Came in Brave
Ladyhawk Lyrics


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Saturday night we went downtown
But i beat it back home, I couldn't take no more
I heard the voice of the street through the window
And it sang me to sleep on the bathroom floor
'Cause my bed is an open grave tonight
It gives no rest, just cold eyes open
And back out to the clouds and rain
I can feel my face growing paler by the day

There's a fire in the basement, so help me girl
'Cause I want you now more than anything else
They came in brave and just put it out
And i realized that I could go any time
But oh my baby blue, I don't care
'Cause i've been gone so long

Out getting high on the back porch
I sing to the empties and cigarette butts
And I know that the song is about you
And I'd sing to your face, but I've got no guts

And the mice are an angel choir tonight
They squeak right in on the hallelujah




I'll clear my head and close my eyes
And I'll get up late and I'll give up hope in the end.

Overall Meaning

The song "Came in Brave" by Ladyhawk is a melancholic and introspective track about the feeling of being lost and disconnected. The first verse of the song paints a picture of a night out that ends badly, as the singer returns home feeling drained and hopeless, unable to find solace even in their own bed. The imagery of an "open grave" suggests a feeling of death and despair, perfectly complemented by the sound of rain and ominous clouds.


The refrain of the song introduces a somewhat hopeful note, as the singer reaches out to someone they care about, asking for help to deal with the fire that's burning in their own basement. This fire could be seen as a metaphor for the difficulties and struggles that the singer is facing, and the fact that they are willing to ask for help shows a glimmer of hope and a desire to face these challenges.


The second verse is more introspective, with the singer singing about getting high and singing to themselves about the person they care about. The "angel choir" of mice is a humorous and ironic touch that brings a bit of levity to the song, while the final lines about giving up hope in the end suggest a sense of resignation and defeat.


Line by Line Meaning

Saturday night we went downtown
I went out with my friends on a Saturday night


But i beat it back home, I couldn't take no more
I couldn't handle the night and had to leave early


I heard the voice of the street through the window
I could hear the sounds of the city from my room


And it sang me to sleep on the bathroom floor
The noise put me to sleep, even though it was in a strange place


'Cause my bed is an open grave tonight
Sleeping feels like a fate worse than death


It gives no rest, just cold eyes open
Even lying in bed feels like a chore


And back out to the clouds and rain
I have to face the miserable weather again


I can feel my face growing paler by the day
I am becoming more and more depressed


There's a fire in the basement, so help me girl
I'm in trouble and need someone to rescue me


'Cause I want you now more than anything else
I need you more than anything right now


They came in brave and just put it out
Someone helped me overcome my problems


And i realized that I could go any time
I am aware of my own mortality


But oh my baby blue, I don't care
I don't care about the danger because of my love for you


'Cause i've been gone so long
I've been away from you for too long


Out getting high on the back porch
I'm smoking drugs outside


I sing to the empties and cigarette butts
I'm singing to myself and the trash around me


And I know that the song is about you
The song I'm singing is about my feelings for you


And I'd sing to your face, but I've got no guts
I'm too scared to express my feelings to you in person


And the mice are an angel choir tonight
Even the rodents seem magical in my state of mind


They squeak right in on the hallelujah
Their noises blend in with the music in my head


I'll clear my head and close my eyes
I'll try to calm down and rest


And I'll get up late and I'll give up hope in the end.
I don't have much faith in the future and I tend to oversleep




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