Tighten Up
Fort Knox Five vs. Black Keys Lyrics
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Most of all, most of all
Someone said true love was dead
And I'm bound to fall, bound to fall
For you
Oh, what can I do?
Yeah
Lovin' you, baby child
Tighten up on your reins
You're runnin' wild, runnin' wild
It's true
Sick for days, so many ways
I'm achin' now, I'm achin' now
It's times like these I need relief
Please show me how, oh, show me how
To get right
Yes, out of sight
When I was young and moving fast
Nothin' slowed me down, oh, slowed me down
Now I let the others pass
I've come around, oh, come around
'Cause I've found
Livin' just to keep goin'
Goin' just to be sane
All the while not knowin'
Such a shame
I don't need to get steady
I know just how I feel
Tellin' you to be ready
My dear
The lyrics to Fort Knox Five vs. Black Keys' song Tighten Up are about a person's quest for love and the constant struggle to maintain that love. The opening lines "I wanted love, I needed love, most of all, most of all, someone said true love was dead, and I'm bound to fall, bound to fall, for you," demonstrate an individual's deep desire to be loved by someone who is true to them.
The following lines "take my badge but my heart remains, lovin' you, baby child, tighten up on your reins, you're runnin' wild, runnin' wild, it's true" indicate that the individual is willing to do anything to keep their love alive, even if it means giving up something as valuable as a badge. They urge their lover to tighten up the reins and not let their emotions rule them.
The lyrics then delve into the pain of unrequited love, "Sick for days, so many ways, I'm achin' now, I'm achin' now, it's times like these I need relief, please show me how, oh, show me how, to get right, yes, out of sight." The person is longing for relief from the pain caused by their unreciprocated love and is searching for a way to get back to feeling right.
The song later takes a turn towards self-reflection as the lyrics state "When I was young and moving fast, nothin' slowed me down, oh, slowed me down, now I let the others pass, I've come around, oh, come around, 'cause I've found." This shift in perspective shows that the person has matured and come to realize the importance of slowing down and taking things at a steady pace in their love life.
Overall, the lyrics to Fort Knox Five vs. Black Keys' song Tighten Up are a testament to the complexities of love and the constant struggles that come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanted love, I needed love
I longed for love and felt compelled to have it
Most of all, most of all
Above all else, love was the most important thing I craved
Someone said true love was dead
I heard a rumor that genuine love no longer exists
And I'm bound to fall, bound to fall
Despite the risk of getting hurt, I am likely to fall in love
For you
For you, specifically
Oh, what can I do?
I am helpless to control my emotions for you
Take my badge but my heart remains
You can take away my authority or power, but my love for you will endure
Lovin' you, baby child
I am deeply in love with you, my dear
Tighten up on your reins
Control your wild behavior and rein in your impulses
You're runnin' wild, runnin' wild
You are acting recklessly and without caution
It's true
This is a fact, not a falsehood
Sick for days, so many ways
I have been ill and suffering in various ways
I'm achin' now, I'm achin' now
I am in pain and discomfort at this moment
It's times like these I need relief
During moments of distress, I require comfort and alleviation
Please show me how, oh, show me how
I am pleading for guidance and assistance
To get right
To feel better and overcome my struggles
Yes, out of sight
Certainly, beyond visibility or perception
When I was young and moving fast
In my youth, I was quick and full of energy
Nothin' slowed me down, oh, slowed me down
Nothing impeded my progress or hindered my movement
Now I let the others pass
Nowadays, I am content to let others take the lead or succeed before me
I've come around, oh, come around
I have come to a new perspective or understanding
'Cause I've found
Because I have discovered
Livin' just to keep goin'
Simply surviving to continue existence
Goin' just to be sane
Moving forward to maintain mental stability
All the while not knowin'
Despite ongoing effort, still unaware or uncertain
Such a shame
A regrettable situation or circumstance
I don't need to get steady
I do not require stability or consistency
I know just how I feel
I am certain and secure in my emotions
Tellin' you to be ready
Advising you to prepare yourself
My dear
An endearing term of affection
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Quine Auerbach, Patrick James Carney
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