Malibu
Hole Lyrics
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All the stars explode tonight
How'd you get so desperate?
How'd you stay alive?
Help me, please
Burn the sorrow from your eyes
Oh, come on be alive again
Hey, hey
You know what to do
Oh, baby, drive away from Malibu
Get well soon
Please don't go any higher
How are you so burnt when
You're barely on fire?
Cry to the angels
I'm gonna rescue you
I'm gonna set you free tonight, baby
Pour over me
Hey, hey
We're all watching you
Oh, baby, fly away to Malibu
Cry to the angels
And let them swallow you
Go and part the sea, yeah, in Malibu
And the sun goes down
I watch you slip away
And the sun goes down
I walk into the waves
And the sun goes down
I watch you slip away
And I would
And I knew
Love would tear you apart
Oh, and I knew
The darkest secret of your heart
Hey, hey
I'm gonna follow you
Oh baby, fly away, yeah, to Malibu
Oceans of angels
Oceans of stars
Down by the sea is where you
Drown your scars
I can't be near you
The light just radiates
I can't be near you
The light just radiates
The Hole song Malibu has been interpreted in various ways, with some people describing it as a song about addiction and drug abuse, while others see the lyrics as reflecting a love-hate relationship. The song opens with the lines, "Crash and burn, all the stars explode tonight," which are evocative and resonate with a sense of collapse and chaos. The song could be, in part, about the fragility of life and the struggles of people trying to navigate this world.
The chorus contains an appeal, as Hole's lead singer Courtney Love sings, "Please don't go any higher, how are you so burnt when you're barely on fire?" The lines are a plea for help, indicating a person desperately needs help but is too far gone to know where they are heading. The chorus repeats the words "cry to the angels," which might refer to someone who is dying or someone who is already dead. It's almost as if the chorus is saying that the person has already passed away, and there is a resigned acceptance of that fact.
Line by Line Meaning
Crash and burn
Something has gone horribly wrong and there's no coming back from it
All the stars explode tonight
The world feels like it's ending and there's no hope left
How'd you get so desperate?
You seem like you're in a really bad place and I'm not sure how you got there
How'd you stay alive?
Despite everything, you're still here and I'm amazed you've managed to survive
Help me, please
I want to help you but I don't know how
Burn the sorrow from your eyes
I want to help you process your pain and heal from it
Oh, come on be alive again
Don't give up on life, there's still hope for you
Don't lay down and die!
You can't give up, you have to keep fighting
Hey, hey
Come on, listen to me
You know what to do
You have the power to make a change in your life, follow your instincts
Oh, baby, drive away from Malibu
Leave behind the pain and heartache of your past and start fresh somewhere new
Get well soon
I hope you start to feel better soon and can overcome whatever's been holding you back
Please don't go any higher
Don't let things get worse for you, try to maintain some sense of control
How are you so burnt when
You're suffering so much, it's hard to imagine how you're still standing
You're barely on fire?
Your pain seems overwhelming but you're handling it with incredible strength
Cry to the angels
Pray for help and guidance from a higher power
I'm gonna rescue you
I want to help you overcome your struggles and emerge stronger
I'm gonna set you free tonight, baby
I'm going to do everything I can to help you break free from your pain and start anew
Pour over me
Let me take on some of your pain and help you carry the burden
We're all watching you
The people in your life care about you and want to see you succeed
Oh, baby, fly away to Malibu
Escape your troubles and start fresh somewhere beautiful and new
And let them swallow you
Surrender yourself to a higher power and trust in its guidance
Go and part the sea, yeah, in Malibu
You have the strength to overcome your obstacles and carve out a new path for yourself
And the sun goes down
The day is coming to an end and things are changing
I watch you slip away
I'm losing sight of you and it's scary
I walk into the waves
I'm confronting my own fears and doubts
And I would
If I could, I would try to save you
Love would tear you apart
Your struggles are taking a toll on your relationships and it's heartbreaking
The darkest secret of your heart
There's something hidden deep inside you that's causing a lot of pain and shame
I'm gonna follow you
I'll be by your side no matter what happens
Oceans of angels
There are countless sources of comfort and guidance available to you, if you only look for them
Oceans of stars
The universe is vast and full of possibilities, waiting for you to explore them
Down by the sea is where you
The ocean represents a place of healing, where you can find peace and recovery
Drown your scars
Let go of your past pain and embrace a new beginning
I can't be near you
Your pain is overwhelming for me to witness and it's hard to be around you sometimes
The light just radiates
You have a powerful spirit that shines through even in your darkest moments
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William Patrick Corgan, Courtney M Love, Eric T. Erlandson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Peter Pumkinghead
quiero ir a malibu
@rashmigawade2011
Crash and burn
All the stars explode tonight
How'd you get so desperate?
How'd you stay alive?
Help me, please
Burn the sorrow from your eyes
Oh, come on be alive again
Don't lay down and die!
Hey, hey
You know what to do
Oh, baby, drive away from Malibu
Get well soon
Please don't go any higher
How are you so burnt when
You're barely on fire?
Cry to the angels
I'm gonna rescue you
I'm gonna set you free tonight, baby
Pour over me
Hey, hey
We're all watching you
Oh, baby, fly away to Malibu
Cry to the angels
And let them swallow you
Go and part the sea, yeah, in Malibu
And the sun goes down
I watch you slip away
And the sun goes down
I walk into the waves
And the sun goes down
I watch you slip away
And I would
And I knew
Love would tear you apart
Oh, and I knew
The darkest secret of your heart
Hey, hey
I'm gonna follow you
Oh baby, fly away, yeah, to Malibu
Oceans of angels
Oceans of stars
Down by the sea is where you
Drown your scars
I can't be near you
The light just radiates
I can't be near you
The light just radiates
Source: LyricFind
@Jorlivia
I've literally been playing this on repeat for the last \few weeks....and I don't know why. For Gods sake I'm a 50 year old Black Man that's never been to Malibu
@matthewmolkentin6230
You win the award for best comment on this post.
Thanks for the laugh, as I can relate (somewhat) - I'm white, but I'm also a 50-year-old man who has never been to Malibu who plays this song on repeat.
@rsp7029
Sometime in your life go to LA. Rent a car and drive up into Malibu Canyon from the 101 and up over the hills to look out over the pacific. Any of the roads down through Charmlee State Park or by Pepperdine University or Leo Carillio. I'm saying this as someone who grew up in LA and am currently sitting in London. I hate Los Angeles but at any given moment there are few places I dream about more. Don't go in summer as it's a flaming hellscape.
@ezefunes1998
ahahaha you say that even though you live in the States and you probably can find your way to Malibu. Imagine being me, living in Argentina and listening to it, having the thought of how Malibu looks like and being influenced by this clip and the Beach Boys. All i can think of Malibu is a paradise where hot blond surfers are everywhere!
@petermiller5149
I give a second vote for best comment.
@wallflower1230
Same here a 50 year old black woman that’s never been to Malibu but I love this song so much imma take a trip for my birthday to Malibu
@polareb16
The 90’s was a damn special time to be alive and discovering music.
@reston81
The last great Era for music. I'm sad I did not appreciate it till years later
@polareb16
@@reston81 Absolutely and me too. Wish I would’ve appreciated it much more back then. Especially going to see live shows.