In August 2020, the band announced via Instagram that they would be taking an extended hiatus.
REMEDY
Night Riots Lyrics
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fevered dreams where I'm missing you
Don't call me on the phone I could talk with anyone
I need you here I want you now
So hurry home the quickest route
Hear that train it comes calling out
Shadows closing fears that I can't tell
Don't call me on the phone I could talk with anyone
I need you here I want you now
So hurry home the quickest route
Cause you're my Remedy my only cure,
You're my remedy the quickest cure
Don't call me on the phone I could talk with anyone
I need you here I want you now
So hurry home the quickest route
The lyrics to Night Riots's song Remedy speak to the idea of missing someone deeply and seeking comfort in their presence. The first verse describes slipping into fevered dreams where the singer is missing their loved one. They don't want to talk to anyone else on the phone because they are yearning for this person specifically. The urgency in their desire for their loved one is palpable in the line "So hurry home the quickest route."
The second verse introduces the sound of a train, which can be interpreted as both a literal and metaphorical call to action. The shadows closing in and unspoken fears add to the sense of unease and anxiety that comes with missing someone. Despite this, the singer again reiterates their need for this person: "Don't call me on the phone I could talk with anyone / I need you here I want you now."
The chorus reveals that this person is the singer's "remedy" and "quickest cure." The repetition of the line "Don't call me on the phone I could talk with anyone" emphasizes the importance and exclusivity of this person's presence in their life. The urgency in the singer's desire for their loved one is palpable throughout the song and ultimately showcases the powerful comfort and healing that can come from human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay down in my bed I slip into
fevered dreams where I'm missing you
As I lay in bed, I fall into a state of restless dreaming where I realize how much I miss you.
Don't call me on the phone I could talk with anyone
I need you here I want you now
So hurry home the quickest route
I don't want to talk to anyone on the phone because I need you to be physically present with me right now. Please come home as soon as you can.
Hear that train it comes calling out
Shadows closing fears that I can't tell
I can hear the distant sound of a train, which symbolizes the fears and worries that I can't clearly express.
Cause you're my Remedy my only cure,
You're my remedy the quickest cure
You are the solution to all my problems and the only cure for my pain. You are the quickest and most effective remedy for me.
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.