Armistice
PhoenixȀ Lyrics


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Dally used to come from me
Go on mister, get well
Daddy wasn't thinking that you're no good
Don't worry 'cause you're not the kind to kiss and tell
Dally and cherry trees
I don't recall them anyway
So long as no one here is gonna wear out
To which isn't the same
Look what you wasted

When the lights are coming out
And I come down in your room
Our daily compromise, it is
Written in your signed armistice
And when the lights are coming out
And I come down in your room
Well well the sign is always
Here is your signed armistice

It's time to fall, oh, not to heat it up
The question is plain as a propeller
In the middle of the course
When ambitions are low
Head on close, hang on before you lose control
We ought to go
And look how to rip it off
December for message on the lips
Some love is, no, it ain't gonna wear out
To which is all the same
One of us is wasted

When the lights are coming out
And I come down in your room
Our daily compromise, it is
Written in your signed armistice
And when the lights are coming out
And I come down in your room
Well well the sign is always
Here is your signed armistice

Fallin' out, he's in a rush, fallin' out, he's goin in, fallin out, he's in a rush
Keep your promises
Fallin' out, he's in a rush, fallin' out, he's goin in, fallin out he's in a rush
Fallin' out he's always,
Fallin' out, he's in a rush
Keep your promises




Fallin' out, he's in a rush,
Fallin' out, he's always

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Armistice" by Phoenix are quite abstract but could be interpreted as a reflection on relationships and human nature. The opening lines "Dally used to come from me, go on mister, get well, daddy wasn't thinking that you're no good" suggest a sense of detachment and disapproval towards someone's actions. It could be referring to a past relationship or a friend who has made poor choices. The subsequent lines "don't worry 'cause you're not the kind to kiss and tell, dally and cherry trees, I don't recall them anyway" could imply a disregard for the past and a preference to move on, regardless of the memories associated with it.


The chorus "When the lights are coming out and I come down in your room, our daily compromise, it is written in your signed armistice" could signify two people coming together and finding a way to compromise, possibly after going through a rough patch. The use of the word "armistice" suggests a temporary truce or agreement, indicating that while things might be okay for now, it might not last. The song then goes on to suggest that it's important to keep one's promises and not fall back into old patterns.


Line by Line Meaning

Dally used to come from me
I used to have a friend named Dally


Go on mister, get well
Goodbye, hope you feel better


Daddy wasn't thinking that you're no good
My father didn't approve of you


Don't worry 'cause you're not the kind to kiss and tell
I'm not worried about you revealing our secrets


Dally and cherry trees
Memories of Dally and cherry trees


I don't recall them anyway
I don't really remember them


So long as no one here is gonna wear out
As long as nobody gets tired of us


To which isn't the same
Which is different


Look what you wasted
Look at what we've wasted


When the lights are coming out
As the sun is setting


And I come down in your room
When I visit you


Our daily compromise, it is
Our daily arrangement is


Written in your signed armistice
Agreed upon and recorded in a peace agreement


Well well the sign is always
The signature is always there


Here is your signed armistice
This is the peace agreement we've made


It's time to fall, oh, not to heat it up
It's time to calm down, not to make things worse


The question is plain as a propeller
The question is simple and straightforward


In the middle of the course
Halfway through the situation


When ambitions are low
When we're not sure what we want


Head on close, hang on before you lose control
Stay close to me and hold on tight


We ought to go
We should leave


And look how to rip it off
And figure out how to end the situation


December for message on the lips
A message to be delivered in December


Some love is, no, it ain't gonna wear out
Some love never fades


To which is all the same
Which is all equal


One of us is wasted
One of us is lost


Fallin' out, he's in a rush
He's leaving quickly


Keep your promises
Stay true to your word


Fallin' out, he's always
He's always leaving




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTIAN MAZZALAI, FREDERIC MOULIN, LAURENT MAZZALAI, THOMAS CROQUET

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Above & Below

Had a really bad anxiety attack today...and this has managed to calm me down. Great track.

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@GLamoRousCooKie yeah same, i used to get them when i was like 10-14 but now i don't get them anymore :) they're horrible

Above & Below

@Oioi Scran Yes, but much more rarely these days. Things get better in life. Xo

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Do you still get them?

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