In August 2020, the band announced via Instagram that they would be taking an extended hiatus.
Contagious
Night Riots Lyrics
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Bones rust decay and mold
Head first, it is what it is
Youth lost kicks us to live
I am contagious, I am breaking down
I am nothing, I am no one's fault
I am contagious, I am plagued with lies
Flesh of our fathers, I am no one's faultLet go don't be so vain
All the masses all the names
Look out and into the sky
Full of light, fullof life
I am contagious, I am breaking down
I am nothing, I am no one's fault
I am contagious, I am plagued with lies
Flesh of our fathers, I am no one's fault
Crystals in the night, we are surrounded
I am contagious, I am breaking down
I am nothing, I am no one's fault
I am contagious, I am plagued with lies
Flesh of our fathers, I am no one's fault
The lyrics of Night Riots' song Contagious have a haunting quality to them that hints at the dark truths of life that we often choose to overlook. Don't be, don't be so cold, the opening line, seems to speak to the emotional detachment that many people exhibit in life. It's easy to shut down and wall off one's heart when faced with hardship or trauma, but the song suggests that this is a bad way to live. The next line, Bones rust decay and mold, further emphasizes the impermanence of life and how everything we have will eventually crumble to dust.
Head first, it is what it is, speaks of the necessity of facing life head-on, no matter how difficult it might be. Rather than hiding from life's challenges or pretending they don't exist, we must face them head-on and strive to overcome them. Youth lost kicks us to live is a reference to the way in which difficult experiences can often drive us to push ourselves harder, to engage with life more fully.
The chorus, I am contagious, I am breaking down, is a powerful refrain that speaks to the way in which negative experiences can spread and infect others. The lines suggest that we must be careful not to allow ourselves to become consumed by negative emotions or thoughts, or else we risk infecting those around us. At the same time, it also acknowledges that we are all vulnerable to these negative forces that seek to pull us down and break us apart. All of us are prone to feeling like we are nothing, like we don't matter, but this is not true.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be, don't be so cold
Please don't be so distant and unfeeling towards me.
Bones rust decay and mold
Our physical bodies deteriorate over time.
Head first, it is what it is
We have to face our problems and accept reality head-on.
Youth lost kicks us to live
The realization that our youth and time is limited drives us to make the most out of our lives.
I am contagious, I am breaking down
I am a source of negative influence and my mental state is deteriorating.
I am nothing, I am no one's fault
I am not worthy of anyone's attention or blame for how I feel.
I am contagious, I am plagued with lies
My influence can spread to others and I am burdened with dishonesty.
Flesh of our fathers, I am no one's fault
The flaws and problems we face are not solely the fault of our predecessors.
Let go don't be so vain
Stop holding onto your pride and ego and learn to let things go.
All the masses all the names
All the people and all the labels we give them.
Look out and into the sky
Take a step back and look at the bigger picture.
Full of light, full of life
The world has so much potential and beauty to offer.
Crystals in the night, we are surrounded
Even in the darkness, there is still beauty and wonder around us.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Travis Hawley, Matt DePauw, Nick Fotinakes, Michael Van Kranenburg, Rico Rodriguez, Eric Palmquist
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[Lyrics]
Don't be, don't be so cold
Bones rust decay and mold
Head first, it is what it is
Youth lost kicks us to live
I am contagious, I am breaking down
I am nothing, I am no one's fault
I am contagious, I am plagued with lies
Flesh of our fathers, I am no one's fault
Let go don't be so vain
All the masses all the names
Look out and into the sky
Full of light, fullof life
I am contagious, I am breaking down
I am nothing, I am no one's fault
I am contagious, I am plagued with lies
Flesh of our fathers, I am no one's fault
Crystals in the night, we are surrounded
I am contagious, I am breaking down
I am nothing, I am no one's fault
I am contagious, I am plagued with lies
Flesh of our fathers, I am no one's fault
@digitaltourbus
Obsessed with this song!
@guitardds
This 47 year old is digging the 80's vibe on this.
@carbonanimation704
“I am no one’s fault” is one of the best lyrics of all time
@tommymcdougall6563
Here because of Corona Virus. But man this has been my favorite song since 2015. God bless the Night Riots.
@Inpersona64
COVID-19 brought me here, again.
@D3EZNUT5
I listen to this song at least 5 times every day for the last 3 years
@butterofthepeanut3444
I don't want this song to get old for me, that's a lot lol
@Shaynewhite
One of my new favorite bands! Sounds like something from the 80's my mom said
@tamarastowe174
Yes! When he sings the chorus it reminds me alot of Robert Smith's young voice from the Cure.
@cerialkiller86
dude my pops said the same. funny