Dangerline
Lyadrive Lyrics
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I've got a gun but it ain't been fired,
(they call me) Dangerous, on the news,
But this victim is just confused,
They look at me and I look at you,
Just who the hell is telling the truth,
(they got my) Name and my number too,
Won't somebody tell me what I am gonna do.
There was a time when I could have said no,
Must've been a time when I let it all go,
Now I'm in trouble up to my neck and I'm-
Down on my knees.
My name in the papers,
My face on the news at 10,
So tonight I'll be running,
Running all over again.
(Chorus) When it chills you to the bone,
Hidin' in the night,
Your heart just turns to stone,
Running on the danger-
Running on the danger-line.
Why be afraid, I did no wrong,
I ain't shot or hurt no-one,
(I got the) Desperation of a wanted man,
My head in my hands.
Should I stop, why can't you see,
I'm innocent but they'll never believe,
(just tonight) Won't you give me your hands,
Don't want to die as a lonely, lonely man.
The lyrics of "Dangerline" by Lyadrive describe a protagonist on the run, armed with a gun but not knowing why he's in this situation. He's being branded as "Dangerous" by news outlets, although he perceives himself as just another victim of circumstance. The singer is confused about who's telling the truth - he and his pursuers seem to be operating with opposing narratives. He has reached a crossroad where he believes he could have said no, but now finds himself in trouble, his name and face plastered on newspapers and TV. He is desperate for someone to believe him, to understand his predicament and give him a hand.
The song echoes the common theme of being misunderstood and falsely accused. It also illustrates a sense of urgency and tension, with a pacey melody, intense drums, and guitar riffs. The chorus phrases, "Running on the danger-line," engages the audience with a sense of apprehension and exhilaration. Lyadrive captures the stress, the emotional turmoil, and a struggle for survival that accompany being on the run.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the run and I don't know why,
I'm currently running away from something or someone, but I'm not sure why.
I've got a gun but it ain't been fired,
I possess a gun, but I haven't used it yet.
(they call me) Dangerous, on the news,
The media has labeled me as someone who poses a threat to others.
But this victim is just confused,
The person who claims to be my victim is mistaken or unsure of what happened.
They look at me and I look at you,
I'm unsure of who to trust or believe between myself and others.
Just who the hell is telling the truth,
I'm uncertain of what to believe because different people are claiming different things.
(they got my) Name and my number too,
The authorities or other parties have information that links me to the incident in question.
Won't somebody tell me what I am gonna do.
I am seeking guidance or help on what to do next.
There was a time when I could have said no,
In the past, I had a choice or opportunity to avoid being in my current situation.
Must've been a time when I let it all go,
I may have made a mistake by not taking action to prevent or resolve the current issue.
Now I'm in trouble up to my neck and I'm-
I am in significant trouble and I don't know how to get out of it.
Down on my knees.
I feel powerless or hopeless in my current circumstances.
My name in the papers,
The media has publicly shared my identity in connection with the incident.
My face on the news at 10,
My face has been broadcasted on television news programs.
So tonight I'll be running,
I am continuing to flee from danger or trouble.
Running all over again.
I feel trapped in a cycle of constantly needing to escape.
(Chorus) When it chills you to the bone,
When you feel scared or uneasy to the point of being physically affected.
Hidin' in the night,
Trying to remain unseen and avoiding detection.
Your heart just turns to stone,
Feeling emotionally numb or unfeeling.
Running on the danger-
Continuing to put oneself in harm's way in order to escape danger or trouble.
Running on the danger-line.
Living dangerously and constantly flirting with trouble.
Why be afraid, I did no wrong,
I am innocent and have not done anything to deserve fear or punishment.
I ain't shot or hurt no-one,
I have not harmed anyone or caused anyone physical injury.
(I got the) Desperation of a wanted man,
I feel desperate and alone because I am being pursued and wanted for something I did not do, or do not believe I deserve to be punished for.
My head in my hands.
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed.
Should I stop, why can't you see,
I am contemplating whether or not it's worth continuing to run and hide, and why others cannot see that I am innocent.
I'm innocent but they'll never believe,
I am confident in my innocence, but it seems that others are unwilling to believe me.
(just tonight) Won't you give me your hands,
I am reaching out for help and seeking reassurance from someone else.
Don't want to die as a lonely, lonely man.
I fear dying alone and would like someone to support and believe me.
Contributed by Matthew A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.