Darlin'
Brian Scartocci Lyrics
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Cause you weren't good to me
And I ain't got no news left to feed you
Cause you weren't good to me, nah babe
It's cold
It's dark
It's deep and it's wet
If you don't let someone in
Darlin'
Darlin'
Darlin'
Why don't you sleep at night?
The colder the heart, the warmer the gun
Shotgun Alynda please bring me your eyes
For I wish to see like you
You're looking froze and weathered my dear
And your lips and your cheeks are turning blue
It's cold
It's dark
It's deep and it's wet
Ya ain't gonna make it
If you don't let somebody in, oh darlin'
Darlin'
Darlin'
Darlin'
Why don't you sleep at night? Tell me darlin'
The colder the heart, the warmer the gun
Darlin'
Darlin'
Darlin'
Why don't you sleep at night, baby, oh darlin'
The colder the heart, yeah, the warmer the gun
Oh darlin', oh
The lyrics to Brian Scartocci's song "Darlin'" appear to be about a failed relationship in which the singer is no longer willing to offer affection or updates to their former partner, as they were not treated well. The opening lines, "Well I ain't got a kiss left to give you/Cause you weren't good to me/And I ain't got no news left to feed you/Cause you weren't good to me, nah babe," make it clear that the singer has been hurt and is not interested in providing anything further to the person who caused that pain.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the word "darlin'" several times, seems to be directed towards the former partner. The question "Why don't you sleep at night?" may suggest that the other person is having trouble moving on from the relationship. The line "The colder the heart, the warmer the gun" is a dark twist on the saying "The colder the hands, the warmer the heart," implying that someone who has been hurt deeply may be more likely to seek revenge.
The reference to "Shotgun Alynda" is unclear, but asking for her eyes suggests that the singer is hoping to gain some sort of insight or clarity from her. The description of Alynda as "froze and weathered" and with "lips and cheeks...turning blue" paints a picture of someone who has been through a lot of hardship or trauma.
Overall, the lyrics to "Darlin'" convey a sense of pain, anger, and perhaps even a desire for revenge. The singer has been hurt and is not willing to offer any further kindness or updates to their former partner, who seems to be struggling to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I ain't got a kiss left to give you
Because of the way you treated me, I have nothing more to give you
And I ain't got no news left to feed you
You've exhausted my willingness to share any information with you
It's cold
Things between us have become distant and unpleasant
It's dark
The situation seems hopeless or uncertain
It's deep and it's wet
The emotional weight is heavy and difficult to bear
Ya ain't gonna make it
If you don't try to connect with someone or open up, you won't succeed
If you don't let someone in
It's important to allow someone to get close to you and understand you
Darlin'
Affectionate term for the person being addressed
Why don't you sleep at night?
What's troubling you that you can't find peace at night?
The colder the heart, the warmer the gun
The more emotionally distant and hurt someone is, the more likely they are to lash out with violence
Shotgun Alynda please bring me your eyes
Metaphorical plea to see things from someone else's perspective
For I wish to see like you
I want insight and understanding of your experience and feelings
You're looking froze and weathered my dear
You appear emotionally troubled and worn out
And your lips and your cheeks are turning blue
Your emotional distress is beginning to show physical signs
If you don't let somebody in, oh darlin'
Referring again to the importance of allowing someone to understand and connect with you
Why don't you sleep at night? Tell me darlin'
Reiteration of the question about what's troubling the person being addressed
The colder the heart, the warmer the gun
Reiteration of the earlier line about the relationship between emotional pain and violence
Oh darlin', oh
Affectionate term and plea for connection
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brian Scartocci
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@jimburkett9799
One of my favorite Houndmouth tracks. You just absolutley killed it. In the best of ways..
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Great show tonight!!
@stevenhayghe314
Wow!!
@danielpaul5257
great version... nice
@matthewgonzalez9218
You're getting me to the boiling point!
@debi5202
Just LOVE it!!!
@splicerecordstx5165
Such a good cover! Dat Voice!
@ruffinscartocci21
🥳 after a while of preparation we made it