RED
Ivy Levan Lyrics


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Give me the sun, and I'll turn it to ice.

Turn unto me for a penny worth in price.

A kiss never lies, if it's lips could stay shut

A silent society is reason enough.
If it's dark, paint it red

Not a common kill it dead.

This poison equals sanity.

Take away sickened minds,

Let it bleed through the lines

Between valid and fantasy.

Catastrophe, impure, and unclean

Painful honesty of what is humanity?

Weak and exposed, don't cover the lens.

Vile perfection but broken at ends.

If it's dark, paint it red

Not a common kill it dead.

This poison equals sanity.

Take away sickened minds,

Let it bleed through the lines

Between valid and fantasy.

Still life dead photographs of hollow radiance.

Cold eyes and altered smiles on shells of emptyness.

We dull to shadows hypnotized by obvious

Please cut me inside out,

My misery shall vanish into dust...into dust...into dust. dust

Paint it red, kill it dead.

This poison equals sanity. (oh, oh)

If it's dark, paint it red

Not a common kill it dead.

This poison equals sanity.

If it's dark, paint it red





Not a common kill it dead.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ivy Levan's song "Red" are a mix of imagery, metaphors, and emotions. The opening line, "Give me the sun, and I'll turn it to ice", sets the tone for the overall feeling of the song, which portrays a sense of darkness, pain, and twistedness. The line "Turn unto me for a penny worth in price" suggests the idea that people are willing to pay for validation, even if it costs them very little. The next line, "A kiss never lies, if it's lips could stay shut", is interesting because it suggests that kisses reveal the truth but words do not. However, the line also acknowledges the fact that kisses cannot stay silent forever.


The chorus, "If it's dark, paint it red, not a common kill it dead, this poison equals sanity" repeats throughout the song, and it's meaning is open to interpretation. It could refer to the idea of bringing life to the darkness or turning pain into passion. The next verse speaks to the idea that society tries to cover up sickness and flaws instead of embracing and dealing with them. The line "Vile perfection but broken at ends" suggests that the quest for perfection can lead to destruction.


The bridge of the song speaks to the numbness and emptiness that people often feel when they try to ignore or hide their pain. The last line, "Please cut me inside out, my misery shall vanish into dust" is a haunting plea to be seen and understood.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me the sun, and I'll turn it to ice.
I have the power to turn anything bright and lively into something cold and unfeeling.


Turn unto me for a penny worth in price.
I offer little value to those who seek me out.


A kiss never lies, if it's lips could stay shut
A kiss can reveal true feelings, but only if the one who gave it would keep their mouth shut.


A silent society is reason enough.
A society that remains quiet about its problems is already problematic enough.


If it's dark, paint it red
If something feels bleak, make it bold and assertive instead.


Not a common kill it dead.
We mustn't resolve negative situations in the same old ways.


This poison equals sanity.
Sometimes the poison that brings us down is also the only thing keeping us sane.


Take away sickened minds,
We must find a way to cure the minds that feel unwell.


Let it bleed through the lines
We should express our emotions, even if they seem to seep through the cracks.


Between valid and fantasy.
There's a thin line between what's true and real and what's made up.


Catastrophe, impure, and unclean
Sometimes things are messy and foul, and that's just the way it is.


Painful honesty of what is humanity?
How painful it is to ask what it means to be human.


Weak and exposed, don't cover the lens.
We mustn't hide the moments when we're at our weakest, because lessons are learned in those times.


Vile perfection but broken at ends.
Something that's perfect on the surface can still be deeply flawed underneath.


Still life dead photographs of hollow radiance.
Pictures of something once living can bring to mind a hollowness that is haunting.


Cold eyes and altered smiles on shells of emptyness.
There are times when we can feel like shells of ourselves, with eyes and smiles that have been faked.


We dull to shadows hypnotized by obvious
Sometimes we get stuck in routines, hypnotized by what's plainly in front of us.


Please cut me inside out, My misery shall vanish into dust...into dust...into dust. dust
I wish my innermost feelings could be pulled out of me and turned to dust, like I'm trying to shake off the heaviness.


Paint it red, kill it dead.
Let's take our darkness, make it passionate and get rid of it for good.


This poison equals sanity. (oh,oh)
The very thing that has us feeling sick can also be the cure.


If it's dark, paint it red
If something feels bleak, make it bold and assertive instead.


Not a common kill it dead.
We mustn't resolve negative situations in the same old ways.




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Comments from YouTube:

@seraphinadrakin5908

First song I heard from Ivy was "The Dame Says" and it only made me want to explore more of her art because she truly is a vocal artist and a good one at that. Michael Buble may have gotten me into Jazz but it's people like Ivy that keeps me into it.

@samhil7268

My first one that I hear from Ivy,is Biscuit,I love it still!!

@itunerarary2505

All the songs are great, AND each one is different. Kudos. I could listen for hours.

@samhil7268

AN GREAT SINGER/ARTIST!!! Greets from The Netherlands ❤

@kurtmauermann1056

Just plain AWESOME. Love her music.

@shisheermuhammad7698

I'm just in love with this voice 🖤🖤

@williamscheetz7012

This ones different! What’s not to love! Talent for days!

@azsunburns

Red has always been my favorite color for a reason. You go girl.. thank you for the sanity

@lakesideparkplace

love her so much!!

@alexduran7108

Una hermosa voz y un talento desperdiciado. Y lo que más coraje da es que hay tanta bazofia que dizque canta, sobre todo acá en México, y a esos si se les da promoción. TE AMO IVY!!

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