Prior to Chew Lips, Tigs released several singles as 'Tigs' which were well received, and gained her radio play as well as spots on NME tours.
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Salt Air
Chew Lips Lyrics
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Climbing walls and running lights we're leaving you
Buy your cars and clean your homes, we'll see you there
Your an ocean and the salt air
Don't want nothing but the callousness I had
And I'm trying all I can to get it back
On the bridge and its not such a long way down
You've been drinking
You've been driving
Crashed your car
Said a prayer
Get outside (?)
And he's not there
Pushing into every corner, yes we do
Climbing walls and running lights we're leaving you
Buy your cars and clean your homes, we'll see you there
Your an ocean and the salt air
Don't want nothing but the callousness I had
And I'm trying all I can to get it back
On the bridge and its not such a long way down
Sorry officer, we're just fooling around
You've been drinking
You've been driving
Crashed your car
Said a prayer
Get outside (?)
And he's not there
You've been drinking
You've been driving
Crashed your car
Said a prayer
Get outside (?)
And he's not there
You've been drinking
You've been driving
Crashed your car
Said a prayer
Get outside (?)
And he's not there
You've been drinking
You've been driving
Crashed your car
Said a prayer
Get outside (?)
And he's not there
The song Salt Air by Chew Lips is a reflection of the reckless and carefree attitude of youth. The opening lines, "Pushing into every corner, yes we do/Climbing walls and running lights we're leaving you" suggest a sense of rebellion and non-conformity, as the singer refuses to adhere to societal rules and expectations. The next line, "Buy your cars and clean your homes, we'll see you there/Your an ocean and the salt air" further emphasizes their desire to escape the mundane, repetitive life that society imposes on them. They long to be free, like the ocean and the salt air, where they can live and breathe without limitations.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea of recklessness and the freedom it brings. The line "Don't want nothing but the callousness I had" implies that the singer is chasing after a feeling of invincibility they once had. They long for the adrenaline rush and excitement of their past behavior. The lines "On the bridge and it's not such a long way down/Sorry officer, we're just fooling around" suggest that they are willing to take risks and live life on the edge, even if it means breaking the law.
The song's repeated refrain of "You've been drinking/You've been driving/Crashed your car/Said a prayer/Get outside (?)/And he's not there" serves as a reminder of the consequences of reckless behavior. It highlights the dangers that come with living life without limits, and the singer's longing for the feeling of invincibility could lead to potentially fatal consequences.
Overall, the lyrics of Salt Air by Chew Lips paint a picture of youthful rebellion and non-conformity, while also exploring the consequences of living dangerously.
Line by Line Meaning
Pushing into every corner, yes we do
We explore and conquer every aspect of life without hesitation
Climbing walls and running lights we're leaving you
We take risks to pursue our passions and leave behind those who cannot keep up
Buy your cars and clean your homes, we'll see you there
We have our own goals and aspirations and it doesn't matter if you have material possessions, we'll still cross paths
Your an ocean and the salt air
You are vast and beautiful, just like the ocean and the refreshing essence of salt in the air
Don't want nothing but the callousness I had
I don't want anything except for the thick skin and toughness I once possessed
And I'm trying all I can to get it back
I'm doing everything in my power to regain that hardness and resilience
On the bridge and its not such a long way down
I'm standing on a bridge and it doesn't seem like it would be a far fall
Sorry officer, we're just fooling around
I apologize, officer, we were just messing around
You've been drinking
You consumed alcohol
You've been driving
You operated a vehicle
Crashed your car
You got into an accident with your car
Said a prayer
You uttered a plea to a higher power for help or safety
Get outside (?)
Not clear, could not confidently provide a rewording
And he's not there
Someone who you were expecting to be present is not there
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.