NARC
Interpol Lyrics
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Remember that lass, because that was the right one
Oh, all your mysteries are moving in the sun
And show some love and respect
want to get some love and respect
Baby you can see that the gazing eye won't lie
Don't give up your lover tonight
Cause it's just you, me and this fire, alright
Oh
She found a lonely sound
She keeps on waiting for time out there
Oh love, can you love me babe
Love, is this loving babe
Is time turning around
Feast your eyes, I'm the only one
Control me, console me
Cause that's just how it should be done
Oh, all your history's like fire from a busted gun
Now show some love and respect
Don't want to get a life of regret
But baby you can see that the gazing eye won't lie
Don't give up your lover tonight
She found a lonely sound
She keeps on waiting for time out there
Oh love, can you love me babe
Love, is this loving babe
Is time turning around
He slips into the bedroom
And you know he misses alright
Old names, we'll make sweet
Will sustain us through the night
Inside my bedroom baby
Touch me, oh tonight
Promises, we'll make some
Will reveal our sense of right
You should be in my space
You should be in my life
You should be in my space
You should be in my life
You could be in my space
The lyrics of Interpol's song NARC seem to speak of the singer, likely a man, pleading for love and respect from his beloved. He describes his loneliness and how the only one who ever truly loved him was his former partner. He talks about how he should be the one to be controlled and consoled to take charge of their relationship. He also talks about how his partner's history is as dangerous as a bullet from a gun but he is ready to take on the pain for the sake of their love. He begs his partner to not give up on him tonight as they have only each other to hold onto: "it's just you, me, and this fire tonight, let's tend to the engine tonight."
The singer then switches to speaking of his partner, describing how she's found a lonely sound and how she's waiting for time to heal her, pleading for the singer's love if it is truly love. He talks about how they shall make promises to each other that will reveal their sense of right and how he misses their intimacy ("inside my bedroom baby, touch me oh tonight"). The song ultimately ends with the singer telling his partner that they should be in his space and in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Touch your thighs, I'm the lonely one
I long for physical intimacy with you, as I feel lonely.
Remember that lass, because that was the right one
I want you to remember the girl from your past, as she was your perfect match.
Oh, all your mysteries are moving in the sun
All the secrets and unknowns about you are being revealed in broad daylight.
And show some love and respect
I expect you to treat me with care and affection.
want to get some love and respect
I desire to be loved and respected.
Baby you can see that the gazing eye won't lie
You can trust what you see in my eyes, as they cannot deceive.
Don't give up your lover tonight
Don't abandon the one you love, especially not tonight.
Cause it's just you, me and this fire, alright
It's only the two of us and the passion between us, and that's okay.
Let's tend to the engine tonight
Let's take care of our relationship and make sure it's running smoothly tonight.
She found a lonely sound
This girl discovered a deep sense of loneliness.
She keeps on waiting for time out there
And she continues to wait, hoping for something to change.
Oh love, can you love me babe
Oh, my dear, do you have the capacity to love me?
Love, is this loving babe
Do your actions show that you truly love me?
Is time turning around
Is the fate of our relationship about to change for the better?
Feast your eyes, I'm the only one
Take in my physical appearance, as I am the only one you desire.
Control me, console me
Take charge of me and comfort me.
Cause that's just how it should be done
That is the appropriate manner in which to treat your partner.
Oh, all your history's like fire from a busted gun
All the drama and negativity from your past relationships never seems to stop causing problems.
Don't want to get a life of regret
I don't want to end up regretting my decisions and actions in life.
He slips into the bedroom
He quietly enters the bedroom.
And you know he misses alright
And you can tell that he is longing to be with you.
Old names, we'll make sweet
We'll use our traditional pet names for each other that we find affectionate.
Will sustain us through the night
These endearing terms will keep us going through the night.
Inside my bedroom baby
In the safety and privacy of my bedroom, my love.
Touch me, oh tonight
Be intimate with me and touch me tonight.
Promises, we'll make some
We'll make commitments to one another.
Will reveal our sense of right
These promises will show what we both believe is the right way to treat each other.
You should be in my space
You rightfully belong in my personal and emotional space.
You should be in my life
You should have a constant presence in my life and heart.
You could be in my space
It's possible for you to occupy a significant part of my personal space and be a big part of my life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carlos Andres Dengler, Daniel Alexander Kessler, Paul Julian Banks, Samuel J Fogarino
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