Out of the Blue
Casablancas Julian Lyrics
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Somewhere along the way, my sadness turned to bitterness
Somewhere along the way, my bitterness turned to anger
Somewhere along the way, my anger turned to vengeance
And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it
And the ones who deserved it, they'll never understand it
Yes, I know I'm going to Hell in a leather jacket
How could you be, oh
So perfect for me?
Why can't you ignore, oh
The things I did before?
Somewhere along the way, exacting vengeance gave excitement
Somewhere along the way, that excitement turned to pleasure
Somewhere along the way, that pleasure turned to madness
But sooner or later that kind of madness turns into pain
And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it
Those who helped me along the way, I smacked 'em as I thanked 'em
Yes, I know I'm going to Hell in a leather jacket
'Least I'll be in another world while you're pissing on my casket
And all that I can do is sing a song of faded glory
And all you got to do is sit there, look great, and make 'em horny
Together we'll sing songs and tell exaggerated stories
About the way we feel today and tonight and in the morning
How could you be, oh
So perfect for me?
Why can't you ignore, oh
The things I did before?
Take all your fears, pretend they're all true
Take all your plans, pretend they fell through
But that's what it's like
That's what it's like for most people in this world
The rich or the poor oh
Muslims or Jews oh
When roles are reversed oh
Opinions are too
No, oh oh
That's all I'm gonna say now
Before they come knocking on my door now
In this song, Casablancas Julian reflects on his journey from hopefulness to bitterness, anger, and ultimately vengeance. He acknowledges that the ones he made pay were not necessarily the ones who deserved it, and that those who did deserve it will never quite understand it. He recognizes that he's going to Hell in a leather jacket, but at least he'll be in another world while people are pissing on his casket. However, this kind of madness eventually becomes pain.
Julian also talks about his relationship with someone who was perfect for him, but cannot ignore the things he did before. The idea of taking all your fears and plans and pretending they are true is mentioned, revealing a sense of disillusionment with the world. Ultimately, the song is about faded glory and exaggerated stories shared with someone else, and how people, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs, experience similar feelings and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere along the way, my hopefulness turned to sadness
As time passed, my optimistic outlook on life gradually shifted towards a feeling of sorrow
Somewhere along the way, my sadness turned to bitterness
The prolonged sadness I experienced eventually transformed into resentment towards the world and the people in it
Somewhere along the way, my bitterness turned to anger
The bitterness I felt within me soon gave way to a volatile, explosive rage
Somewhere along the way, my anger turned to vengeance
My anger fueled a desire to seek destructive retribution against those who had wronged me
And the ones that I made pay were never the ones who deserved it
My thirst for revenge caused me to inflict punishment on innocent people, while the true culprits went unpunished
And the ones who deserved it, they'll never understand it.
Those who wronged me will never grasp the depth of my animosity towards them, and the extent to which I'll go to make them pay
Yes, I know I'm going to Hell in a leather jacket
I'm aware that my path in life is one of self-destructive behavior, and one that will ultimately lead me to a dark and torturous afterlife
Least I'll be in another world while you're pissing on my casket
I may be condemned to suffer in the next life, but at least it will be separate from the one in which my detractors will cheer my demise
Somewhere along the way, exacting vengeance gave excitement
In the midst of my uncontrollable rage, I found a sense of pleasure and enjoyment in the process of seeking revenge
Somewhere along the way, that excitement turned to pleasure
The excitement I once felt became something more, an all-consuming sense of euphoria that I couldn't shake
Somewhere along the way, that pleasure turned to madness
The pleasure that once gave me a high mutated into a feverish, crazed obsession with destruction and cruelty
But sooner or later that kind of madness turns into pain
The madness that initially provided me with a sense of pleasure eventually revealed itself to be a source of profound agony
Those who helped me along the way, I smacked 'em as I thanked 'em
Even those who tried to assist me in my quest for revenge were not immune to my wrath, and I lashed out at them just as I did anyone else
And all that I can do is sing a song of faded glory
All that remains for me is to memorialize my past victories, despite their emptiness and the destruction they caused
And all you got to do is sit there, look great, and make 'em horny
While I'm consumed with my own suffering, you're able to sit comfortably and reap the benefits of your beauty and allure
Together we'll sing songs and tell exaggerated stories
Despite our vastly different life experiences, we'll join together in sharing tales of triumph and woe, likely embellished to heighten the drama
Take all your fears, pretend they're all true
It's easier to believe the worst-case scenario when you're consumed with fear, even if it's not entirely based in reality
Take all your plans, pretend they fell through
When things don't go according to plan, it can feel as though it's a complete failure, even if there's still hope for future success
But that's what it's like
This is just the harsh reality of life that we all have to deal with, no matter who we are or what we're going through
That's what it's like for most people in this world
This is a universal experience that transcends race, religion, or socio-economic status
The rich or the poor oh, Muslims or Jews oh, When roles are reversed oh, Opinions are too
No one is truly immune to this experience, as it transcends cultural, religious, or political differences
No, oh oh
This is simply the way things are, without any discernible meaning or purpose behind it
That's all I'm gonna say now Before they come knocking on my door now
I've said everything I need to, before I attract the attention of the people who will come to arrest or silence me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Julian Casablancas
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