From their Myspace in 2005: "Hi, we are Races To April. We are a four piece melodic-rock group residing in the Blue Ridge mountains of VA. Originally from the Tidewater region, we formed in the Spring of 2002 with the intentions of writing music that is both challenging to learn and meaningful to play. Thanks for checking us out! Our debut release, 'The Syntax in Everything' is out now on Tinted Amber Records. Want a copy? Email us at: info@racestoapril.com To join our street team, email: parkinglotgoodbyes@hotmail.com with your name, age, and location. We'll love you for it!"
Influences: Ben Folds, Counterfit, Hey Mercedes, Coheed And Cambria, Billy Joel, Benton Falls.
Members:
Robin Smith - Vocals/Guitar
Schuyler Van Montfrans - Guitar/Vocals
Brandon Emerson - Bass
Nathan Madden - Drums
myspace.com/racestoapril
Kill The Lights
Races to April Lyrics
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And I hope tomorrow comes early
'cause I feel so tired
Don't expect me to say much of anything
Kill the lights
And we'll pretend that we're not here
I don't want to talk about it
We're treading water, praying that we'll find out feet
Before our hearts explode
So please don't drag this out
I can't wait for you to say goodbye
We'll draw the curtains and hold our breath till it's morning
May our dreams remind us
Of a life we want
And since the conversations is dried up
And worn thin
At least we have the TV
To swallow the silence between us
We're driving back to our place
And I hope tomorrow comes early
'cause I feel so tired (As we decide if it's worth it)
Don't expect me to say much of anything (to work things out)
Kill the lights (it just makes more sense to just cross our fingers and hope)
And we'll pretend that we're not here
I hate how we talk to each other like neighbors,
Like everything's comin' up roses
(like Paris in spring-time)
Sure, you can ask me what's wrong,
But you can't play dumb
Believe me when I tell you
That I never wanted it to hurt more than it had to
I'm asking you now to end this charade
And finally let go of these ropes
And stop lashing our wrists
To the bow of this sinking ship
I'm wishing you well, good night
Good night (I'm wishing you well)
Good night (I'm wishing you well)
We're driving back to our place
And I hope tomorrow comes early
The song “Kill the Lights” by Races to April is a melancholic and emotional reflection on a relationship that has run its course, and the desire to finally end it. The opening verse uses driving as a metaphor for the relationship, and the feeling of exhaustion that comes with trying to make something work that ultimately cannot be salvaged. The line "Kill the lights and we'll pretend that we're not here" speaks to the temporary escape that can come from avoiding the reality of a failed relationship.
The chorus continues this pattern of avoidance, pleading for the other person to simply let the matter go and end things. The line "May our dreams remind us of a life we want" is a bittersweet recognition that the idealized version of the relationship that existed in dreams and hopes is not the reality.
The second verse is a recognition of the discomfort and strain of trying to keep a conversation going when there is nothing left to say. The television is used as a stand-in for the empty chatter that fills the silence between two people who have run out of words. The final verse is a plea to end the relationship and move on, with the metaphor of a sinking ship indicating the urgency of the situation.
Overall, “Kill the Lights” is a haunting and deeply reflective look at the end of a relationship, and the reluctance and desperation that can come with finally letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
We're driving back to our place
Heading back to where we live
And I hope tomorrow comes early
I'm hoping tomorrow comes soon so we can deal with our problems
'cause I feel so tired
I'm exhausted and drained from this relationship
Don't expect me to say much of anything
I can't talk about our issues anymore
Kill the lights
Let's turn off the lights and avoid dealing with our problems
And we'll pretend that we're not here
We'll ignore our problems and pretend they're not happening
I don't want to talk about it
I don't want to discuss our relationship problems
I'm begging you to let this lie
I'm pleading with you to let our issues go
We're treading water, praying that we'll find out feet
We're struggling and hoping to regain control of our relationship
Before our hearts explode
Before our emotions overwhelm us
So please don't drag this out
Let's not prolong our issues
I can't wait for you to say goodbye
I'm ready to end this relationship
We'll draw the curtains and hold our breath till it's morning
We'll avoid dealing with our issues and hope they go away
May our dreams remind us
Hopefully our dreams will give us a better life to aspire to
Of a life we want
A better life for ourselves and our future
And since the conversations is dried up
We have nothing left to talk about
And worn thin
Our relationship is strained and almost to an end
At least we have the TV
We have something to distract us from our problems
To swallow the silence between us
The TV is a way to avoid talking and dealing with our issues
I hate how we talk to each other like neighbors,
We communicate like strangers rather than intimate partners
Like everything's comin' up roses
We falsely pretend that everything in our relationship is good
Sure, you can ask me what's wrong,
You can ask about our problems
But you can't play dumb
Please don't act like you don't know what our issues are
Believe me when I tell you
Take me seriously when I say
That I never wanted it to hurt more than it had to
I didn't want our issues to be this painful
I'm asking you now to end this charade
I'm asking you to stop pretending and face our problems
And finally let go of these ropes
Let's let go of our relationship and move on
And stop lashing our wrists
Stop holding onto our relationship as it's causing us pain and stress
To the bow of this sinking ship
Stop holding onto our broken relationship
I'm wishing you well, good night
I'm hoping to move on from this relationship, good night
Good night (I'm wishing you well)
Ending with wishing the other person well
Good night (I'm wishing you well)
Final goodbye wishes
Contributed by Lauren S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.