Hoodlem, widely known as Australia's front runner of experimental soul and future R&B has recently re-located to Toronto, Canada. Rising to popularity after the release of her globally acclaimed single “Old Friend”, she has received praise by media outlets such as The FADER and Nylon for her captivating production and alluring vocals. In 2017 her latest single premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra, she performed in Berlin with Majestic Casual and her Saint WKND collaboration “Golden” has reached over 4 million streams on Spotify.
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Firing Line
Hoodlem Lyrics
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don't want to be late
really can I cry
bought this wine bought this wine
without sipping away
and falling behind
put you trough the looking glass
we are shame
I need a way to show me your move
I'm there for
couldn't carry my low
you are in my firing line
I have been flying on my own
with only my air
feeling alone
but I like we speak the truth
nothing to see nothing to do
nowhere to be
hours to go
if you're into me why dont you let me know
you are in my firing line
you are in my
you are in my firing line
The lyrics to "Firing Line" by Hoodlem express the confusion and anxiety one feels when pursuing a romantic interest. The first verse sees the singer preparing themselves for a meeting, doubting their own emotions ("really can I cry") and clutching onto a bottle of wine for support. The second verse hints at some disagreement or disagreement between the singer and their love interest, with the line "put you through the looking glass" suggesting perhaps a moment of vulnerability or betrayal. However, the chorus seems to admit a kind of helplessness, with the object of the singer's affection being "in my firing line" - a phrase that implies a great deal of power and control over the singer, but also a sense of fear or danger.
The entire song is characterized by an uncertain and shifting tone, encapsulating the confusion and frustration that often comes with trying to navigate a new relationship. The singer vacillates between bravado - "I have been flying on my own with only my air" - and vulnerability - "couldn't carry my low". The chorus seems to reflect a kind of emotional standoff, with both parties being unsure of how the other truly feels. But despite all of the uncertainty and ambiguity, there is a sense that the singer is willing to take a risk, to put themselves on the line, in order to find out what might come of this dynamic.
Line by Line Meaning
pick up your keys put on your coat
Get ready to leave, so we won't be late.
don't want to be late
We can't waste any time, we need to stay on schedule.
really can I cry
I'm feeling emotional and vulnerable.
bought this wine bought this wine
I purchased alcohol to help me relax and unwind.
without sipping away
I haven't had a chance to drink yet.
and falling behind
I'm worried about not being able to keep up with everyone else.
put you trough the looking glass
I want to examine you closely and see who you really are.
we are shame
We are embarrassed or regretful about something.
speaking to fast
I'm talking too quickly and might not be making sense.
I need a way to show me your move
I want to see how you handle things and what you're capable of.
I'm there for
I'm committed to helping or supporting you.
couldn't carry my low
I couldn't handle feeling down or upset.
you are in my firing line
I'm focused on you, and you may feel like I'm scrutinizing you.
I have been flying on my own
I've been independent and self-reliant for a while.
with only my air
I've only had myself to rely on.
feeling alone
I've been lonely.
but I like we speak the truth
I appreciate when we're honest with each other.
nothing to see nothing to do
There isn't anything particularly interesting or engaging happening.
nowhere to be
We have no specific plans or commitments at the moment.
hours to go
We have a lot of time left before we need to be anywhere.
if you're into me why dont you let me know
If you have feelings for me, please tell me.
you are in my firing line
I'm still focused on you, I haven't forgotten about you.
Contributed by Julia N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cupcake-yc5st
Everyone in my class is dancing to this right now! :D its epic
@chilledllama8830
This channel knows what chill is! Thanks electropose!!!
@joachimdelestrade8461
that's why it's called "électro posé"
@Hello-de9jd
dem raining sounds <3
@mrmelophob4373
indeed.
@ChelseaValentine
Ark Patrol is one of my faves
@shelbym5995
"if you're into me, why don't you let me know" love that line!!
@TheMusiclover13100
Eerily beautiful tune
@juliepedreno2596
Cette musique est parfaite, du début à la fin! J'suis fan
@clarapecego5078
MAGIQUE !!!!!!