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Flash
Cigarettes After Sex Lyrics
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I'm a flash, the light could only get in through the cracks
And you've gotta do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
Do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
When they crashed the helicopters in my heart, it ripped
Cut in half, you saw me lying there bleeding to death
And you had to do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
Do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
Now I stand on the stage
I forget my lines to your play, "Satan's Imagination"
And a voice in my head's causing suicide searching for any way to remember them
And you've got to do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
Do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
The lyrics to Cigarettes After Sex's song "Flash" seem to convey a sense of intense love and admiration, as well as pain and desperation. The singer compares themselves to a flash of light that blinds those around them with their love. They mention the idea of doing the "right thing" multiple times, perhaps implying that the subject of their affection is struggling with a decision or moral dilemma. The line "you're the white swan in my photograph" further emphasizes the beauty and purity they see in this person.
The second verse takes a darker turn, describing a metaphorical helicopter crash that leaves the singer bleeding and vulnerable. The subject is once again urged to do the right thing, perhaps in this case to save the singer. The final verse describes the singer standing on stage, forgetting their lines and spiraling into suicidal thoughts. Despite this, they continue to cling to the subject's image as a white swan, a symbol of hope and beauty.
Overall, the lyrics of "Flash" seem to touch on themes of intense love, pain, and desperation, with a sense of admiration for the subject of the singer's affection.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a flash, oh, you were blinded by the love I had
I appeared suddenly and powerfully, causing you to be overwhelmed by the love I had for you.
I'm a flash, the light could only get in through the cracks
I am like a sudden burst of light that shines in despite the small openings or weaknesses.
And you've gotta do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You need to make the right choices and decisions in our relationship, my dear.
You're the white swan in my photograph
You are the pure and beautiful symbol of love in my memories.
When they crashed the helicopters in my heart, it ripped
When my heart was broken by betrayal or hurt, it felt like helicopters crashed into it, causing great damage and destruction.
Cut in half, you saw me lying there bleeding to death
The emotional pain was so severe that it feels like being torn apart and bleeding out, and you witnessed the devastation it caused me.
Now I stand on the stage
I now face the challenge or scrutiny of a public audience.
I forget my lines to your play, 'Satan's Imagination'
I cannot remember the lines or the script of the negative and destructive play that our relationship has become.
And a voice in my head's causing suicide searching for any way to remember them
I am tormented by thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation caused by my struggle to remember what was once a happy and healthy relationship.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gregory Steven Gonzalez
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@novassaft
I'm a flash
You were blinded by the love I had
I'm a flash
The light could only get in through the cracks
And you've gotta do the right thing
Do the right thing baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
Do the right thing
Do the right thing baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
When they crash the helicopters in my heart it ripped
Cut in half, you saw me lying there bleeding to death
And you had to do the right thing
Do the right thing baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
Do the right thing
Do the right thing baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
Now I stand on the stage
I forget my lines to your play, "Satan's Imagination"
And a voice in my head's causing suicide searching for any way
To remember them
And you've gotta do the right thing
Do the right thing baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
Do the right thing
Do the right thing baby
You're the white swan in my photograph
@MGabby
I'm a flash, you were blinded by the love I had
I'm a flash, the light could only get in through the cracks
And you've got to do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in the photograph
Do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in the photograph
When they crash, the helicopters in my heart are red
Cut in half, you saw me lying there bleeding to death
And you had to do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in the photograph
Do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in the photograph
Now I stand on the stage, I forget my lines
Do you play Satan's imagination
And a voice in my head's causing suicide
Searching for any way to remember them
And you've got to do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in the photograph
Do the right thing, do the right thing, baby
You're the white swan in the photograph
@CigarettesAfterSex
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@TalkWave_e
Sou fã🧡
@MostStudio776
🪐✨🤧
@djetlager6281
Je vous écoute depuis la France , merci pour cette musique si émotionnelle et sentimentale ... 👍✌️💚🙂
@chimkoo2950
♡♡
@NajaMartinsen
He listens to cas w meeeeeee😍😍
@notyoureverydayfriend
putting my headphones in a crowded place, everything looks so slow and peacefull you can see actually people feelings trough expressions and actions
@julianvillafane2598
This exactly the sensation I feel when listening to them in a public environment.. Wow you really describe it perfectly.
@expansiverise1662
Fuck Yeah
@noelradhakrishnan4423
True, I felt the same.