Back of the Van
Ladyhawke Lyrics
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Making eyes, making everything alright
Being home, being all alone, feeling sad watching the phone
Singing out, singing everything's alright
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Making eyes, making everything alright
When I'm out, when I'm far away wanting you, wanting to stay
Singing out, singing everything's alright
Cause you set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
When I wake and I'm far away, I know that you're leaving
In the dark when I'm all alone, I'm scared that you're leaving
When I wake and I'm far away, I know that you're leaving
In the dark when I'm all alone, I'm scared that you're leaving
Cause you set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
The lyrics to Ladyhawke's song "Back of the Van" tell the story of a relationship that is all-consuming and intense but ultimately temporary. The setting of the back of the van creates an air of secrecy and excitement as the couple holds hands and makes eyes at each other. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling sad and alone, perhaps because she is away from her lover, but singing and being with him brings her comfort and makes everything alright.
The repeated phrase "you set me on fire" suggests the intense passion and desire the couple feels for each other. However, this intensity is contrasted with the fear that the relationship may be temporary and that her lover may leave her. The singer acknowledges this fear in the lines "when I wake and I'm far away, I know that you're leaving, in the dark when I'm all alone, I'm scared that you're leaving."
Overall, the lyrics to "Back of the Van" capture the feelings of an intense and passionate relationship, but also acknowledge the fears and uncertainties that come with such a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark, in the back of the van cautiously holding your hand
Being in a secret place, holding hands carefully in a van
Making eyes, making everything alright
Creating a moment by expressing deep feelings
Being home, being all alone, feeling sad watching the phone
Feeling alone and sad while waiting for someone's call
Singing out, singing everything's alright
Trying to convince oneself that everything is okay
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Being passionate and excited about someone
When I'm out, when I'm far away wanting you, wanting to stay
Longing for someone while being away from them and wanting to stay with them forever
Cause you set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Being unable to control oneself because of intense feelings
When I wake and I'm far away, I know that you're leaving
Realizing that someone is leaving while being far away from them
In the dark when I'm all alone, I'm scared that you're leaving
Feeling helpless and scared about the possibility of someone leaving
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Being overwhelmed by emotions that cannot be controlled
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Being passionate and excited about someone
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Being unable to control oneself because of intense feelings
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Being passionate and excited about someone
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Being unable to control oneself because of intense feelings
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Being passionate and excited about someone
You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
Being unable to control oneself because of intense feelings
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL RICHARD BROWN, GRAHAM STUART JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jezusie
literally every song from this album is iconic
Col Col
The best
N A
Another great song of hers is Delirium - https://youtu.be/QN8HwUxFouM
82yy
Years later, I still dig this song and artist!!!
Alex Stone
+82yy me too, and I've turned my 11 yr old onto her as well. We listen to her a lot.
Logan Campos
82yy FUKIN A! THE VIDEO IS ON POINT EVEN THOUGH WHEN I listen to this I imagine a skate ring dancing to it with some hot gurl staring at me across the ring lol
SongBillong
Ten years on and this is still gorgeous. Timeless track!
Fonejacker
This video really reminds me of the 80s and the greatness of that decade, and kinda makes me sad that music since then just hasn't been the same. I really hope Ladyhawke does well and maybe bring this kind of style of music back into fashion and the mainstream, but without airplay or promotion this wont happen.
Lenny Nero
This turned into a whole retro synthwave subgenre, and she was at the beginning of it.
Marcin McFly
From first time I heard Ladyhawke's music few months ago I can't stop thinking about it. I have few favourite bands and I haven't changed their place in my rank loong but when I heard Pip's voice it's changed. Brilliant music, you'll be my number one forever. Hope for new album this year and best wishes from Poland :-).