Fresh Blood
Eels Lyrics
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By nightlights the children pray
I know you're probably gettin' ready for bed
Beautiful woman get out of my head
I'm so tired of the same old crud
Sweet baby I need fresh blood
Growin' cold the leaves all die
I'm more alone than I've ever been
Help me out of the shape I'm in
After the fires before the flood
My sweet baby I need fresh blood
Whatever trepidation you may feel
In your heart you know it's not real
In a moment of clarity
Some little act of charity
You gotta pull me out of this mud
Sweet baby I need fresh blood
In this song, "Fresh Blood" by the Eels, we see a narrator that is troubled and struggling to find happiness in his life. He is tired of the "same old crud" and yearns for something new, something that will bring excitement back into his life. The imagery in the song paints a picture of a world that is fading away - the sun sets on a "sorry day," leaves die in the autumn sky, and the world is left a desolate landscape. Our narrator feels more alone than ever and seeks the help of someone to pull him out of the mud. He begs a "beautiful woman" to "get out of his head" so he can move on with his life.
But there is hope. The singer acknowledges that the trepidation he feels in his heart is not real. He needs someone to give him a little act of charity or a moment of clarity so he can find his way back to happiness. All he needs is a little fresh blood, a new start to reignite his passion for life.
Overall, "Fresh Blood" is a dark and moody reflection on the struggles of life and the search for happiness. The imagery and lyrics draw a vivid picture of a world that is slowly fading away, and the singer's plea for help and fresh blood is a reminder that we all need a little help sometimes.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun down on the sorry day
As the sun sets on this miserable day
By nightlights the children pray
Children are seeking solace under the dim lights of night
I know you're probably gettin' ready for bed
I know you're winding down for the day
Beautiful woman get out of my head
I can't stop thinking about an attractive woman
I'm so tired of the same old crud
I'm sick of monotony
Sweet baby I need fresh blood
I desire excitement and novelty
The moon shines on the autumn sky
The moon is illuminating the autumn night
Growin' cold the leaves all die
The leaves are withering and it's becoming colder
I'm more alone than I've ever been
I'm feeling more isolated than ever before
Help me out of the shape I'm in
Please rescue me from my current state
After the fires before the flood
After a disaster, but before a catastrophe
My sweet baby I need fresh blood
My darling, I crave something new and different
Whatever trepidation you may feel
Whatever anxiety you might harbor
In your heart you know it's not real
You know deep down it's not genuine
In a moment of clarity
During a moment of lucidity
Some little act of charity
A small kindness
You gotta pull me out of this mud
You need to save me from this unpleasant situation
Sweet baby I need fresh blood
Darling, I need a new, invigorating experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY LOGSDON, MARK O. EVERETT
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@riesgodocenal
Sun down on the sorry day
By nightlights the children pray
I know you're probably gettin' ready for bed
Beautiful woman get out of my head
I'm so tired of the same old crud
Sweet baby I need fresh blood
The moon shines on the autumn sky
Growin' cold the leaves all die
I'm more alone than I've ever been
Help me out of the shape I'm in
After the fires before the flood
My sweet baby I need fresh blood
Whatever trepidation you may feel
In your heart you know it's not real
In a moment of clarity
Some little act of charity
You gotta pull me out of this mud
Sweet baby I need fresh blood
@1fastmex
Whoa! I’m the dude in the car with the dog. Shot this years ago! Just seeing it now. Love to see it getting traction. Eels were great dudes to work with.
@SnazzyDetritus
where was it filmed? NOLA?
@quantumhelium
How's the dog?
@lillyplant4035
I smell shite..
@darinmuir4008
The dog stole the show lol tune
@patrice0neal
Liar
@sethherndon518
I'll never be able to listen to this song again without blinking like Bob Durst.
@TonsOfFunk
That creeps me out a bit
@filipekoi
S Herndon funny one
@AdamWe631
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