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Elizabeth Moen Lyrics
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But you wear them
Oh you wear them so well
And I am not blind to all your little lies
But you wear them
Oh you wear them so well
So smear those lies across your lips
And drape those red flags
Around your perfect body 'cause
Red, red is your color, boy
Did anybody ever tell you that?
Red, red is your color, boy
Did anybody ever tell you that?
′Cause you've got me seeing red
'Cause I′m mad at myself for loving you
I am not naïve
I tend to learn the hard way sometimes
I am not deceived
I can see between all your pretty lies
So smear those lies across your lips
They′re so perfect
And drape those red flags
Around your perfect body 'cause
Red, red is your color, boy
Did anybody ever tell you that?
Red, red is your color, boy
Did anybody ever tell you that?
′Cause you've got me seeing red
′Cause I'm mad at myself for loving you
Seeing red, I′m seeing red
Seeing red, I'm seeing red
Seeing red, I'm seeing red
Red, red is your color, boy
Did anybody ever tell you that?
Red, red is your color, boy
Did anybody ever tell you that?
′Cause you′ve got me seeing red
'Cause I′m mad at myself for loving you
Red, red is your color, boy
Did anybody ever tell you that?
Red, red is your color, boy
Did anybody ever tell you that?
'Cause you′ve got me seeing red
'Cause I′m mad at myself for loving you
In this song, Elizabeth Moen is addressing a lover who has been giving her warning signs of trouble- "red flags." She acknowledges that she is not "blind" to all of the times they have lied to her, but despite this, she has fallen deeply in love with them. She laments this fact, saying that she is "mad at myself for loving you." Despite her hurt and frustration, she can't help but acknowledge the attractiveness of her lover, both physically and through their actions: "you wear them (the red flags and lies) so well."
The repeated metaphor of "seeing red" represents the anger and passion that the singer feels towards this lover. She is angry at herself for falling for someone who has caused her so much pain, but can't help feeling overwhelmed with emotion when she sees them- "you've got me seeing red." The final lines of the song repeat the phrase "red is your color, boy" as a way of emphasizing how the red flags and lies that the lover possesses are so integral to their identity.
The lyrics in this song are a commentary on the difficulties of relationships and how challenging it can be to walk away from someone that you love deeply, even when it may not be the most healthy or safe choice for you.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not blind to all your red flags
I am fully aware of your warning signs and potential issues
But you wear them
Yet you display them openly and confidently
Oh you wear them so well
You make your warning signs look attractive and appealing
And I am not blind to all your little lies
I am not fooled by your small deceptions
So smear those lies across your lips
Continue to tell your lies and deceive me
They′re so perfect
Your lies are expertly crafted to manipulate me
And drape those red flags
Keep displaying your warning signs
Around your perfect body 'cause
Because they make you even more attractive
Red, red is your color, boy
Your warning signs are clear and visible to me
Did anybody ever tell you that?
Were you ever warned about how your behavior could affect others?
′Cause you've got me seeing red
Your actions are making me angry and upset
′Cause I′m mad at myself for loving you
I am upset with myself for falling in love with someone who has so many warning signs
I am not naïve
I am not gullible or easily fooled
I tend to learn the hard way sometimes
At times, I learn through difficult experiences
I am not deceived
I am not tricked or misled
I can see between all your pretty lies
I can see through your charming deceptions
Seeing red, I′m seeing red
I am feeling angry and upset
Red, red is your color, boy
Your warning signs are clear and visible to me
′Cause you′ve got me seeing red
Your actions are making me angry and upset
′Cause I′m mad at myself for loving you
I am upset with myself for falling in love with someone who has so many warning signs
Did anybody ever tell you that?
Were you ever warned about how your behavior could affect others?
Red, red is your color, boy
Your warning signs are clear and visible to me
′Cause you′ve got me seeing red
Your actions are making me angry and upset
′Cause I′m mad at myself for loving you
I am upset with myself for falling in love with someone who has so many warning signs
Writer(s): Elizabeth Moen
Contributed by Riley C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I listened this song from the Tell me a story season 2... god.. so good
Cristina Mendoza
Same here, that is how i discovered it but also the back singer has the perfect voice.
Molly Mahoney
Love this; her voice is so intoxicating.
haydenkayne
how could anyone give this a thumbs down?
scott meyers
One thing social media has taught me is their are people who hate beautiful things with no reason at all just want to hate , it's sad really ☹
Red Hook Adventures
haydenkayne sad lonely people.
Marietta Corsini
There's a lot of sad, bitter people on the internet. Beautiful things like this tend to remind them of just how ugly they feel.
Andrew Githinji
I just tried the thumbs down button to confirm if it only works with robots and not humans; I just confirmed that they people who don't have feel at all.
Alexis VanZee
I love this song!!
janobpl
Amazing voice !