Dear Miss Lonelyhearts, which features the rollicking, energetic single "Miracle Mile," is Cold War Kids' first release with former Modest Mouse and Murder City Devils guitarist Dann Gallucci, who also handled its production alongside Lars Stalfors.
"We were shaken up, ready to let certain songs go further than before by trying new styles and arrangements, while keeping others sparse and caring more about the finished product and less about how we got there," explains frontman Nathan Willet about the ten-track album, which was recorded at the band's private studio in San Pedro, CA.
Cold War Kids are from Los Angeles, CA.
Restless
Cold War Kids Lyrics
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We're supposed to settle down
How we ever got this far
Without our feet touching the ground
What time is it now where you are?
We follow beats with different drums
We're looking at the same star
It is a talent staying young
So why you think we both
Run around in circles
Walk through fire
Nothing hurts us
Every mountain you climb takes you further away
All the common lifetime, every day
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
Now you're wired and you're tired
There is never a break
You only come alive at the thrill of the chase
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
Try to keep it all up in the air
You ruin it when you ask why
You know it's not that I don't care
I don't get jealous, I get free
Everything good comes back to me
It seems like wherever you are
Is just a better place to be
So why you think we both
Run around in circles
Will you meet me
In the middle?
Every mountain you climb takes you further away
All the common lifetime, every day
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
Now you're wired and you're tired
There is never a break
You only come alive at the thrill of the chase
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
We already know the ending
When the credits roll down slow
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
To you
Every mountain you climb takes you further away
All the common lifetime, every day
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
Now you're wired and you're tired
There is never a break
You only come alive at the thrill of the chase
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
(Restless, restless, I feel restless)
I'll hurry back (restless)
I'll hurry (restless) back
(I feel) I'll hurry (restless) back
(I feel restless)
(Restless, restless)
The song "Restless" by Cold War Kids is a reflection on the constant desire for something more in life and the struggle to settle down. The lyrics suggest that the two main characters in the song have been able to achieve a certain level of success without feeling grounded and that they have been able to continue on this path, despite societal expectations for them to “settle down.” The song highlights the idea that time and distance are factors that contribute to our restlessness in life, and that our unique journey and the people we meet along the way play a vital role in influencing our state of mind.
The song mentions different scenarios where the two characters are constantly moving around without a clear destination. They are walking through fire, running around in circles, and climbing mountains that take them further away from where they started. They are always restless, and nothing seems to be enough to satisfy them. The song concludes on a hopeful note, suggesting that the two characters will eventually find their way back to each other, even despite the constant restlessness they both feel.
Line by Line Meaning
People wonder, people talk
Others may judge our actions and make assumptions about our relationship.
We're supposed to settle down
Society expects us to conform to a traditional domestic lifestyle.
How we ever got this far
Without our feet touching the ground
We feel detached from reality, moving forward with little contemplation.
What time is it now where you are?
Distance and time zones separate us, causing us to question the present moment.
We follow beats with different drums
We're looking at the same star
We embrace individuality while sharing a common goal.
It is a talent staying young
Remaining youthful in spirit is a challenge but an essential part of our identity.
So why you think we both
Run around in circles
Walk through fire
Nothing hurts us
We engage in risky behavior to feel alive, despite the consequences.
Every mountain you climb takes you further away
All the common lifetime, every day
Personal growth can create distance between individuals over time, but we still share everyday experiences.
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
Our restlessness is an inherent part of our nature and cannot be changed.
Now you're wired and you're tired
There is never a break
You only come alive at the thrill of the chase
Always seeking the next adventure leaves us exhausted, but the excitement is addictive.
Try to keep it all up in the air
You ruin it when you ask why
Analysing our feelings and actions can negatively impact our carefree nature and contentment.
You know it's not that I don't care
I don't get jealous, I get free
We value freedom and trust in our unconventional relationship, avoiding feelings of possessiveness.
Everything good comes back to me
It seems like wherever you are
Is just a better place to be
Being part of each other's lives enhances our experiences, feeling a mutual appreciation.
We already know the ending
When the credits roll down slow
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
We acknowledge the eventual conclusion of our time together, but make the most of our present circumstances.
Restless, restless, I feel restless
Repeating 'restless' highlights the underlying theme of the song and encapsulates our emotional state.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: LARS STALFORS, NATHAN WILLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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People wonder, people talk
We're supposed to settle down
How we ever got this far
Without our feet touching the ground
What time is it now where you are?
We follow beats with different drums
We're looking at the same star
It is a talent staying young
So why you think we both
Run around in circles
Walk through fire
Nothing hurts us
Every mountain you climb takes you further away
Overcome a lifetime, every day
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
Now you're wired then you're tired
There is never a break
You only come alive at the thrill of the chase
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
Try to keep it all up in the air
You ruin it when you ask why
You know it's not that I don't care
I don't get jealous, I get free
Everything good comes back to me
It seems like wherever you are
Is just a better place to be
So why you think we both
Run around in circles
Will you meet me
In the middle?
Every mountain you climb takes you further away
Overcome a lifetime, every day
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
Now you're wired then you're tired
There is never a break
You only come alive at the thrill of the chase
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
We already know the ending
When the credits roll down slow
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
To you
Every mountain you climb takes you further away
Overcome a lifetime, every day
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
Now you're wired then you're tired
There is never a break
You only come alive at the thrill of the chase
No, we can't help it
We're always restless
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
I'll hurry back
(Restless, restless, I feel restless)
I'll hurry back (restless)
I'll hurry (restless) back
(I feel) I'll hurry (restless) back
I feel restless
Restless, restless
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