Bring It On
Gaslight Anthem Lyrics

My queen of the Bronx
Addressing the person being talked to, expressing admiration and respect for them and where they come from

Blue eyes and spitfire
Describing the person's physical appearance and personality, emphasizing their boldness and passion

I saw you walking back and forth about another boy
Observing the person's behavior, indicating they might be considering leaving the relationship

Thinking that you may want to leave
Inferring the person's thoughts and feelings, anticipating a potential breakup

So give me the fevers that just won't break
Requesting intense passion and dedication, asking for a love that can withstand challenges and difficulties

And give me the children you don't want to raise
Asking for responsibility and commitment, even for things that may be difficult or unwanted

And tell me about the Cool, he sings to you in those songs
Inquiring about a potential rival, wondering what qualities or characteristics they possess that the person may find attractive

If it's better than my love, then bring it on
Challenging the person to decide whether their love for the artist or interest in the other person is stronger, expressing confidence in their own abilities and worthiness

And take it back out to the streets where you know you used to be
Suggesting the person has a history of being more independent or free-spirited, encouraging them to explore that side of themselves again

For the Romeos uptown, if I bring you down
Referring to other potential suitors or partners, contrasting them to the artist who may be seen as less attractive or desirable

And you're tired of those vows
Acknowledging the possibility of the person being tired of promises or commitments, emphasizing the need for honesty and communication

And you're really walking out
Stating the possibility or reality of the person leaving the relationship, expressing sadness and regret

Stop clicking your red heels and wishing for home
Urging the person to stop daydreaming or hoping for something that may not exist, emphasizing the need for practicality and action

I'm hearing that he tells you he can read your palms
Hearing rumors about the other person's abilities or qualities, expressing skepticism or doubt

Is he better than my love? (better than my love?)
Asking a rhetorical question, wondering if the other person is truly better or more deserving than the singer

So I found the letters with the reasons to things
Revealing that the artist has found evidence or explanation for the person's behavior or feelings, indicating a potential deeper understanding

You've been feeling that he says they'll never know
Acknowledging the person's thoughts and feelings, recognizing that they may not have shared everything with the artist

And you say the night just got too cold
Describing the person's emotions, implying a feeling of loneliness or isolation

Well, everybody's cold
Reflecting on the universal human experience of feeling disconnected or unfulfilled, emphasizing the need for empathy

Who's gonna keep my baby warm
Asking a rhetorical question, expressing concern for the person's well-being and happiness

When everybody goes?
Acknowledging the inevitability of change and loss, emphasizing the importance of valuing what matters most

Wait a minute, wait a minute (Wasn't I good to you?)
Asking a question indirectly, emphasizing the artist's contributions to the relationship

Wait a minute, wait a minute (You don't know what's good for you)
Expressing frustration or exasperation, implying that the person may not be making wise choices or decisions

You've been my baby for so long, come on, bring it on
Recalling the history and closeness of the relationship, asking for the person to commit fully to the artist