Night Out
Radiator Hospital Lyrics
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Somewhere in the world, somebody died.
I think they know just what you′re like.
I think you aren't too cruel to be mine.
I didn′t change for good this time.
I didn't lie, I said I was fine.
I didn't walk out of your life.
I think they know just what I′m like.
Make me feel something natural.
I think they don′t like where you're going.
I think they might be right.
Your mouth opens like an ocean when I walk in your sight.
The credits haven′t started rolling, but I can feel them coming around.
Your heart opens like an ocean.
I let myself drown.
The lyrics of Radiator Hospital's song Night Out paint a picture of a tumultuous relationship that is full of contradictions and uncertainty. The opening line "I think a bomb went off the day you were born" sets a somber tone as it alludes to the idea that something disastrous occurred on the day that the person being addressed was born. The line "somewhere in the world, somebody died" reinforces this idea of tragedy, and the uncertainty regarding the person being addressed is emphasized by the line "I think they know just what you're like." The lyrics indicate that this person might have a problematic or complicated personality, but the singer still finds themselves drawn to them.
The lyrics also reveal a sense of conflict and confusion in the singer's mind as they try to navigate their relationship. The line "I think you aren't too cruel to be mine" suggests that the singer has doubts about the other person's intentions and behavior, and the line "I think they know just what I'm like" indicates that the singer is aware of their own flaws and possibly worried about how they are perceived by others. The repeated line "Make me feel something natural" also suggests that the singer is longing for a more authentic and genuine connection with the other person.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract and metaphorical, with references to dancing, war, and drowning. The lines "Take me out dancing, make me feel good about the war" may be interpreted as a desire to escape from reality and find temporary relief from the problems in their relationship. The final lines "Your heart opens like an ocean. I let myself drown" convey a sense of loss and surrender as the singer acknowledges their inability to overcome the challenges of the relationship.
Overall, Night Out is a complex and introspective song that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I think a bomb went off the day you were born.
I believe that on the day of your birth, a catastrophic event occurred, possibly signifying that your arrival would bring chaos and destruction to the world.
Somewhere in the world, somebody died.
It is highly likely that at the exact moment of your birth, someone passed away, suggesting that the universe may have a way of balancing out life and death.
I think they know just what you′re like.
I suspect that others are fully aware of your true character and motives, even if they may not openly express it.
I think you aren't too cruel to be mine.
Despite any potential flaws or negative traits you possess, I still believe that you are worthy of my affection and attention.
I didn′t change for good this time.
Although I may have previously altered my behavior or mindset in a positive way, I have not done so in a lasting or meaningful manner this time around.
I didn't lie, I said I was fine.
While I may not have been completely truthful about my emotional state, I did not explicitly deceive anyone by claiming that everything was okay.
I didn't walk out of your life.
Contrary to popular belief, I did not leave or abandon you in any way, shape, or form.
I think they know just what I′m like.
Similar to my suspicion about your true nature, I also believe that others have a firm understanding of who I am and what I stand for.
Take me out dancing, make me feel good about the war.
In order to escape the bleakness and despair of reality, I desire to engage in a joyous and carefree activity, which may involve temporarily embracing the violence and chaos of war.
Make me feel something natural.
Rather than artificial or contrived, I long to experience something genuinely authentic and pure.
I think they don′t like where you're going.
It appears that others have an unfavorable opinion of your chosen path or direction in life, potentially indicating that you are taking a unique or unconventional route.
I think they might be right.
Although I may not want to admit it, there is a chance that the criticisms or concerns of others are valid and worth considering.
Your mouth opens like an ocean when I walk in your sight.
When you see me, it seems as if you have a lot to say or express, similar to the boundless depth and expanse of an ocean.
The credits haven′t started rolling, but I can feel them coming around.
Although there may not be any tangible or visible signs of closure or resolution, I sense that the end of something significant is imminent.
Your heart opens like an ocean.
Just as your words may flow freely and abundantly when you see me, your emotions and feelings seem to surge and overflow like the vastness of the sea.
I let myself drown.
Despite the potential danger or consequences, I have willingly and knowingly allowed myself to be engulfed and consumed by these overwhelming feelings and experiences.
Writer(s): Sam Dylan Cook-parrott
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