Red Dress
D. Tucker Lyrics


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Day in, day out it's getting worse
I'm watching you through bars I drew
I know myself, for better or for worse
I'm staying off red dress avenue

I don't play games with things that might break me down
That's things like you
But why can't I find an issue?
I'm looking to find a problem with you

In a moment of darkness and bliss
Do not question what doesn't exist

I can confirm that it was always you
Although I never knew
But I better learn to grow up
Or I better learn to shut the hell up

Like a movie with no end in view
We stay quiet till credits ensue




I've been lying until you were gone
Do not pretend that I did it wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of D. Tucker's song "Red Dress" convey a sense of inner conflict and self-reflection within a troubled relationship. The opening lines suggest a deteriorating situation, where the persona feels trapped and observes their partner from a distance, as symbolized by the "bars I drew." They acknowledge their own self-awareness, recognizing their flaws and struggles, and make a conscious decision to avoid engaging in the destructive patterns associated with the relationship ("staying off red dress avenue").


The second verse reveals a reluctance to involve oneself in situations that have the potential to cause emotional harm. The persona expresses a desire to find fault or create an issue with their partner, indicating a struggle to navigate the complexities of the relationship. They are caught between moments of darkness and bliss, acknowledging that questioning the intangible aspects of their connection is futile.


The following lines express a realization that the person they were searching for was always their partner, despite not recognizing it at first. However, there is also a realization of the need for personal growth and maturity or the importance of learning to hold their tongue. The song concludes with a reference to a movie that has no clear resolution, where silence remains until the end credits, and the persona admits to concealing their actions but denies any wrongdoing.


Overall, "Red Dress" portrays the internal struggles, turmoil, and the complexities of a relationship, emphasizing the need for personal growth, self-reflection, and recognition of one's own faults.


Line by Line Meaning

Day in, day out it's getting worse
Every day, the situation is deteriorating


I'm watching you through bars I drew
I am observing you from behind self-imposed barriers


I know myself, for better or for worse
I have a deep understanding of my own character, whether it's positive or negative


I'm staying off red dress avenue
I am avoiding getting involved in a potentially risky or problematic situation


I don't play games with things that might break me down
I avoid engaging with things or people that have the potential to harm me emotionally


That's things like you
One such thing is someone like you


But why can't I find an issue?
However, I cannot seem to find any problems or faults


I'm looking to find a problem with you
I am actively seeking to discover flaws or complications in our connection


In a moment of darkness and bliss
During a period of both despair and euphoria


Do not question what doesn't exist
It is pointless to inquire about something that is not real or present


I can confirm that it was always you
I can confidently affirm that it has always been you


Although I never knew
Even though I was previously unaware of this fact


But I better learn to grow up
Nevertheless, I should strive to mature and become more responsible


Or I better learn to shut the hell up
Otherwise, I should learn to keep quiet and stop speaking unnecessarily


Like a movie with no end in view
Similar to a film without a foreseeable conclusion


We stay quiet till credits ensue
We remain silent until the end credits appear


I've been lying until you were gone
I have been deceiving others until you departed


Do not pretend that I did it wrong
Please don't act as if my actions were incorrect or unjust




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Written by: Rio Dolmetsch

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