Headlights released The Enemies EP in 2004, and followed that up in 2006 with a split single with Canadian indie rock band The Most Serene Republic. Later in 2006, the band released their debut album, Kill Them With Kindness, which has received positive reviews. The band also released Some Racing, Some Stopping in March 2008 and Wildlife in October 2009.
The band's official web site is headlightsmusic.com and they also have a myspace page.
Catch Them All
Headlights Lyrics
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I know you don't want to be here anymore
Neither do I
Neither do I
Everything's alright
We'll just write another line
The Midwest has got its own charms
Don't swim in that water tonight
The bugs are starting to bite
And it's so late
It's so late
Don't let it fall
I can taste the salt on your cheek
It's just like the sea, but not as deep
You can catch them all
One by one they make their way towards the ground
But I can't see my way around
Don't swim in that water tonight
The bugs are starting to bite
And it's so late
It's so late
The song “Catch Them All” is a melancholic ballad by the indie rock band Headlights. The song exudes a sense of resignation and weariness as it describes the mundaneness and struggles of everyday life. The opening lines of the song, “Don't shed a tear, I know you don't want to be here anymore, Neither do I, Neither do I,” sets the tone of the song and captures the sentiment of wanting to escape from the monotony of life.
The lyrics “Everything’s alright, We'll just write another line, The Midwest has got its own charms, Got its own charms,” highlights the idea of finding beauty in the mundane and making the best out of what you have. The song then includes a warning in the verse “Don't swim in that water tonight, The bugs are starting to bite, And it's so late, It's so late” which could be interpreted both literally and figuratively.
The chorus sets the somber tone and message of the song with the lines “Don't let it fall, I can taste the salt on your cheek, It's just like the sea, but not as deep, You can catch them all, One by one they make their way towards the ground, But I can't see my way around”. These lyrics could be interpreted as a plea to hold on to what we have or to appreciate the simple things in life, as we can easily miss them if we’re too busy chasing our aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't shed a tear
Don't cry, don't be upset
I know you don't want to be here anymore
I understand that you don't want to stay here
Neither do I
I don't want to be here either
Everything's alright
Things are good and under control
We'll just write another line
We'll come up with something new to say
The Midwest has got its own charms
The Midwest is unique and has its own appealing qualities
Don't swim in that water tonight
Do not go swimming tonight
The bugs are starting to bite
Insects are starting to bite and it might be uncomfortable
And it's so late
It's getting late
Don't let it fall
Don't let something fall or fail
I can taste the salt on your cheek
I can feel that you're crying and taste your tears
It's just like the sea, but not as deep
The emotion is strong, but not as intense as the ocean
You can catch them all
You can catch all the tears
One by one they make their way towards the ground
Tears fall one by one to the ground
But I can't see my way around
I am feeling lost and unsure of what to do
Don't swim in that water tonight
Do not go swimming tonight
The bugs are starting to bite
Insects are starting to bite and it might be uncomfortable
And it's so late
It's getting late
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.