They've recorded two albums and one EP under the Electric President moniker, all available under the German imprint Morr Music, with a third to be released in early 2010 on Fake Four Inc. They've had songs on television and in various short films. They both came from DIY ideas of making music, and as such record all their music in a tool shed and a bedroom with a handful of recording gear. Apparently, this gives them cred.
They hope to one day be incredibly rich from their music so they can buy an airplane and set it on fire without ever using it. To burn that sucker simply because they can, and to stand by and drink expensive wine and laugh manically until it explodes.
Safe And Sound
Electric President Lyrics
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your feet
Well who's to say if they're deserved? But you're
turning reckless now
I heard you saying through your teeth, that you'll take
them down first
But I saw you flinch, when the doctors got the claws in
I saw your smile start to crack
It's not so funny when you're sunk and there ain't
nothing you can do
And your options are all dead ends
But there's no way out
I'll let you build your home with me till the clocks
run down
When your looks run out
Call me and I will come and fix you get your feet on
the ground
When there's no way out
Call me and I will come and bury you all safe and sound
And all this time you've been drifting out with the
tide my friend
But you can have what's mine if it helps you stay
afloat
If I close my eyes I can't watch you drown anymore my
friend
But I'll tell you lies if it helps you sleep at night
And the more we fight, the more we don't get right
And the more we fight, the more we don't get right
Heard they broke you
That you gave in
That you dropped
And the fight had left you
But don't you worry
Makes no difference
From the start
Your options were all dead ends
When there's no way out
I'll let you build your home with me till the clocks
run down
When your looks run out
Call me and I will come and fix you get your feet on
the ground
When there's no way out
Call me and I will come and bury you all safe and sound
"Safe and Sound" by Electric President is a song that talks about helping a friend who is going through tough times. The lyrics start by describing the bruises on the soles of the friend's feet, and how they may or may not be deserved. The friend is becoming reckless and talks about taking others down first, which is concerning to the singer. The singer saw the friend flinch when the doctors got the claws in them, and their smile started to crack. The friend's options seem like dead ends and there is no way out.
Despite this, the singer offers their help, saying that they'll let their friend build their home with them until the clocks run down. They offer to be there for their friend when their looks run out, to help them get their feet on the ground. If there's no way out, the singer will even come and bury their friend all safe and sound. The song ends with the hope that the friend can stay afloat and that they will get through this together.
Line by Line Meaning
You took your hits with the bruises on the soles of your feet
You endured the hardships and sufferings that came your way.
Well who's to say if they're deserved? But you're turning reckless now
It's unclear if the struggles you faced were justified, but now you're behaving carelessly.
I heard you saying through your teeth, that you'll take them down first
I overheard you muttering that you'll retaliate and strike back first.
But I saw you flinch, when the doctors got the claws in you
However, I saw you wince when medical professionals tried to treat you.
I saw your smile start to crack
I detected signs of your facade slipping - your seemingly happy demeanor fading away.
It's not so funny when you're sunk and there ain't nothing you can do
It's not amusing when you're in a bad situation, helpless and unable to change your circumstances.
And your options are all dead ends
You're trapped with no viable choices available to you.
But there's no way out
Unfortunately, there's no escape from this predicament.
I'll let you build your home with me till the clocks run down
I'll provide shelter and support for you until the very end.
When your looks run out
When your attractiveness fades away with age and time.
Call me and I will come and fix you get your feet on the ground
In times of trouble, reach out to me and I'll help you stand on your own again.
And all this time you've been drifting out with the tide my friend
All along, you've been aimlessly floating with the current of life, my friend.
But you can have what's mine if it helps you stay afloat
I'm willing to share what's mine if it will keep you from sinking deeper into despair.
If I close my eyes I can't watch you drown anymore my friend
It's too painful for me to see you struggle and suffer, my friend.
But I'll tell you lies if it helps you sleep at night
I'll deceive you if it gives you temporary comfort and eases your worries.
And the more we fight, the more we don't get right
Disputes and conflict only lead to more problems and mistakes.
Heard they broke you
I heard that you were defeated and broken.
That you gave in
That you surrendered and gave up.
That you dropped
That you fell down and lost your strength.
And the fight had left you
You no longer had the willpower to keep battling and striving.
But don't you worry
But don't be anxious or concerned.
Makes no difference
It doesn't matter.
From the start
From the very beginning.
Your options were all dead ends
You never had viable choices or solutions available to you.
When there's no way out
When there seems to be no escape or solution.
I'll let you build your home with me till the clocks run down
I'll provide sanctuary and comfort for you until the end of time.
When your looks run out
When your physical appearance deteriorates with age and time.
Call me and I will come and fix you get your feet on the ground
Reach out to me and I'll help you regain your stability and footing in life.
When there's no way out
When you're stuck in a hopeless situation.
Call me and I will come and bury you all safe and sound
Reach out to me and I'll ensure that you're protected and safe, even in death.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALEXANDER KANE, BENJAMIN COOPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lynch7494
You took your hits with the bruises on the soles of
your feet
Well who's to say if they're deserved? But you're
turning reckless now
I heard you saying through your teeth, that you'll take
them down first
But I saw you flinch, when the doctors got the claws in
you
I saw your smile start to crack
It's not so funny when you're sunk and there ain't
nothing you can do
And your options are all dead ends
But there's no way out
I'll let you build your home with me till the clocks
run down
When your looks run out
Call me and I will come and fix you get your feet on
the ground
When there's no way out
Call me and I will come and bury you all safe and sound
And all this time you've been drifting out with the
tide my friend
But you can have what's mine if it helps you stay
afloat
If I close my eyes I can't watch you drown anymore my
friend
But I'll tell you lies if it helps you sleep at night
And the more we fight, the more we don't get right
And the more we fight, the more we don't get right
Heard they broke you
That you gave in
That you dropped
And the fight had left you
But don't you worry
Makes no difference
From the start
Your options were all dead ends
When there's no way out
I'll let you build your home with me till the clocks
run down
When your looks run out
Call me and I will come and fix you get your feet on
the ground
When there's no way out
Call me and I will come and bury you all safe and sound
@liasophia3172
Whoever picks The Blacklist music should get an award they nail it everytime😊
@jonaseklu5278
Haha you get it
@Darolyde
The chorus to this has made me feel like crying multiple times... it's just plain beautiful.
@tany347
I so love this song <3 My favorite on the album.
@sincerelynikki9662
Favorite song off of their new album! Love it :)
@MikiCes
Recuerdo estar con 11 años en mi sofá al lado de mi padre mientras él dormia la siesta y yo veia el canal historia, buenos tiempos.
@ruthi3xox
i cannot explain my adoration for this song ♥
@SuperSauerbraten
love this song ! i bought the album today wonderful
@maribnara
Maravilhosa! <3
@Voasary78
Great song. So eclectic, just like the Blacklist.