Red Mist
Danny Byrd Lyrics


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As I'm staring through the red mist
I feel my blood boiling
As I'm clenching my fists so hard
My heart rate goes up to the top
And my mind feels like I'm about to erupt




Overall Meaning

The song "Red Mist" by Danny Byrd feat. I-Kay manifests the intense emotions one experiences when they're consumed by anger. The lyrics "As I'm staring through the red mist, I feel my blood boiling" describe the feeling of being so angry that one's vision is impaired and they can't see clearly. The artist goes on to describe how their physical reactions reveal their intense emotional state. Clenching one's fists tightly and feeling their heart rate spike is a sign of fight-or-flight response. The phrase "My mind feels like I'm about to erupt" refers to the feeling of being out of control, like a volcano about to explode.


This song is relatable to people of all ages as everyone has experienced extreme anger at some point in their lives. The lyrics are accompanied by a fast-paced electronic beat that heightens the emotions described in the song. The music video for this song also features a storyline that manifests the emotions and depicts what it feels like to be overtaken by anger. Through the use of visual effects, the viewer feels like they are in a frenzied state.


Line by Line Meaning

As I'm staring through the red mist
As I'm looking through the haze of anger and frustration


I feel my blood boiling
I feel intense anger and agitation


As I'm clenching my fists so hard
As I tightly grip my hands, reflecting my frustration


My heart rate goes up to the top
My heart rate increases rapidly due to the rush of adrenaline


And my mind feels like I'm about to erupt
And my thoughts and emotions are so intense that I feel like I might explode




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All comments from YouTube:

@rockandrideoutdoors

First time I ever heard this was at a wedding btw. Sick wedding, bride in tears, about five of us going crazy on the floor, DJ was a genius.

@rockandrideoutdoors

Nope, all good!!

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@Ian Bailey respect for coming back after 2 years

@lhc1653

Haha bride in tears? Happiness or sadness?

@rockandrideoutdoors

@Lewis Coombs she wasn't happy!!

@AWardTube

2020 & still an absolute banger 😎🔥

@juancaballoposting9706

In 2021 too 😎🤙

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@Francisco Vladivostok Gonzales Lèvedev for sure! Still listen regularly

@darkmann12

2021 and still

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