Red Western Sky
Muzz Lyrics


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Red western sky I will follow you
With my pagan hat, tell me what to do
I will stand all night, I will walk to you
I will burn in fire, the shaking is new
But when I find you, the body will be clean

Red western sky show me what to do
Give me time to cry, give me long night through
All the great ones change, and the feet still bleed
What's forsaken fate in this token secret
Strange to think that somebody really cares

Send the dust in, send the rest to me
Sitting lonely shapes, infinite

Send the best in for me
And the rest remains still so sudden
In the mess

Red western sky there's a team from the east
And they try to pull me back, I'm dragging my feet
When I get that check, man, I'm gonna fire it
And easy the frying pan with shards on the carpet
It's strange to think somebody is really there

I'm surprised to think somebody's still there
It's positive, I've never known shit

Send the dust in to me, send the rest to me
Sitting lonely shapes, like we're infinite

Send the dust in for me




Let the rest remain still so sudden
In the mess

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Muzz's song "Red Western Sky" explore themes of existential longing and the search for purpose. The song features a narrator who is struggling to find their way in the world, seeking guidance from the titular "red western sky" and their own inner voice.


The opening lines of the song, "Red western sky I will follow you / With my pagan hat, tell me what to do," suggest a willingness to submit to fate and the forces of the universe. The notion of wearing a "pagan hat" could represent a desire to connect with ancient spiritual traditions or to embrace a more primal way of living. The longing in the singer's voice is palpable as they vow to "stand all night" and "walk to" the red western sky, even if it means "burn[ing] in fire" along the way.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their own mortality and the transience of human existence. They lament the fact that even great people eventually "change" and "the feet still bleed," suggesting that even those who achieve great things or become legends are not immune to the pain and struggle that come with being alive. The phrase "What's forsaken fate in this token secret" is somewhat cryptic, but could be interpreted as a questioning of the role that fate plays in shaping our lives, and whether we have any control over our own destinies.


The final verses of the song introduce a new element, with the singer referencing a "team from the east" who are trying to "pull [them] back." This could represent a physical or metaphorical obstacle that is preventing the singer from achieving their goals. However, they remain determined to "get that check" and "easy the frying pan with shards on the carpet," suggesting a desire to take control of their situation and assert their own agency. The final lines of the song, "It's positive, I've never known shit," could be seen as a hopeful acknowledgment that even in the face of uncertainty and adversity, there is always the potential for growth and discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

Red western sky I will follow you
I will pursue the red western sky,


With my pagan hat, tell me what to do
Wearing my pagan hat, I'm asking for guidance,


I will stand all night, I will walk to you
I'll stand awake all night and walk towards you,


I will burn in fire, the shaking is new
I'll endure and burn through the fire although the experience is new,


But when I find you, the body will be clean
Once I locate you, my spirit will be cleansed,


Red western sky show me what to do
I require instruction from the red western sky,


Give me time to cry, give me long night through
Allow me some time to weep, let me embrace the long night,


All the great ones change, and the feet still bleed
Great people can change, but they still experience pain,


What's forsaken fate in this token secret
What destiny has been abandoned in this cryptic message,


Strange to think that somebody really cares
It's odd to believe that someone truly cares for me,


Send the dust in, send the rest to me
Send the smaller pieces, keep the bigger ones for me,


Sitting lonely shapes, infinite
Solitary shapes with never-ending potential,


Send the best in for me
Send the finest objects that represent me,


And the rest remains still so sudden
The remaining pieces stay still, startlingly,


In the mess
In the chaos,


Red western sky there's a team from the east
A team from the east tries to bring me back, despite the red western sky,


And they try to pull me back, I'm dragging my feet
I resist their efforts and drag my feet in response,


When I get that check, man, I'm gonna fire it
When I receive that payment, I'll respond aggressively,


And easy the frying pan with shards on the carpet
As the broken remnants lay on the carpet, I'll calmly handle the frying pan,


It's strange to think somebody is really there
It's bizarre to consider that someone genuinely exists,


I'm surprised to think somebody's still there
I'm astounded that someone is still present,


It's positive, I've never known shit
It's uplifting, I've never experienced anything like it,


Send the dust in to me, send the rest to me
Send the smaller pieces, keep the bigger ones for me,


Sitting lonely shapes, like we're infinite
Solitary shapes with potential as vast as infinity,


Send the dust in for me
Send the smaller pieces for me,


Let the rest remain still so sudden
Leave the bigger pieces still and startling,


In the mess
In the chaos




Lyrics © SAND MAN MUSIC, CLARABELLE SONGS, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Paul Banks, Josh Kaufman, Matt Barrick

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Shura76

En Español

Cielo Rojo del Oeste te está siguiendo
Con mi sombrero pagano,dime que hacer
Me quedaré toda la noche,caminaré hacia Ti
Arderé en fuego,temblamos otra vez
Pero cuando te encuentre,el cuerpo estará limpio

Cielo rojo del Oeste, muestrame qué hacer
Dame tiempo para llorar,dame una larga noche
Todos los grandes cambian y los pies aún sangran
¿Qué es el destino abandonado en este secreto simbólico?
Es extraño pensar que a alguien realmente le importa

Envía el polvo,envíame los restos a Mi
Sentado formas solitarias,infinitas

Envía lo mejor para mi
Y el resto permanece quieto tan repentino
En el desastre

Cielo rojo del Oeste,hay un equipo del Este
Y tratan de tirarme hacia atrás,estoy arrastrando mis pies
Cuando obtenga ese cheque,Amigo,lo dispararé
Y un Asarten Fácil con fragmentos en la alfombra
Es extraño pensar que alguien realmente está ahí

[Me sorprende pensar que alguien todavía está ahí
Es positivo,nunca he conocido una mierd*]

Envíame el polvo a Mi,envíame los restos a Mi
Sentados formas solitarias,como si fuéramos infinitos

Envía el polvo por mí
Deja que el resto se quede quieto tan repentino
En el Desastre



Isabelle Toledo de Moraes

Red western sky I will follow you
With my pagan hat, tell me what to do
I will stand all night, I will walk to you
I will burn in fire, the shaking is new
But when I find you, the body will be clean

Red western sky show me what to do
Give me time to cry, give me long night through
All the great ones change, and the feet still bleed
What's forsaken fate in this token secret
Strange to think that somebody really cares

Send the dust in, send the rest to me
Sitting lonely shapes, infinite

Send the best in for me
And the rest remains still so sudden
In the mess

Red western sky there's a team from the east
And they try to pull me back, I'm dragging my feet
When I get that check, man, I'm gonna fire it
And easy the frying pan with shards on the carpet
It's strange to think somebody is really there

I'm surprised to think somebody's still there
It's positive, I've never known shit

Send the dust in to me, send the rest to me
Sitting lonely shapes, like we're infinite

Send the dust in for me
Let the rest remain still so sudden
In the mess



gianni paladini

Red western sky, I will follow you
With my pagan hat, tell her what to do
I will stand all night, I will walk to you
I will burn in fire, the shaking is new
But when I find you, my body will be clean
Red western sky, show me what to do
Give me time to cry, give me long night through
All the great ones change, and the feet still bleed
What's forsaken fate in this token secret
Strange to think somebody really cares
Send the dust in, send the rest to me
Sitting lonely shapes, infinite
Send the dust in, for me
And the rest remains still, so sudden
In the mess
Red western sky, there's a team from the east
And they try and pull me back, I'm dragging my feet
When I get that check, man, I'm gonna fire it
The bees in the frying pan, the shards in the carpet
It's strange to think somebody's really there
Surprised to think somebody's still there
It's positive, I've never known shit
Send the dust in to me
Send the rest to me
Sitting lonely shapes, like we're infinite
Send the best in for me
Let the rest remain still, so sudden
In the mess



All comments from YouTube:

Waseem Khan

I met Paul on Halloween night in NYC about 10 years ago. He was guest DJing at this club. Interpol was huge in my life at the time. Long story short, once he stopped his set I approached him we talked, took a photo, and he was the coolest dude ever. That shit meant alot to me because I was still young at the time looking for my own direction in life.

pablo vieira

Queria tbm ver o Paul como DJ, invejinha que chama?

Paulo Zerati

Hes a special Man indeed

So So

DJ Fancypants

Me Also me

that's sweet , best of luck on Ur life man honestly do anything u want and don't let anyone stop u coz it's Ur life

Luis Emiliano

Nice story

Daniela Paredes Retamal

Todos los proyectos de Paul me gustan, pero este que es muy distinto lo ame. Junto con su pelito verde y su voz tan dulce🖤🎤

Trebor331

Paul Banks hace cualquier proyecto.
Automáticamente yo: "¿Hay algo que éste hombre no haga bien?."

Me encantó mi favorita hasta el momento.

Bastideon

Un gran abrazo Paul, es un increíble proyecto realmente. Recuerda esto, siempre serás recordado como unos de los mejores letristas que ha tenido la historia de la música ❤

Erick Arenas

Can't believe I'm listening to the musical spirits of Interpol, The Walkmen and The National in one song! Fantastic!

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