Darlin
Houndmouth Lyrics


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Well, I ain't got
A kiss left to give you
Cuz you weren't good to me
And I ain't got
No news left to feed you
'Cause you weren't good to me

It's cold
It's dark
It's deep and it's wet
And you ain't gonna make it
If you don't let someone in

Darlin'
Darlin'
Darlin'
Why don't you sleep at night?
The colder the heart
The warmer the gun

Shotgun Alynda
Bring me your eyes
For I wish to see like you
You're looking froze
And weathered, my dear
And your lips and your cheeks
Are turning blue

It's cold
It's dark
It's deep and it's wet
And you ain't gonna make it
If you don't let someone in

Darlin'
Darlin'
Darlin'
Why don't you sleep at night?
The colder the heart
The warmer the gun
Darlin'
Darlin'
Darlin'
Why don't you sleep at night?




The colder the heart
The warmer the gun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Houndmouth's song "Darlin'" seem to be about a person who is reflecting on a past relationship that did not end well. The first two lines set the tone for the song, as the singer says they have nothing left to give or say to their former partner. They are cold and closed off, as indicated by the repeated lines "It's cold, it's dark, it's deep and it's wet." The singer seems to be urging their ex to open up to someone new in order to find warmth and connection again. They use the phrase "the colder the heart, the warmer the gun" to emphasize the idea that emotional distance can lead to dangerous outcomes.


The latter half of the song introduces a new character, Shotgun Alynda, who is described as weathered and frozen. It's unclear who this person is or how they relate to the main message of the song. The repeated line "Why don't you sleep at night?" could be interpreted as a plea for the ex-partner to find peace and move on from the hurt they caused. Overall, the song is a melancholy but hypnotic reflection on the pain of a failed relationship and the possibility of finding love again.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I ain't got A kiss left to give you Cuz you weren't good to me And I ain't got No news left to feed you 'Cause you weren't good to me
I don't owe you anything because you treated me badly and I have nothing to give or say.


It's cold It's dark It's deep and it's wet And you ain't gonna make it If you don't let someone in
Your life is difficult and you won't be able to survive alone, so you need to open up to someone.


Darlin' Darlin' Darlin' Why don't you sleep at night? The colder the heart The warmer the gun
Addressing the person as darling, the lyrics question why they can't sleep at night, and suggest that the more cold and emotionless they are, the more likely they are to turn to violent means to cope.


Shotgun Alynda Bring me your eyes For I wish to see like you You're looking froze And weathered, my dear And your lips and your cheeks Are turning blue
Describing someone named Shotgun Alynda, the singer asks to view the world like her. The lyrics portray this person as physically suffering, with blue, frozen features.


Darlin' Darlin' Darlin' Why don't you sleep at night? The colder the heart The warmer the gun
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that the more unfeeling and detached someone is, the more likely they are to turn to violence.




Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: William Zachary Appleby, Matthew Glen Myers, Kathleen Elizabeth Toupin Jr, Shane Cody

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@judyrosebat

These guys have the best sound I've heard in years. A little Dylan, a little Lennon and something all their own.

@jacksonwilliams4862

Richard Batchelor got some John Mayer influences too

@StaticXtreme444

I love how the lead singer/guitarist knows he's fucking killing it and can't help but grin after he nails the solo and the high notes. So good!

@lrod9571

I heard of this band because they were mentioned in a book I read.... so glad I looked them up from the reference! Love them!

@stargirl1592

natasha night - Sergio? :)

@vitoriamota4035

SAME!

@lrod9571

@@stargirl1592 Yes!

@jonatansansh789

@@stargirl1592 Oh f*ck Sergio broke my heart, when I heard this song, my heart said « WTF are you doing ? Stop this music. Now. »

@stargirl1592

@@jonatansansh789 yeahh loved this book big time! As in, you knew it's gonna happen, and bam, you can't just stop the feels when it does! And this song is EVERYTHING that's left from it now ;)

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@epv1

Best thing I've heard in a while!

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