Pretty in Scarlet
Guano Apes Lyrics

Pretty in scarlet
The person being referred to is beautiful and charming.

So pretty in scarlet
The person being referred to is still beautiful and charming.

We slept a while
The singer took some time off to forget about things.

to turn it up and get it off our minds
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and needs a break.

i slept a while
The artist is trying to get some rest.

to get it all
The singer is trying to process everything and make sense of it all.

it seems allright
The singer is feeling better and has found a way to cope.

to find a place without a single life
The artist is looking for a place to be alone and escape from reality.

where is the night
The artist is looking for darkness and solitude.

we run into
The artist is searching for something.

Cause nothing's good i can explain
The singer is struggling to find an explanation for their problems.

i'm falling down and caught up the rain
The artist is feeling defeated and helpless.

i turn myself into changes
The singer is trying to change themselves to fix their problems.

the night i kissed you goodbye
The singer is referencing a specific moment when they let go of someone or something.

your death is over
The person being spoken to has already moved on from whatever is causing them pain.

You want to live a life pretty in scarlet
The artist is inviting the listener to live a beautiful and exciting life like they once did.

come on
The artist is urging the listener to take action.

you want to wash it down I'm pretty in scarlet
The singer is offering to help the listener forget their problems and have fun.

to myself to say goodbye
The singer is saying goodbye to their old self and embracing a new life.

It's ok
The artist is trying to reassure someone that everything is fine.

doesn't count
The artist is saying that something is not important or relevant.

for my place
The artist is referring to their own situation.

deeper sound
The singer is referencing a specific type of music ('deep' or emotional music).

let me dive alone
The artist wants to be alone and submerged in their thoughts.

You gave me wine
The singer is referring to someone who tried to dull their pain with alcohol.

to poison me and take away my time
The singer is saying that the person who gave them wine was not helpful and wasted their time.

i can hear your cry
The singer can hear someone else's pain and is sympathetic.

i wonder why
The artist is questioning why someone is in pain and wants to help.

Pretty she's pretty
The person being referred to is beautiful and charming (repeated).

and i run, and i run, and i run, and i run away
The singer is running away from something that is causing them pain or discomfort.

and if you throw a stone on me
The singer is saying that they are strong enough to handle criticism or hate from others.

and if you need some pain to see
The artist is saying that sometimes pain is necessary for growth or change.

and if you live your lies
The artist is calling out someone who is dishonest or living in denial.

I will run, will run, will run, run away
The artist will distance themselves from people who are causing them pain or stress (repeated).