Transmission
Gay Dad Lyrics
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Transmission, I've got nothing to lose
’Cause I know who you are
And I know what you're waiting for
Transmission, on a teenage high
And the black eyed girl, is she dead or alive?
’Cause I know what you are
I wanna get high on you
Turning it on for you
I promise the sun and the moon
I'm gonna get high with you
Transmission, are you running blind?
You're a dead end girl on the edge of the night
And the lights don't ever seem
To reach your eyes
Transmission, at the end of the line
And you don't know how, and you don't ask why
Don't need a prison wall
To know you're free
I wanna get high on you
Turning it on for you
I promise the sun and the moon
I'm gonna get high with you
I wanna get high on you
Turning it on for you
I promise the sun and the moon
I'm gonna get high with you
I'm gonna get high on you
Turning it on for you
I promise the sun and the moon
I'm gonna get high with you
The lyrics of Gay Dad's "Transmission" seem to be about someone trying to connect with another person on a deeper level, possibly through drug use or other forms of escapism. The singer is seeking a transcendental experience with the other person, promising the "sun and the moon" and wanting to get "high" with them. The other person, described as a "dead end girl on the edge of the night," appears to be struggling with some internal issues and is unable to find solace or fulfillment. The singer thinks they know what the other person is going through and is insistent on being a part of it, even if it means using drugs or engaging in risky behavior.
The repeated references to "transmission" seem to be a metaphor for this attempt at connection. The singer is asking if their message is coming through to the other person and is confident that they can provide what the other person needs. However, there is also a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty around the connection, with the other person described as "dead or alive" and the lights "never seeming to reach [their] eyes." It is unclear if the singer's attempts at connection will be successful or if they are simply deluding themselves.
Overall, "Transmission" appears to be a song about the complexities of human relationships and the desire for deeper connections, even if it means engaging in self-destructive behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Transmission, am I coming through?
Asking if their message is being received
Transmission, I've got nothing to lose
They are willing to take risks and say what they feel
’Cause I know who you are
Referring to the person they are communicating with
And I know what you're waiting for
They understand and empathize with the other person's desires or needs
Transmission, on a teenage high
The feeling of excitement and possibility that comes with youthful energy
And the black eyed girl, is she dead or alive?
A metaphorical description of a person who is struggling or unhappy
’Cause I know what you are
They recognize the pain or struggle of the other person
And I know what you're going through
They have empathy for the other person's struggle
I wanna get high on you
They want to experience something exciting and meaningful with the other person
Turning it on for you
They want to make the other person feel good or special
I promise the sun and the moon
They are willing to give their all for the other person
Transmission, are you running blind?
Asking if the other person is feeling lost or confused
You're a dead end girl on the edge of the night
A metaphorical description of a person who feels stuck or trapped
And the lights don't ever seem to reach your eyes
A metaphorical description of a person who is unhappy or struggling
Transmission, at the end of the line
Referring to a feeling of desperation or finality
And you don't know how, and you don't ask why
A description of a feeling of being lost or directionless
Don't need a prison wall
They don't need traditional structures or expectations to feel trapped
To know you're free
Even though they feel stuck, they know they have the power to break free
I'm gonna get high on you
Repeating their desire to share an exciting experience with the other person
Turning it on for you
Reiterating their desire to make the other person feel good or special
I promise the sun and the moon
Reiterating their willingness to give their all for the other person
I'm gonna get high with you
Repeating their desire to share an exciting experience with the other person
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SEAN FINN, CAMILLE JONES, STEVE VANDERBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chinny Chin
A very underrated band - miss them!
PAYNIE21
Love this song
Dave
One of the greatest rock n roll albums of time and I know the genre
edgardo gregorini
If this song had been performed by Coldplay, it would surely have been an international success, but as a commercially unknown band did it, it only went unfairly unnoticed. 20 years later, I still hear this great song as if it remained intact.
edgardo gregorini
@Mr Learning 2 Fun Yes, it's true, it was just a crude example
Mr Learning 2 Fun
Not sure Coldplay would be the best band,it would suit Supergrass
Academic English Skills
Gay Dad need to comeback. To Dad with Love!
edgardo gregorini
Always i needed more of this band
양규석
I cannot agree more :)
F Maria Regalado
Gay Dad fucking rule.