Derailment at Six Flags
Hanalei Lyrics
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It found me found in you.
At seven A.M. bandage those wounds
In blankets and booze.
You've got a face just like religion,
You've got arms that feel like home,
You've got those beautiful bright blue eyes
Bearing stitches loosely sewn.
May your sweetest dreams come true.
It's a cold walk down Milwaukee Ave.
And the streets are silently praising you.
Now all those radio romance tunes are making too much sense,
Striking those slow achy chords beneath my ribs.
There is a siren song fever stuck in my head,
You got me good and I want you bad.
There were movies to talk through,
There was an old couch to share.
And now there are other ears for your politics,
And other eyes fro my stares.
You've got one more acquaintance,
One more how have you been?
No more praying on your phone calls,
No more butterflies and no more bends.
So sleep tight unseen prophet
May your sweetest dreams come true.
It's a cold walk down Milwaukee Ave.
And the streets are silently praising you.
When dawn finds your room,
It'll find me lost in you.
The song "Derailment at Six Flags" by Hanalei explores the aftermath of a romantic relationship that has ended, leaving both parties with wounds to tend to. The lyrics paint a picture of a poignant yet bittersweet moment, as the dawn finds the singer lost in thoughts of the person they were once intimate with. The idea of being found in each other is significant because it shows how they had an intense connection, not just physically but emotionally as well. However, the relationship has come to an end, which is suggested by the references to "bandage those wounds" and "stitches loosely sewn" - indicating that there are wounds that need mending.
The second verse speaks of the impact of the relationship on the singer's life after the break up. They find themselves yearning for the person, feeling as though they got got under their skin, and that person has left a lasting impression. They are struck by the tender chords of "radio romance tunes" that suddenly make too much sense. The image of a "siren song fever stuck in my head" speaks to the visceral and emotional hold that the person still has on them, accentuating this with a hypnotic quality. The verse ends with the line "you got me good and I want you bad," which captures the singer's dilemma and highlights the contradictions of love.
As the song progresses, it depicts how the separation has changed things, the home they shared is now gone, there are other people who share their politics, and he's met more people in general. There is no question that there has been a significant shift in their lives, but the memories of the relationship have not faded. The song concludes with a return to the first verse, this time reiterating that they will be lost in each other again when dawn finds their room.
Line by Line Meaning
When dawn found your room
At sunrise, I was with you in your room.
It found me found in you.
I was still with you; we were together.
At seven A.M. bandage those wounds
At 7am, take care of yourself and heal from the past.
In blankets and booze.
Use comfort and numbing to ease the pain.
You've got a face just like religion,
Your face is as meaningful and inspiring as a religion.
You've got arms that feel like home,
Your arms feel warm and welcoming like home.
You've got those beautiful bright blue eyes
Your eyes are stunning and captivating.
Bearing stitches loosely sewn.
You've been hurt but not yet healed, scars still visible.
So sleep tight unseen prophet
Sleep well, unrecognized visionary.
May your sweetest dreams come true.
I hope your deepest desires and aspirations are fulfilled.
It's a cold walk down Milwaukee Ave.
The world outside is harsh and unforgiving.
And the streets are silently praising you.
Even though you feel lost, the world admires your strength and resilience.
Now all those radio romance tunes are making too much sense,
Love songs resonate with me now that I'm with you.
Striking those slow achy chords beneath my ribs.
My heart aches for you in a slow, deep way.
There is a siren song fever stuck in my head,
I am obsessed with you and can't stop thinking about you.
You got me good and I want you bad.
You have captured my heart and I desire you greatly.
There were movies to talk through,
We used to share moments and conversation while watching movies.
There was an old couch to share.
We had a comfortable place to be together.
And now there are other ears for your politics,
You have found other people to share your opinions with.
And other eyes for my stares.
I have found someone else to admire and look at.
You've got one more acquaintance,
I am just another person you know.
One more 'how have you been?'
A polite greeting exchanged during small talk.
No more praying on your phone calls,
I no longer anxiously wait for your phone calls.
No more butterflies and no more bends.
The excitement and unknown of our relationship are gone.
When dawn finds your room,
When the sun rises, you will still be in your room.
It'll find me lost in you.
I will still be lost in thoughts of being with you.
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