National Product, a rock band from Oahu, Hawaii, began playing local gigs w… Read Full Bio ↴National Product, a rock band from Oahu, Hawaii, began playing local gigs while still in high school, and moved to California in 2000. Soon afterwards, most of the members moved back home, leaving only lead singer Danny Casler in California; Casler later returned to Hawaii and reformed the group with a new lineup in 2003. They played the Warped Tour in 2005. In 2007, the group signed with R&M Artist Records, who signed NP as their "flagship group", and toured Canada with Saosin, Poison the Well, Panic Division, and Flight 409, where they survived a car crash. Their album Luna was released on August 7, 2007, produced by James Paul Wisner (Underoath, Dashboard, Paramore) The lead single from the album, "Love Me", is receiving strong airplay on radio stations in Hawaii.

Explode
National Product Lyrics

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I leave no trace behind
And I won't say a thing, anything
I take my things and go
And i'll make sure to close the doors behind me

I'm desperately walking away so you'll know
I'm not coming back even though I want to know

You said that I'd regret this

The secrets, the secrets
They are pushing me away from you
The secrets, the secrets
They are pushing me away from you

You said that I'd regret this
You're wrong i'll never forget this

As my steps lead the way
Your colour turns to shade
You're just a memory
Emotion turns to sound
My heart keeps beating loud
And my feet hit the ground
Faster and faster I'm running away

I'm desperately walking away so you'll know
I'm not coming back even though I want to know

The secrets, the secrets
They are pushing me away from you
The secrets, the secrets
They are pushing me away, pushing me away

So stay close, I'm about to explode
So stay close, I'm about to explode

'Cause I'm desperately walking away so you'll know
I'm not coming back even though I want to know

The secrets, the secrets
They are pushing me away from you
The secrets, the secrets
They are pushing me away from you
The secrets, the secrets
They're pushing me away, pushing me away

You said that I'd regret this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of National Product's song "Explode" tell the story of someone who has to walk away from a situation they are in, leaving no trace behind and making sure to close the doors. The person is feeling desperate as they know they have to leave, but they really do not want to. They have a secret that is pushing them away from the other person, and they will not reveal what it is. The person wanted them to stay, but the secrets are too much to bear, and they cannot pretend anymore.

As the person walks away, everything around them fades into a memory, including the other person's color. They have emotions, but they turn into sound. Their heart beats louder and faster as they run away, trying to get further from the situation. They know that they will not be coming back, even though they want to know what would have happened if they did.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "The secrets, the secrets, they are pushing me away from you." This repetition emphasizes the idea that the secret is the primary reason the person has to leave. They are about to explode from the pressure of keeping the secret, and they cannot stay close to the other person. The secrets are causing distance between the two of them that may be impossible to bridge.

Overall, "Explode" tells a story about the difficulties of keeping secrets and the impact they can have on relationships. The song deals with the themes of desperation, regret, and the consequences of unspoken secrets.

Line by Line Meaning

I leave no trace behind
I am leaving without making a mark or leaving any evidence behind.

And I won't say a thing, anything
I am departing silently and without a word.

I take my things and go
I am leaving and taking all of my possessions with me.

And i'll make sure to close the doors behind me
As I leave, I will guarantee that everything is tightly shut and locked.

I'm desperately walking away so you'll know
I'm departing with urgency to emphasize my decision to not return.

I'm not coming back even though I want to know
Despite my curiosity, I have no intention of returning.

You said that I'd regret this
I was warned that leaving would result in regret, possibly due to secrets.

The secrets, the secrets
The undisclosed information about this situation.

They are pushing me away from you
The weight of these secrets is having the opposite effect on my relationship with you.

You're wrong i'll never forget this
Contrary to your prediction, I will always remember this experience.

As my steps lead the way
As I walk away and create physical distance between us.

Your colour turns to shade
Your vibrancy and liveliness fades as I leave.

You're just a memory
You are now a distant recollection in my mind.

Emotion turns to sound
My emotional turmoil is now expressed through audible physical sounds.

My heart keeps beating loud
My heart is racing with emotions and feelings.

And my feet hit the ground
I am walking with intention and purpose to create distance.

Faster and faster I'm running away
I am escaping with increased speed and pace.

The secrets, the secrets
The undisclosed and kept hidden knowledge of this situation.

They are pushing me away from you
The weight of these secrets is increasing the distance between us.

They're pushing me away, pushing me away
These secrets are driving me further and further away from you.

So stay close, I'm about to explode
Despite my departure, I am warning to stay nearby due to the potential for something damaging or impactful to occur.

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