Labrinth made his debut appearance on the UK Singles Chart in March 2010, when his collaboration with English rapper Tinie Tempah, "Pass Out", reached number one. Since then, songs Labrinth released have entered the chart 18 times as of 2020, as well as 5 times on the Billboard Hot 100.
Labrinth has released two solo albums: Electronic Earth in April 2012, and Imagination & the Misfit Kid in November 2019. In 2018, Labrinth formed the supergroup LSD with Australian singer-songwriter Sia and American DJ and producer Diplo. They released their self-titled debut album the following year. Labrinth has also collaborated with a number of artists as a singer, songwriter, and producer including Beyoncé, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran and Noah Cyrus.
He composed the score for HBO drama series Euphoria, for which he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, winning one, and The Lion King - Live action's soundtrack, Spirit, with Beyoncé and Ilya Salmanzadeh, achieving nominations at Grammy, Golden Globe, Critics' Choice and winning a NAACP Image Awards.
Washing Off the Blood
Labrinth Lyrics
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What if the world was on fire?
What if the world was on fire?
What if the world was on fire?
What if the ignitor went click?
What if the mad men was sane?
What if the world was on fire?
What if the world was on fire?
Is that my anguish and torment a lie?
We all know suffering is being alive
I got the gasoline and phosphate to brighten up the night
We all know suffering is being alive
What if the world was on fire?
In "Washing Off the Blood," Labrinth poses a series of provocative questions about the state of the world, focusing particularly on the concept of fire as a symbol of chaos and destruction. The recurring line "What if the world was on fire?" acts as a metaphorical reflection on the current state of society and the potential consequences of our actions.
The repetition of this question creates a sense of urgency and highlights the importance of considering the consequences of our choices. Labrinth explores the idea of a potential breaking point, where the world becomes engulfed in flames, suggesting a catastrophic scenario that forces us to confront our actions.
Labrinth further questions the distinction between sanity and madness, asking "What if the mad men was sane?" This line raises the idea that perhaps what we perceive as madness is, in fact, a response to the chaotic world we live in. It challenges our understanding of what is considered normal and questions the current state of society.
The line "Is that my anguish and torment a lie?" highlights the internal struggle individuals face while living in a world full of suffering. It suggests that suffering is an inherent part of human existence and prompts us to question whether our pain and anguish are real or merely illusions we convince ourselves of.
Overall, "Washing Off the Blood" invites listeners to critically examine the state of the world and encourages introspection about our role in shaping its future.
Line by Line Meaning
What if the world was on fire?
What if everything around us was in chaos and destruction?
What if the ignitor went click?
What if the trigger that sets off the destruction was activated?
What if the mad men was sane?
What if those who are considered insane suddenly became rational?
Is that my anguish and torment a lie?
Is my pain and suffering an illusion?
We all know suffering is being alive
We are all aware that experiencing pain and hardship is an inherent part of being alive
I got the gasoline and phosphate to brighten up the night
I possess the means to intensify the chaos and destruction even further
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Timothy Lee McKenzie
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Washing Off The Blood
by Labrinth
[Verse]
What if the world was on fire?
What if the world was on fire?
What if the world was on fire?
What if the world was on fire?
What if the night went click?
What if the mad man was sane?
What if the world was on fire?
What if the world was on fire?
[Chorus]
Is that my anguish and torment a lie?
We all know suffering is bein' alive
I got the gasoline and phosphate to brighten up the night
We all know suffering is bein' alive
What if the world was on fire?
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Gave me so many chills! It reminds me of the episode teasers and automatically makes me miss it so much. Can't wait for season 3 and more songs.
yan lucas
:/
Alicia Freitas
@Emmanuel Quianes Yes it is. Play Nate's promo
Emmanuel Quianes
Isn’t the teaser song “Skeletons (Lexi Needed a Break)”
Dheenu DX
Euphoria is nothing without Labrinth's Music!!!!!🔥🎶🎧🎵🎶
Zülfikar ŞAHİN
Yeah!!!
Blax
This
Moonkin
it'd be pure liquid sadness 😨
vickyta gulani
So I desperately searched for this song after the episode 2 teaser and now when I first heard the music I got goosebumps everywhere. Best song out of the album
Lindsey Gilbert
@Quiñonez Torres Melanie Hassel thank you!