RED
Jarboe Lyrics

red is the color, there's no other, red velvet tap your veins
The color red is unique and intense, symbolizing passion, desire and bloodlust. Red penetrates you like a needle through velvet.

red is the color, red is the lover, red as drippin' stains,
Red represents the lover, the object of desire, and the stain of passion and lust.

red as the lips the wet tongue licks, red as the eyes that weep,
Red is the color of desire and tears, symbolizing the hunger and longing for love and life.

mmm the bridegroom's red-devil cake, red as love,
Red is the color of love and celebration, as in the traditional red cake of a bride and groom's wedding.

red as hate, red as anger, red as rage, red as playin' games,
Red is also the color of hate, anger, and violence, acting as a reminder of the thin line between love and hate.

red as comin' home, red as poppies, fire and pain,
Red is the color of returning home, but also signifies the danger of drugs, passion, and war, symbolized by poppies, fire, and pain.

red as you and she, red as ecstasy, red as racing cars,
Red is the color of lovers and sexual passion, the rush of ecstasy and the thrill of speed, as in racing cars.

clinic cards, nirvana, red as a rose, a barfly's nose,
Red is associated with medical cards, spiritual enlightenment, floral beauty, and the crimson nose of a drunken barfly.

back alabama roads, the Grand Wizard's robes, red as china,
Red evokes the memories of rural Alabama, the white robes of the Ku Klux Klan, and the exotic luxury of Chinese art.

rubies, leather bridles, stirrups, red as sticky gooey syrup,
Red is the color of precious gems, horse riding equipment, and the sweet, sticky pleasures of syrup.

red as cavier, mars, red as hell, red stripe, life,
Red is linked with the decadent indulgence of caviar and the barren lifelessness of Mars. It also symbolizes the danger and passion of hell and the thrill of life, as in the popular beer Red Stripe.

red as Jack the Ripper's surgical knife...
Red is even the color of violence and murder, such as the bloody knife of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper.

('you're better red.)
This line is a repeated refrain, signaling the preference or superiority of the color red.

red as cherry, power, armies, jelly, red as Kahlo's Birth, mud, sand and dirt,
Red is the color of juicy cherries, military prowess, and the sweet taste of jelly. It's also associated with the pain and beauty of childbirth, and the dirt and mud of life.

red magenta, Georgia clay, placenta, red & black-venom lack,
Red also appears in shades of magenta, the red soil of Georgia, and the bloody afterbirth of childbirth. It's also the color of deadly venom and nightmarish dreams.

red as snakes-i'm crawlin, down your back, red as a clown, Circus Mort, red as your way out,
Red is the color of slithering snakes, creeping fear, and the grotesque allure of circus shows. It's also the color of escape and freedom.

red abort, red as pleasure, traitor, red flavor, red as walls,
Red is the color of abortion, pleasure, and betrayal. It's also associated with the taste of red-flavored foods and the confinement of walls.

smog, red silos, red stone, red sheets, read Keats, red sunset, nuclear accident, red sleep, red wings, red emergency,
Red signifies the pollution of smog, the agricultural architecture of silos, the rocky terrain of red stone, the sensuality of red sheets, the literary beauty of Keats, the fiery sunset of red skies, the catastrophic fallout of nuclear accidents, the final sleep of death, the soaring wings of angels, and the urgent warning of red emergency sirens.

red candles, insects, trance, cannibals, red sea, pussy, red shock, executioner's block,
Red is the color of ritualistic candles, the exoskeletons of insects, and the hypnotic state of trance. It's also associated with the savage appetite of cannibals, the deadly waters of the Red Sea, and the erotic beauty of female genitalia. It's also the color of sudden, shocking events, such as an executioner's block.

red as laughter, red slaughter eaten by carrion, Sharon Bateman, fate, and Al's hair,
Red is the color of laughter, but also the color of slaughter, the aftermath of which attracts scavenging carrion. It's also associated with the tragic fate of Sharon Bateman and the blood-red hair of Al.

red sardonyx, red fingernails, lil' Red Ridin' Hood, MATADOR, crucifix, red is good,
Red is the color of the precious gemstone sardonyx, the painted nails of fashionable women, and the innocent but dangerous beauty of Little Red Riding Hood. It's also associated with the bravery and glory of the matador, as well as the sacrifice and redemption of the crucifixion. Red is considered good and desirable.

red as red, red as stop, red prick...('you're better red.)
Red is simply the color red, and also the color that signals us to stop. It can also be considered an insult or challenge, suggesting the listener prefers the color red over any other.

red as party, sacred altars, Lola's dress, rubber halters,
Red is the color of festive parties, the solemnity of sacred altars, and the sensuality of Lola's dress. It's also associated with the kinky accessories of rubber halters.

red as war, red Xmas, red as a temple, red as your next meal,
Red is the color of deadly warfare, the commercialization of Christmas, and the spiritual sanctity of the temple. It's also the color of hunger and desire, a sign that your next meal is coming.

red prostitutes, red preachers, suits, red mama's boots, red alert, red sex, red dessert, red hex, red as crimson, scarlet, vermillion,
Red is associated with the seductive appeal of prostitutes, as well as the moral righteousness of preachers. It's also the color of power and sophistication, symbolized by elegant suits and fashionable boots. It's also used to convey the urgency of an alert, the erotic sensations of sex, and the sweetness of dessert. Red can also be associated with the mystic power of a hex or curse, and it takes on variations of shades such as crimson, scarlet, and vermillion.

red cactus, a virgin's mattress, red as sin, red as ink in Ted and Norman's skin, red candy, toys, red box, munition, red as flesh whipped into submission, red as wounds of Christ, Bluebeard's wife, red as meat is, red as Foetus...('you're better red...)
Red is found in the desert landscape of a cactus, and the skin of innocent virgins. It's also the color of sin and recklessness, as well as the tattoos on the skin of Ted and Norman. It's also the color of innocent childhood fun, such as toys and candy, and the deadly reality of explosive munition. Red symbolizes the submission of flesh to violence and pain, and it evokes the memory of Jesus's suffering, the bloody end of Bluebeard's wife, and the disturbing fascination with human flesh. The repeated refrain emphasizes the preference or superiority of the red color in these contexts.

red as an idea: Dec. 30, 1922 Aug. 29, 1991
Red is also the idea of revolution, specifically the Russian Revolution of 1917, when the Bolsheviks used red as their symbolic color. The two dates reference the birth and death of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, who played a major role in the Revolution and the Soviet Union's subsequent history.