RED
Catfish and The Bottlemen Lyrics
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Offer you everything and never pull through
Does he love what you've done with the place?
Does he take you the Liquid Rooms after work
Just to unwind you but then goes and makes it worse
Can he do what I do for you?
Hey?
How about I change?
How about you look at me the same, hey?
How about I change?
How about you love me again?
Does he assure you at four in the morning
That you just haven't seen his good side yet
Does he love what you've done with the place?
Does he take you the Liquid Rooms after work
Does he join you on the tables, baby
Can he do what I do for you?
I've not stopped thinking this shit since I come away
Hey?
How about I change?
How about you look at me the same, hey?
How about I change?
How about you love me again?
The song "Red" by Catfish and The Bottlemen seemingly revolves around the concept of jealousy in a relationship. The first verse depicts the singer's significant other being wooed by someone else with heart-shaped balloons, promising the world but ultimately failing to deliver. This is followed by the question, "Does he love what you've done with the place?", which can be interpreted as a sarcastic remark or an actual inquiry into whether the significant other's new partner appreciates their surroundings as much as the singer does.
The second verse continues the jealousy theme by asking if the new partner takes the significant other out for a relaxing evening at the Liquid Rooms, only to make things worse by acting inappropriately. The singer then questions whether the new partner can do everything the singer did for the significant other, suggesting a comparison of the two men. The chorus repeats the phrase "How about I change?" twice, followed by the request for the significant other to love the singer again.
Overall, the song suggests that the singer regrets losing their significant other and is willing to change to win them back. However, the jealousy theme is prevalent throughout the lyrics and reflects the singer's insecurities and possessiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Does he meet you with heart-shaped balloons
Is he grand in his gestures, but failing to follow through?
Offer you everything and never pull through
Does he promise you the world, but never delivers?
Does he love what you've done with the place?
Does he appreciate the changes you've made in your life?
Does he take you the Liquid Rooms after work
Does he take you out to unwind after a long day?
Just to unwind you but then goes and makes it worse
But does he end up making things worse instead?
Can he do what I do for you?
Does he have the same capabilities as me in loving you?
I've not stopped thinking this shit since I come away
I can't stop thinking about all of this since I left.
How about I change?
Perhaps I should be the one to change?
How about you look at me the same, hey?
Can you still look at me with the same love and admiration?
How about I change?
Should I take responsibility and change myself?
How about you love me again?
Can we rekindle our lost love?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ryan Evan McCann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shan Myers
Does he meet you with heart-shaped balloons
Offer you everything and never pull through
Does he love what you've done with the place?
Does he take you the Liquid Rooms after work
Just to unwind you but then goes and makes it worse
Can he do what I do for you?
I've not stopped thinking this shit since I come away
Hey?
How about I change?
How about you look at me the same, hey?
How about I change?
How about you love me again?
Does he assure you at four in the morning
That you just haven't seen his good side yet
Does he love what you've done with the place?
Does he take you the Liquid Rooms after work
Does he join you on the tables, baby
Can he do what I do for you?
I've not stopped thinking this shit since I come away
Hey?
How about I change?
How about you look at me the same, hey?
How about I change?
How about you love me again?
Tony Scott
This song is so well written. Great rhythm and punch throughout. Super!
Brenno Suzano Mello
@C Milner ???????????
C Milner
Go listen to actually well written music instead of cliched repetitive drivel and regret your words please, thanks
Elisemari.r
One of their underrated songs tbh ❤️
Shan Myers
Does he meet you with heart-shaped balloons
Offer you everything and never pull through
Does he love what you've done with the place?
Does he take you the Liquid Rooms after work
Just to unwind you but then goes and makes it worse
Can he do what I do for you?
I've not stopped thinking this shit since I come away
Hey?
How about I change?
How about you look at me the same, hey?
How about I change?
How about you love me again?
Does he assure you at four in the morning
That you just haven't seen his good side yet
Does he love what you've done with the place?
Does he take you the Liquid Rooms after work
Does he join you on the tables, baby
Can he do what I do for you?
I've not stopped thinking this shit since I come away
Hey?
How about I change?
How about you look at me the same, hey?
How about I change?
How about you love me again?
Willy C.
2:50 makes the whole song for me, wish that lasted much longer❤️
Júlio___ Wgnr
Minha banda favorita <3
ŁKS Łódź
That's one of favorite catb tracks of my ex girlfriend. Now she left me and dates another guy. This song has whole new meaning for me now
William Lopes
Such a good song...
Aurora Mtz
<3 amo esa banda