Eight Till Late
No Hot Ashes Lyrics
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Got a dead brain, Got a dick school,
Better get it through your head.
You're sicks on, your lazy, not nothing amazing, Nah.
Sitting down sipping on a (???).
Nothing to do but i feel ok.
Sucked all the sugar out of Lucozade
What do they teach?
Got to question, why they pest you,
What they shout, what they preach
Well, school won't kill you. But it will destroy or distill you.
And how's your brain?
And well, im open to talk about it 8 til′ late.
Im the same, and so im open to talk about it, open to talk.
My baby said "don′t play around",
We'll all be dead by midnight.
My baby said "don′t make a sound",
And we'll have no tears tonight.
Reachin′ "hallelujah"
You sleep with the sun.
I know that I'm broken and i know you′re the one.
My baby said, "don't play around."
With sticks and stones,
They break my bones, but it's the words that will kill me.
Im a soft soul you see.
Rarely dealing well when they′re good to a T.
And hows your brain?
And well, im open to talk about it 8 til′ late.
Im the same, and so im open to talk about it, open to talk.
My baby said "don't play around",
We′ll all be dead by midnight.
My baby said "don't make a sound",
And we′ll have no tears tonight.
Reachin' "hallelujah"
You sleep with the sun.
I know that I′m broken and i know you're the one.
My baby said, "don't play around."
8 til′ late.
8 til′ late.
8 til' late.
8 til′ late.
The lyrics to No Hot Ashes's "Eight Till Late" tackle a number of themes, from the mundanity of modern life to the struggles of adolescence. The opening lines, "Don't bust my shin / Got a dead brain, got a dick school," seem to express a sense of frustration with the daily grind of school and work. The following lines, "Better get it through your head / You're sicks on, your lazy, not nothing amazing, Nah," could be read as sarcastic commentary on the expectations placed upon young people to excel in school and advance in their careers.
The song then shifts to a more reflective tone, with the lines "What do they teach? / Got to question, why they pest you / What they shout, what they preach / Well, school won't kill you. But it will destroy or distill you." Here, the lyrics seem to be grappling with the age-old question of what exactly we're meant to be learning in school, and whether the emphasis on grades and conformity is ultimately harmful to our development as individuals.
The final lines of the song return to a more somber note, with the repeated refrain "My baby said 'don't play around' / We'll all be dead by midnight." This could be interpreted in a number of ways, but seems to suggest a sense of urgency and a desire to live fully in the present moment. The lines "With sticks and stones, they break my bones, but it's the words that will kill me / I'm a soft soul you see" add another layer of complexity to the themes explored in the song, touching on the ways in which our emotions and vulnerabilities can be exploited by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't bust my shin.
Please do not physically harm me.
Got a dead brain, Got a dick school, Better get it through your head.
My brain feels empty and my school experience has not been helpful, please understand this fact.
You're sicks on, your lazy, not nothing amazing, Nah.
You are unwell and not performing great, it is not a surprise to me.
Sitting down sipping on a (???).
I am sitting, possibly drinking, and not doing much else.
Nothing to do but i feel ok.
Even though I have nothing to do, I am content with my current state.
Sucked all the sugar out of Lucozade, That′s one way to ruin my, day.
Someone has consumed all the sugar from my drink, which has had a negative impact on my day.
What do they teach?
I am questioning the content and value of what is being taught.
Got to question, why they pest you,
One must wonder why they are being bothered or pestered.
What they shout, what they preach
I am curious about the message they are spreading and whether it is valuable or not.
Well, school won't kill you. But it will destroy or distill you.
School may not physically harm you, but it can have negative effects on your personality or impact your potential.
And how's your brain?
I would like to inquire about the status of your mental state.
And well, im open to talk about it 8 til′ late.
I am available to discuss this topic until late in the evening.
Im the same, and so im open to talk about it, open to talk.
I am in a similar position and would like to have a conversation about this topic.
My baby said "don′t play around", We'll all be dead by midnight.
My significant other has warned me not to waste time as life is short.
My baby said "don′t make a sound", And we'll have no tears tonight.
My significant other has advised me to be quiet and avoid crying.
Reachin′ "hallelujah", You sleep with the sun.
I am expressing hopefulness or praise, and you sleep during the daylight hours.
I know that I'm broken and i know you′re the one.
I am aware that I am emotionally damaged and you are the person who can help me.
With sticks and stones, They break my bones, but it's the words that will kill me.
Physical pain may be temporary, but emotional pain caused by words can be long-lasting and devastating.
Im a soft soul you see.
I am a gentle and emotional person.
Rarely dealing well when they′re good to a T.
I am not accustomed to dealing with situations that are executed perfectly or without flaw.
8 til′ late.
I am available to talk about a topic until late in the evening.
8 til′ late.
I am available to talk about a topic until late in the evening.
8 til' late.
I am available to talk about a topic until late in the evening.
8 til′ late.
I am available to talk about a topic until late in the evening.
Writer(s): Matthew Buckley, Jack Walsh, Isaac Taylor, Luigi Di Vuono
Contributed by Peyton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.