Several artists are known under this name:

1) An five piece Alternat… Read Full Bio ↴Several artists are known under this name:

1) An five piece Alternative rock band from the Southeast Michigan/ Northwest Ohio area. The band consists of three permanent members: Mat Kerekes (vocals), Nick Hamm (guitars) & Eric Hamm (bass). They are currently signed to Run For Cover Records (http://facebook.com/citizentheband) (http://citizenmi.bandcamp.com/)

2) A brocore band from Denver, Colorado. Loud, fast, douchey and rather boring to say the least. (http://citizenhardcore.bandcamp.com)

3) A hardstyle duo, consisting of Cristiano Giusberti (technoboy), Riccardo Tesini;

4) A US guerilla extremist grindcore band (which features members of Exhumed and Cretin);

5) A fastcore band from the Sunshine Coast, Australia;

6) A progressive psy-trance project;

7) An underground house/techno/uk bass producer from London (real name Claudio Lillo);

8) A short-lived and unfortunately unsigned post-punk/britpop group from east London active throughout the 1990s and during some time in 2006.

Drawn Out
Citizen Lyrics

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Slow down, I want to watch you on your own now

I've been keeping quiet for a while
Now that you're fine
Catch your breath before I get home in the morning
You walk outside in a hurry
Before I get home in the morning
You'll walk outside tonight

Drawn out, I was empty, you were alright
I found all the pieces you left outside
Now that you're fine
Catch your breath before I get home in the morning
You walk outside in a hurry

Before I get home in the morning
You'll walk outside tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Citizen's song "Drawn Out" suggest a sense of detachment and distance in a relationship. The opening line, "Slow down, I want to watch you on your own now," reveals a longing to observe the other person from a distance and without interference. This could suggest that the relationship is becoming strained, or that one person desires space or separation from the other.

The following lines, "I've been keeping quiet for a while / Now that you're fine," indicate that the singer has been holding back their feelings or thoughts about the relationship. This could be out of fear of causing conflict or a desire to avoid hurting the other person. However, now that the other person seems to be doing well on their own, the singer feels more comfortable speaking up or making a move towards separation.

The repeated lines "Catch your breath before I get home in the morning / You walk outside in a hurry / Before I get home in the morning / You'll walk outside tonight" further suggest a sense of urgency and tension in the relationship. It seems that one person is trying to avoid an uncomfortable conversation or confrontation and is choosing to leave the situation altogether.

Line by Line Meaning

Slow down, I want to watch you on your own now
Take it slow, I want to observe you and see how you handle things on your own

I've been keeping quiet for a while
I've been silent for some time

Now that you're fine
Now that you seem to be doing alright

Catch your breath before I get home in the morning
Relax and calm down before I arrive in the morning

You walk outside in a hurry
You leave the house quickly

Before I get home in the morning
Before I return home in the morning

You'll walk outside tonight
You'll leave the house tonight

Drawn out, I was empty, you were alright
I was depleted, while you were fine

I found all the pieces you left outside
I've discovered all the fragments that you left behind

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