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.
Cherry Tulips
Headlights Lyrics
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Pitch black in my room I need some
Lights on, some distraction, so I won't move.
And in the middle of the night
when I have, drifted off in sleep
I see a thousand cherry tulips lined up
All on my street.
I want the sea... (all lined up into me)
I want the whole sea (an endless cherry street)
for you and me... (a crimson color tree)
for you and me... (all just for you and me)
And in the middle of the night
when I have, drifted off in sleep
I see a thousand cherry tulips lined up
All on my street.
I want the sea... (all lined up into me)
I want the whole sea (an endless cherry street)
for you and me... (a crimson color tree)
for you and me... (all just for you and me)
I want the sea... (all lined up into me)
I want the whole sea (an endless cherry street)
for you and me... (a crimson color tree)
for you and me... (all just for you and me)
me
The lyrics to Headlights' song Cherry Tulips are about the struggle to find peace and solace in the midst of chaos and restlessness. The opening lines convey a sense of insomnia and unease, with the singer unable to sleep and seeking out distraction and light to ease their mind. The central image of the song is that of a dream, in which the singer sees a beautiful and surreal vision of a street lined with thousands of cherry tulips. This image is both a source of comfort and a source of longing, representing a fleeting moment of beauty amidst the darkness, but also an unattainable ideal or longing for escape.
The repetition of the chorus, with its yearning for the sea and the endless cherry street, underscores the sense of longing and desire that underlies the song. The sea and the cherry street are both powerful symbols of freedom, abundance, and beauty, and they represent a yearning for something greater or beyond the singer's current reality. The repeated use of the phrase "for you and me" reinforces the idea of a shared desire or dream, and suggests that the singer is not alone in their longing for something more.
Overall, Cherry Tulips is a haunting and evocative song that captures the complexities of the human experience, and the yearning for beauty, peace, and escape amidst the chaos and uncertainty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't sleep, in the silence, broken
I am struggling to sleep in the quietness of my broken mind
Pitch black in my room I need some
The darkness of my room requires some form of light
Lights on, some distraction, so I won't move.
I turn on some lights to distract myself from the urge to move
And in the middle of the night
At night when I am resting
when I have, drifted off in sleep
when I have finally fallen asleep
I see a thousand cherry tulips lined up
I vividly imagine numerous cherry tulips arranged in a row
All on my street.
Occupying my surroundings and giving color to the desolate street
I want the sea... (all lined up into me)
I yearn for the vastness of the ocean to come and consume me whole
I want the whole sea (an endless cherry street)
I wish for the vast, unending street of blooming cherry tulips
for you and me... (a crimson color tree)
Indicating that the crimson tree is something that both of us can share and treasure
for you and me... (all just for you and me)
It is a World that only exists for the both of us with no other competitor or distraction around
I want the sea... (all lined up into me)
I crave to merge with the ocean, to be consumed by its vastness
I want the whole sea (an endless cherry street)
I strongly desire a never-ending street of cherry tulips
for you and me... (a crimson color tree)
A crimson color tree that both of us can share and hold dear
for you and me... (all just for you and me)
A world that only exists for two, I wish to experience that with you
me
The persistent yearning deep inside of me
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Your Friend Ali
An underrated bop that has been bringing me back for over a decade
Darius D
They've come so far since I saw them in the Union at UofI still as a 3 piece band...having been to almost all of their concerts in Champaign/Urbana, I can say Headlights rock my world :)...
CoolCR
I like the part when Erin's keyboard comes floating in from the left and also when she hulas across the screen. I didn't know she could be so graceful. Great song! I love Headlights.
andrés j. park
one of the finest bands i have discovered recently. nice music, nice song, nice arrangements.
Jeff Piatt
Love this song. Have for many years. Would make a wonderful song for a movie- opening and closing credits.
Gregor
I don't need to here that twice to know I love it. Downloading album right now!!!
Darius D
Awesome...Headlights are featured...rock on..this song and the new album are fantastic!
Celso Santos
AMOR PAZ e PACIÊNCIA 💕
Varun Rana
What a fresh song!!! Love it!!! <3 <3 <3
polsvoice
The new album is so, so good.