Paraffin
Catfish and The Bottlemen Lyrics
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Nothing but you
Take it, it yours
But don't expect me around when you do
We've got to get out, we've got to leave
We've got to get out, we've got to leave
We've got to get out, we've got to leave
We come, system
Nothing but you
We gotta get to Parraffin
Just to find you
We've got to get out, we've got to leave
We've got to get out, we've got to leave
We've got to get out, we've got to leave
I feel the [?]
Escape me
The lyrics to Catfish and The Bottlemen's song "Paraffin" talk about the desire to escape. The use of the term "system" is ambiguous and could refer to societal systems or the music industry, which is known for its ruthless and systemic approach to creating and promoting artists. The singer suggests that they are nothing without the system and that they will give the system everything they have, but that they will not be there when the system takes control.
The chorus repeats the phrase "We've got to get out, we've got to leave" which indicates a longing to escape the confines of the system. The singer feels trapped in it, signified by the repetition of "I feel the [?]" The lyrics then suggest that the only way to escape is to find "Paraffin" which is likely metaphorical and represents a place of freedom, a place where they can be themselves and escape the constraints of the system.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration with institutional systems and the desire for personal freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
We come, system
We are arriving in this place governed by a particular system.
Nothing but you
Our focus is solely on you, who represents this system.
Take it, it yours
We acknowledge and allow you to possess this system, as it is yours.
But don't expect me around when you do
However we cannot be held accountable for any consequences of handing over the system to you, as we will not be staying around.
We've got to get out, we've got to leave
We need to depart from this place quickly and urgently.
I feel the [?]
The reason for leaving is causing a certain emotion, which is unexpressed.
We come, system
Once again, we have arrived at this place governed by a particular system.
Nothing but you
Our attention is fixed solely on you, who represents this system.
We gotta get to Parraffin
Our objective is to reach Paraffin, possibly a location or a metaphorical destination.
Just to find you
Our purpose for reaching Paraffin is to find you, who embodies the system that we are dealing with.
I feel the [?]
The journey and its purpose is causing a certain emotion, which is unexpressed.
Escape me
The emotions and difficulties associated with the system are overwhelming, and we need to escape from them.
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tetekaulitzshafer3553
Let me see you get yourself
Out of this situation
Go ahead, accommodate me
She said "I've missed this mattress
And I've missed being classless
And this district's lifeless"
I see potential in you
Cause I see potential in you
And I was only messing
When I used to joke about
Letting you down
Yes I'll let you know
Once I've overdone it
Sweetheart I was dreading
I was only dreading
Meeting your brother
Cause I know how
He can get sometimes
Cause I see potential in you
So call me in the morning
When you've mixed up all your medicine
I'll make you feel a little better
Show me in the evening
Until you disembark
And have a sudden change of heart
Cause I see potential in you
I see potential in you
Call me in the morning when
You've mixed up all your medicine
I see potential in you
@libby16
the amount of money id pay to get all the old songs onto spotify is unbelievable
@elijahdaniel8058
U can 🤦♂️ i havent been bothered to get many but the acoustic asa and the killers cover by van are both on my spotify
@kennedypantani8752
@@elijahdaniel8058 how?
@elijahdaniel8058
@@kennedypantani8752 on your laptop or pc go to the website mp3 juices, ( a YouTube to mp3 converter) then search for the video you want, click download, once its downloaded open your spotify on that same device, on the left on the home screen look for local files, go there and you will see thr song. Add that to ur playlist, download it, then you can use it on your phone as well
@kennedypantani8752
@@elijahdaniel8058 thanks so much
@elijahdaniel8058
@@kennedypantani8752 all good, hope it goes well!
@sophiemaguire7784
Unreleased catfish songs are the best change my mind
@tommygun5177
No, I’m not gunna change ur mind. U are correct.
@melissataglione4737
Agreed keep coming back to them 7 years later
@lazytreecko
if its unreleased how have you heard it xD its released right here and on the single "broken army"