reference to living life on the edge and the excitement of pushing boundaries that lead to what others might see as dangerous things to do. The first part of the chorus implies that danger is just part of life and that they have accepted it with open arms. The line "shatter all that matters and step out of a tragedy" suggests that they are trying to escape something bleak in their past or present lives. Despite this, the chorus repeatedly affirms that they are having the time of their lives and it has "never been better."
As the song progresses, the person seems to be struggling with their intentions and the risks they have taken. They are "paralysed" yet excited and crave "honourable mentions." They acknowledge that there are "no guarantees" in their situation, yet they still need something from it. The song then returns to the chorus with the repetition of the "all dressed up and polished to a shine, all the ravenites" line that was heard earlier. The word "ravenites" might seem obscure at first; however, it could refer to those who flock to situations that might be excessive or out of the norm. The last lines of the chorus repeat the first three, bringing the song to a dramatic finish. Overall, the song portrays an experience in which two individuals have succumbed to their desires and are enjoying a sense of liberation from the expectations and worries of the day-to-day.
Line by Line Meaning
Do not disturb is on the doorway
We have put up a sign on the door requesting not to be disturbed
We are both inside burning up the roomrate
We are both inside and the energy between us is so high that it feels like we are burning up the room
Stand there in the light so I can see you
Stand under the light so that I can get a clearer view of you
I wanna feast my eyes
I want to take in all the beauty of what I'm seeing
I'm burning down my memories
I'm letting go of old memories that no longer serve me
On the road to ruin one more time
We are headed towards destruction once again
Spoil me, let me see
Indulge me, give me what I want to see
Shatter all that matters and step out of a tragedy
Bring an end to all the things that seem important but are causing difficulty and move on from the tragedy we have been through
It's never been better
Things have never been better than now
I'm in the grip of my intentions
I am focused on my goals and determined to achieve them
I'm almost paralysed, paralysed
I am feeling overwhelmed and frozen with fear almost to the point of paralysis
I can't wait for honourable mentions
I am looking forward to receiving recognition and praise for my achievements
You get no guarantees, no guarantees
There are no assurances in life, and one must take risks to succeed
What I need
I am clear on what I require to succeed
All dressed up and polished to a shine
I am well prepared and looking nice
All the ravenites
All the party-goers
Stutter to the gutter slip into a limousine
We stumble out of the party and get into a luxurious limousine
It's never been better
Things have never been better than they are right now
On the road to ruin one more time
Once again, we are headed in the direction of destruction
Spoil me, let me see
Indulge me, give me what I want to see
Shatter all that matters and step out of a tragedy
Bring an end to all the things that seem important but are causing difficulty and move on from the tragedy we have been through
It's never been better
Things have never been better than they are now
All dressed up and polished to a shine
We are well prepared and looking nice
All the ravenites
All the revelers
Stutter to the gutter slip into a limousine
We stumble out of the party and get into a luxurious limousine
It's never been better
Things have never been better than they are now
On the road to ruin one more time
Once again, we are headed in the direction of destruction
Spoil me, let me see
Indulge me, give me what I want to see
Shatter all that matters and step out of a tragedy
Bring an end to all the things that seem important but are causing difficulty and move on from the tragedy we have been through
It's never been better
Things have never been better than they are now
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER STEIN, DEBORAH HARRY, JEFF SALTZMAN
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