Noirre is a musician, songwriter and producer from Northern California. His… Read Full Bio ↴Noirre is a musician, songwriter and producer from Northern California. His debut album, Nite Tales, is a collection of songs that bring together elements of Indie rock, pop, R&B and electronica brilliantly. Noirre wrote, recorded and produced every track on the album. At just 18, Noirre is selling out live shows and is being hailed by music reviewers across the globe for his incredible songwriting ability and infectious melodies. Noirre seamlessly blends different musical styles into a single and cohesive sound that is entirely his own.

For the month of February 2015, Noirre’s track, “My Mistakes Were Made For You”, held the #1 spot for Indie Rock singles on the influential music radio service, Indie Shuffle -- edging out such heavy weights as Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie, The Kooks and Phoenix. Noirre’s music is receiving airplay on college and alternative/modern rock radio stations in both the US and abroad.

Noirre is a writer & publisher member of ASCAP who’s had virtually every track from his Nite Tales album placed in film and television. His music is used extensively in the Roadtrip Nation films, “Road to TEACH” and “Why Not Us?” on the Pivot TV network reaching over 45 million households in the U.S. Noirre is also featured musically in the surfing lifestyle reality TV series, “Bring Your Own Board, Orange County” which is set to air this spring.

Currently, Noirre is recording his second album which is scheduled to be released later this summer on Pool Swimmer Records.

Nite Tales is available on iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon, CDBaby! and more.

West Coast
Noirre Lyrics

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I hold it down when you're not around
It took a while but I figured out
I'm out of town and I'm on the couch
Thinking back, is it different now?
I'm out of bounds and I've been around
(??????) I'm addicted to somebody else
You said let her if you if you let her but for better or for worse, she never put the bed down
So tell it to me, got anywhere you wanna go?

If my heart beats, take me to the west coast
I wanna be free, I never wanna have a home
But if that may be, I'll settle on the west coast, on the west coast
I see the kids and I see the house, I see the wife and I see myself.
I see the dog up on the lawn with my mother and my pops and my sister with her future spouse
And no matter where I go I swear to god I'm coming home I got a vision of living with the partition so I'm (?????) until it's you that I'm missing.
She said tell it to me got anywhere you wanna go?
Well if my heart beats, take me to the west coast.
I wanna be free, I never wanna have a home, but if that may be I'll settle on the west coast, on the west coast.
So tell it to me, got anywhere you wanna go?

Well if my heart beats, take me to the west coast.
I wanna be free, I never wanna have a home, but if that may be I'll settle on the west coast, on the west coast

Overall Meaning

The song "West Coast" by Noirre is a contemplative and introspective exploration of the desire for freedom and the search for a place of belonging. The lyrics suggest a sense of restlessness and a longing for something undefined, as the singer wrestles with conflicting ideas of home and belonging. The opening lines convey a sense of responsibility and duty, as the singer holds things down in the absence of a partner or loved one. However, this is juxtaposed with a sense of isolation and detachment, as the singer questions whether things have changed in their absence. The line "I'm addicted to somebody else" suggests a complex relationship dynamic, further complicating the singer's search for a sense of belonging.

The chorus of the song expresses a yearning for freedom and a willingness to embrace the unknown. The singer expresses a desire to be free and unencumbered, never wanting to have a permanent home. However, the chorus also suggests a sense of resolution and acceptance, as the singer is willing to settle on the west coast, perhaps indicating a geographical location that holds a special meaning for them. The song also highlights the importance of family and relationships, as the singer envisions a future with loved ones, despite their desire for freedom and independence.

Overall, "West Coast" is a poignant and introspective examination of the search for home and belonging, and the complex emotions that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I hold it down when you're not around
I keep things under control when you're not here.

It took a while but I figured out
It took me some time, but I eventually understood.

I'm out of town and I'm on the couch
I am currently away from home and lounging on a sofa.

Thinking back, is it different now?
Reflecting on my past, has anything changed?

I'm out of bounds and I've been around
I have gone beyond what is expected of me and have been to many places.

(??????) I'm addicted to somebody else
Unknown, no meaning can be inferred as it's incomplete.

You said let her if you if you let her but for better or for worse, she never put the bed down
You allowed her to do as she pleased, but despite the consequences, she never slept in the bed with you.

So tell it to me, got anywhere you wanna go?
So, tell me, do you have any specific place you want to go?

If my heart beats, take me to the west coast
If my heart still beats with desire, take me to the western coast.

I wanna be free, I never wanna have a home
I want to have no ties or obligations, I don't want a permanent residence.

But if that may be, I'll settle on the west coast, on the west coast
But if I must have a home, I'll settle on the western coast of the country.

I see the kids and I see the house, I see the wife and I see myself.
I envision a life with children, a home, a spouse, and myself included.

I see the dog up on the lawn with my mother and my pops and my sister with her future spouse
I also envision a scenario where my parents, my sibling, their spouse and a pet dog, all gather and reside on a lawn.

And no matter where I go I swear to god I'm coming home I got a vision of living with the partition so I'm (?????) until it's you that I'm missing.
No matter where I may wander, I resolutely promise to find my way back home. Despite having dreams of dividing my living space, I won't act on them until I miss being with you.

She said tell it to me got anywhere you wanna go?
She said to tell her if there's any specific place I want to go.

Well if my heart beats, take me to the west coast.
If I still have a longing to go there, take me to the western shore.

I wanna be free, I never wanna have a home, but if that may be I'll settle on the west coast, on the west coast.
I don't want any restrictions or ties, but if I must have a residence then I'll choose the west coast.

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